Well, I was gone for a little while but I'm back wiser and more clear in what I want....and DON'T want. I am a professional and I would prefer someone who is also a professional. Please don't contact me if all you want is to hook up...I am ready to take the leap to be in a committed relationship. Trust me, I've done the dating scene, the clubs, and partied way too hard, lol! Now I'm looking to settle down and enjoy life with someone special. I do have one MUST...the guy I date HAS to be a practicing Christian... A little about myself...I am an 8th grade teacher at an inner-city school, I have one gorgeous daughter, love live music, dancing(though I can't do it very well),going to the theater (I have season tickets to TUTS and Broadway Across America), and even sitting at a sportsbar watching a game. I don't have any particular favorites aside from my home teams...I just like the ambiance. Basically, I am someone who is willing to try anything once just to say I did it and I like it for sure or hate it. Thus, how i know more clearly what it is I want... I am of the belief that I will meet the perfect guy for me. Until then I have been fortunate to meet a lot of interesting people. I guess if you want to get to know me better...just ask. P.S. I also really only respond to people who have profile pics...sorry! I try very hard to keep my profile pics very recent and up to date so as not to deceive anyone...so, I would just appreciate the same courtesy. Also, if you live in another city then I KNOW it won't work out and honestly, I am looking for that special someone...Thanks!