... the FACTS 

Born: Topeka

Resides: Charleston, SC

Birth date: 8-21-61

Sign: Leo

Height: 5'5"

Hair: Brunette

Eyes: Brown

Nationality: German/Irish/Dutch

Never married, no children

Want kids: Undecided

Engaged: Yes, Once

Nonsmoker

Education: AA degree

Occupation: Dental Hygienist

... on HERSELF

Best qualities: "Assertive, caring and nurturing, a really big kid at heart:)."

Strengths: "Intelligence, compassion, open mindedness. I work well under stress."

Weakness: "Impatience."

Others may not see: "I am generally an open book and others can read me well if I allow them too. I think the only thing they would not see is my vulnerability. I tend to act a bit on the strong side emotionally."

I'm known to ... "be a big Klutz."

Interests: "Love to read ... spend a lot of time in Book stores. Hiking, biking, Volley ball. I am very active and love to work out at the gym."

Turn Ons: "Assertiveness, Energy, laughter, and lots of play time."

Turn Offs: "Prejudice."

Special Talents: "I sing:)."

Charities: Children's charities."

Awards: "I won a whistling contest once which led to a few singing contests ... Oh and maybe a few swim wear contests."

Travels: "Army Brat ... traveled a bit growing up to Germany and a few other military bases around the US. Also vacationed in AZ, WA, NY, Fl etc..."

Spirituality: "Christian."

Fashion sense: "I'm all about fashion. Love to shop. But, typically you will find me in a pair of comfy jeans unless going somewhere dressy. I dress according to mood."

Staying healthy: "Work out at the gym in the winter months on a regular basis. In the summer I usually work out but do more out door activities."

What Touches My Soul: "God. Animals, children and the elderly."

... on MEN 

Attention-getters: "Wink or smile at me. Some people have a presence about them and that will definitely get my attention."

Ideal man: "Intelligent. Willing to work for what he wants and a biggie ... confidence."

I can't resist a man who ... "is confident and knows how to push all my buttons. A man who can be romantic yet still manly. A nuzzle or whisper in my ear ..."

Most important quality in a man: "His spirit and abilities to communicate."

Ideal Date: "Anything  as long as it is fun with lots of laughter and romance."

What makes me want to see a man again after a first date: "His ability to make me laugh and swoon."

I would never date a man who ... "was extremely prejudice or athiest."

How I show I care: "Actions speak louder then words so I would probably do something (perhaps an activity) that I knew might be important to them even if I was not interested. To show I am flexible and care enough about them to consider their desires too. 

What makes a man unforgettable: "THE KISS."

I wish men understood: "I like that men don't understand everything about us:)."

What Character: "I would really have to think on that one:)."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On Relationships: "I believe in monogammy, and working at relationships to keep them alive and well. Communication and compatibility are key."

Top relationship keys: "Communication, Compatibility, Compassion and strength. (CCCS)."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "me to be direct and to the point much of the time."

I Expect ... "Honesty." 

When I'm in love, I ..."am a realist so I try not to keep my head in the clouds for too long. But will let myself indulge in the headiness for a while and do all the silly things you do when in love:)."

What makes me feel close to a man: "When he is open with me."

Greatest relationship lesson: "You cannot try to change people. They are who they are."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest ... "when I am in love."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private is ..."Not a thing."

Surefire way for a man to seduce me: "Topic for later."

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "So many good ones. Tommy Boy is high on my list."

TV Show: "LOST."

Book: "Many books."

Food: "Italian or Seafood no ... wait ... it's ... too many to mention. Love the flavor explosion."

Season: "All seasons have happy memories ... but kinda partial to fall."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "Be the best person I can be."

Valuable life lesson: "Got to make sure you are happy with yourself."

I must ... "be happy x 3."

Best Advice Received: "Haven't received it yet:)."

Best advice I've given a man: "A common one ... be true to yourself."

... final THOUGHTS

Pets: "Two cats."

Always in my refrigerator: "Milk, eggs, cheese, bagels ... breakfast foods, most important meal of the day ... even in the evenings:)."

Hottest Possession: "Not tellin yet."

I would change places for 24 hours with ... "I really like being me:)."

I'd most like to hang out with ... " Jesus."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with : "Gosh I think I would love to go out with someone who was just a guy ... no thanks to Celebs."

Why I'm such a great catch: "Everything about me:)."

Me in a word: "There is no one word to describe me."

Last words: "Find the rest out for yourself:)."