First of all, I am a single mother of 3 children. I try to do lots of things with my kids on weekends, but I always make sure to make time to have "ME" time. Ok...a little bit about me...I do have piercings and tattoos, and I plan on getting more. I am a true LEO, so I am outspoken, very opinionated, caring, generous, loving, and honest. I try my best to live my life by the Golden Rule, and expect it in return. I am a huge believer in Common Courtesy. I always put myself in other's shoes, and think if more people would just do this, many relationships would be saved. I like to meet new people, but I HATE the dating game. I will meet someone to see if there is a connection, and if I think something may be there, then I will pursue it. I am extremely honest...so if you can't handle the truth and need someone to constantly tell you what you want to hear, we will not be a good match. I was recently told by a coworker that I am still single because I am a confident woman...and confident women scare men. So, If a confident woman intimidates you, please do not waste my time. I am a well rounded individual, and need physical attraction as well as mental stimulation in order for someone to catch my attention. I need to be challenged in everything I do because I do get bored easily. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy staying home, relaxing with a good movie and some red wine. Lately, I have become more of a home body, but I do enjoy going to local bars to hear good music, have a few drinks, and enjoy good company. I have had many life experiences that have all made me who I am today. And although I would love to go back in time to fix a few things, I am grateful for all I have been through.

I'm looking for something REAL. I'm not looking for "butterflies" - - you know the nervousness you feel when you meet someone new... I want to find someone who makes me feel comfortable. The "butterflies" fade in time, so there has to be something other than that to allow a relationship to continue...Someone once told me "Butterflies are for roller coasters," and I couldn't have said it better!

If you are still reading, then I need to make a few more things clear...
Do NOT email me if:
your screen name refers to anything sexual.
your screen name includes any of these words or variations of these words - hot, sexy, baller, player, pimp,hard, long, or the number 69.
your screen name indicates the "side" of Houston you represent.
your screen name is an indication of what size rims you have on your vehicle.
you will be needing a ride to meet me.
you live at home with your parents.
you think you NEED a woman to take care of you.
you NEED my undivided attention.
you NEED constant validation.
you feel like you NEED to date several women all at one time just to make sure you "still got it."
all you can say is, "Hey, sexy" or "you're hot".

(That's all for now. I'm sure I will add more to this list later...)

For a first date, I'd like to meet up at a bar or a casual restaraunt... somewhere where we can just hang out and get to know each other. I can tell a lot about a person during the first conversation.