Hi,I'm brand new to the online dating scene and would love to get some advice on my profile. Thanks!

welcome....my advice, be you.

Make it reflect you... Mingle doesn't give you much to make it special. I'm waiting for them to make this like MySpace or Facebook... lol

Short and to the point.
My suggestions: Maybe at least one close up picture so they can see your pretty face better. And perhaps add what kind of guys your looking for, anything in particular your interested in.
Welcome to the family.

Thank you very much. I'll do that!

To begin with, Your current picture is great. Classic beauty with a modern touch. I would say add a few more pics showing you doing things. Birthday party, Hanging out, etc. Also add a few more lines about you and what you like as well as what you're looking for. Also, You are not the few extra pounds type. You are average. And if anyone tells you otherwise let me know who's butt to kick :D

Shiki rates this profile a B. Here's why.

1. TOO SHORT. Here is what you write:

"I am 54 but of late have felt young again and ready to try the dating scene in hopes of meeting that special someone to share the joys of life with. I'm warm, caring and fun to be with."

Well, what about the person for whom you are looking? What do you seek in a man?

P.S. Never end a sentence in a preposition.

2. NICE PIC. However, a couple more would be better. You have a nice bod, and beautiful yam yams, but we never really get a sense of what you look like.

Still, a solid job for a first crack at a profile.

Ok maybe it's either because I'm gay or russian or because I'm a gay russian but

What the hell is a yam yam?

If you read spovek's question out loud, it is very funny.

A yam yam is another term for a hooter cake.