Looking for a good connection

Please I'm not interested in long distance relationship. I'm an introvert by nature, but a very pleasant person. I try to have fun in everything I do because that makes any task easier. I thrive to make others happy. Life is too short to waste making people sad. I am a well educated individual who is lucky to have a fulfilling career. I work hard but I have a balanced life. I'm family oriented. I love kids and I believe in fostering family values. I am looking for an independent, self-aware and compassionate person who sees difficult situations as opportunities. Life can be tough at times. Let's work together to find the silver lining. I am a big-picture future planner. I would be one of those kids who made it through the marshmallow test...:) if you haven't heard of this test, I would love to talk to you about it. NB: I'm looking for friendship first. Needs to be cerebral connection to have intimate connection