I am intelligent, hardworking, compassionate, yet playful. I absolutely love my career and can be an absolute "goof" at times. While sometimes shy in crowds, I can be an extremely outgoing person who likes to act silly and have a good laugh with friends and family. I enjoy working out, going to movies, exploring the city, the martial arts, animals, nature, and my newest passion is taking dance classes. I’m idealistic and spiritual (though not religious) in that I am exceptionally compassionate and empathetic to animals (especially dogs). Amongst my immediate family, there are six very large dogs – 3 rescued greyhounds and 3 standard poodles. Please note that I personally don't own these dogs, so we are not a package deal...LOL!!! I'm extremely affectionate, caring, loving, romantic, and love kids (I’m a teacher)…even teenagers (aren’t they often animal class unto themselves…LOL); so, you having children is definitely not a problem. I'm mildly eccentric...I have several discretely placed large tattoos which are primarily of animals. I love to joke around and try to find the lighter side and humor in each and every moment. And, I treasure spending time with those that I love.

I am looking for a woman who is down to earth, loves to laugh, has a beautiful smile, and enjoys both the adventures and simplicities of life. Loving nature and animals (dogs especially…and me at times…lol) is a major turn-on. Looking for someone who is hard-working, passionate, an eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, and is looking to truly fall in love. I truly believe that soul mates can and do exist; and, am looking for a relationship where the passion and love last forever. Hey, if my parents are still married after 50 years, then they have done something right :)