... the FACTS

Born: Tampa, FL

Resides: Tampa, FL 33647

Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'4"

Weight: 121 lbs.

Hair: Long Auburn

Eyes: Green/Blue

Family: 2 sisters, 2 brothers

Status: Divorced (for many years now)

Children: 2 children, 1 lives at home

Want children: "I'm satisfied with what I have. I have dated men with children and men who have never had children ... and it doesn't matter to me either way."

Absolute NON-smoker and will not date someone who smokes (occasional cigars ok)

Education: AA in Marketing, BA in Computer Science

Occupation: Fitness Consultant and Trainer. "I coach individuals and families on healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Part of my work includes designing weightlifting programs, nutritional programs, cardio programs, helping athletes get better at their sport/improve endurance, or helping people lose weight. I also train clients for fitness contests and marathons, etc. My services are extremely custom and depend on the clients goals however, usually when  a client wants to clean up their lifestyle and eating habits it requires I come to the home and go through their cabinets!!! lol. I teach my clients how to make healthier choices at home, at the grocery store or out to eat."

... on HERSELF

Strengths: "I can usually turn a bad situation around, get people laughing and lighten the mood. I love to laugh."

Weaknesses: "1) I'm loyal to a fault. 2) I don't get mad often but when I do ... I'm a little spitfire. Watch out! 3) I have a weakness for furry baby animals ... puppies, baby cougars, all of them!"

Others may not see: "1) I put other people before myself probably too often. 2) I've been known to  .. .do the `happy dance.'"

Interests: "Anything outdoors, hiking, rollerblading, boating, jet skiing, site seeing, wine tasting, sporting events, all types of music, theatre, opera, shopping (especially high heels), spa days, travel."

Turn ons: "A guy who can make me laugh, romantic gestures, shopping for new clothes/high heels, sunsets, exercise, gourmet dinner with someone special. I really like when a guy can plan a special date -- one where you actually go and experience something the two of you hadn't done before whether it be an adventure sport, yoga, ballroom dancing, fencing, or something crazy. The smell of his cologne on my pillow."

Turn offs: "Smoking, negative people, a guy who does not treat a woman with respect."

Special Talents: "I am a very good dancer."

Awards: "Besides spelling bees in grade school, and National Honor Society in High School, as an adult I received several performance based award from my last company. On another note, personally I have received the following ... NPC Gold Cup women's BB 2000 1st place/overall, Southern States women's BB 2005 2nd place, Hurricane Bay Championships women's BB Nov 2005 1st place/overall, Southeastern states women's bb Nov 2005 3rd place."

Charities: "Big Cat Rescue, and animal rescue."

15 minutes of fame: "1) I won a nationwide bikini contest in  2001/ 2002 and one of the Playboy photographers asked me to do a spread in the magazine. I decided against it. That's not for me but it was a nice to be asked!! 2) On stage in Nov 2005 receiving the Overall trophy for lightweight women's bodybuilding ... what a rush!!!"

Travels: "I have been to Vancouver, Banff, Lake Peyto, Lake Louise and many areas throughout Canada, Seattle, New York, California, Jamaica, Georgia, S. Carolina, Virginia, Florida, etc."

Spirituality: "I do not attend organized services currently but I do believe and have faith in God."

Fashion sense: "I love designer clothes for going out, work, and functions but at home ... my clothes of choice would be my partners T-shirt and boxers. I love to wear my man's clothes around the house."

Staying healthy and in shape: "I'm a fitness trainer so it's part of my job to stay in shape. I work out 4-5 times a week and do cardio 3x a week. Of course, If I'm doing a contest that bumps up to everyday!!! lol. Also, I try to do things outdoors on a regular basis ... rollerblading, biking, hiking ... whatever gets me moving."

What touches my soul: "I hate to see someone heartbroken ... whether it be over a partner, job they really wanted or something they worked hard for and didn't get. I have compassion for people when they are sad."

... on MEN

How a man can get my attention: "A guy who is aggressive at business and doesn't mind teaching me things ... gets my attention quicker. I love to learn new things especially if it's something I'm not very good at or don't know anything about ... example, the stock market ... I know nothing about it."

Ideal man: "A confident (not cocky), attractive, funny, intelligent, sensitive man. I tend to like Alpha male types who are protectors. He definitely has to be athletic, or into fitness and hopefully eats at least somewhat healthy. I would not survive with a partner who frequents McDonalds! lol."

I can't resist a man who ... "remembers little things about me or remembers what I like. Is genuine and makes me laugh."

Most important quality in a man: "Is a guy who understands how to treasure a woman. If he does it right, it really does work in his favor."

Ideal date: "A surprise! A guy who will do something out of the ordinary."

What makes me want to see a man again after a first date: "When he lets me know he is interested but isn't forward or pushy. I like the slow simmer."

I'd never date a man who ... "says his X is crazy."

How I show I care: "For Valentines one year, I washed my boyfriend's (at the time) feet in an Italian soaking bowl, and massaged them with scented oils. Ummm ... he loved it!!!! The night got crazy after that. I knew no one had done that for him before so it was really special."

What makes a man unforgettable: "A man has a special way of looking at you and touching you when he really cares for you. He does things for you that he knows will make your life easier or make you feel sexy. That is so great because you KNOW then he has had you on his mind ... not just your body but your welfare, your feelings. There is something about a man who realizes that a woman needs to feel relaxed and sexy and he acknowledges that by ACTIONS. So Hot!!! lol. THAT is how you make a woman not forget you."

I wish men understood ... "you really do have to put the woman's feelings first a lot, but if you are doing that with the right woman ... she will also be putting your feelings first."

One thing a man has never done for me yet: "Plan a surprise date somewhere exotic."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On marriage: "I think marriage is great if you are both ready for it and willing to be a team and still allow each other to be individuals."

Top relationship keys: "Date, DATE, DATE ... always. Never stop doing some of those same things you did in the beginning."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "me to be someone of my word. I'm cautious about making promises so that when I do ... I'm sure I can keep them." 

What I expect: "Someone who practices the golden rule.".

When I'm in love, I ... "am very obvious about it. Can't hold back the smiling!"

What makes me feel close to a man: "When he trusts me enough to share things with me ... whether it be details of stuff going on at work or other things that he has a hard time talking about."

Greatest relationship lesson: "When you get that sick feeling in your gut or you see the RED FLAG ... RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

What makes a man marriage material: "1) No one is perfect so they are not going to have everything in their life the way we would want or the way they would want but I'm slightly old fashioned so the man has to be set in business and have some kind of future set aside for himself and a partner if he chooses. 2) When he can hit a bump in the relationship and he starts looking for compromises or how to correct the situation instead of a way out."

... on SEX

What makes sex good: "The long anticipation, wanting it but not acting on it at right away ... foreplay ... looking into their eyes and really wanting to please your partner."

I feel my sexiest when ... "I have been shopping and got a new outfit, had my toenails done, or went to the spa and my partner has let me know he has been thinking about me a lot. :)"

Most sensual part of a man's body: "I'd have to say the smooth soft feel of the skin right under his biceps, or right under the oblique's."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "Boxer briefs!"

Surefire way to seduce me: "Like I would give that up!!! haha (sorry guys you have to figure that one out for yourselves!)."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "I plan on being who I am, maybe not the popular choice, but just me."

Responsibility to society: "I believe it is our duty to be good citizens and raise our children to be the same ... no matter what we have to sacrifice. Someone told me once that if I never did anything else in my life, that raising a child was THE greatest purpose and I should be happy I accomplished such a task. I think that our society for the most part has forgotten what an important task that is ... procreation. It's what drives us, what makes us feel fulfilled, and what keeps our society alive. And yet, being a mom has lost a lot of value ... raising a family doesn't seem as important as making that million dollar sale. Circumstances led me to raise my children on my own and I am very proud of the fact that I have raised two bright, respectful adoring children, it took a lot of time and sacrifice but my son started college early and is on his own already and my beautiful daughter lives with me. It's amazing what having a great relationship with your children can do for you."

Valuable life lesson: "You can never make everybody happy."

I must, in this lifetime ... "1) Travel to Fiji, Croatia, Spain 2) Learn to Salsa and snowboard 3) Meet a man who truly desires to understand me."

Best advice received: "Don't stay with someone who does not respect you or treat you like they are lucky to be with you."

Best advice I've given a man: "Don't lie to a woman and pretend you are what she wants if you aren't. Once your act wears out ... she's going to want that guy she met in the beginning ... not YOU!"

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "That's a hard one ... I like so many. Probably ... Dead Poet's Society."

TV Show: "Hands down only one I watch regularly ... CSI."

Book: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus."

Music: "All Genres."

Food: "I love gourmet food ... trying different cuisines ... I will try anything once. However, a fat juicy steak and a sweet potato and I'm just as happy! :)"

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: "Audi Convertible."

Pets: "NONE (I do love animals though. I watch my neighbor's pets during the holidays)."

Always in my refrigerator: "Chicken, broccoli, salad, and fresh fruit."

Hottest possession: "I'd like to say it's my car but I don't have my dream car yet. So I'd have to say my huge collection of lingerie."

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "any of the investigators on CSI."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "great friends."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Bon Jovi (but only if he wasn't married)."

Why I'm a great catch: "I march to the beat of my own drum. I'm just looking for someone who's beat makes great harmony with mine."

Me in a word: "Passionate."