First and Foremost: According to the POF "How to create a successful profile!" article, it says to include in your profile "plenty of information about yourself","personal beliefs","personality traits"...so before your jaw drops at the length of my "profile", the article said that "this is" my "chance to shine and really show people what type of person" I am!

About Me: I am growing, changing, and becoming; I've chosen a path of personal development, and I strive for balance. I am learning every day...sometimes something new, sometimes the same thing in a new way. I am very self-aware and have a lot of clarity. "I am unbreakable, unmistakable, and highly capable." A few years ago, I took the MBTI (personality) test, and I'm an ESFJ. I'm honest, straightforward, lively, happy, intelligent, unique, genuine, imaginative, open-minded, entertaining, courteous, kind, generous, sensitive, empathetic, thoughtful, playful, and witty. I am athletic; I can play almost any sport (that I've tried) pretty well, and even better with practice...the sports that I've yet to try I am open to trying and could probably do well with them too (with practice); I'm pretty well coordinated (not ditsy/clumsy)...definitely not boasting (because I'm not MVP to any team, or the best at any sport) I just enjoy moving around and doing things. I am active, never bored, and enjoy each day I'm blessed with to live and breathe. I like to take everything one day at a time, living one moment at a time; it helps me to remain grateful, and to be at peace with myself and life going on around me. I LOVE spending time with my family and friends, they are very important to me.

My Personal Notions: In case you were wondering why my "Religion" preference declares "Other" it is because I have confidence that there is a power greater than myself, I just choose to call mine "God"...that does not mean, I am/am not into organized religion, it means exactly what I typed. I trust that there are no mistakes, and that everything happens for a reason. I believe people can be friends (and anywhere in the spectrum between there to married/soul mates->whatever...words are ambiguous and over the internet can be misinterpreted anyway) with varying views on controversial issues or anything really; I don't see the point in having some sort of 'fight to be right' kinda thing....agree to disagree & love the person the same, works best for me. I've already mentioned that I'm open-minded, that goes for everything that I've typed about myself on this page as well. We live in a Country where all are free to have their own opinions, I respect that and will respect your opinion on any issue regardless of it differing or having to do with mine.

My Goals/Aspirations: I have an idea that I have more than a few purposes in life, but I've always believed that my primary purpose is to be helpful while work with others in any way/shape/form, whether that means giving a smile, a hug, or being of service to my fellow human beings in whatever they need. I have job experience doing quite a few things, but the ones I enjoyed most were babysitting, working with the elderly (at an Alzheimer's facility), and being a caregiver/working with (in/out of schools) special needs students (preschool-12th grade). I've always cheered on/encouraged/tried to help the "underdog" in any situation; I have a huge heart, and always wish there is more I could do to help make a difference in the lives of others, in this city, in this state, in this country, globally...but I am humbled and know I am just another person in the world, an ant in the grand scheme of things (there are billions of us on this planet ) so I just do the next thing in front of me (the next right thing) and pray for guidance of what Gods will for me is, I believe He will show me where I am needed, what I can do and for who.

My Taste in Music: Every time I try to list any bands, the list grows until it doesn't fit..So as of right now, this section is under construction because I'm in the process of making a play-list, so that's something to look forward to one of these days (not exactly sure when I'll have the time to get around to it because it is very tedious building one that even gives you a hint of my musical interests) If you're that interested in my favorite bands etc. and are curious to know, I'll message you a list.

What Makes Me Unique: I'm very feminine, (not in a barbie doll/fake way but in a classy ladylike way). Some days I wear light makeup, others I wear none at all; I definitely dress up quite nice and on those occasions I might have a little more noticeable makeup. I love to wear dresses, I have probably more than 50 but I pay my own bills, and buy my own clothes and necessities. I'm not high maintenance, high strung, or extremely into materialistic things at all. I'm very independent, laid back, and mellow; some days I just a skirt/shorts and an a-shirt. I'm very sensible. To sum this part up, I am casual/down to earth/natural, well dressed (I definitely have my own sense of style) and feel good in whatever I wear...with or without makeup, as mentioned before.

It may seem that I'm a dreamer, an optimist....maybe, but I'm also very realistic, I see things for what they are, I just choose to make the best of the deck of cards I've been dealt, and try to help others do the same. Regarding the deck of cards I've been dealt in life, I will say a few things: I am not naive, I'm resilient. I've seen/experienced enough (and to spare) in only 21 years, but I wont let me past dictate who I am today, or who I will be tomorrow. I just go through every second in my life trying to be the best me I can be.

Why am I on the site?!: To cast a wider net of course! There ARE plenty of fish in the sea. I meet people in everyday life, but there are tons of people that live around me, frequent the same spots, enjoy some of the same things I do, and this site connects me to the people that I probably wouldn't have the chance to meet (stop&talk with) otherwise.

Basically: Message me & we'll talk...if you already have and I have yet to respond, I'm sorry I have had a lot going on lately with little time for the computer...It's no excuse. P.S. Please don't assume I get 100 messages a day, I go days without any at all, just like anyone else, ahah so you can leave that out of your messages to me, I'm just another human being on this Earth.) However, if you are anything like this, please take your ego elsewhere: http:// parlourmagazine. com/2009/08/wonder-why-women-are-single-meet-dimitri/

After finding love and before leaving this website, my best friend wrote me this testimonial:
"This amazing woman is my very best friend. I know everything there is to know about this charismatic beauty. She works effortlessly at enriching her life as well as the lives around her. She has been there for me, and countless others and truly cares about our well being. Without a doubt, she has her pick of the bunch but is extremely humble when it comes to relationships. All of our friends adore and confide in her. She has a level of respect for herself that is second to none. I can't help but try and follow in her footsteps. She's a lady in every sense of the word; 'The genius of communication is the ability to be totally honest and totally kind at the same time', she has that ability, and articulates her thoughts and feelings into words very well. I'm impressed at the amount of love and peace she attracts. Her heart is way bigger than Texas, and she has a ton of friends that come from all circles of life, being that caring&giving person she has of course been taken advantage of from time to time, but that doesn't deter her from being warm and generous in any way. She is incredibly selfless, with the best intentions, she keeps it 100% real in all of her affairs...SHE'S THE REAL DEAL/TOTAL PACKAGE! 'Beautiful is a woman who has a distinctive personality, one who can laugh at anything, including themselves, who is especially kind and caring to others. She is a woman who above all else knows the value of having fun, and not taking life too seriously. She is a woman that you can trust and count on to brighten your day. She is a woman who can inexplicably make you feel really good just by being around her, and yet brings such great sadness when she is gone.' SHE is this woman!!"