I'm a virgin ... to internet dating. I am recently divorced; I have no children of my own, but I do adore my 2 nieces and nephew. My closest friends describe me as fun, vivacious, fabulous, intense, powerful and beautiful ... it was an email thing that went around. I think my best feature is my smile. I'm 5'5", wear a size 8, and I'm told I look about 8-10 years younger than my age - thanks, Mami, I’m grateful for the fabulous genes. I work full-time and have started my own business on the side.

Life is short and I work hard, so let's have some fun! Love live shows and love to dance. I listen to house & club music, R&B, salsa y merengue, some hip-hop/rap/reggeton - and on the smooth side, smooth jazz and R&B soul. I love to learn - let's go to a museum or a winery or browse a bookstore ... and I love to relax too. I'm a decent cook but if I'm cooking, you're doing the dishes! I’m up for staying in and watch a movie or a game as much as I'd enjoy lunch or dinner out and trying foods that I don't cook at home. I like going to movies and the beach - I prefer to vacation in a warm place as much as possible. Love the Caribbean. I’ve been to Austria once to ski, did the Italian Alps since I was already there, and drove on the autobahn. My ancestry (5 generations back) is European (Spain). Been to a few states across the country but would really like to explore more.

The thing I am most grateful for is the very act of being grateful. Living and looking at my life in gratitude has brought me countless blessings and opportunities. I'm not religious - I rarely go to church - but I do believe in God and I am spiritual (I know that is one of the key components to the success of my second career). I believe the body is a temple and should be treated with respect; as such, I make the effort to get/stay in shape on a daily basis as much as possible - and that includes nutrition and eating right. In general, I'm a very happy camper and prefer to surround myself with the same type of people.

I truly believe the keys to a lasting, healthy relationship are mutual respect, living in integrity, and heartfelt consideration. The simple things in life are often the best. Having said all that, what is it I want? I want to find a friend first. Then, eventually, if we're both on the same track, a long-term, committed relationship is the desired outcome.

A beverage, a meal, or an activity that can be done at a pace that would give us the opportunity to learn about each other as well as enjoy each other's company.