For all who have experienced negative surprises, I'm slim athletic, youthful, and feminine (a total girly-girl, despite several activities/interests,) and my pix are super recent.

Am here for one purpose only, so I prefer meeting soon in person, and don't care for extended phone/online exchanges. There is no catch, as some of you ask... I am what I say I am, and there are no ex's, or lingering attachments.

I'm a good/very loyal person, but ample fun. I do like to dress up and go out (specially when with a special person), but am not into the bar scene. Also not into playing games, serial dating, or wasting anyone’s time, as should you.

I like manly (not macho) men. Being educated and worldly are important; being handy is a turn on ;). Someone, normal, who's happy wt himself/his life, is serious relationship minded, and who's ready to jump into one, if the right person comes along. Someone with a big heart, courteous/kind to all, compassionate, ambitious about life in general, fun/loving personality... that's who I'd call normal.... and, with a larger than life attitude.

I lead a playful/happy life filled with dynamic new experiences. Have great friends and family (parents still happily married, and great source of inspiration.) Am growth oriented, and enthusiastic about experiencing and learning new things. Having integrity, being genuine, courteous, dependable - doing what one says-, are very important to me. Else, I lose interest quickly.

Vail, and CO are favorites, and have a Mammoth MVP pass. The best match for me would share a passion for playing in the snow, and spending the summer days enjoying the coastal life. I love traveling, and look forward to sharing that with the special person in my life.

Also, re:

- I'm not one of those women who have to have a child at all cost, but, if you don't wish to have at least one (more) kid, then I'm not the person for you ;). I've pretty much had a great life, and feel that I'm finally ready for it, without feeling that I'd miss out on anything.

- I'm attracted to tall, Caucasian men only (I know this shrinks the pool, but I cannot help it.) I like feeling feminine and petite next to my man.

Have traveled and lived in different countries growing up (dad was in international trade) including Italy, France, UK, and Germany. LA is home, and I've lived here since 1988. I'm of E. European descent, and have an accent in every language I speak, including English. Everyone tells me it's cute, but who knows if they're just being nice ;). I am a US citizen, and have lived in LA for the greatest part of my life.

Have an engineering degree from USC, and an MBA. Used to be a NASA engineer for years, but have been happily in the business/management consulting world in the recent years.

With the right person, I'd have fun doing anything.