First, I have been legally seperated for almost a year now and my divorce is close to being final. Further, I am very happy where I am at in my life and content with the decisions I have made. I love being a mom and have great friends and family, so I'm not looking to fill a void. I am looking to date and explore what is out there, but would prefer my "slate" be clean before proceeding down the road to a serious relationship. I realize you cannot stop natural feelings should a connection be made through this process, so I am prepared to take life as it comes and could most definitely embrace a relationship with SUBSTANCE!

First and most importantly, I'm a pretty traditional woman, both in my values and morals. I pride myself in being honest, loyal, faithful and I'm a very giving, kind and compassionate person. I often think of others before myself and I embrace opportunities when I can help friends, family and volunteer my time in helping my community. I get more pleasure out of giving than receiving. I consider myself to be a responsible, self motivated, organized and ambitious person. Moreover, I also feel it's important to let loose, let your hair down at a moments notice, be spontaneous and act like a kid when the moments right! Life is short after all! I enjoy the simple pleasures in life such as watching the sunset, laying in my hammock w/ a good book, watching my children explore the world or going for a quiet hike through the forest. I love nature and embrace every moment that I can be outside!

I watch my children in amazement and being an intricate part of their lives is my highest priority. Being a strong and positive role model for them is where I focus my attention.

Laughter is the key to any healthy relationship and is a must for me! I can turn almost any negative into a positive with my healthy attitude and sense of humor. I do have a very playful and sarcastic sense of humor. I have very close life long friends and I cheerish quality not quantity in most of what I value in life. I am a confident women with high self esteem who is only interested in the same in my partner.

I am VERY versatile in my personality, of course, I am a Gemini! LOL I am comfortable in my conservative shoes, my sexy shoes or my sneakers! I love cuddling up on a cold rainy day in front of a warm fire, to trying something new or ANYTHING that has to do with the outdoors. I also believe in living a healthy lifestyle so I enjoy home cooked meals and also regular exercise to keep in shape.

One of the strongest qualities in a partner for me, is a man who is confident and secure in who he is. I appreciate a man who is passionate, outgoing, honest and respectful of others. I am also drawn to someone who has a good sense of humor, is self motivated, has goals and ambitions, strong family values and someone who doesn't look or create a lot of drama in their life. I enjoy a man who is protective over the one they love. A man who takes pride in how he looks, he carries himself and is self sufficient in most area's. I look for someone who will enhance my life, NOT complete ME. I am a secure and complete person and I want my partner to feel the same way about themselves. Mutual respect and trust are the key to any healthy relationship and it is what I look for in a good man. I am attracted to a person who has found a healthy balance between family, friends, hobbies and their career. Because I believe in a healthy lifestyle, I want a partner who also values this.

I am a very passionate person and want someone I can really share my passion with. I do enjoy public displays of affection! Life is short and it's NOT about holding back when the spark is there! I don't take life that seriously, and I prefer to keep drama checked at the door!

My ideal date could consist of many different things. Anything from going out for a cup of coffee, to sharing a nice dinner together while we get to know each other better and share some laughts, to a hike in the woods, to exploring the city to any local live sporting event. I'm a person of much variety, so I'm pretty open to almost anything!