When I think of my life I like to think of it as a collection of meaningful moments from sitting on the pier listening to the waves crash in to having a glass of wine with a friend. I try really hard to squeeze every drop of enjoyment I can from my days. I am an eternal optimist who tries to bring happiness to everyone I touch. I am extremely extraverted and need someone has a similar outgoing nature. Quite honestly, introverts make me very uncomfortable.

I do a lot in the community and work hard at my business. I have a passion for what I do and I want a man who also is passionate for what he does in his career. Do you have gusto? I find that very sexy and it tells me that you are probably just as passionate in other areas of your life too. And while we are on the subject, if you can't even spell your job title correctly, that does not bode well for a relationship with me. I'm not a spelling/grammar snob, but your job title?

I'm a huge music lover and enjoy attending concerts and local music sets on a regular basis. I am just as comfortable at the symphony as I am at a Stone Temple Pilots concert. My tastes are very eclectic and really just flow with the mood I'm in at the time.

I moved here many years ago because I fell in love with the Emerald Coast. Nothing brings me greater peace than going to the beach, day or night. I can often be found traveling the beach roads with my convertible top down listening to the waves and enjoying either the warm rays of sun or the twinkling stars.

I'm also very romantic. I love cuddling and small tokens of affection. I enjoy poetry and cheesy Hallmark cards. Even though I've been hurt a lot in my life, I refuse to stop believing in the beauty of a tender heart. If you just read that and rolled your eyes, please don't contact me. I am very affectionate and love PDA; consider yourself forewarned. You MUST be willing to open your heart to me and be vulnerable. If you are the tough guy who can't share his feelings then we won't work out, sorry.

I have two little girls that are the love of my life (7 and 9 years old). I share custody of them with my soon-to-be ex-husband. Because of this, I will never be able to leave the area while they are minors. That obviously excludes relationships with men in the military.

ETA: If you are looking for a quick hook-up I'm not interested. I'm really starting to lose faith in this site. I've had so many liars contact me and pretend to be something they were not. If I want that, I'll head to the bar thanks.

I would enjoy something simple and quiet where we could talk and get to know each other on a face-to-face basis. It doesn't have to be anywhere fancy... heck we can meet on a park bench, it will accomplish the same thing.