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11/24/09 UPDATE: Wow! Not trying to be rude here or think I'm "all that" but when I look at all the guys who have viewed me and none of them have emailed me, I think to myself, "Seriously? He is not even remotely attractive but thinks he is too good to email me? I'm not cute enough for him? Really? Wow"! Maybe I should just give up.

11/02/09 UPDATE: POF should really have a blog section! OK, here's the deal ... I keep getting emails from guys with requests for NSA hookups or FWB deals. Well, I think I've made it pretty clear in my profile that I am NOT looking for a strictly sexual relationship. Now, I know that most of you "beautiful" men think we plus size women should just "take what we can get", but you would be very wrong in that thinking and are sadly misinformed, which is probably why you are here on POF, just like me. Yes, I'm 43 but I still want to get married and attempt to have a child before I'm too old. If you are completely opposed to that idea, please don't waste either of our time. We all want what we want and I'm not going to compromise for someone who wants to make me nothing more than one of his options or add me to his "rotation". Not trying to be rude here ... just being myself and telling it like it is for ME. Thanks!

10/26/09 UPDATE: I stepped out on a limb and met someone from here only to discover that all he had planned was to reject me. My last serious boyfriend DIED so if you are just playing games, please don't respond to my ad. I can't take anymore heartbreak. I'm not a perfect woman, not a model and certainly don't come close to having a good figure. What I am is a GOOD woman with a good heart and a whole lot of love to share. All I'm asking for is a little honesty and just a tad bit of respect. Thanks ...

PLEASE READ ... Let me start off by saying that I'm a plus size (BBW) girl! If you don't like girls with lots of curves, read no further! I would also like to say that I'm not a BBW because I sit around all the time, eating everything in site and never moving off the couch. If we get to be friends, I'll explain. That being said ....

I'm a fiery Dutch/Irish redhead who likes to have fun! I'm a woman with a good heart and have been told I have a very vivacious personality! I have a fantastic job I love very much, a cute little convertible and live in a beautiful condo near the lake.

I'm totally devoted to my family and close friends and would do anything to make them happy! I have a very diverse set of interests ranging from a good wrestling match to a classic ballet. I love music and sing all the time ... in the car, in the shower, everywhere! I'm a huge Dallas Mavericks fan and honestly love all sports. I even throw a pretty decent fastball and can bowl the occasional strike! I enjoy doing anything where I can laugh and enjoy time spent with family and friends! I can be happy getting dressed up and going out on the town for a nice dinner and dancing or throwing on some comfy clothes, ordering Chinese take out or pizza and watching a good scary movie on a rainy night. I have a sense of humor and can laugh at myself and the curveballs life sometimes throws my way!

I'm looking for a man with a sense of humor to match mine so we can laugh together! Honesty, integrity, compassion, loyalty, sensitivity and the ability to communicate are requirements for whoever will win my heart! I want someone real who isn't into gameplaying, drugs, heavy alcohol use or married. I'm looking for a guy who is done with the whole "playing the field" deal and is atleast open to the possibility of a committed relationship! If you are a good guy who wants to meet a good girl, drop me a line. Maybe we could go see a movie, check out a concert, eat at a nice restaurant, head out for a casino or take a drive around the lake together! We'll put the top down ... it will be fun!! :-)

I think a casual first date is the best way to get to know someone in person. Let's face it ... you can have all kinds of chemistry with someone on the phone but then when you meet face to face there is always the possibility of feeling nothing even remotely romantic. That's why I like to meet someone for a quick cup of coffee or a light dinner. That way, you can talk to each other without distractions and if there is zero chemistry, the date ends when the coffee is gone!