... and it's only been a week.

To start, I'd like to know why you are here. What are you looking for? Simple enough, right?

Me: I would describe myself as atypical. I am a verbal person. I believe in fiscal responsibility, but I will splurge once in a while on a good pair of shoes (so important) and the occasional take-out. Some would describe me as a foodie, but I prefer to say that my taste buds get bored. I think that drama can be overdone but that you can't get completely away from it. I am attached to my animals and am serious about their care. I view it as my responsibility to provide them with a good home - they are family to me. I am allergic to cats, and so is my dog. I put my trust and heart on the line for people and am now putting it out there again. Success in my book is defined by the diligence and strength to pick yourself up when you get knocked down. I also believe that people who are "successful" have a strong backing of loved ones and of their significant other as they hold each other up through the tough times. I would like to one day attend, and finish, law school. Fun is enjoying a few songs at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (when they were around), watching a show at Bass, having a great phone conversation, jumping on the trampoline with my niece and nephew, or looking for new things to try. Looking for someone who makes a little effort in life. You are not 10 anymore. Kids? Do my critters count? I can actually bait my own hooks and remove fish, but prefer salt over fresh. And, I am eventually looking for long term but think it prudent to begin with dating. If I am a little lag in responding, I work in accounting... Remember? 'Nuff said.

You: My perfect match... He should have ambition, but not so much that family becomes second. He should be fiscally responsible, laugh at the fact that I am not the most organized person (at first glance), appreciate my tenacity, be OK with the idea of parental care, and be wowed by my quest for quality. He is respectful and civil of other cultures and backgrounds. I am bi-cultural, so this is non-negotiable. He should have an open mind when it comes to food and respect for my family. He knows what he wants and is willing to put forth the effort to get, and keep, it. He is someone who will man up and separate himself from the boys. Can you handle having a strong-willed, opinionated, but devoted-to-what/whom-I-love woman in your life? While I do want at least one child of my own sometime in the future, first thing's first. That being said, ideally I am looking for someone who doesn't have obstacles in his life that would prevent the possibility of kids in the future. It is not an event in my life I would want to miss out on.

A post script: you may be asking why no pics smiling. I am sporting some silver on my teeth that can make the grin a bit of a challenge. Hopefully this will all be done by Christmas. What a present that would be!

So, did you enjoy my book? How did it read?

Surprise me. No... Really, surprise me, but at least tell me what shoes I should be wearing. :)