Hello Everyone! I'm new to plentyoffish, but not new to the online dating. I'm an independent, capable woman who has learned much about herself via past relationships. I know who I am - and I like me. Please don't try to change me. Although I am open to 'fine tuning'. I am a goal orientated person. What that means...I set my sights or identify the objective and work towards completing the task at hand. Part of my nature is to plan, plan, plan. Therefore it can be difficult for me to drop everything and be sponteneous. I am very driven in the professional arena. The flip side, I can be quite shy in approaching men I find interesting or attractive. Not a typical trait in all other aspects of my life. I was raised with solid Midwest values and see things with a very open, fresh, perspective. I always have an opinion to offer. I'm healthy, fit and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. You can typically find me riding my own motorcycle out on the twisties of Colorado, or hiking the local trails with my two dogs. Are you still interested? If you first stimulate my mind, perhaps then we'll move on to exciting our bodies!

Who I'd like to meet:
He enjoys travelling & outdoor activities & can teach me a few things about life. He calls his mother often; plays fetch with his dog & can admit when I'm right. Ha! He enjoys a nice glass of wine but prefers to line up shot glasses. He's passionate YET adventurous between the sheets...or wherever desire finds us. He is as comfortable with my friends as I am with his. He can hold his own during our heated debates over politics, religion, current events & pop culture. Practical & dependable (him & his vehicle). My match should know that I am ready for a committed, intimate relationship - not an eternity of 'casual' dating or fwb's. I am seeking my intellectual and emotional equal. I am not looking for a man "to complete" me, but rather a partner who is excited to grow, learn and experience ourselves together as a couple.

First dates are usually limited to no more than 2 hours. I prefer to meet for lunch or dinner at a very casual restaurant. Whole Foods is a favorite of mine for 1st time meetings. Going out for Sushi is always good!