Most men treat profiles like a Playboy Magazine: they only look at the pictures!

But, if you read it, there will be a quiz at the end. (I'm a former teacher; what can I say?)

I'm a work in progress, always striving to improve myself daily: physically, mentally and emotionally.

I've been told that I'm very animated when I talk, using facial expressions and my entire body to accentuate my point. And believe me: my stories ALWAYS have a point!
My daughters and certain friends accuse me of being flirtatious. They say that like it's a bad thing!!!

I love dancing!!! I'm usually the first one out on the dance floor and the last to leave! (I miss the disco days!)

I enjoy going to concerts. (Word of warning: I do dance in the aisles when the band plays a good song! Hope that doesn't embarrass you!)

I also enjoy theater, improv and stand up comedy. I even like singing karaoke. (Just don't tell me I'm off key and destroy the illusion of talent I have in my head!!)

I enjoy going to movies and small clubs where local talent is performing. There are so many places that I would like to visit, but hate to go alone.

I've read in a lot of profiles where men don't want "game players." Hey, I love to play games. What's wrong with inviting a couple of friends over for a rousing game of Monopoly or Scrabble! With a 97-cent deck of cards and a few friends, I can be entertained for hours! Sheeesh, come on! It's what people did before television and the Internet! I enjoy modern life, but prefer connecting with breathing individuals instead of electronic devices! Come see me: don't text me!

And, I've noticed on many profiles, men complain that women never look like their posted pictures. Guys, come on, how old are YOUR pictures? My current profile picture: 11/09/09! The rest are less than two years old. One experience that I've had with profile photos is that on more than one occasion, I've been pleasantly surprised when a date has shown up looking much better than the posted picture. (I've never really understood posting photos of your car, motorcycle, pickup truck, house, etc. I don't want to date your material goods!)

As for the type of person I might be interested in meeting: When I'm having car trouble, I want to date a mechanic. When I'm having trouble with my drainpipe, I want to date a plumber. When my animals are sick, I want to date a vet! But Seriously, I'm not too hung up on a particular profession, look or body type, as long as there is a functioning brain in the head, a loving heart in the chest, and a caring soul in the body.
I do have dogs, so must love animals! And I'm very anti-smoking!

I occasionally spend weekends in D/FW with friends and I'm thinking of moving OKC next summer.

physical appearance:
I read recently that in today's world, the average American woman is 5'5" tall, weighs 144 pounds, and wears a size 12-14. Okay, so I'm not "average" by these standards. I'm shorter (5' 3 1/2"), a couple of pounds heavier, and a size or two smaller (size 8 - 10).
But then, who wants to be 'average'???

my job:
When I read that the #1 sexual fantasy among American men was to date a librarian, I knew i had found my calling!!! One misconception people have about my profession is that librarians read every book ever published. That's not true!!! We don't have time; we are too busy fulfilling men's fantasies!

my ethnicity:
Mom was Irish; Dad was English, which means I have red hair and can speak well. Somewhere down that line was a little Native American, but not enough to give me beautiful golden skin tones.

my religion:
I consider myself a "bedtist." I stay in bed on Sunday morning. I think God can hear my prayers just as well from the comfort of my own home while wearing comfy pajamas and warm slippers as he can from the pew of a church wearing uncomfy shoes.

location, location, location
I've lived in the same town for almost 30 years and the same house for 29 years, but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to relocate. I no longer have any family in this area, and I can always come back to visit my good friends.

favorite hot spots:
I'm still a big ol' kid at heart, so I love amusements parks and water parks! I'm also willing to try any place unique. I enjoy "people watching" so I enjoy walking around tourist sections of towns! *and every town has one!

Television
I rarely watch television except for the news and weather in the morning while getting ready for work...I'd rather live life than watch it! No reality shows!!! AND...I'm not going to tell someone to call back or come back later just because a certain television show is on.

The Age Rule:
Men must be closer to MY age than my oldest daughter's. I'm 48; she's 25. So, let's do the math: 48 - 25 = 23 / 2 = 11.5 + 24 = 35.5 years or older!!! (But everything in life is negotiable)

Quotes to live by.....
Tommy Lee Jones as Woodrow Call in "Lonesome Dove": "I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it."

"Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option." ~Unknown

"It's much easier to turn a friendship into love, than love into friendship."
-- Proverb

"A man that makes you cry is not worth your tears - a man that is worth your tears will never make you cry." ~Unknown


Oh, the quiz? It's an oral test given on the first date. (Oral meaning spoken...get your minds out of the gutter, guys!!! I know how you think!!! :)

The bad thing about a first date is that you end up feeling as if you are "on stage" and "performing" for three hours trying to "impress." Take me as I am, guys, I don't have time for the dog and pony show!!! I prefer to go somewhere to just relax and talk. No loud music to shout over! No movie to watch! Etc. (save those options for the 2nd date)

And let's be honest: one of the best dates I ever had was with a gentleman I never saw again. Halfway through the date, he looked at me and said, "We don't have anything in common, do we?" We both laughed; agreed to finish our meal and split the check and part ways. So much better than the pretense that you might call again! I would rather someone be totally honest with me. Heck, just say, "Look, halfway through the meal I looked up and you were picking your nose and I'm sorry... I just can't date a booger picker!" (Just an example, guys, I truly don't pick my nose in public! If I need to dig, I'd rather dig in private!)

I also believe that with a few exceptions, everyone deserves a second chance. If the first date didn't go well, the second one might be different.

At this age, we either (a)settle for less than perfection to keep from being alone, or (b)we refuse to settle for less than perfection. I choose B!!!