Others may not see: "My drive. If I have my mind set to accomplishing something ... I am one to follow through."

I've been known to ... "lock my keys in the car while it's running."

Interests: "Soccer, hockey, reading. I play soccer and am a HUGE NHL hockey fan."

Turn-ons: "Smarts, wit, a great smile, dedicated man (to work, friends and family)."

Turn-offs: "People who do not respect their parents."

Special Talents: "I can fall asleep on command." :)

Charities: "Just volunteering with coaching the Special Olympic Soccer Team and my son's school events."

15 minutes of fame: "Thesis presentation on Eating Attitudes and Perceptions in Children - Huge accomplishment for me."

Travels: "Only once ... to Cuba. Ya ... I don't do much of that (to and from school??)."

Spirituality: "I am spiritual ... hope there is something after all of this ... but ... obviously not certain."

Fashion sense: "Relaxed, sporty, casual wear - I just love comfort."

Staying healthy: "Eat well, exercise, most importantly ... laugh."

What touches my soul: "A really good chocolate bar."

... on MEN 

How a man can get my attention: "Tell me a joke."

Ideal man: "Someone who can just be themselves with me."

I can't resist a man who ... "looks me straight in the eyes when he speaks to me."

Most important quality in a man: "Sense of respect for himself and others around him."

Ideal date: "Going out to an NHL game (or any sports event) ... wearing the visiting teams jersey, painting our faces ... and screaming when the opposing team scores ... hahaha ... Just for laughs."

I'd see a man again after a first date ... "if we can have a conversation, share some stories, have a few laughs ... and if he doesn't get totally blasted ... that's a good start." 

I would never date a man who ... "has antisocial disorder."

How I show I care: "Showering daily ... HA."

What makes a man unforgettable: "His smile, his eyes, his soft touch, his smell."

I wish men understood ... "that all in all ... we are similar ... looking for the same things in life ... health and happiness ... $$$$ are pretty cool to have too!!"

One thing a man has never done for me yet, but I would love it: "Putting the seat down after he uses the washroom." :)

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On relationships: "It's important for having someone to share your life with ... to learn from ... and to have fun with. I love the intimacy aspect; the closeness of communication, the trust put into one other, the laughter, the learning that comes with relationships, regarding, view points, political stances, education ... learning should be continuous."

Top relationship keys: "Communication, being spontaneous, role playing." ;)

A man who is in a relationship with me can expect ... "a clean house, meals prepared, lunches made, vacuuming done."

What I expect: "Garbage taken out, yard work done and general picking up after yourself."

When I'm in love, I ... "sing and dance!!!"

What makes me feel close to a man: "Rye and coke ... HAHAH."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Don't ask questions that you're not prepared to hear."

What makes a man marriage material: "Honestly ... I don't feel the need to marry again. I am more than happy to devote my life to a man without marriage - but a good man will let me hold the remote control at least 3 times/week."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest when ... "I've had a glass of wine."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "White T-shirt and briefs."

Surefire way to seduce me: "By making me a REALLY good steak on the BBQ."

... on LIFE

Valuable life lesson: "Never mix whites with vibrant colours when washing clothes."

What I try to get out of everyday: "Making others smile or laugh."

I must ... "meet former NHL player Mark Messier, travel to Italy, find a man."

Best advice received: "If you want to keep a man ... you have to learn how to cook."

Best advice I've given a man: "Walk by my side and not two feet in front of me." :)

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "Old School."

TV Show: "Sanford and Son."

Book: "All my Psych. books."

Music: "Alternative music, I'm stuck in the 80's!!"

Food: "Pizza."

Season: "Autumn."

... final THOUGHTS

Tattoos: "One tattoo, a symbol of 'Mother' on my left upper shoulder."

Always in my refrigerator: "Water, vege's, fruit, chocolate/vanilla Jello pudding."

Hottest possession: "When plugged in: Hair Straighter/Hair Dryer."

I would change places for 24 hours with ... "no one - I would be depressed for the rest of life, so I don't want to know." :)

I would most like to hang out with ... "Jennifer Anniston - she seems so down to earth." 

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Vince Vaughn - absolutely hilarious."

Me, a deserted island, and ... "lots of water??"  ;)

Why I'm such a great catch: "Well ... not for me to say, I guess the man I am with will decide that one."

Me in a word: "Honest."