Who I am:

Sarcastic, funny/witty, intelligent, opinionated, goal-oriented, honest, loyal, old-fashioned (to an extent), optimistic, the girl who will bend over backwards for you or surprise you in some way just to show she cares about you, the one who will go out and get dirty with you but who can just as easily put on a gown and shine like a lady.

Who I'm interested in:

Someone who has similar values to mine: you must be honest and loyal. You have to be able to appreciate the lighter side of life and the small and simple things it has to offer--a sense of humor is a must! You should be willing to open doors, display good manners, and not be an embarrassment to me around my friends and family. You must want to enjoy life and have fun while you have time on this earth. Romanticism is a plus, but of course I realize we all have different perceptions of what is deemed romantic.

If you are just looking for a hook up, pass me by. I have nothing against you, as to each his own, but that is not what I'm interested in so you'd be wasting our time. Do not approach me under false pretenses--if you aren't interested in dating and seeing what happens, just say so. I can handle myself. Also, most everyone has some type of baggage, but if you are full of excess baggage/drama, please don't bring it to me. I live a fairly drama-free life with no major issues to deal with, and I'd like to keep it that way.

A first date can be anything really. I am interested in many things, so lunch or dinner, have some drinks and see a band out at some bar, hit some batting cages or some mini golf, some sporting event, whatever! I am open to ideas. The important part is that it's something we both enjoy, and it gives us the opportunity to hang out and get to know one another without feeling uncomfortable. All the rest of the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place if they're supposed to.