I crave laughter and levity on a daily basis. I may not have had the best luck in my life so far, but am still able to keep looking to the future and waiting for my karma to rock it. I have a quick mind, am quick witted, and quick temptered. You should be smart, funny, and even tempered if we are ever to get along.

I laugh at people who actually follow a religion, yet as I get older I find myself making silent wishes to anything that might be out there listening and able to help.

I have found that my likes and dislikes do not define me. The things that I enjoy cover a broad spectrum and sometimes don't make any sense, even to me. You would need to bring an open mind, and I'll try to bring mine as well, for I am nothing if not a hypocrite. (at least I can admit it.)

I like comfy clothes, people with accents, and thunderstorms. The crisp clean smell of Autumn, nature photography, black and white photos of anything and everything under the sun, and the smell of almond extract get my blood racing. I have a particular affinity for Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" and will drop whatever I'm doing to listen. This may only be based on the fact that I played it in high school marching band (remember, no judging!) and hear it slightly different in my mind than the actual orchestral version but really, it's just freakin' awesome.

I like sleeping alone (bed hog and light sleeper) and am not generally a nice person when I wake up. In fact, I don't talk until I'm truly awake, so it's best not to poke the bear.

I can be highly impatient, insert my foot in my mouth only on rare occasions, and am very seldom wrong but will fully own up to it when I am.

I am easily swayed with tokens of adoration and they mean more to me than a thousand "I love you's". A lovey note on a post-it, a wildflower, or the offer of a backrub with no ulterior motives require more thought than the random and sometimes robotic spurting of those 3 silly words.

What I'm looking for is simple.
1. You must have your own life. I cannot be your entire world because I am a mom, first and foremost. While I will give you my full love and attention when I'm able, you must know that my life does not revolve around you.
2. Yes, I am a spelling nazi. You must be intelligent enough to know how to spell the words you use or to look them up if you have a question or sudden brain fart. I find the use of big words stimulating. It's like my p0rn.
3. I am tall...5'10" while barefoot. You must be tall also. I do not like towering over my date.
4. Chivalry is not dead. I like it and it makes you look good. Win-win.
5. Communication is a necessity!! Pouting in the corner like a wounded puppy just won't work.
6. Be yourself. If you are a raving psycho lunatic, please let me know as soon as possible.
7. I can't *make* you happy, and you can't *make* me happy. We have to be able to do that on our own. I am a complete person, whether I find a partner in this lifetime or not. I want someone who CHOOSES to be with me because I'm super awesome, not because they need someone and I happen to be there.   Send me a message!

Profession: Senior Production Specialist
Interests:  movies, travel, music, cooking, baking, writing, reading, art, swimming, creativity, silliness, laughter