First off, I'm normal........... HONEST! I'm not the girl you'll have to worry about creating "drama" in the relationship or that other girls will find crying in the bathroom over a guy. I grew up in northwestern Ontario, so I like to go camping and love hockey. I'm not one of those girls who says she likes to camp and then whines the whole time about getting dirty or bugs flying around the tent at night. Smelling like DEET for a few days builds character and takes a real woman to pull off. That being said, I HATE spiders, so I'd likely leave the extermination up to you. I have played paintball with a bunch of guy friends and gave them a challenge,took some close shots and had the huge welts to show for it. I equally enjoy a good reno project around the house or getting dressed up for a night out. I don't take forever to get ready,I'm not afraid to break a nail doing odd jobs and I can put together IKEA furniture like a champ. I'm feminine by nature, and a hopeless romantic. Family is very important to me and most of my friends are those that I have known since fourth or fifth grade. I can hold my own in a room of strangers, have a sarcastic sense of humor and am willing to try anything at least once (guys, let you minds go where they must on that one). I'm learning to play golf which has established that I can have a tad bit of a potty mouth when things go sideways at the driving range. I have recently started jogging, and I love the way it feels to get a good sweat going after 40 min on the treadmill. I am determined to do the "Grind" this year in just under an hour. I have also been interested in photography this past year, so you will often find me with my camera attached to my face trying to get a great photo of yet another amazing piece of what this city has to offer.

I'd love to meet someone who has interests different from mine so I can experience new things. I enjoy cooking but getting tired of the same old recipes and cooking for myself. I'm more of a baker. I am looking for a self-assured man who is looking for the entire package and will understand that I am quite independent and sometimes my job requires that I work long unpredictable hours. I don't need a relationship although my mom feels it is going against nature for her daughter not to be married off. I would like to be in a relationship as I enjoy conversations with someone that I care about, and just enjoying spontaneous moments. If we decide to meet, don't say "We should do this again" if we both know the spark isn't there. It's just awkward and dishonest. Chemistry is important and there's no need to apologize for that.

Basically, looking for a decent person with minimal "baggage" who would like to meet someone who will treat you with respect and who isn't trying to control your life. Please be over your ex! I'd enjoy quality "alone time" but would equally love it if you felt comfortable enough to have the guys over to my place for a BBQ or to watch a game/UFC (secretly, I think it's hot!) on TV. If you read more than the TV Guide and don't spend more time then I do to get ready then that is a good start!I can be stubborn, but will admit when I am wrong and believe that "agreeing to disagree" can sometimes be the best way to make a relationship work. I'd love to find a man that can make me laugh even when I'm mad at him and who will make me feel safe and sexy in his arms. I love to laugh, can laugh at myself and would like to find a man that can give me a run for my money. Nobody likes a pushover, I'm a girl... but I don't want to date one. If you think you're "that guy" I hope we connect.

PS: If you have a pic posted with you "striking a pose", shirtless, trying to take a picture in the bathroom mirror of yourself or showing off one of your tattoos, it's likely I won't respond. No offense, but any guy who's in his 30's who still thinks that girls his age think that's a turn on, isn't someone that I think I'll have a lot in common with. I like tattoos, I have three of my own, I just don't need to see yours to figure out if I'm going to like you. My biggest irritant on this site is people who write their profile without checking spelling and who write without using periods. I'm not expecting to meet a scholar, but it's important to me to know that I'm with someone who can formulate a full, legible sentence on paper. It's hard enough to meet people, but even harder when I'm trying to decipher broken English and basic spelling errors. As well, if you're old enough to be my dad, or not interested in the idea having kids I won't respond.

Also, I have cut my hair into a bob. The front is still quite long but the back is short, so if you are a guy that likes long hair, I just wanted to let you know in advance. I tend to cut my hair and try new things, so I'm sure this won't be a permanent look.

Good luck gentlemen!

Whatever feels right or makes both of us feel comfortable. I live in White Rock, so I don't mind driving to meet someone closer to where you live.