okay, okay, i know i can't make up my mind between california or lousiana! well, for now it is california! so there!

i am easy going, independent, intelligent, enjoy good conversation, and love to laugh.
dating is what you do to meet a special person which could turn into a
long term monogamous relationship.
seeking one who is intelligent, mature, sincere, honest, funny, laughs alot, passionate, does not take everything seriously.
been alone long enough to be afraid i may be getting too set in my ways as the old folks used to say, except now it is me saying it. i think i am open to a relationship but i guess i have not come across the right person because i have not gotten into one. i know that i am at the place in my life that only real, in touch, introspective, and reality based people appeal to me. that does not exclude being silly, having fun, enjoying life, it just sets the base in place.
i think i am wandering aimlessly in this profile now.....so back to the more organized stuff....

things i like or enjoy doing
love dogs and cats too. enjoy camping, rv traveling, gardening, music (varied tastes), hanging out with family, dancing, walking/hiking, exploring, boating, para sailing, rock climbing (only did it a few times in the gym but loved it), love walking the beach for exercise, and open to new things/activities. i have to say that my favorite things to do are ordinary everyday kinds of things. working at my job (when i get one), working in the yard, taking care of daily living, going out to dinner every once in a while, being involved in family and friends, and studying as i will be taking some classes.

oh, and i forgot to tell you that i am the proud grandmother to 5 grandchildren!

oh, and i forgot to mention the two things i don't like
1. racism and derogatory talk about people of different ethnicities
2. foul language, mostly and specifically g*# damn

Here's a piece of a msn article. Sounds reasonable to me.

The New Rules Of Attraction
By Nina Malkin

Old rule: You can tell if you’re truly attracted to someone in three seconds
New rule: You can’t tell if you’re truly attracted to someone until you’ve had three dates

“Love at first sight” is a familiar romantic notion. And in our increasingly fast-paced world, it’s darn convenient to think you can tell if you click with someone that quickly. But experts recommend cultivating a bit more patience, sticking to a three-date minimum to know for sure whether you’re a match (or not). The reason: People are a bundle of nerves on date #1, begin to unwind on date #2, but only by date #3 can people truly relax and maybe build some rapport. And while sparks early on are nice and all, they say nothing about someone’s long-term potential. “An important part of a compatible relationship is assuring that each partner’s values coincide, and to learn that takes time, discussion, observation, and interpersonal interaction, not an initial impression based on superficial cues,” says James C. Piers, Ph.D., professor and program director of social work, at Hope College in Holland, MI. So, don’t write someone off — or fall head over heels — until you’ve done due diligence.

i saw this on another persons profile and liked it and thought i would share it

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

open to a multitude of ideas
may be a walk in the park, the beach, coffee, the zoo, drinks, walking the dogs, anything that allows for conversation and laughter