First, and foremost, I would like to say that I am not sure that I am looking for marriage, I am however looking for a wonderful man who is interested in developing a committed relationship and then possibly more, taking things slow and getting to know one another (yes, friends first, lovers later, please). I am not into players. I am loving, passionate, caring and honest woman who loves to snuggle and cuddle and try new things (within reason). LOL. I am fairly drama free and prefer to keep it that way. I enjoy many activities both indoor and out but not heavily into the bar scene (sorta outgrew that), I am the custodial parent of 3 wonderful boys, they are the biggest part of my life, but there is room for one more. I am a RN but teach PN students for a community college. This is all new to me and I am not good at this sorta thing so have patience. = )

Raising 3 wonderful young men (ages 16, 13, 9). I am an RN that is teaching Practical Nursing students at a Community College, I wanted to give back to nursing and my community so I chose to teach (it was not for the money). I am divorced and looking for someone to spend quality time with. I will be starting my Master in Nursing Education in 2010, a requirement for my career. Enjoying a new outlook on life.

Raising my boys. Maintaining a loving relationship as long as there is respect, passion, honesty/truth and mutual interest. I would like to say I am good at all the "woman stuff...cooking and cleaning". **wink** I love to cook and entertain but I must admit I hate to clean up, I am not a neat freak, I keep my house picked up but if you are looking for spotless, don't here. Spending money, when I have it, which on a teaching salary is not often = ). I believe that I have average intelligence but my co workers tell me that I am a "walking nurse encyclopedia and one of the smartest people they know" (I don't believe everything I hear). My grandmother always said, it is none of my business what other people think of me. I am good at caring for and about people, it is what I do.

I am very good at making people feel comfortable. I enjoy people in general. I love to talk but I am a good listener and good at communicating. I prefer people to be honest with me and talk about issues, if present. I am full figured so if you are looking for "anorexic (oops slender, that is politically correct), slightly curvy or athletic", I am not your woman. I am working toward becoming more physically fit, not to look good but to look my best and maintain/improve my health (so yes I am doing it for me).

Books, I am functionally literate **grin** and love to read, but I don't often read for pleasure. I am the type of person when I read I get engrossed in the story line and read till the book is finished and have a tendency to shut out the rest of the world. This is not always a good thing. Hhhhmmmm, do nursing texts count?

Movies, I love going to the movies to watch any action/adventure, comedy, SciFi, romance (yes chic flicks, I am female after all) but I promise to never drag you to more than one a year, that is what girlfriends are for. Favorite movies, die hard series, lethal weapon series, romancing the stone, mannequin, too many to count. I also enjoy staying at home watching DVDs, eating popcorn and cuddling. I enjoy live theater as well. I do not watch a lot of TV, I Dl and watch them on my laptop **LOL**... I must admit I am a CSI junkie (all of them), stargate and others.

Music, my oldest son says I am "musically confused". I will listen to anything once and like a wide variety of talents, soft rock, rock and roll, roll over country, alternative. Favorite bands are nickleback, basshunter, heart, the list continues. My least favorite are rap, emo, heavy metal. I have yet to acquire a taste for opera, blues/ jazz.

Food, I enjoy a good meal from a nice restaurant (I clean up decent) but have been known to try truck stops. I enjoy backyard BBQ's as well. I am fairly laid back and not high maintenance, not that I don't enjoy special attention or being pampered. I love to try new foods as well but am not a huge fan of hot and spicy (I'll cook it for you however).

Travel, haven't done much, would like to do more. I don't have a lot of free time from work but vacations can happen. My bags are packed, shall we?

Activities, I enjoy and will try anything once. I love anything that involves people and adore rennie faires.

1. My boys (I have talked to death about them).
2. The love of family and friends.
3. Love and closeness of a special person.
4. My health.
5. Laughter and humor.
6. All the usual things, air, water, freedom. I don't expect a lot and am thoroughly happy when I get more than what I bargained for. Life is full of surprises.

I started to say , my future and where it will take me, but that is not necessarily true. I just think a lot, period. What I want for myself and boys, and how I will achieve that. Do vacations to a warm secluded beach (cabana boys and margaritas) count?

Willing to try most anything (nothing freaky here) but usually find me running around town with my boys or if they are away, to a movie/out to eat with girlfriends. Mostly, you will find me home watching a good show or playing online MMORPGs.

That I make a better lover than a wife? I am not afraid of a permanent relationship and if that happens, great. I would love to find that special someone that I will spend the rest of my life with. But I am more interested in finding a deep, loving, romantic, committed relationship, with possibilities.

If you want to get to know me. = ) I understand that everyone has a "life" and personal commitments and I am willing to do my best to support yours, if you are willing to support mine!