I am an independant woman. I'm not looking for a man to take care of me, but rather one that can share in my life. I own my own home and I am very particular about it.

I am goal oriented and am always looking to improve upon my successes. I love what I do since it offers me the financial freedom to enjoy the life I have, but it also means a lot of hard work.

I am very close to my mom, dad and younger brother and we tend to spend quite a bit of time together, but also respect the limits of that when it comes to relationships. Of course you'll have to meet my dog Ginger. She is a 9 month American Bulldog that is as rambuncious as she is sweet.

I enjoy doing things with my friends as well. Whether it's putting on my annual Christmas party or Fourth of July bar be que, you're sure to see my friends and their families around. Of course, I always make time to pamper myself. I enjoy my weekly manicures and pedicures as well as heading over to over for a nice massage.

I think it's important for both partner's to have their own lives. I don't expect a man to go with me when it's time for shoe shopping and I don't expect to tag along during golf or whatever you and your friends enjoy.

While I love being outside to walk from shop to shop, my idea of camping is a 3 star hotel. I don't mind if the man I'm dating likes to do the outdoors thing, but that is typically when I'll be getting my mani or pedi.

It's difficult to say what my ideal first date would be, because I would want it to be planned. I would hope that after some email exchanges and phone conversations, it would be a date that would encompass not just what I like, but what you enjoy as well.