I consider myself attractive and in good shape for my age! I love to work out (pilates is my favorite), watch what I eat, but love to cook: healthy food! I have been divorced for three years now, and have enjoyed my freedom to do what I want (well, mostly.) I have two kids, who are smart and cool, but they are at a stage in life where they are pretty self-sufficient; I am not tied to their every move!
I enjoy all the usual fun things: being with friends, going out to restaurants (love ethnic food, spicy, Bistro, anything new), meeting new people, and also quiet nights at home. (I know, everyone says this!) I am sociable and friendly, love having people over, making big dinners (and throwing a few parties on occasion), but need my alone time as well.
My favorite things, without a doubt, are the beach, r & b music, and second hand stores! I am a photographer, I love to photograph people, and buy a lot of unique clothes in thrift stores for models to wear (sometimes me!) I love graphic design, writing, all things creative.
I am looking to meet a man who will respect me, and appreciate my uniqueness. I need to be with someone who is sincere at this point; played enough games (online and in person. Have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly!)
I'd like to find an attractive guy who is smart, likes to sing, dance, laugh, and is witty and fun. Passivity is a real turn-off to me, so please speak your mind. I am an honest, open person, and don't want to play guessing games. Let's just talk!
I am in the mode to date casually, have a relationship eventually (with someone), but have no agenda or timetable. I welcome good conversation, good company, with someone intelligent, respectful, nice.
Physical attraction is incredible, and I do believe in chemistry. You can tell if there is something there, and I believe that people meet for a reason, and I do believe in soulmates; but sometimes people are meant to meet just to become a great friend. Respect and common values and interests would be nice, but I am open-minded and appreciate diversity and a different perspective.
I'm an urban girl, who loves the city: outdoor cafes, hearing live music, walks to Maxwell Street, the lake and watching fireworks at the Planetarium...except in the wintertime! (movies, cozy evenings, intimacy, dinners...)
I am mostly drawn to creative, intelligent, sensitive and artistic people (which is, in essence...me!) It is not a requirement, but any of the above is good (and sexy with a sense of humor also goes a long way!)
Thanks for listening, and I hope to hear from you.

A first date should be a chance to talk and look at each other (check each other out!), to see if there are sparks and find out if there are things in common. A drink, coffee, dinner if it seems right; just spending enough time to know if you want to see each other again. The place to meet is not particularly important...(and when it's a good date, we will know it!)