As we all know, relationships start as friends first ...and friendships begins with "honesty" and "respect" .. The foundation.

I must admit that I have met some very nice people over the years at the POF functions and some very interesting ones chatting online. POF, I found, is a great place to make new friends; gets you out and about; a place to go, instead of sitting behind the computer. Get out there and live! ... the clock is ticking and we can't stop it. What we can do is not waste our time living in a fantasy world, as there is so much that is real and so many things that can bring us joy. As we get older, we should realize that age “is” just a number. It’s boils down to two people with things in common, the physical attraction, where one is at in their lives and both wanting the same things in the future. That is what makes a couple. Opposites attract? Maybe so, but don’t look to someone for what you lack. Instead learn from them.

NOTE: If we have met at a POF event, are friends and continue to chat, you will be added to my favorites list.

I want to wish you all good luck in your search. Thank you.

The following is what I have learned from life and what makes me who I am today ...

I would like to meet an honest, self-motivated man, who loves life and prefers the outdoors and just keeping busy, as to watching TV. I enjoy good conversations, laughter, people and just being myself. I am a widow and have been for 14 years, with 3 adult children who I love and get along with very well. I also enjoy my work and I am extremely interested in the construction field and anything that is associated with that. But there are many things that I am interested in, for I believe that we can never know too much. I appreciate a man who works with his hands or just with his mind. We all have something special to contribute to this life. I am spiritual and believe that it is extremely important to surround oneself in positive energy. Giving back, not to receive, but just because. Integrity, loyalty and honesty are necessary for me. I believe that these, in my opinion only, are the foundation and without a good foundation, over time, we crumble.

I would like in my life someone who takes care of himself without being vain. I don't need a muscle man but someone who is somewhat fit; a good sense of humour; can laugh at himself and with others; confident without being arrogant; a hard worker; respectful to others; strong yet gentle and still has that "sparkle in his eyes." He is willing to try new things and step out of his comfort zone. The world around us is constantly changing, moving forward. I believe we should also.

The man that I would like to meet is secure with who he is; does not need me but values me, as I would him. I understand if you may not know everything you want from a relationship, as it is a learning process but as long as you have a pretty good idea ..it’s a good start. It is also important to me that you are willing to put in the time to get to know one another. I know that we are older now and time seems to go by too quickly but true friendships take time to develop and always worth it.

I believe in friends first (the foundation.) I will promise you that I will always be true to you because if I lie, I lie to myself. I value my family, friends and my time and of course, when I find him, the "man in my life." Libra is a sign of partnership and I will proudly stand along side my partner, support him in his dreams, no matter what they are and all I want in return is the same. All the things that I want from him, I will give back and then some, unconditionally.

Being a fair-minded woman, I expect to pay my own way in life; not expecting a free ride. I know many of us have had hard times; made some bad choices and I too have had my share but it is what we do about it that counts. We pick ourselves up, go forward and not live a life of excuses. Life is all about choices: no mistakes, only lessons to be learned and taking the good from the bad; believing that everything happens for a reason; never losing sight of what we have been given and being forever thankful for that.

I’m wanting those little things that are missing in my life, such as holding hands, hugs, the unexpected kiss, walking and climbing together, snuggling; someone I can laugh with and share good conversations, where no one is right and no one is wrong. I miss hunting for that special Valentine's Day card; being excited when hearing the car drive up and keys in the door; having someone to come home to; the last words of the day being "I love you" and all the things that many take for granted. I miss having that very "special friend" and I believe that somewhere he is out there ..now if we can only find one another.

As a first meeting is not a date ...I will meet you at a POF event.