"I want to be extraordinary together, rather then ordinary apart"

"I understand nothing and no one is perfect...everything has a crack in it, that's how the light gets in."

Hi, welcome to my profile. Thanks for stopping by. A little about me...educated, never been married, child-free, career driven woman who is looking to meet the love of my life and partner in crime. I love to laugh so you have to be funny...that's the number 1 quality I'm seeking...I in turn will be too:) I was once told I could power the world with my laugh...it was the best compliment I ever got, lol. I can enjoy myself pretty much anywhere if with the right company. When I have free time I basically like to keep busy spending time with friends and family, taking weekend trips, watching movies, reading...normal stuff. I really don't like to sit still too long though and constantly set new goals for myself to work on. I admit those who are driven are very attractive to me...if you are lazy and directionless we will not be a match. I'll try almost anything...twice (but no food challenges, yuk)...I'll make funny faces for no reason or start singing and dancing around the house just to make you laugh...oh and if we are washing the car, I'll so squirt you with the hose so you better get me first:) I'm always cracking jokes and can be a real smartass actually. I'm past my party'n days as the real world doesn't leave much time for it but I would still like someone who would tear up the town with me on the odd Friday night and who knows how to have a fun time at a party (so one who doesn't need a babysitter or bail money)...but who also is happy vegging out, going on weekend adventures or just going for a hike. I do have a serious side and I LOVE to talk about social and political issues as well as current events. A rousing discussion with someone who has an opinion on things is a real turn on...an analytical/educated opinion is required, not just believe something is true because you co-workers-uncles-sister-in-laws-dog-groomer had something happen to her therefore she's the norm/standard or a concept is "stupid" and that's it. WHY is it stupid is what I want to know. So I can be serious but since I have to be that way at work all day I do want to laugh, be silly, have fun and enjoy myself when I get home. Basically I know when to be serious and when not to. I have a great career and support myself very well...you should too.

Now I used to list all of my requirements for an ideal partner, but the reality is it all comes down to that connection between two people…the infamous chemistry - and you only know it when you feel it, regardless of what qualities the other person does or doesn’t have. Things I’ve found to be a turn off in one man, are a turn on or not important when the chemistry is right so who am I to think I know what I want in the end:)

Having said that, there are some things I do know I want as I do have standards, haha. I require that you be a “good man” which seems to mean different things to different people – basically that you are a HONEST, faithful, kind, considerate and an open-minded individual. TRUST is paramount...if I can trust you, you have my utmost respect and consideration. Integrity, strong moral character and intelligence is a real turn on too...but humble smart is the key. You have to be a cuddle bug and romantic/thoughtful person (e.g. someone who leaves notes around the house or in my pockets, wants to just give me a hug for no reason, loves to spoon)...I promise I will be too. I want someone who is attentive and makes me feels special...I'm a Leo, I thrive on attention:) Someone who is communicative, in good times and bad - no disappearing acts please, if I wanted that I would date David Copperfield. And on a touchy subject, I would also prefer someone without kids - I always hoped my partner and I could go through the experience of having a child for the first time together. Cheesy but true. However, I know that by this age that can be hard so if you are a great person and a wonderful father (and there are no crazy ex's involved!!) then I'm not going to overlook a good catch based on the fact you have children already. We'd just have to figure out a way for the relationship to meet both our needs. I do love kids and they love me, I'd never be a wicked step mother or anything.

Basically I want to find someone who will be my best friend and who I can grow old with. If you are not looking for the same, you don't know what you want in life, you are a coward and disappear instead of being honest with people, you are a cronic liar or you are not past the game playing/booty chasing stage...or I'd hear "lock down in cell block A" in background should we talk on the phone...then you aren't for me, please move on I'm just not interested so don't waste both our time. Low Self-esteem Sally is two profiles down and to the right (the one with her boobs showing in her pics) - she can't wait to hear from you. Also if you have multiple dates with multiple women in the next week/couple of weeks we won't be a match – that’s in the serial dater category and it shows you're not really into long term, its mostly playing "lets make a date". I still believe my one is out there, I just have to find him (and hope he thinks my picture is cute enough to click on;)

Ok, so it appears I need to be a bit more specific because indicating I like to have fun seems to translate into I want to talk about (or have you show me) your private parts within the first conversation I have with you...I don't just to be clear. Brain first, then if you're lucky, private parts after you've proven not to be a dumbarse or perv. Also include "I love fuzzy bunnies" in your message or else I'll know you didn't read my profile and I won't respond. Finally for the s-l-o-w ones, NO INTIMATE ENCOUNTER seekers please. Sex without real feelings for the other person is as empty as Paris Hilton's head...so NOT HOT!!