... the FACTS

Born: Maryland

Resides: Dahlonega

Birthdate: 12-27-87

Sign: Capricorn

Height: 5'8"

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Blue

Ethnicity: American (altho my background is Irish, German, and English).

Family: 6 siblings, love 'em all, and two parents.

Status: Never married, no children

Want children: "I am undecided right now, but the right person could persuade me."

Ever Engaged: Yes, once

Nonsmoker. "I really don't like the smell, it messes with my lungs and I am very athletic so it's hard being around something like that."

Education: Attending college

Occupation: "I hope to be a physical therapist, fitness and injuries have always been an interest of mine.

... on HERSELF

Best qualities: "I'm always there for people who need me, no matter if we have had a discrepancy in the past or not, you never know when you might need a helping hand from someone and life is too short too hold grudges and get too mad to cut yourself away from people. I can be very understanding, within reason, we're all human and we all make mistakes, I am no exception to that. Not a lot phases me when it comes to things being too "gross" or things like that, I plan on being a doctor, or something of the sort so I try not to let a lot get to me."

Strengths: "Well, I have physical strength for one, but beyond that, I am good at being romantic and loyal to my guy, even if there's distance, it's not worth a broken heart and betrayed trust to hurt someone like that. I am good at cooking desserts, lol, real food is what I have a problem conquering. I am good at being flexible or establishing a routine, whatever ends up working at the time. I'm good at being there when someone needs me, everybody needs somebody sometimes. I like to think I can make some sort of impact."

Weakness: "I hate losing animals, that's always a soft spot for me. I have a total weakness for sweet guys who are there for me, I love it when a guy might surprise me by coming to me when I had a bad day. I have a huge weakness for country music, not a lot of people I know like it, but, it's got some element to it that makes you want to listen."

Others may not see: "I am strong and can be relatively unsensitive at first glance, but, it's just a shell I have sometimes, I have loved and lost, but that's made me a better person. I am a little bit of everything, there are days when I am pretty and dressed up, but I have days when you can't force me out of my athletic gear and into my makeup; It's fun being like that, I'm comfortable sitting around with no makeup, but, then I have days when I want a man to say, `Wow, I'm lucky to be with her!'"

I've been known to ... "wake up ridiculously early if it means I can squeeze in a workout, bake chocolate chip cookies from scratch once a week, be a little crazy and creative, but mostly fun."

Interests: "Athletics definitely, but, more specifically, rock climbing (outdoors), Whitewater rafting, soccer, swimming, physical fitness (weight training, etc.), football, there's plenty more. History, I love to read about injuries and how to fix them or alter something so they can be fixed, horses and horseback riding, poetry, the mountains, being creative and clever, debate."

Turn ons: "I can handle tattoos, and piercings as long as their within reason, sometimes they are insanely hot to me, but sometimes you see it and you're like, why? Romance, definitely, when a man makes me feel like I'm the most important thing in the world to him (not all the time, mind you, but, just as a special-every-once-in-a-while thing). I love it, the pursuit of being physically fit, or at least trying to workout, being nice to my siblings, just being there when I need someone."

Turn offs: "Men who think they're God's gift to women, guys who try to look perfect, guys who weigh less than I do, when a guy is on his cell phone the whole date, it makes me think he's way more interested in something else, guys who talk only about themselves, guys who become `whipped.' I love when a man can think for himself, smoking, dipping, drugs , drinking too much, being rude and too critical."

Special Talents: "I participate in beauty pageants when I can. I love riding horses, I was once a very active competitor. I can play rugby. I know a little bit of web code (web design stuff). I can speak a little Spanish."

Titles: "Miss Congeniality, Honor Roll, Goalkeeper of the Year, Most likely to skydive onto the field during the super bowl."

Charities: "I am a foxtrot sweetheart (I am still in college) and what I do is I bring little goodies and snacks to the guys and girls that are part of the forxtrot company. I help out at Bowen Homes when I can, that is a rough area, but, it really puts things in perspective. Whatever else I can find time for, I like volunteering my time."

Travels: "Been to several national parks, climbed with Yosemite mountaineering school, seen old faithful, saw the largest tree in the world, rode the alpine slide in Jackson Hole,  saw the original Bass Pro in Missouri, petted Cigar in Kentucky (famous racehorse), been to the Louvre, dined at the Eiffel Tower, snorkeled in the Caribbean, also, France, England, Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama."

Spirituality: "I am Baptist and actually like going to church. I wouldn't mind finding a guy who is a different religion and doesn't mind gong to church."

Fashion sense: "Umm, I'm not always a present mind when it comes to stuff like this. I really like staying comfortable, in example, jeans and a T-shirt or in my athletic gear since I love working out a lot but at least twice a week I'll get all dressed up and nice looking. I like for a guy or the people I'm with to be happy they're with me, to sum it up, I'm not the most fashion forward, but, I can stay in style."

How I stay healthy: "I workout 6 days a week and I do not drive until after my Friday afternoon class, so I'll walk everywhere I go during the week. I also lift weights (but I do quite a few alternative routines) and I do core work as well. I like to play sports too, in addition to working out. I love physical fitness, my friends don't have to like it like I do, but I appreciate having support."

What touches my soul: "Something really sweet or romantic, but also the little things, such as a man who always opens the door for a woman or doing something super sweet for Valentine's Day. Also, I do go to a military college, so soldier's who are not only physically but emotionally scarred touch my soul. What ultimately touches my soul is someone who is kind no matter what and does things for people with or without thanks and recognition, that kind of loving generosity speaks volumes."

... on MEN

Attention getters: "Oh, there are plenty of ways to get someone's attention, but if you come up and say, `Hi,' I will most likely be polite to you. I am impressed by a man working up the courage to walk up to me, say hi, and be genuinely interested in me, because I know that's hard for guys to do, and for them to work up the courage to do that speaks wonders."

Ideal man: "Let's see, one who lives, and breathes, and walks? Really, I like a romantic guy. I like a guy who is either physically fit or making an effort to be. If a man isn't religious, then at least going to church with me would be nice. One who knows when to tell it to me like it is, and when I need it sugarcoated a little bit, doesn't mind horses and riding them, drinks a little, but not too much, respects the fact that I work and need to study, does the little things that matter to me, protects me, makes me feel cherished and treasured, is my partner and my equal, can give me a hug when necessary, but isn't afraid to tackle me if we play touch football. Honestly, the ideal man is one who really is himself around me. I want him to be able to be him, especially when he's around me."

I can't resist a man who ... "treats me like his `princess,' but in his own way, for example, a guy may not be great at being romantic, but, he always opens the door for me, or keeps in mind my favorite drink or restaurant, or gives me a massage, this goes back to him being him, he doesn't have to be extremely romantic, as long as there are those little reminders to let me know that he is mine and I am his."

Most important quality in a man: "Loyalty, nobody likes to get cheated on, it's a bad feeling to have it done to you or to even do it yourself, it makes people feel pretty worthless."

Ideal date: "One where we would be able to get to know each other, so probably a nice dinner out, where he chooses the restaurant."

What makes me want to see a man again after a first date: "The way he acts and handles things during the first date, especially if something goes wrong, also, if he is kind and courteous, and, his personality, I love finding those little details that drive you wild when you figure out."

I would never date a man who ... "smoked, I'm sorry, but I just can't do it."

How I show I care: "You know you are definitely in when I make you cookies, or I do small favors without being asked or I do something totally unexpected, but, well appreciated, like cleaning or cooking."

What makes a man unforgettable: "His eyes, his smile, the way he treats me, and his personality. I'll remember the way he looks at me, the way he smiles (assuming he does). I'll definitely remember how he treats me and his personality, it's when those little things get to you and just fascinate you about someone, that is amazing."

I wish men understood ... "we're definitely not perfect and we make huge mistakes, who knows what they'll be and when, but don't judge and be overly critical at the first hint that we are indeed not totally perfect."

One thing a man has never done for me yet, but I would love it: "Take me horseback riding or take me on a weekend trip. I love riding horses, I used to be heavily involved in competitive riding, but, now I just ride for fun and it's something that is a lot of fun to learn. The weekend trip thing wouldn't be something huge, but it would be nice to go a few states away and just chill and relax."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On Relationships: "Relationships are great as long as they're with the right person,  some people are in relationships just to be in a relationship, but I'm never in a relationship unless it's with someone I could see myself with for a long time. Marriage would be great to experience, but that is a big step, I'm just waiting for the right guy to come along."

Top relationship keys: "Honesty, faithfulness , trust, loyalty, love, unconditional love at that, the ability to think from the other person's point of view, compromise, knowing when to pick your battles (you don't need to start a fight when you just don't feel like taking out the trash, just do it), knowing when to be serious and when to goof around, you don't have to be serious all the time."

A man who is in a relationship with me can expect ... "someone who loves and cares deeply and is loyal to the end, but that isn't something I would show until a little while into the relationship because there are times when I'm scared that I'm with a good guy and if he thinks that if I really care that much, then I might lose him."

What I Expect: "A man who cares for me, I know he's human, I wouldn't cause a huge breakup fight over the first bump in the road, but I expect him to be there and care for me and be loyal."

When I'm in love, I ... "am a very happy woman, nothing can mess with me if I'm in love, I want to be with that person because just being around them makes me feel like that day is better."

What makes me feel close to a man: "When we take a nap or sleep together and we wake up and he sees me with messed up makeup and hair and tells me I'm beautiful anyways."

Greatest relationship lesson: "You can't get too mad, besides life is too short for that, when things don't go your way, you've got to learn to go with it or let it slide, it's not worth potentially damaging a relationship for."

What makes a man marriage material: "When he'll at least go to church, when he can tell me the truth, not just what I want to hear, when he loves me unconditionally, he's able to compromise, he can be funny, I don't like being 100% serious, we're best friends as well as lovers, he's understanding, he's mentally and emotionally strong, he's the man I could be with even through a black out in a snowstorm."

... on SEX

I feel my sexiest when ... "I look really great to go somewhere and the guy I'm with is proud to show me off and say I'm his girlfriend."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "Lingerie for women, boxers or boxer briefs for guys or, nothing at all."

Surefire way to seduce me: "Dinner for just the two of us, flowers would be nice, maybe some wine, curling up in front of a movie that we say we'll watch, then start kissing my neck or back or ears, that is something that will be hard to resist."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "Being the best person I can be with the time God has given me."

Responsibility to Society: "Being there for other people, I'm the person my friends call if something goes wrong or they've had a bad day or they need someone to talk to, I like touching lives through that."

Valuable life lesson: "Love hurts, and that's the cold hard truth, it's never going to be 100% perfect, but that's why you love unconditionally, and if it doesn't work out, then you're better off with the experience."

What I Try to get out Of Everyday: "I start each and every day as if it were on purpose and I try to live each day like it could be my last."

I must ... "exercise, go snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, climb El Capitan and sleep in one of those sleeping bags that hangs off the edge of the cliff."

Best Advice Received: "Give it your best, it's okay if you don't succeed at something, but you better give it everything you've got before you give up."

Best advice I've given: "Never lie, cheat, steal or drink; but if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love; if you must cheat, cheat death; if you must steal, steal away from bad company, and if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away."

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

TV Show: "24, Nip/Tuck."

Food: "Buffalo burgers."

Season: "Winter."

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: "Jeep."

Tattoos/piercings: "Three piercings."

Always in my refrigerator: "Probably diet Pepsi, protein bars, snack protein bars, juice, milk, and crackers."

Hottest Possession: "My Ipod, I love it; that or my Tiffany bracelet."

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "Jack on 24, that man has used up all 9 of his lives and his heart is still pumping blood!!! Every season is never dull and he is such a thought processor, it's a amazing what he can do."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "my friends, Shia Labeouf, David Beckham, Robert Redford, my foxtrot men that I am a sweetheart for, Kiefer Sutherland, pretty much anyone."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Shia Labeouf, he is a great actor, he's got a lot of potential talent."

Me, a deserted island and ... "the chance to finally get a tan! hahaha. I'm almost always working or inside or running around so I don't get the chance too often to lay out and get a tan."

Why I'm a great catch: "I am a little bit of everything and I'm always going to be there for you. I keep things low maintenance, I don't mind if guys hang out with their friends.
I'm a loving, faithful, beautiful, and sweet."

Me in a word: "Beautiful."