ABOUT ME:
I can be the life of the party, or hang back. I consider a good night out one where a terrific conversation has been had...I'm not much for small talk. I like relationships to mean something. I am used to being on my own and therefore have learned to take care of myself for about 20 years now. I don't think a man in my life means he should change my tire (I have AAA for that)...I believe he's the guy who should give me a back rub or listen to me when I have a story to tell and perhaps laugh at my jokes. I love to do things, try new places and have fun. I have elaborate theme parties. Cook amazing meals and would rather leave out a pair of extra shoes and instead put a bottle of champagne in my bag when I travel. (Oh, who am I kidding, there's room for both.) I rise early, but also can stay up late...but I have a pretty healthy life style. I love my house and making it nice. Don't let my age fool you. The calendar says one thing, but my attitude, disposition, appearance and joie de vivre say much younger.

I made an addition to my family in January when GInger, a 5 mo old standard poodle came to live with me. (She's now 1 year old)

Virgo

Curvy

5' 4 (1.63 m)

Brown

Caucasian

Divorced

No

No

Smile

Wouldn't Even Think About It

Dark Blonde

Dog

Yes

Some College

Self-employed

Sales / Marketing

Alone

Friends Come Over Occasionally

No

Yes - Socially

Brain

Friendly, Comedic, Flirtatious, Outgoing

Exercising, Arts & Crafts, Learning, Tv, Movies, Internet, Dancing, Dining, Photography, Theater, Travel, Cooking, Gardening, Cars, Playing Cards, Volunteering, Computers

Staying At Home, Trying New Things, The Movies, Relaxing, Sleeping, Drinking, Going To A Casino, Playing Dress-up, Going To A Concert, Going To A Museum

Going somewhere and DOING something more than just dinner and drinks if possible. Like a game of golf, or roller blading or biking. Or a destination an hour away with more to do than just eat. I also think a learning opportunity would be a fun first date, like a cooking or dancing class.

Living in a foreign country for an extended period of time. Preferably France or Italy. I would also like to live more simply in this fantasy of mine. I've wanted to throw caution to the wind and take chances I would not ordinarily take.

Friendly, Cool, Goofy

Christian

On Holidays

Middle Of The Road

My goal in life is to leave a positive impact when I'm gone and to not cause too much trouble for folks while I'm here.

Campy, Clever, Dry / Sarcastic, Friendly, Goofy

News, Documentaries, Dramas, Situation Comedies, Movies, Reality Shows

Action, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Documentary, Family, Animation

Country, Rock, Pop, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Latin, Ambient, Dance

News, Auto-biography, Biography, Business, Computers, Fiction, History, Home & Garden, Humor, Instructional, Mystery, Nature, Philosophy, Reference, Satire, I'm An Author

Where to start! I love to travel and have been quite a few places. I really love to explore where the tourists don't go. I love cooking and combine cooking, travel and exercise looking for opportunties for those things or cooking/exercise trips. I enjoy friends and a good happy hour. Great conversation and connecting with people. I like biking, spending time with my dog (she's an agility athlete), going on my boat, nature, Lake Michigan.

Intelligence, Good Looks, Humor, Great Skills, Empathy, Sensitivity, Boldness, Oddities, Spontaneity, Money, Power, Flirtatiousness, Wit, Thoughtfullness

ABOUT HIM:
My perfect match would be a guy who is enthusiastic about life, the things around him, himself, me, and all he encounters. I want to find someone who loves to try new places and things. Who has developed a taste for fine champagne even if it has to be consumed from a paper cup at an impromptu picnic. You would dislike chain restaurants but in a pinch would go to Applebees out of convenience, but really would prefer Tuscan or Tre Cugini, Leos or Bar Divani. I am a pretty headstrong gal, with a big independent streak, so I need a guy who can alternately appreciate that and tease me down a notch when necessary. I am really looking for a companion to do things with. The guy I see myself with is thoughtful, financially successful, likes to talk and isn't afraid to feel. I do not need a man to take care of me, but wouldn't mind finding a guy who feels a little protective, nonetheless. I don't think we need to have all the same interests, but it would be nice if we share some..

Friend, Date, Committed