I've been on this site once before, and this time it's going to be totally different. I honestly had to pull my profile down before '8 crazy nights' because of some major lunacy. So... this time, as much as I want to.... and as much as my good manners dictate me to... I will NOT make myself answer every single email I get.

Trust me... it's not that I think I'm the shiz. Not even. But girls do tend to get more responses on these sites than guys, so the odds are just stacked in our favor. Fair? Probably not. But then, I can't pee my name in the snow. So it all balances out. ;) Anyway, point being, I am only going to reply to people that, had I seen their profile first and would want to msg them, THEN I'll answer those. It was so frantic, I didn't even get a chance to "go fish" dangit! Not even once.

1.) Hobbies. I kinda listed those above just now, but I'll elaborate a bit. I totally set the woman's movement back at least 75 years. I like the fact that there are "woman's jobs" and "men's jobs". I absolutely love being home to have your dinner hot and ready and NOT in a frantic house because we all just got done running 100 MPH and haven't wound down yet. I love you not having to worry if you have clean work clothes. I love just knowing you need a drink and going to fix if for you.. I love taking care of my family, obviously, but at the same time, I need somebody taking care of me or else my tank runs dry and I have nothing left to give you.
I love photography and will take pics of anything. To be honest... nothing will stop me from getting "the shot" ifI see it and think I can reach it and capture it how I'm seeing it in my mind's eye.

This profile is going to be quite long. Know why? So that you'll actually know *something* about me besides my appearance. If all you're worried about is my appearance... move on. I'm not saying looks aren't important. People that say that LIE. You *have* to at least have some sort of initial attraction to somebody in order to even WANT to get to know more about them. So I'm not saying that it doesn't matter. It does. Just... I don't want that to be ALL that matters. I just turned 39 and I assume you'll be in my age group. We're not gonna look like this forever and I want to have enough substance there that if it gets to a point where I'm changing your diapers, I still love you.

2.) Goals/Aspirations: I want a family. For me, that does not have to include a wedding ring. We all know that for $500 and 30 days you can make that "very important piece of paper" disappear. It's the day to day stuff that matters to me. I want somebody who wants to walk through the fall leaves as they crunch under our feet. I want someone to hang out in the kitchen sometimes when I'm cooking even if they're just standing there keeping me company with an occasional hug. I'm highly affectionate, so I'm very touchy feely too. Helping scoop pumpkin guts is a lot better if you're doing it with me, I promise. Holding the sides of the gingerbread house while I end up cursing over the icing glue... even if we give up and end up just eating the candy. Throwing us in the car to go look at holiday lights. Sitting outside on a clear night and looking up at the stars until our necks ache. Going to the drive in and not watching the movie. Understanding that I am clumsy as hell, will be the first person to drop/spill something, and sometimes skips when she's particularly happy. Knowing that I carry my camera like I carry my purse.... it goes everywhere with me. You never know when you'll see a pic of something you want to capture forever. Not minding if we're sitting on the couch and I shove my feet under your butt. Like I said before... I'm a very physical person. This does not mean just sex (though that is included)... if you are in my general vicinity, I will probably be touching you in some form or another.

3.) Literally *everything* about me is uniquie. Although, I usually just say "weird", I know I am truly a unique individual.

4.) My taste in music.., Hah! Probably terrible. I like a little of everything... except opera. Mostly though, I like alternative rock music. Foo Fighters is my favorite band. *hearts*

As for my answers to the rest of the questions... my answer is simple. "Ask Me". I want a man who can speak his mind. Who doesn't roll over and play dead on me. Who understands my quirks and is fine with them. Somebody who gets ME. But... isn't that what we all want?

Oh... one thing I DO ask. MY pictures are all current within a few months (I recently changed em out of boredom). I don't expect yours to be QUITE that new, though it'd be nice. But please don't show me pics that are 15 years old and you look totally different. Just SAY what I'm looking at so I'll know. I don't think men are generally intentionally deceitful, but I do know that women are. Online "average" means fat. "Curvy" means really fat. "More to love" means morbidly obese. But you know what? I'm average built. I'm not skinny, but I'm not fat by any means. I do have curves (aka I have big boobs and hips). I'm just a sturdy country girl. I'm not a petite little flower. I'm almost 5'9. THAT is what 'average' means to me. I HATE the way so many women take their pics from this "above the head" angle, whch can make a 400lb woman look like a buck fifty. Then when you see her in person, you're like "WTF?". My pics are all taken STRAIGHT on. And if you bumped into me at the grocery store, there'd be no doubt who I was. I'm me. This is how I always look. Unless I have my hair pulled back... I don't think I have a pic like that. I did have the pigtails pic up, because when my hair is bugging me or in my way, that's what I do with it. :) I'm not high maintenance. I can get ready in about 40 mins. But that's only because for me, "getting ready" means figuring out what I'm wearing, showering, shaving (yes, daily, even though there's no hair there that fast... I am not a grizzly bear), makeup and hair. I don't go running around without makeup, even if I'm just at home. I don't do it to impress anybody. I do it because that's just ME. Oh and I am a total perfume whore. I wear fairly expensive perfume (I say "fairly" because I could never afford it at just a random perfume shop, but I am a shopping ninja and it allows me to have things I wouldn't normally afford), but I wear a lot of it. I've NEVER had anybody comment that I wear too much (except a lady I used to work with that had allergies to perfume) and I get complemented by both men and women of ALL ages every time I go out. And... I lie and tell them I'm wearing something else. Sorry, there are a billion scents out there. I don't want everybody smelling like ME. I'm selfish that way. :) So if you have allergies, either stock up on Benedryl or just close this window, because I could possibly kill you with smell. The whole smell thing doesn't end there. House. Car

Depends on the person, first and foremost.

Ideally, something where we can learn more about each other. See if there's a connection in person (it can be different than over the phone or online). I love movies, but they aren't really great for a first date because you're facing forward staring quietly at a screen. I won't know jack about you when the date's over except maybe if you like your popcorn with or without butter.

I love zoos. I think I could go to the same one every day and never get bored because the animals are always doing something different. I love cheesy touristy stuff, so of course Branson is my playground. It's cheese in city form. Where else can you walk up the grand staircase of the Titanic one minute and ride a ride shooting 3D monsters the next?

I love going to the river and having a picnic at one of the tables and then just plopping down by the water and chunking rocks in while we talk.

I'm really easily entertained! Haha! I am probably the cheapest date, EVER. (not cheap like that, dirty bird).

That "kid" question above is bugging me. I have two teenaged daughters. And I don't know how to answer that question about "wanting kids". I mean... clearly I want my kids, Duh. I do NOT wish to have MORE babies... I can't technically, but even adopting an infant... eh I'm too old to do all that again. BUT if the man I'm seeing has a kid or kids, then I view that as a bonus, not a problem. I love kids, period. And I'd never consider one (or more) to be a burden at all. There. I feel better now, having added that. Yeah, cause y'all needed more to read! :D

I know you're thinking... "HOW could she make her profile longer?? Is she trying to KILL ME?" And no... I'm really not. But I thought of something I wanted/needed to add to the date portion.
I'm fully aware that I live in the boonies with really limited "date" options. And you may live in a bigger town with more to do, etc. Now... I don't mind meeting you halfway somewhere and doing something fun or whatever. BUT... I really want the guy to remember that I'm the girl. And not only that, but I'm a self admitted old fashioned girl. That means, if you ask me out, I'd kind of like for YOU to come see ME and not like... expect me to drive 2-3 hours to hang out where you live just because there's more to do. Especially for the FIRST date. After that... it's different. Believe me, I get that there isn't a lot to do HERE. I just don't want YOU to forget that I'm the girl, and I don't feel like I should have to be the only one making the effort to make this date happen. And no, this is NOT directed at anybody in particular. I've ran into nothing but gentlemen, willing to even come GET me and take me to their area. I was just noting this for future reference. I'm not a spoiled princess, and if I'm speaking to you, then clearly I think you're worth the effort. So it's not like I WON'T do it... I'd just like for it to not be ASSUMED.