Hi - thanks for looking at my profile. I'm looking to date and at some point, a long term relationship. I'm attracted to men with intellect, a sense of humor, compassion, romantic (subjective), attractive (another subjective term), are curious, hopeful, optimistic as well as a realist to name a few. I want to live life to the fullest and would like a partner during the many triumphs and few tribulations that we encounter.

Let's see - I have brown eyes, medium length hair and olive skin. I can pass for greek, italian or spanish. I enjoy nearly all types of music (except rap), dance, dinner, movies (comedy, drama, thrillers, animated), talking, and exploring. I have many other interests, known and unknown! I like to laugh, it's good for the mind and soul. I love animals (though I have none) but dogs are my favorite - they give unconditional love. I also like children but don't plan on giving birth to any in the future. Yoga is my kind of workout. I also walk but only during the warm months - cold weather isn't for me. Yes, I've lived in IL all of my life, was raised in the city and have lived in the burbs since '99. Still here :)

First date: Coffee or a place where we could chat and get to know one another a bit.