Hello World!
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of pof. In my work I'm always meeting new people, and it never ceases to fascinate me how many unique and interesting people there are in every imaginable walk of life (there are some real jerks, too! lol). I like to think some of my strengths are: compassion, humility, positive energy, an upbeat non-judgmental attitude and a healthy sense of humor (which can sometimes be a bit sarcastic, but hey--sometimes that's just appropriate :)) A person who can see humor and hope in every situation is the kind of friend I'm looking for on here to add to my awesome collection.
~I love being on the water--my dream is a home on the beach or lake, love the outdoors in general, connecting with my community, watching bama football with friends and family (although I'm not obsessed)...
~Totally random thought: I suspect there are some folks on here who think "graduate degree" means high school diploma. :)
~I love Sundays :) I'm very thankful to say that I'm a born-again child of God and Jesus IS my one and only Hero. I've failed him many times, but He has NEVER let me down. I'm afraid I'm a bit disheartened with organized religion (a manmade vice that can get in the way of a pure relationship with the Lord) and am looking for a sincere, faith-based church where all the traditions, judgemental attitudes and politics are out the window and worship is the focus.
~I'm crazy about my teenagers -- yes, really!:) Okay--sometimes I'm just crazy because of them. :) We have your typical 'I love you more than life/I can't stand you sometimes' relationship.
~Another random thought--I am skeptical that some of you are truly laughing out loud as much as you say... ;)
~I love a challenge, such as team sports and any other friendly competition which challenges you to rise to the occasion and bring your best. Cheering on my daughters is all I seem to have time for these days, unless you count horseshoes and volleyball on the 4th. I do love a mean game of Rook, and I really want to take up tennis and swimming again. I thought I'd found myself a tennis partner, but we seem to be a little too far from each other to get to meet like we'd hoped. I've recently started back to the gym, which is a big challenge (I know it'll get easier--why did I ever quit?!)). It's amazing how quickly you feel better just by making small changes, like eatin' your veggies and getting that workout in! I'm feelin' great and my energy is through the roof, but if you're looking for a skinny girl I'm not her.
~I'm no brainiac, but I can hold my own in an intelligent conversation and find myself attracted to men who can do the same. If you can't spell well enough to effectively communicate, there's a great little website called dictionary.com that'll help you out. And I'm certainly not saying you have to be the elitest intellectual type with soft hands, lol. I'm drawn to big/tall most often. I have a real weakness for strong arms and/or broad shoulders ;) a guy who's good with his hands. It's that much more attractive if a man has developed his mind as well, and his faith and values--a man who knows exactly what he believes in and why.
~If your absolute favorite thing to do in the world is muddin', drinkin' to the point of gettin sh**-faced, smokin', spittin' or shootin' somethin' there isn't a thing wrong with that. It's just that you and I are probably not gonna click. I don't mind any of those things in moderation. I do like the outdoors and Harleys, cooking out and playin ball with the kids... I also like antique stores, estate sales, historic homes and towns, live theatre and art and all music, some from every genre. Love to just curl up on the sofa and watch a good movie or talk for hours.
~ Huge turnoffs: bad hygiene--yuck! , people who hear only what they want to hear, people who don't hear ANYTHING once someone else starts talking, guys who don't know how to behave like adults around my daughters :( .
~ Yet another random thought: So many people put things on their profiles like: "Please, no drama." "Can't stand the drama" "Looking for drama free" ... Isn't life, by definition, sometimes drama? We'd all prefer the comedy channel 24/7, but sometimes we must deal with the drama. I want a guy who can man-up when the drama is heavy, roll with the punches, laugh when it's funny and is open to his emotions enough to cry if he wants to.
~I love kids, old folks, and nice people in general. I have a big ol' place in my heart for the mentally/developmentally challenged/less-fortunate-in-general and wonder why everyone doesn't always remember what Jesus said: "As you have done unto the least of these, you have done unto Me."
The only "date" I'm looking for would be this: I would love to have trustworthy friends to meet for lunch or dinner in the different towns I travel to (in North Alabama)---and NO, I don't mean "friends with benefits". It's so much better visiting a town when you know someone there. My goal right now is to meet new and interesting people to pass the time with and to keep it very light. I'm not yet looking to fall in love again. When I am ready, I'm excited at the idea of finding my soulmate, falling madly in love with my best friend for the rest of my life. Right now though I have some healing to do and am not ready for anything more. If this is a deal-breaker in getting to know me, I understand completely. You know what you're looking for, and I respect that. In return, please respect my position as well. If you believe as I do that friendship is the foundation of all great relationships, then I'd love to meet you.
A few awkward moments in otherwise nice evenings have led me to stress the fact that I am seriously NOT ready for the whole dating scene and all that it entails. I'm an affectionate kind of gal when I am IN A RELATIONSHIP, not in a new friendship. Overly touchy/feely/kissy/huggy when we first meet will have me running for the hills.
P.S. I am separated-- We will divorce in the future when we are financially ready to do so. Taking on the expense of living separately has been difficult enough in this economy, and we are simply not ready for the greater expense of divorce. I'm civil with my ex--we have two daughters we both love very much and will always have that connection. Just because we don't hate each other does not mean there's a snowball's chance that we'd ever get back together. If you have a problem building a friendship with a woman who isn't divorced yet or would feel threatened by the fact that I'm friends with my ex, please decide that now and don't give me grief about it later. Your unique situation is your business, and I would never try to tell you how you should handle it. I appreciate the same courtesy. :D
If you've made it this far in my epic profile, you are already in the rare .0001% :) so by all means, give me a shout! :D
~Teresa
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