“After a while you learn
the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn’t mean leaning
and company doesn’t always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises
and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today because tomorrow’s ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns if you get too much
so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you lean
with every goodbye, you learn. . .”

-Veronica A. Shoffstall



Gee, I hate this part.
I'm told I'm nice, friendly, (really, they do say that!) opinionated, talkative, etc.
I love to hang out and stay mellow at home with the kids, and some good movies, or go out to dinner, shop, go to the park, etc. One of these days, I'll replace my bike, and take that with me the next time I go to the park with the kids.
I recently began to work out at the YMCA by my house. I've needed to get toned, and boy does it feel good!
I love a wide range of music...from classical to top 40, love Christian contemporary, and an occasional country song or 2. I grew up around music, and love a lot of types.
I'm looking for someone who is a romantic at heart, a good communicator at heart. I want someone who just can't wait to talk to me, send me a text message in the middle of the day, just to say hello, or even send me flowers for no particular reason at all.
I'm fairly simple and practical, looking for my soulmate. Are you him? Is he out there?

I have figured out one key thing about me and dating, or meeting someone new. There are parts of my personality that are bold, but I'm realizing that there is still a good part of me that is old fashioned shy. If I find someone here that I like, or see possibility with, I'll add that person to my favorites. Occasionally, I'll email that person, but to be perfectly honest, that's where my shyness kicks in. If you feel that you're interested, please email me. I just hate taking the first step. I'm just not too comfortable with taking the first step!

Thanks for reading, if you've gotten this far!
Good luck in your searching

Someplace quiet...maybe a nice cup of coffee so that we can sit and talk. A carriage ride at the Plaza sounds great. I've actually never done it, can you believe it? Zona Rosa is a great hang out too, especially for nice walks and talks. I'm open! If there's sparks, it doesn't matter what you do, it's all about who you're with, and the great conversations that ensue!