... the FACTS

Born: Chicago, IL

Resides: Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Birth date: 5-27-72

Sign: Gemini

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 115 lbs.

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Blue

Family: Oldest of 4 - 2 sisters and 1 brother

Status: Widowed

Children: Yes, living at home 

Nonsmoker

Education: Bachelors Degree

Occupation: "I am an event producer for a fashion magazine. I produce large scale award show parties, film festival events and a variety of charity events."

... on HERSELF

Strengths: "Strong, independent, deep, confident, quick decision maker, determined and funny."

Weaknesses: "Stubborn, impatient and perfectionist."

Others may not see: "How positive and thankful I am for my life and what I have achieved."

I've been known to ... "make people laugh."

Interests: "Fashion, movies, hiking, outdoors, exercising, animals, travel, sunsets."

Turn ons: "Handsome men with confidence and substance."

Turn offs:  "Arrogance, tardiness, low self-esteem, negativity."

Charities: "Through my job, I am involved with a number of charitable organizations but I hold children's charities as my special interest. I am actively involved in a charity called Healthy Child Healthy World."

15 minutes of fame: "I do on-camera work for InStyle so I occasionally end up on TV."

Travels: "Limited now with children but love traveling to all parts of the world."

Spirituality: "I was raised Catholic but after the loss of my dad and my husband I expanded my views to accept many types of religion. Spirituality is an extension of our inner soul and a greater sense of who we are as individuals and our role here during our journey. I have a deep spiritual sense because before my losses I never really examined what I truly felt about life, death and spirituality." 

Fashion sense: "I don't base my fashion sense on current trends but on what I feel comfortable in and what is sexy to me … not to someone else. I feel if I feel good in something … no matter what it is it will be fashionable."

Staying healthy and in shape: "I run after a pair of 3-year-olds, pilates, hiking … can I stress the running after 3-year-olds part."

What touches my soul: "My twin's smiles."

... on MEN

How a man can get my attention: "It is all in the first look."

Ideal man: "Handsome, athletic, all-American type, total guy's guy, sensitive, romantic, deep, intelligent, witty, social, likes kids, spiritual, kind and thoughtful."

I can't resist a man who ... "has good manners and a great smile!"

Most important quality in a man: "Strength ... and not meaning physical although that does not hurt."

Ideal date: "Casual … some wine, some food, down at the beach and just great conversation."

What makes me want to see a man again after a first date: "Chemistry and good conversation."

I would never date a man who ... "I did not want to kiss the moment I met him!"

How I show I care: "My smile and the rest he will have to find out on his own ..."

What makes a man unforgettable: "His smile and the way he looks at me."

What I wish men understood more about women:

One thing a man has never done for me yet: "Surprise me with a weekend away."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On relationship/marriage: "I believe people should not enter a relationship or marriage without incredible chemistry and friendship."

Top relationship keys: "Similar goals, communication, chemistry and willing to compromise."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "never a dull moment and someone who is grateful for every moment."
 
What I expect: "Honesty, integrity and a willingness to listen."

When I'm in love, ... "a smile never leaves my face."

What makes me feel close to a man: "When he can make me relax for a moment and breathe rather than taking on the whole world."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Life does not always work out the way you think so you have to appreciate the people in your life and relish every moment together."

What makes a man marriage material: "Let's just say I just will know when it's right."

... on SEX 

What makes sex good: "Two people completely attracted to one another and willingness to let your guard down for a moment."

I feel my sexiest when ... "I am wearing my favorite black underwear."

Most sensual part of a man's body: "His chest and hands."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "Nothing."

Surefire way to seduce me: "It's all in the kiss."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "I will write a book one day detailing all that has happened to me so that I can try to help other families."

Responsibility to society: "Always give back so that the next generation, our children, will reap the benefits."

Valuable life lesson: "God never makes mistakes."

I must, in this lifetime ... "see my children graduate college, travel to Paris with the love of my life, drink a margarita on the beaches of Cabo."

Best advice received: "Life is a wave ... ride it!"

Best advice I've given a man: "I am not a typical girl so please don't play the typical games."

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "Pretty Woman."

TV Show: "Grey's Anatomy."

Book: "Five People You Want to Meet in Heaven."

Music: "Everything from Country to Pop and in between. Favorite band of all time … Bon Jovi … can't help it!"

Food: "Pizza, chocolate, Mexican food."

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: "Lexus SUV."

Tattoos/piercings: "Just my ears which I got when I was 10!"

Always in my refrigerator: "Water, string cheese, chocolate pudding, salsa (to go with the chips in the cabinet)."

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "President bush … I could do more in 24 hours than he has done all term."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "my sons ... there is not enough time in the day."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Brad Pitt … but who wouldn't?"

Why I'm a great catch: "Most people have not experienced in life what I have and they have taught me lessons that allow me to look at the world in a much different light. Things that bother others don't bother me because I have learned what is important and my purpose in life. I know who I am and there are a lot of people who cannot say that."

Me in a word: "Happy."