Hello there...why don't you stay awhile?

I'm a soulful woman looking for her like minded man...who appreciates that she's an independent, assertive woman who knows what she wants and needs in her life :) And I'm pretty sure there are men out there who revel in a woman just like moi....are you he?

I'm a Southern girl loving the Western life! Into witty banter, hikes in the hills, hanging out, seeing what life will bring and questing for the new and exciting in life and love....

What am i up to and why am I here? My focus has shifted to finding a strong, intelligent and passionate man to be my life partner. So, thought I might harness some of "the power of social media applications" to see what would happen!

Im looking to balance the professional with the personal in my life, which keeps things interesting ....

Sounds kinda serious, but hey that's the dynamic balancing thing, right?

And what brings YOU, to the enchanting land of OKCupid and it's vaunted algorithm? Sounds like the beginning of an intriguing conversation ....:0)

Searching....questing....exploring....discovering.....work in public sector in training and development - it's never boring!

And I'm actively looking for a partner to join me in my personal quests :0)

I've been told....My eyes ..... My freckles ..... My smile. .... My sense of humor ....

What do you notice about me??

Letting my geek flag proudly wave here :0)

I love to read, so all genres of books.....

Film - SciFi, fantasy, English drama / comedies, foreign films

Vegetarian predominantly, though I have been known to cross the protein boundary when adequate temptation crosses my path

Love spicy, flavorful foods

Rich, full bodied coffee

My Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) (yep, I'm one of those Bitten Fruit peeps :-))

My friends and family ( see 2 for how I stay in touch)

A good book (or three) I'm currently reading

Truth and honesty in relationships

Something fun and exciting to look forward to ( a trip, an upcoming event with friends and family, etc)

Stimulating conversation that provokes thought and exploration

And fun, love and passion... Wait, that's 7, 8 and 9....ack!!!!!!

How to make a difference in the lives of my family;

How to be the best sister, daughter, aunt, and friend I can be;

What I can contribute and offer to the greater good;

The purpose of it all ....no pun intended :0)

If anyone ever reads this far in my profile....YOU Did!!!!! thank you :0)

Edit: trying to figure out how to have an atypical Friday evening and weekend :0)

At home after a long week, anticipating a relaxing weekend.

Scrolling through dvr recordings or calling friends

Or out with friends at a play or dinner

Planning or prepping for my next adventure

Spending it with you :0)

I'm a closet national park junkie....ssshhhhhh.....don't tell anyone!!!

You enjoy life, want to make friends, and I seem interesting to you.

I always welcome witty banter