I know this profile is too long..so Bite ME! Describe myself?? Lordy-not exactly easy,& now that I think about it -a really stupid idea! Does anyone ever say that they suck? That they cheat, lie, steal, are selfish, kick dogs? (you kick my dog-I will remove your face!) C'mon! And what exactly is "Other Religion"? Every religion known to man, is listed! So I think "Other" is a Cop Out!!! And have you ever seen a profile with a "YES" to "Do You Do Drugs" or "Do You Smoke"? (and did you know there are MARRIED men on this site?) I think SOME OF US (I am NOT referring to myself!) are lying!!
Until the last few years, I really believed that I had great instincts & intuition but now I realize that when it comes to men....I hvn't got a clue! Much to my chagrin, I tend to believe that everyone is good & honest, but sadly, have too often been proven wrong! I hve learned that past & present behavior is the best indication of future behavior - hence, I no longer give 2nd chances. I believe sadly, that personal responsibility is a dying standard. I don't believe in getting my knickers in a twist over things I can't change or control, just bcuz they aren't the way I want them to be. I have no problem apologizing when it's due & when I'm wrong, I have no problem admitting it. People often tell me I'm "too nice" I give people too much rope..but -I- know that, eventually they will - yeah, you guessed it! I am intollerant of anyone I perceive as disrespectful. Those people become "persona non grata". I've always really disliked the "P Word" & the "N Word". I used to get the "P Word" more often than the "N Word". As I get older, it's more the opposite! "P" is for Pretty and "N" is for Nice. (I've got a lot to complain about, don't I ?!!)
I work full time for a major airline & love my job-it IS what you make it & I intend to make it FUN! I love working with people & they like me-because I'm calm, I listen, pay attention, "go the extra mile" & ENJOY! (that's the good part about the job....my feet tell another story!)

I am not naturally beautiful but "scrub up" OK. I believe that ANY woman can be beautiful w/the right hair and makeup, but I also believe that if you're ugly inside,no amount of makeup can cover it up(at least for very long). I like reading (fiction), walking, iced coffee, dancing, singing (badly), vegging, any Wine Country, Hollywood Bowling - I won't go into my music preferences - is that REALLY important? (except in the case of Rap - if you insist on it, we're not a match! I like a little hiphop - Mary J is always fine, but if you can't abide Aerosmith - well, that's just dumb!) - the art of Klimt(passionate), wknd tripping, jet skiiing, power tools, red shoes, pockets, shopping, dancing to Billy Idol, barefeet, & Maui. I LOVE to sing in the car, shower, home. In fact, I've told God that the 1st man to get me to sing Kareoke without having a HEART ATTACK, will win me for life....but only if he WANTS me! I'm interested in "Looks" & "Racism" & how these things affect where people go in life & how they affect how people are treated (& how SO many people say they aren't racist but are, & that looks don't matter, but do)? How do people feel about their looks - is it important that other people like the way you look - do looks dictate our actions?) People watching can teach you sooo much! In relationships, I don't think 2 people must hve all the same interests-I think separate time is almost as important as together time...but I do think they need to have the same values.
This site gives me something to do while my Crest Strips are whitening, but I'm not sure it (the site!)is "right" for me (but let me give you a "hot tip", guys....if you've got yellow teeth or "dumb hair" (a "chick term"), you're giving yourself unnecessary negative points! Update that haircut!!!) . I've never been one to date a lot of guys at the same time. (no-that's a lie...I "serial dated" a few years ago and it wasn't for me.) So I'm not sure exactly what the protocol is for "online dating". "Serial Dating", sadly, seems to be "the thing" on this site which is why, I personally think people are on here for so long! Must you go through "Serial Dating", to find just one? The "right one"? Maybe I just don't get it!(of course I haven't gotten it...I'm still on here!!!) OK, off the Soapbox & back to me. Just like everybody else, I have defects! I have a lousy memory & I could get LOST in a paper bag! I am alternately shy, insecure, tough, brutally honest, sensitive, irreverent, I talk in my sleep (& I'm probably a drooler) & have ugly legs!(other parts are nice though!) I occasionally snort when I laugh (yes SNORT! No apologies - SNORT LAUGHING IS THE BEST!). And, Lord have mercy, am I "N"!! I'm a slow mover-don't expect to send me an email today & meet me for drinks tonite. How 'bout a little "get to know you" commucation...ie...emails..phone...telegram...Pony Express??? Why is everybody in such a big hurry?
I am a "basket case" on first dates, though I'm good at not showing it!(& why do so many men insist on calling it a "meeting" or "meet and greet"? It is what it is, & WHO CARES what it's called!!!). I'm not CRITICIZING the "inspection & interview process", but I see it as an unnatural combination of meat market & candy store-try one piece & then look to see if you can find a better one. It just tends to intimidate me & make me feel dorky! (& if I consider you good looking, I will be a COMPLETE dork and my conversation will not be sparkling!). Perhaps, because of my view of the process, my participation is becoming more & more rare. At work, I chat with a hundred people a day, have fun at it & have heard that I'm "charming" in every language! But when I think about calling just one man (a stranger)...my belly does flip-flops! Go Figure, but calling strangers is not my strong point! (I am, however, trying to overcome these personality defects!) So...if you are really interested in getting to know me/meet me..lets exchange some emails, sharing info about ourselves. our lives & opinions (but not political ones-I hate politics). After some emails, we can graduate to phone calls & then meet. If you can't handle that process, then you're probably not for me. One more thing(yes-this is running long)...if you have any uncontrolled addictions to drugs or alcohol or any other self-destructive behavior..please pass me by. I don't want to be your "Momma" & I have no interest in trying to fix you!
I can be very direct. And speaking of being direct...I'm REALLY tired of too-young guys hitting on me because they want to have a "fling" with an older woman! (C'mon...even though you don't say it - consciously or unconsciously...that's what you're about!) Shame on you! It ain't gonna happen! I could be your mother, so STOP IT!!!!! If your age starts with anything less than a 4, we probably wouldn't work-but thanks anyway!

Hmmm..I would meet my "soulmate" & we would sip wine by candlelight, while we watched the sunset! Then we would walk hand in hand along the beach, in deep conversation & I will immediately know that "he is the one", & he will know that I am his "one & only true love".
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I'm sorry, but if I read the word "soulmate" & the walking along the beach scenario, one more time, I think I'll HURL!!!(it's not that I'm not into romance-quite the contrary, passion & romance are VERY important!)Good Grief People, is anyone out there living in REALITY? If we walk along the beach, I'll get sand EVERYWHERE and my hair will frizz!!! I love the beach - however on a first date, I would at least like to TRY to look decent! But knowing me, if we walk on the sand, I will probably trip & fall, get sand all over me & in every possible orifice. Then I will step on a piece of glass & cut my foot, which will then get infected & I will have to have it amputated!!! It's not that I'm a pessimist or negative person....but... CAN'T WE JUST HAVE COFFEE????? (in my fantasies, I WOULD NOT spill coffee down the front of my shirt, I WOULD NOT be a complete DORK, & I WOULD NOT be shy, as sparkling repartee would come springing from my lips!!) As far as meeting someone from this site,I have no expectations. Initially, I just can't take it too seriously - I think that finding the ever-elusive "chemistry" is chasing a red herring! I think that most people are misguided in the belief that "chemistry" can be found in a moment - SNAP - it's there! I suppose it COULD happen, but not likely. In my opinion, a lot of people confuse lust with chemistry. You can't build a relationship on lust alone - believe me, I've tried it. Lust is GREAT, but tends to obscure the view of a relationship, making it look better than it really is. Chemistry is more complex - yes, it's physical, but it's also feeling comfortable with, and liking the other person and so much more. Things that take time - at least more than an instant! That is why I "wrote" that I was looking for "Friendship" - because that's where I want to start. It's the only "base" that makes any sense. I find that it can be challanging, not giving in to lust, early-on in a relationship, but so worth the effort. It is difficult, exciting and smart. So I resolve (I am WOMAN!)to put friendship ahead of lust because I am really more interested in the long-term. I'm thinking about writing volume two.....whadaya think? (I think I'll begin with "Standards" which, sadly, seem to be a dying standard these days. (I think I'm "waxing negative" today!!!))