I like adventure.. Not every moment of every day (not an adrenaline junkie by any stretch!!), but often enough to keep me awake, aware, and thankful. It gives life texture. I like to live life finding out the answers to questions like these:

"What's over that hill?"..
"What does THAT taste like?"..
"Where is that music coming from?"
"What's the view like from up there?"
"Could we do that?"
"What's that amazing smell?"

My friends will tell you that I am rare...sincere, honest, gentle-hearted...a devoted mother, demonstrative, quirky, intelligent, bold, and just this side of fearless. I dress flatteringly, follow trends, but am not obsessed with labels and am not out to impress anyone with any sort of cookie cutter image. A near-death experience caused me to reevaluate my priorities, and it's no longer about the superficial stuff, like breaking my butt for other people's approval. Life is too short for that, and the sooner you figure that out, the more blessed you'll become.

At work, I'm career-minded, successful and responsible. Coworkers dubbed me "Abby", because I'm the "go to" girl -- the solution finder that sees things from every angle...the Suit that talks to "the help" with the respect they deserve.

Outside work, I believe life was meant to be lived with the windows rolled down. But if you're going to let your tongue flap in the wind..just don't slobber on my windows!

I have a sense of humor, but it's not crass. If yours is nasty or off-color, we won't get along. Twisted is fine...Good actually. :)

Being a single mom has taught me about unconditional love, unconditional respect, and how necessary they BOTH are for quality relationships with anyone.

In the perfect scenario, a masculine, take charge (as opposed to overbearing) man with tender touch and heart would notice me and say, "Hey... You're different. I like that"..and we'd go from there. He'd want to be needed, admired, and encouraged. He'd be a bit of a sap and let me know it's okay for me to be feminine and affectionate without fear of him freaking out or feeling caged. I offer passion, companionship... and won't blame you for the sins of those who have come before.

He would be reasonably responsible, financially stable (as one can be in this market!!)...hopefully sharing my love of music, mischief, mirth... and silence from time to time.

If you don't want kids, I'm not the girl for you. My son is a precious part of my life...a BONUS, if anything. Guess you'd have to meet him to understand. He's not an accessory or baggage, as one sad person put it. (He obviously wasn't worthy of the Secret Handshake of Awesomeness.)

A love of sci-fi and/or british humor would be icing on the cake.. since I make no qualms about either.

I work out, have a life, etc., etc. I am not slender, as you can tell. The 'junk in my trunk' is strategically placed, and has been described by a college student in my complex as "Juicy". : ) One man's poison is another man's drug, I suppose.. That being said, I used to downhill ski competitively and am working toward being able to do that again soon (ski aggressively, that is... My brother and I have a date Winter 2010 to go helicopter skiing!!)

Surprise me. : ) Concert in the park? Fishing? Karaoke? Please let it be somewhere we can interact, and we're sure to have a great time.


Traditions are traditions for a reason. Silly rabbit...Don't expect me to pursue you, because I don't want to be the man...and don't put me on your favorites then expect me to email you. There is nothing more attractive than a man with the courage to step up to the plate. ; )