Hello, there.. am back after being out for a while due to family commitment. My 2 months with POF was an eye opener and a learning process. I left the site feeling I somehow dropped the ball, was indecisive, and missed the opportunity of knowing a couple of truly nice folks. Lessons learned: Develop nerves of steel, take things with a grain of salt, most important – DO NOT HESITATE if you somehow feel its right. Lets see if you think I am redeemable. My revised profile will give you an idea how I truly see things. I am open to friendship to those interested and long term commitment with the right person.

About me: I am 5'4" of average build, fluctuates between 125 - 130 lbs. I’ve been in Raleigh for 23 yrs. I am afraid of doctors so I try to stay healthy and fit. I try not to overeat which is hard since I love food. Half a glass of wine puts me to sleep so I avoid alcohol. I don't mind folks drinking moderately. I love dancing, traveling, walking, antiquing, reading, fishing, scrabble, puppies, kittens, babies, freshly cut flowers - to name a few. I weep watching sad movies. So pls. don’t bring me to one. It is a traumatic experience to see a date flirts blatantly with a waitress. It makes me question my judgment. I like a variety of music. One of my favorites is Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from the Armageddon soundtrack. Another is a playful, flirtatious duet by Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart – “Baby its Cold Outside”. I break out a silly grin every time I hear this song. I don’t mind if you don’t share my interests. I will not miss a chance of knowing a great guy just because he could not dance.

I am not sure listing down my positive traits (only) will have an impact. Majority of the population is visual. I often wonder how many thoughtful people with real substance we overlook by being so. That said, let me list down my limitations instead. If these are acceptable, the first hurdle is out of the way. Here goes – I was born in an island and I love the waters. Unfortunately, I CAN’T swim. I CAN’T snow ski even with a good instructor. I can only do “put” “put” golf NOTHING beyond that. I am not a gym member. Of course, I can straddle a motorcycle. Can I do it with ease and grace? I am not sure. For folks with rigid criteria along these lines, I am sorry to miss the opportunity of knowing you. (Just my luck – that’s about 95% of the POF male population).

Ummm..for the remaining 5% - What am I looking for? The simplest and the most fundamental of all – If I can make your heart pause for an instant and you can to mine, and somehow it feels so right, I promise to lay down arms and raise the white flag unequivocally.
I’d better quit before I get too sappy.. vsv25
PS: I almost forgot- Yes, I do have an accent and its not southern.

A walk in the park will do if the weather is nice. Coffee, lunch or dinner in a public venue will work.