38 [F4M] #California Introverted adventurer in search of permanent travel companion

Hello and good day to all of you. Despite the number of dating subreddits, I’m sure this isn’t the best place to find love but I decided to take a chance and see if I get lucky and find my diamond in the rough. Fingers crossed and hoping this all goes well. About me: In full transparency, I’m African-American, 250 pounds 5’7 and currently on a weight loss journey. I’ve already lost 50 pounds so far. I’ve been told that I carry my weight well but I’ll let you be the judge of that when we meet. I’m a bit of a tomboy but will still throw on a dress from time to time if it fits my style. I have a short curly tapered Afro, tattoos and piercings. If you want to know where, ask me. It will be a great conversation starter 😉. I’m single with no kids and a little shy when meeting new people but super goofy once you get to know me. I love learning about new cultures, their history, traditions and food. I also love to travel and have a couple of trips planned for this year to Dublin, Hong Kong and Thailand. Although I do enjoy traveling, I’m a true introvert through and through. Majority of my time is spent alone at home playing games and watching anime. I’ve also recently picked up knitting lol. Right now I play mostly on switch and consider myself to be more of a cozy gamer. I do have a PS5 and would be willing to play your favorite games with you if we connect. I do have my beliefs that are super important to me. Despite what people may think of them, I consider myself to be open minded, loving and respectful. I will only share my beliefs with people who are truly interested and won’t use them to judge me. Aside from that I’m an open book so ask me anything you’re curious about that wasn’t already mentioned.

What I’m looking for: I don’t have a preference on race or height because I know they’re things we can’t control and don’t determine whether someone will be a great partner or not. For age I’d prefer someone closer to my age or older but if the connection is there I’d be open to someone younger. Attraction is important but a person’s character is also important. I shouldn’t have to say this but I’m not desperate or insecure and have standards. If you message me please be single and unattached, emotionally available, respectful and looking for a monogamous relationship. I don’t have a preference on location but there has to be a desire to close the gap at some point in the future. Would love to meet someone who has similar interests as me or can teach me something new. I have a love for art and music but sadly it isn’t a gift of mine lol I think it’d be cool to meet someone gifted in those areas but definitely not a dealbreaker for me. Dealbreakers for me would be anyone who drinks, smokes or does drugs. Other dealbreakers would be someone who’s not looking for a committed relationship, who has no dreams or goals and who doesn’t respect boundaries. I feel like I’ve rambled on enough. If you’re interested in chatting after reading my post, feel free to send me a message.