I have been called, "a really cool girl," "honest and genuine," a bit "old school," a "tough cookie" and a "hard worker." I think all of them are true. I value honesty and goodness over anything else. I always tell the truth and would hope for the same from the people that are close to me. Being a "tough cookie" comes with my profession. I am a middle school English teacher and if you have any experience with teenagers, then you get it. I absolutely LOVE my job. I did not become a teacher for the summer vacations because believe me, it wouldn't be worth it. I do what I do because it just...fits. It's not easy, but very rewarding, TOUGH! So I guess that's where the "hard worker" description comes from. In terms of the "old school" description, I think that old fashion values are underrated. There is something to be said about chivalry on a man's part and affection and attentiveness on a woman's. I will never get tired of a man pulling out a chair or running ahead to hold a door for me or bringing me flowers "just because..." As for the "cool girl" label...I don't ask. I'll just take it! I'd like to think I'm cool. lol

Things I love (in no particular order): classic rock,THE BEACH, a positive outlook (you get what you give...),cheeseburgers and beer,roller coasters, quiet confidence, , my dog, a great bottle of wine, kissing, running, a great, comfy pair of jeans, really spicy food, Sunday morning breakfast, boats, high heels, laughing til it hurts, pure kindness, sunrises, thunderstorms, The Beatles, workin out, cooking,(I'm quite good at it) amusement parks, tattoos (I have 4 small, discreet ones)

I'm looking to find someone to share the fun and excitement with, a partner in crime, best friend, lover, and ultimately, eventually find "the one." I'm at the point in my life where I'm happy, I'm settled and I'm ready for something more than just another first date. I'm not a serial dater or into endless emailing and texting. I believe the best way to get to know someone in this crazy online dating world is to send a couple of emails, exchange numbers and make plans to soon meet for coffee or a drink. Why waste time with anything else?So if you are a serial dater or just looking for someone to fill up your weekend with, I'm not the girl for you.

I would die happy if I could live at the beach, travel to exciting places a few times a year and have a really good cheeseburger and a beer every now and then. Actually, I'd like to go on a mission to find the best cheeseburger in NY. Any suggestions?

Breathing, laughing, smiling, adding to my bucket list!

Cooking! Editing English papers, or proofreading anything, making people laugh (though I can't tell a joke to save my life)

Idk. Maybe you can tell me...:)

Books: I'm pretty eclectic
Music: everything but house, techno, heavy metal and country
Food: pretty much everything, not Indian
Movies: everything but horror and foreign. I don't go to the movies to read.

In no particular order...the beach, people that challenge me and make me think, laughter, comfy jeans, sunny happy days and my Mom :)

Moving to a beachy climate in a foreign country where I can learn a new language, where flip flops every day and be perpetually tan:)

Depends on the Friday night, but I'm not a club going kind of girl. I enjoy going out for dinner more than going out for drinks. Really as long as there's good company, laughter and good conversation, I'm good.

I pretty much can fix most things around the house, but I'll lie and say I can't cuz there's nothin' sexier than watchin' a man do it for me. LOL

You would like to chat and actually meet, not just exchange texts and emails and you are not The serial dater type. I'm
Tired of first dates.