My life has been a bizarre mix of incredibly bad and very good and has ultimately led me to where I stand today. I find now that the many facets of having a complicated life, therefore being a complicated person, has finally taken its toll and I very much crave...calm and simple. Then again, being on this site definitely makes me a glutton for punishment. My strengths are most definitely my honesty and loyalty to whatever I do and whomever I am with. It is also my strong will and some have said heart. I learn and grow each day and believe every day we get up is another chance to become a better person to ourselves and for others. As they say, life is a journey. ----------- Much of my personal time and energy is spent on a large list of projects and activities. But, I also have a diverse list of things I am interested in and like to do in general and it is always more fun with good company! I am naturally a Tomboy, but can dress up and act like a lady when I have to..and be very good at it. I am more comfortable hanging out with the guys fishing, going to a sports game, or even working on a car or fixing up the house than shopping and gabbing with the girls. I enjoy people watching at an outside cafe, playing pool at a dive bar, dancing anywhere, taking day trips and so on and so on... And I definitely love exploring the world around me with someone who has the passion to see it too! I like sitting on the beach at night watching the stars, curling up on a couch with someone watching a funny movie, sharing the task of cooking a great dinner with someone and enjoying it over good conversation. The list goes on... ---------- In case you are the type who needs to know... Like everyone, (Yes, even you!) I have "baggage" that comes along with me, and it comes in the way of health. Although you would never know if you meet me on most days, (unless it is a very bad day) I deal with multiple issues resulting from being born with a common birth defect and resulting in a kidney transplant in 1999. I have been incredibly lucky as I was not supposed to live past three...but, I do have some things that I have had to deal with...some serious and some just annoying.I am used to living my life, but can understand if others may not want to since it effects them. Either way I will be happy and peaceful on my own, but can always wonder if that right someone I am looking for is out there and understands that people are more than the health that they are forced to deal with, and that everyone has flaws that are out of their control. To be wanted for who you are a person first is a wonderful thing and I'm worth it:) ----------- If you are the person below, have actually read my Profile and have something to say other than "Hello," then I'd be happy to hear from you. --------- You are extremely genuine, honest and self aware. Down to earth, open minded and patient. Daring in your dreams, but realistic in actions. You don't hide your hang-ups or baggage and you don't show your "representative" instead of your true self (really, I mean it!!). You believe that communication and trust really IS what gets us through the good and bad, and knows that beauty inside is as important as outside. You know for a fact that true friendships and relationships are about mutual respect, understanding and appreciation and that they only work if both people are truly interested and capable of all. ..because with those everything else comes easily and naturally. You love all animals and they love you (This one is non-negotiable, sorry). You like the arts/music and culture and perhaps even partake in your own life in some way. You enjoy great conversations and learning about the world and yourself. The water, nature and the outdoors are in your blood. And, you are as comfortable on a motorcycle, sailboat, or working in the garden or on a car as you are dressing up and acting like an adult. And, most importantly...you understand how short and amazing life really is, and how important the big picture of our lives is...