Once you get past the hard exterior the intimidating look what do you find underneath ? When and if you take the time, to get to know me you will find that I am genuine, intelligent, fun loving, goofy at times, strong, fun loving and throw in a little sarcasm and you have it. I have been divorced for 4 years now and I'm way past the breakup stage, locked on my career and excited to meet some good people on here. Friendship is not at all out of the question. It's welcomed. My job is not glamorous but it is definitely fun everyday and I actually look forward to going to work -- I am a professional Chef -- I love the challenge of creating and cooking new dishes, for me and for others. I'm not married to my work and my work schedule is not conducive to a person that is a 9 to 5’er, but it is part of the package deal and I always find time. I have traveled extensively and not saying that I wouldn’t travel because I am always up for an adventure. I look forward to taking some chances and seeing who's out there.

1. I want to smile when I think of you.
2. You like my cooking or at least give me the impression you do.
3. Gentle kisses and love taps when we are out in public.
4. A look, a glance is all it takes to see that you are into the other person.
5. I think it's cute when you snort as you laugh.
6. You make fun of me when I can't leave the house without forgetting my cell phone.
7. You act younger (not childish) than you look because, you haven't forgotten what it's like to be a girl.

After a 12-year relationship, I may be rusty about this courting/dating stuff, but I'm not jaded by divorce. It's even clearer to me that there's not just one person out there and even if you get lucky and meet a winner, there's a mountain of work ahead, no matter what. It's knowing that the work is worth it, that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I'm not looking to jump into anything, but I'm a firm believer in chemistry and wouldn't turn my back on someone incredible just because. A perfect relationship is one in which the reality is not that far from your fantasy. As long as you have a realistic fantasy, you are bound to one day find your bliss.
It's better to understand than to be understood. Laughter can save a relationship; lack of laughter can kill it. Soup can actually be an aphrodisiac if served at the right time of night…

It doesn't involve a chain restaurant, a roller coaster or a movie. It may involve eating, wine tasting, water balloon fights, batting cages, bowling, but definitely involves me, you and a long, drawn-out moment where we don't want to say good night.