I am a warm & caring person. I am college educated and have traveled to Europe. I have many positive elements to offer in a relationship. I have been divorced sinced 1998. My 23 year old has moved back in to get ready to enlist in the Coast Guard in February. I have custody of my 17 year old teen. I like most things that guys like. I think my energy and drive are higher than most my age. I consider myself to be very affectionate with someone special that I trust. I believe it takes time to get to know someone and I am willing to take the time needed to invest in a relationship. I am wanting to be friends first in order to build trust and respect. I would like to be in a relationship with a man that believes in Jesus. I love facial hair on a man. I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, riding bikes, swimming & hiking/walking as well as staying inside watching a movie & snuggling. I long for companionship and to have a home life. My guy must be honest, patient, compassionate, kind, warm, caring, and a happy disposition. I am open to discuss possibly relocating. I am young at heart and my new friends tell me they think I am about 35 yrs old. I finished my second upholstery class in Dec 2005 and my instructor thought I was 32 yrs old. (for whatever that is worth). My hair is about 28 inches long as of 11/09. I am not like most women...keep reading...
I have recently been asked why I am still not in a committed relationship...guess I am very careful about who I give my heart to...I guess you could say that I do not need a man but I want a man...one that has integrity and wants to be in a relationship with me & vice-verse...one that says what he means and knows what he wants. (There is nothing more attractive than a confident man) I have evolved into an independent woman...I just finished refurbishing my shower(will send photos if you are interested); I change the oil in my car every 3-5K miles; I can change my tire myself if I get a flat; Love to dress up for my man. Not afraid to get dirty and been told I clean up pretty good.
The foundation of a relationship is respect & trust. Trust is not a given but is earned by one's actions. I have learned much in the last 12 years about myself and others...the most interesting thing that I have learned is that there is no such thing as unconditional love here on earth.
Love is a decision: Seeking that rare mix of mutual physical attraction, mental stimulation, care without control, closeness without suffocation, a tolerance for each others imperfections ... am I asking too much for here on earth ?
My motto : "Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." --- John Wooden
I have lost 23 lbs since 3/23/09 as of 12/09 (compare photo 12/08 to 12/09)
Hobbies: upholstering furniture, birdwatching, hiking, home maintenance
Goals/aspirations: I have some that are personal
Myself: warm, caring, compassionate, passionate, affectionate
Music: eclectic but no rap & no opera
Trivia: played soccer in college & on an adult co-ed team; love to swim;
Fav Movies: African Queen; Castaway; Big; City of Angels; He's Just Not That Into You;
My son says I have great legs when I took him to my company Christmas party on 12/5/09.
I give back to the community...try to give back to others...I donate blood through the Red Cross. I am not into blowing my own whistle ... thought I'd add this since one man drilled me about how I should give back to others...pay it forward (love that movie)
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