I never was good at patting myself on the back, but here goes. Since I have "matured", I have realized a number of things - looks aren't everything (although they don't hurt!), life is much too short to waste on people who are phoney and shallow, and you get what you give. Honesty is imperative, always! Don't say you like something just because I do. I'm fiercely loyal and sometimes adamant in my opinions. I am not looking for a one night stand or to be one of many that you date, so if you're into those things, please look somewhere else. That being said, the most important thing in my life is my 13 year-old daughter. I'm working very hard to raise her right, so when I have time, I enjoy the beach, reading, watching Little League games, traveling (don't get to do that much), casino once in awhile and spending time with friends. I work two jobs each day and some days more, so when I can relax, I do. I'm not afraid to sweat and get my hands dirty. I like physical work and also try to exercise every day. I guess I'm a little OCD because sometimes I think that to get things done right, you have to do them yourself.

Working, raising my daughter, trying to enjoy things and looking forward to what comes next.

Trying to figure out what I'm really good at - hopefully a few things!

I have no idea - I've never asked them!

Any books, but honestly I love a good who-done-it, especially if you can't figure it out until the end. No horror, history or science fiction. I like Broadway plays but don't get to see many. Music is diverse but not much classical. I like a lot of foods but no eggs, fishy fish or liver.

My daughter, siblings, friends, dogs, sun, beach.

I'm usually going in too many different directions to think much, but, when I do, I wonder why dust collects on the ceiling fan blades when it's always moving??!!

Sometimes working or, if not, hanging out with my daughter or with friends.

I made one serious mistake and won't do it again.

You are interested in spending some time hanging out and getting to know each other. Same likes are great but differences can be interesting...