I am seeking someone with the same qualities as I believe myself to have, along with a positive attitude. I consider myself fun, funny, honest, loyal, romantic & spontaneous. I am a bit of a smart/wise ass. I am not the bitter type, nor have any baggage or small children. All my kids are grown adults. I am not shy, tend to be a little bold sometimes, (but in a good way!) and very affectionate. I am seeking someone who isn't afraid to take chances and who isn't still holding on to the past or how another woman hurt or burned them. I treat others as I would want to be treated and would expect the same. I believe in living life to the fullest. I believe that when you hold onto the past, hold grudges, are bitter, and aren't willing to take risks in life, in love, and don't try to enjoy each day to the fullest, then you are "existing" in life not "living" life. I REFUSE to exist in whats left of my life....I want to LIVE it to the fullest. Also, for you guys out there who seem to think women in their 40's and/or over 45 may be a bit "old"...I am going to borrow a quote from a guy user on this site who in his profile made a great statement about us older women by stating that "Girls just wanna have fun, but WOMEN know how to do it!" In other words, I am not 1/2 dead, lol. Age is but a number and if anything I have learned alot more in a variety of aspects then I knew in my 20's and 30's. I just now "think" before I say/do, am wiser, know what I want, how to get it, and do it with obtained style and class. As a last note, I will share a poem my father shared with me before he passed away 10 years ago for which from that time on, I have tried to always remember, and live my life by. Read it carefully and ask yourself whether you want to "Risk & Live" or "Exist" in your life...

Taking Risks - Author Unknown

To laugh is to risk appearing a fool
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental,
To reach out to others is to risk involvement
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self
To place your ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk ridicule
To love is to risk not being loved in return
To live is to risk dying
To hope is to risk despair
To try is to risk failure

But risks must be taken,
because the greatest hazard in life is to do nothing.
The person who risks nothing,
does nothing, has nothing, and is nothing.
They may avoid suffering and sorrow,
but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live.
Chained by their certitudes, they are a slave,
and they have forfeited their freedom.
Only the person who risks can be truly free...

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Put here for my son....by one proud Army mom!

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For clarification purposes...DATING to me means going out and doing things...i.e diner, dancing, movies, going for a drive, walk, etc. DOING things together as we get to know each other and both enjoying having someone to do those things with. I am NOT looking for casual/meaningless or just a FWB. I am looking to date someone that is open to the possibility of something meaningful down the road if it was to lead to that path. (NO, I am NOT looking for someone to marry me right now or to take care of me....I can and am taking care of myself just fine!) However in the other aspect, don't waste my or your time if your a serial dater and looking to add another notch in your bedpost. I'd like to find a man that says what he means, and means what he says....in other words, NO BS!! Additionally...I'll admit I am a little old fashioned in that I kinda think men should make the first move to show interest. If you think you might want to talk and/or I have viewed your profile but didn't say anything, doesn't mean I'm not interested...I am probably waiting to see if you show any interest. Trust me, I am FAR from shy! Just say "hi" and I will respond back. Good luck to everyone! ;)

Shoot....I'm easy to please. Starbucks, drinks, dinner.....just somewhere we can talk and see if any mutual interest and go from there. I'm not about needing to be wined and dined to impress me. I'm not that materialistic or high maintenance. Keep it simple & first see if we connect......then lets be spontaneous and have some fun!