I believe in connecting my body, mind and spirit together, and fitness is a key component I utilize to help make that happen, I hope it's yours, too. My latest passion is running races. I would prefer a partner who enjoys physical fitness such as running, biking and working out at the gym. Triathlete and marathoner types would also be a good fit for me as I am willing to be very supportive of a partner who participates in these activities, and I would like to run a marathon and will participate in a duathlon in the near future. Hiking and camping are also great activities. This Girl Scout is not afraid to fish or be seen with her makeup off (most of my photos are me without makeup). I can also make a mean campfire.

I choose to live life one day at a time, and while I enjoy a great party, I do not need booze or bars to enjoy life. Spending time outdoors is where I like to exist, and I hope you do, too.

Before I tell you more about me, you must know my two children have been the center of my world, but now that they are getting older (12, 15), I’m not so much the center of theirs, so it's time for me to have more of a life of my own. The other important soul in my life is a cat I rescued who keeps me company when the kids are with their dad a few days a week. I am very close with this polydactyl (Hemmingway) cat. So, if you are allergic to cats, so sorry! Our "exotic pet" in the household is a turtle. I also enjoy collecting turtle figurines as well. I really miss having a dog, but really have no time to properly take care of one.

My goal is to exercise at the gym AND run several days a week. I prefer to run outside along the river or take a scenic route. I enjoy healthy cooking. My favorite music is new and alternative, but I do love all types. My children and I all play instruments and they are both in the orchestra program at their schools. I've recently written a new song on the piano; it's been a while, so it's nice when creative expression flows through me, and I find time to sit down and write, paint a picture or sing. I meditate & read/write almost daily (no one is perfect). I would enjoy reading mediations with you each day, along with laughing a lot each day as well. It would be fun if you and I sat down and painted a picture together on a canvas - just to be spontaneous and have fun, or cooked up a new recipe in the kitchen together. I like wood burning crafts also. I can sew a button on a shirt or mend a shirt, but that is about as domestic as I am in that area! (smiles) I do not enjoy ironing either.

I try not to take life or myself so seriously. I guess a sense of humor is pretty much a must. Laughter is great medicine.

I enjoy playing a good game of chess and like other board and computer games.

I like to read Women's Health, anything Louise Hay and am currently reading Wayne Dyer's, "Excuses Begone". I do not read romance novels, but I do have two cell phones. I would say I am pretty much an inspirational book and blackberry junkie! lol! Some of my books are lifetime reference manuals, so I have a small library. Did I mention, I do not own a Kindle? I like picking up the book and reading it with my own two hands; the blackberry is about as close to Kindle as I care to get. I also would enjoy reading to each other.

I LOVE being by the water and going to the dunes/beach and hope you do, too! Even after 16 years of living in this area, I really miss the mountains in Colorado. As a tradeoff, however, I work in Downtown Chicago, make the most of it and enjoy spending time in the city. I also would love to make more time to travel.

Romance? Yes, I do adore romance. Lincoln and Tiffany roses, exotic purple and blue roses, candles, surprising you and you surprising me are smiling eyebrow raisers in my book. Cuddling up on the couch at the end of the day with a good movie and bowl of popcorn is also very enjoyable. I also like to watch junk-TV comedies.

Oh - very important - My ideal mate enjoys kissing for 10 seconds when we say hello and goodbye. If you don't enjoy kissing . . .stop reading! I would enjoy reading letters you have written me, and it would touch my heart to receive cards, flowers and candy from you - just because. Yes, I'm a sappy, romantic woman for sure.

I know you are out there somewhere, and I am certain we will connect when the time is right. Everything is in Divine Order. Thank you for reading to the very end of my profile. Please send me a note if you would like to get to know me better. Namaste!

POF, I think this should say what we would do on our . . .maybe . . .5th date??? ahahaha. Okay, A-hem. The first date should probably be short and sweet - a quick meet and greet to see if any chemistry exists. Isn't that what most everyone says? Okay, continuing on . . .If we like each other, maybe a short meeting will end up being dinner - if the conversation feels right. The second date . . .go running, to the gym . . .more dinner??? . . .maybe I will make a love potion and cast you under my spell??? Hey, I'm just trying to keep this description exciting to read, okay? I hope you enjoyed it! If you are not at least smiling, please just roll your eyes and give me a little credit for spending a few minutes being creative. Please send me a note if you would like to get to know me better.