I'm trying to come up with a really catchy first line (I went with a really catchy song instead). Something to really grab your interest, and make you go "Wow, she's awesome!" Dammit - where's that smashing wit and charm when I need it?? I've checked out some other profiles (oh come on, we all do it) - and I don't have any photos of my booty, or of me sitting in a dark room in front of a web-cam with some pouty lips and a weird come-hither look. Sorry. I gave up the coloured contacts about ten years ago, and I don't have bleached blonde hair (although it's occasionally some type of red). I also don't feel the need to tell you what kind of car I drive, or other irrelevant things.

I'm pretty normal. I have a good career, great friends and am pretty happy with where I am in life. I'd like to meet a guy who is at the same place too.

I love checking out the city - whether it is downtown, or the beach, or hiking, which I started last summer. I also love to eat.......but it's a good thing I've finally decided I like going to the gym :-) There's more to me than that....I'm just not sure what to write.

If you have a photo of your stomach/abs posted on here, don't bother messaging me (unless, of course, your photo shows you frolicking on a beach, or some other outdoor activity that requires no shirt). I need to see a face. Photos of you hugging a female really aren't a turn-on either - and, contrary to popular belief, neither are photos of your car. I think it's only fair that you share a photo, since mine is posted. If you're not willing to, then don't waste my time. I don't use MSN, and prefer not to get lured into endless messaging back and forth, that never leads to anything.

Oh, and................

-you have to love days spent at home in pajamas, as much as days going out
-you have to be able to sing in the car on long drives - loud enough to mask my pathetic singing would be good. I am especially fond of Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy." Whatever happened to them? Classic.
-knowing how to cook is great, since I love food
-you have to want to travel - I've traveled some, but there are still many places I'd like to see
-anyone who has too many applications on their facebook page, need not bother. Applications are for kids. So are Trix.
-please don't say "holla at me" or use the word "holla" in any way
-you have to love kids, but not be one all the time
-the ability to laugh at yourself, and occasionally others, is a must. Especially the laughing at others
-every girl likes surprise flowers at work...you should believe in that theory too :-)
-"man-necklaces" are strange
-Ed Hardy stuff kind of weirds me out - too many roses, and skulls, and rhinestones. *shiver*
-I hate Mustangs, so please don't tell me how cool yours is
-call me a snob, but I judge you on your spelling and proper use of the English
language. I don't understand MSN slang. I'm too old for that. You are too
-you do realize that your looks are subjective, right? No need to say how attractive you are.
-you have to be able to kill spiders for me
-having a sense of humour mixed with a degree of sarcasm is good
-when confronted by a gang of no-goods, please don't put me in front and say "Take the girl, leave me alone!" I will definitely question your manhood then
-having self-confidence, but not narcissism, is a plus
-you must look and smell good - yeah, every girl loves the smell of cologne on a guy. Well, I do anyways!
-I love it when a guy can pull off wearing white dress shoes - don't ask me why!
-if you do your eyebrows, I hope they are not thinner than mine!! Only one of us can have the perfect arch!
-if you're too needy, get a dog
-I recently got a tattoo, but it doesn't mean that I find a guy who is covered in them attractive
-no drama please; if I wanted drama, I'd rent a movie
-high school drop-outs don't appeal to me and neither do momma's boys
-I'm not interested in a loner. Social butterflies are great
-emo photos of you taken in the bathroom mirror give me the creeps
-no need to pretend you're too cool for trying to meet people online, get over it, you're here!
-you must believe in romance, not FAUX-mance

**Some are jokes, some are not. I will let you figure out which is which :-) **


I'm not looking for:
-a profile filled with "prefer not to say" and "I'll tell you later" - I am not here to wonder about what that could possibly mean. I'm lazy, don't make me try to play guessing games
-a bar-star
-someone who is unemployed
-someone who is currently married (why do people even have that in their profiles??)
-someone who is just interested in playing message-tag

I'm up for anything where you bring me chocolate - that's one big point in your favour.

Basically anywhere public. I have to make sure you are not crazy :-)