* POF deleted my past profile :( but I was able to use the same screen name here, so I hope all my friends find me again! I hope to start talking with you all very soon.

I am a very relaxed person who loves to truly know people. I find pleasure in the small details of life and am appreciative of all that comes my way. My decisions in life I make carefully. Almost everything I do is for purpose and helps to satisfy me in positive ways.
I enjoy working out, eating right and dressing up! I believe a good image helps to create confidence and overall happiness. A mind of my own I also pride, intelligence I find key, and a unique personality I make sure to capture :)

I am a mature girl with big plans and goals I am already accomplishing. I take care of myself and I am confident. I am a good catch, no doubt about it, and I have alot to offer someone. I'm not into the club scene and don't often go out to find new faces, so I'm here to do just that. I'm just interested in living my own life, guiding myself down the path I want and having someone to enjoy time along the way. If more naturally comes with it - I welcome it completely.

six things I could never do without:
sunshine, friends, color, goals, passion and sadness (because without it, there would be no happiness)

I spend a lot of time thinking about:
My life and my well being. This is my only life, and I can do what I want with it, be who I want with it. This freedom, I have only recently come to fully realize. I do not have to succumb to the lifestyle that was given to me. I can change it, and make it a life all my own. I haven't yet come to how I want to live this life - but Im getting closer. Its all about chosen priorities. I don't want to wake up one day, and finally open my eyes to a world I never wanted. I don't want to realize that I missed out on something. I don't want to find myself wishing I was someone else, or feeling as if I wasted my very precious time in limbo. I want to see things, feel things, and truly - deeply live. Trying to achieve happiness is a lifelong process, one we must constantly put effort into. I know this, and appreciate this. I tend to analyze my life as I go, to set goals as I accomplish. I think its the only chance I have at even getting close to who I want to be.

Favorite
books : Suzzane's Diary for Nicholas, Notes to Myself, Eat Pray Love.

music : love it all - rock, raggae, rap, hip hop, pop, house, techno, metal, jazz, country but not opera
Favorites: Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Bob Marley, 311, Incubus, Nine Inch Nails, Staind, Counting Crows, Jimi Hendrix, Kings of Leon, The Fray, Nora Jones.

movies : The Beach, Fight Club, City of Angels, Pineapple Express, Grandma's Boy, Carlito's Way, Desperado, Donnie Brasco, Heat, Cast Away, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Sin City, Death Proof, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 500 Days of Summer, Revolutionary Road.

shows : Cops, Reno911, DEA, Fantasy Factory, Nitro Circus, Everybody Loves Raymond, Will&Grace, The Cosby Show, Fresh Prince of BelAir, Roseanne, Third Rock from the Sun, my god sitcoms are fantastic.

food :) grapes, pineapple, oranges, bananas, strawberries, watermelon, chocolate, honey graham crackers, orange sherbert, pudding, muffins, sandwiches, chinese, mexican, grilled carribean salad with chicken, poppyseed fruit with chicken salad, salmon, pasta, twizzlers, gummi bears, animal crackers, lasagna, brat wurst, jello, ice cream, koala bears and peanut butter! Yes, its a pretty big sweet tooth in there.

**NEW ADDITION**
I feel the very strong desire to update this. I dont know if Im being misinterpreted or misunderstood but Id like to clear some things up. Ultimately, I would love to find someone I can be in a committed relationship with. But thats going to take some work. I figure there isnt a point to jump into a relationship if I don’t feel its completely worthwhile. This is also why I would prefer to meet someone who would throw their heart completely into a relationship, if it shall ever come to it. I believe if we hit it off well enough for a relationship, we shouldn’t cheat it - and give it the shot it deserves! Don’t bring baggage, trust issues, or arrogance to the table. I won’t bother to take a second look. I am an introvert at heart, sometimes at a fault. Therefore I would easily get along with another. Some extroverts are too crazy to deal with, so if your looking for a complete wild child - you should probably move on. I’ve found that I can’t relate with those who are completely satisfied with just scuffing the surface of life. I relate better with those who analyze and see things for what they truly are - further than the obvious conclusion of things. I am much more laid back, down to earth and level headed :) well, unless I choose not to be. Never happens accidently, always a choice. My relationships of any kind, I hold very dear to my heart. Family is everything! Friendships I have are made on a deep level and kept with a strong sense of understanding and admiration for one another. I appreciate and embrace people’s thoughts, opinions and perceptions.

First dates are meant to be simple, in my opinion. A good walk around the city, check out the sites. Maybe a quick bite to eat or a warm drink. I can really feel winter around the corner, finally starting to smell like october :) and I loove season transitions. Lets go jump in the leaves!

**NEW ADDITION**
I suppose I should add here that Im beginning to realize that I have become a bit picky with the parnter I seek. This can be seen as good or bad really. I think preferences are needed, not only to keep from wasting time, but it also helps me to see who I want to be and who I want to grow with. Influences are everything today. I want someone who makes me feel good. I want to find someone that makes me want to become better than i was before i met him; someone with character, and who is unique. I enjoy knowing the little things about someone, their habits, their state of mind, their goals and opinions about topics that seem to be almost irrelevant. I love conversation, eye to eye. It takes alot for me to find true, passionate interest in someone. I don't know why -thats for another day to figure out.
I want to be with someone I can be my complete self with right from the start. I also want to find someone I have an immediate attraction towards. Physically, yes of course, but also intellectually. To keep interest, to even have it from the beginning - I need an intelligent thinker, one that can hold meaningful conversation. stimulation of the mind is key. I also want to find someone who is a true man at heart. Strong physically, mentally, emotionally as well as sexually. I love a dominant and aggressive partner. I want someone that enjoys the outdoors - whether that be extreme sports or a great weekend spent in the woods. Not written in stone here, but I am drawn to tall men, brunette, dark eyes, a nice build. My weaknesses include motorcycles - now a girl with a license myself ;), those who can play music or sing, a great cuddler - im practically a pro, a goofy sense of humor, tattoos (no I dont have any haha), romance, those who like to share affection, and ambition. I love a true dreamer. To sum it up - in the most extreme way: I want a tough and rough man on the outside, and a real sweetheart deep down. This might all seem impossible to find, but I know hes around. Just a matter of time now. But wouldn’t it be convenient if he were here? :)