Well to keep this relatively short (gives us more to talk about later) and to forewarn you, I am an intelligent, sensual, hard working, loyal, smart-ass sassy female who is looking for someone who can do more than just meet my expectations, but rather can surpass them. That does not mean a perfect person as a perfect person would be pretty boring. And I expect no more from a potential partner than I do myself. I work hard to achieve the goals I regularly set for myself and look forward to challenges (although I might **** and moan about some of those challenges lol).

I enjoy traveling and just generally experiencing new things. I don't live to work but rather work hard so that I can enjoy the great things life has to offer if you are up for it. In other words, I work for my weekends and my vacations. I love three or four-day trips to new places (whether in this state or elsewhere). I enjoy going out dancing, cooking, taking in a movie, going to the theater, listening to live music, playing games with friends, amateur photography attempts, and really anything that I can share with someone else.

I have a child that is literally my heart and soul, but I recognize the necessity of having balance in my life and am comfortable with having a life outside of being a parent. She is fortunate to have two active parents in her life and is a treasure. My friends are also my family and I love to spend time with them.

If you like what you've read and are up for the challenge that dating itself presents, give me a shout. I look forward to hearing from you.

Wow, what I would do for the first date? Well I am somewhat old-fashioned in that I like to be surprised by a well-planned date. I am not against planning the first date myself, but I cannot say what it would be without first considering the other person's likes/dislikes. I would put the type of thought into it that I would hope someone else would put in it for me.

With online dating I have found that it is best to meet for a drink/coffee initially to see if the physical chemistry is there. I cannot explain why we feel a physical connection to one person and not to another. No matter how well you get along online or on the phone, you don't know if the chemistry is there until you meet. So, I prefer to chat a little, talk on the phone a little, and then arrange a face to face. If there is mutual chemistry after we meet, then let's go on a first date :) And if not, there are "plenty of other fish" in the sea for each of us (yes most cliches are generally true lol).