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Am seeing someone and have decided to focus on him, alone, and see how it goes. NOT interested in meeting anyone new. In other words, don't email me.

11/27 - One more edit because some of you guys are just too dense - I have a profile here because 1) you must have a profile to post in the forums, and 2) I do a lot of profile reviews so I leave mine here as an example of a good profile.
Reread that - nowhere does it say I leave my profile here so that guys will contact me. Nowhere does it say I'm still looking to 'trade up'. Ugh, the very thought is disgusting. If that's how you think, we have nothing in common.
Given how clearly this is stated, if you contact me for any reason other than forums or profile help, that means that 1) you didn't read my profile so we don't have anything in common, and/or 2) you lack integrity so I would not be interested in you. Period.
--------- Since I do so many profile reviews, leaving my old profile here as an example of one that worked. Really well. ----------------

You won’t need to read my mind, the right man will know he is loved, respected, and appreciated. I’m strong and assertive when necessary but gentle and tender when I can be. I don't need a knight or a sugar-daddy and I won't be your mama. Don't let the lawyer thing fool you, the first word most past boyfriends use to describe me is "kind", the second is usually "feminine".

Rollerskate weekly, try to hike regularly - rain, snow, or sun, and play a decent game of golf. While I don’t take golf too seriously, I learned to play because a lot of business is done in 18 holes and I enjoy it. Yes, I shoot competitively. It's a skill sport, not a way of life. I don't own any guns, and don't know much about the guns I use for contests. I just happen to be very good at hitting targets. Was taking ballroom dancing lessons and would love to get back to it - smooth (foxtrot and waltz) and swing were my favorites, latin not so much. Willing to try country too (I have the boots ;-)

I'm an INTJ and my degrees are in business, accounting, computer science, and law and I hold a patent. So, you could say I slant toward the practical. But, my hobbies and personal study are creative and spiritual. Basically, I can hold up my end of a conversation on just about anything. Well ... except tv. I don't watch tv and not remotely interested in anything categorized as 'reality' tv.

Many ‘female’ stereotypes don’t fit me: I take 3 minute showers (when alone), don't like to shop, wear make-up, or talk on the phone. I've done almost everything to build a house and was a house lead on the 2001 Habitat for Humanity build. But, I say please and thank you, long for opportunities to wear a pretty dress, know which fork to use, and admit when I'm wrong. I consider myself a pacifist with imperfect success. Life with me is exciting but not crazy; peaceful but never boring. I’m passionate without drama; integrity without score-keeping.

Mottos I live by:
- You don't get what you don't ask for.
- Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
- Work for the kind of world you want your children to inherit.
- Live and let live.
- Question authority - it's not a privilege; it's your duty and right.
- The unexamined life is not worth living.
- The price of anything is the amount of life you're willing to exchange for it.
- Know justice, know peace.
- Cogito ergo sum.
- And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

I want a man whom I find attractive with eyes I long to read but will take a lifetime to learn. His smile is shy and honest, not brass and bravado. He's big enough to enfold me, and I'm strong enough for him to lean on. He will trust my strength and integrity so will let me into those places no one else is allowed. And I will give the same gift to him. We are not two halves that make a whole, we are each already whole and seek to share. Although our lives are full because we are each living our priorities, we will make time for a relationship because that is a priority.

He believes life is to be lived - with passion. No matter how good or satisfying life is alone, it is better when shared with the right woman, and I'm that woman. He is patient with my faults and tender when I’m hurt. We may compete fiercely at canasta, pool, or whatever but even the ‘loser’ enjoys the consolation after. Although never resting on his laurels, he takes pride in his skills - for himself, not as proof to others of his worth. Looking for a man who is my equal.

The man I want to be with SAYS what he thinks and feels. I will know him when he can make me smile, even after casting for hours in a frigid river, catching nothing, because the joy is in the moment, in nature, together.

So if you’re ready to feel your palms sweat and your heart race from bottomless eyes and a blinding smile trained on you, and you alone, email me.

Hoping I've already had my last first date.