TARA 

... the FACTS

Born: Aberdeen, South Dakota

Resides: Las Vegas, Nevada

Birthdate: 2-20-76

Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'5"

Hair: Brunette

Eyes: Blue

Family: 2 brothers, 2 sisters

Status: Divorced, no children

Want children: Yes

Been Engaged: Yes, Once

Occasional smoker

Education: Attended College

Occupation: Lending Manager

... on HERSELF

Best qualities: "Determined, positive and love to help make other people's day. Successful in my career and proud of what I have achieved thus far in life."

Strengths: "Staying fit, mentally and physically. Making people laugh and working hard.  Always caring for my family in any situation."

Weakness: "Too hard on myself sometimes, tender-hearted and too trusting at times."

Others may not see: "My strong will to do the best every day and not let fear or what anyone else thinks determnine my attitude or altitude in life."

I've been known to ..."say exactly what I think and keep people laughing and guessing."

Interests: "Working out, spending time with my family is the utmost important thing to me at this point in my life. Working hard, I enjoy my career, football - Minnesota Viking's to be exact, Twins Baseball and hockey. Anything challenging or competitive I get into."

Turn Ons: "A man who knows what he wants, in and out of the bedroom."

Turn Offs: "Insecurity, we all have it but less is more in this case."

Special Talents: "Smiling and laughing, my two favorite things to do. Beyond that ... wait and see!"

Awards: "Bronze Knight Award for 5 years received from the United Way agency for the work I do. Leadership awards at work, medal for completing the marathon - HA!"

Charities: "United Way, Coats for Kids, Food Drives, Church involvement."

15 minutes of fame: "Haven't had it yet, small girl from small South Dakota, every day in Vegas you feel like your in fame - HA!"

Travels: "Mexico, London, Paris, throughout the US but dying to go to New York someday!"

Spirituality: "Christian, attend bi-weekly."

Fashion sense: "Smart and Sexy."

Staying healthy: "Work out 5 times a week. Cardio, weights, running."

What Touches My Soul: "Kindness in every situation."

... on MEN

Attention-getters: "If he know's how to jitterbug ... if you don't know what that is you better learn or be willing to be taught - HA HA!"

Ideal man: "Down to earth, someone I can take home to meet the family someday and he fits right in with my silly siblings and parents."

I can't resist a man who ... "can keep me smiling all day long by the sweet things he does or says. Is willing to be an equal partner."

Most important quality in a man: "Honesty."

Ideal Date: "Dinner, Dancing, Kissing!"

I'd want to see a man again after a first date ... "if he is a gentleman."

I'd never date a man who ... "wants to play games."

How I show I care:  "Cooking for him."

What makes a man unforgettable: "The way he looks into my eyes and holds me. You just know when you know!"

I wish men understood ... "that we really aren't that complicated."

One thing a man has never done for me yet, but I would love it: "If he cooked for me."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On Relationships: "Communication is key. Open your heart, be honest and willing to see your partner as an equal, sharing and caring every step of the way until you grow old and hold hands in your rocking chairs together."

Top relationship keys: "Honesty."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "me to give 100% and be fully committed."

What I Expect: "The same as above."

When I'm in love, I ... "can't wipe the smile off my face and everyone knows it."

What makes me feel close to a man: "When he opens up to me and is not scared to tell me what he really feels."

Greatest relationship lesson: "That you can't take the other person for granted ever."

What makes a man marriage material: "He is caring, sweet and respects me."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest when ... "I have my pj's on..."

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "Jeans without a shirt on ... so sexy!"

Surefire way to seduce me: "Flirt with me, playfully and be a great kisser and expect alot of kissing back ... slow and steady."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "By being a good person to everyone I meet and do the best I can each day."

Responsibility to Society: "To be graceful."

Valuable life lesson: "Nothing is forever, treasure your friendships, family, career and be thankful for what you do have, not what you don't"

What I Try to get out Of Everyday: "Faith and Hope."

I must... "Run another marathon, stay true to my values and family, become a great wife and mother.

Best Advice Received: "Serenity Prayer, accept the things you can't change and change the things you can BUT have the wisdom to know the difference ... it's that latter part that can always trip you up - HA!"

Best advice Given: "Not really advice, but how I reacted. When someone is upset or having a hard time I stay calm and it seems to help."

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "A Few Good Men."

TV show: "The Office."

Book: "A Million Little Pieces."

Food: "Steak."

Season: "Football Season."

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: "Acura TSX."

Always in my refrigerator: "Fruit, sugar-free Red Bull, turkey and bread."

Hottest Possession: "Shoes, of course!"

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "my sisters. To have a true sense of what motherhood is really like."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "the future love of my life."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Steven Tyler - always had a school girl crush on him."

Me, a deserted island and ... " a beer and a cute boy!"

Why I'm a great catch: "Intelligent, honest, sexy and caring."

Me in a word: "Confident."