**Going to be traveling for the next few weeks so responses will be slow**

Let's get the tough love out of the way first: sorry, fellas, but smoking is a deal-breaker, absolutely.

Contrary to the current fad of women looking like dried sticks, I am 5' 7" (5'11" in my favorite shoes), a strong, curvy size 8 jeans, and do not look anything like a supermodel or porn queen in a bikini (and I am perfectly ok with that). I am healthy and active, and work out at the crack of dawn with something loud rockin' on my iPod. My pictures look just like me, but like most women, I weaseled on my age. I have flaws and imperfections, brains and opinions (with a liberal political slant--you don't have to agree with me, but let's not argue), a wicked sense of humor, and a good head on my strong, sexy shoulders. I am the original Cinnamon Girl, passion, spice and bite, just right for the right guy. "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." I don't think a woman can own too many pairs of black boots.

I am a bit of a city girl, and I prefer sun over snow. I'm not into Harleys, guns, backpacking, or snow camping. I have cashmere, not Gore Tex in my closet. That may be a bit out of synch with the Seattle lifestyle, but I will bet I could hold your interest anyway. And I don't believe people need to be joined at the hip 24/7, so feel free to plan time with the guys.

Although I have a great career, I am not too busy to settle in with a great guy. I'm lucky enough to be successful in my career, and I hope that will intrigue, not intimidate you. I am attracted to younger (including young at heart), educated, physically passionate, articulate, active, confident, *clean-shaven* men without strange piercings or tons of "body art". I much prefer life drama-free. I appreciate a well-built man with strong arms (deep sigh), and I recognize that's a waste unless his heart and mind are just as developed.

For a first date, let's keep it light and amusing, and hope it ends with a fabulous goodnight kiss and a call from you on the way home that says: "I can't wait to see you again."

I am new to the area, just moved here last year from California, and right now I'm just looking for good company--if it leads to long term, then that's a gift.