Wayne Gretzky once said, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take." I truly believe in that statement and have lived most of my life this way: taking chances, trying new things, and following my heart so that I would never have to look back and say "what if." While I have a great group of friends and stay busy with the many tasks on my plate, I know that exploring another opportunity to meet some cool people can't be a bad thing and definately something I didn't want to have to look back on and say "what if."

As I've probably already displayed by my writing, I have always had an adventerous spirit and an outgoing personality. I also have a genuine love for helping people, which is probably what ultimately drove me into my profession. I truly think it is because of this outlook on life that I have been blessed with a life full of wonderful experienecs, amazing memories, and lifelong friendships. I am also an extremely dedicated and ambitious person who thinks very highly of education.

I really don't believe there is such a thing as a perfect person, but instead I believe the greatest relationships occur when two people who share similar life goals and interests can learn to care for and grow from ther other's imperfections. With that being said, there are still some qualities that I know I am definately attracted to. I am definately attracted to an educated man with ambition and goals for the future; someone who can carry an intelligent conversation with me, challenge me to think, and maybe even help me to see something from a different point of view. I definately am attracted to men with outgoing personalities; someone who I can count on to keep the ball rolling in a conversation, get along well with my family and friends, and yet laugh uncontrollably with me about absolutely nothing. Oh, and when I say "outoing," I understand that there is a fine line between condifent and****, and I am definately not attracted to**** (I. E. listening skills are also important!). Family oriented guys who appreciate culture also score high on my list of attractions. I am very close to my family, who shares and carries on many cultural traditions, and I couldn't envision myself with someone who wasn't also.

Ultimatley, I believe I am just a genuine person who is looking for the same. So, are you genuine too? If you are, I would love to hear from you.

I truly believe that if your're with the right person, you can have fun no matter what you do or where you go. With that being said, the location of the first date is not the most important aspect of the date, so much as it allows two people to converse and get to know each other better.