Go on....step out of your box...try "someone" DIFFERENT. You just may be pleasantly surprised! Matchmaking Gurus say that if who you normally "go for", that "certain type" that always attracts you, doesn't obviously work, (hence you being here), then try someone different! Look for what you don't normally go for, it may just work!So here we go: I am not a stick insect, I'm a real woman. Normal...down to earth. Curvy, voluptuous...few extra pounds. If you are looking for someone "stripper-esque"...or a high maintenance Barbie...keep on clickin' darlin'...keep on clickin'!! But, I am in the process of a new regime and wouldn't mind some more "active" friends to do some things with. If you are someone that is narrow minded and judgemental, whether it is about life, people or the way that people look (ie: weight) MOVE ON. I have no time for people who can't see past the physical. I have been the model, the actress and the "armpiece" to men in my youth, and now...well...I am simply looking for something and someone/people with far more substance. If you are into hanging out at all the "hip" joints...are a yuppie from Yaletown...like blading the seawall...spend more time in front of the mirror/getting ready than your past girlfriends...have more beauty products and nicer hair than me...if you feel the necessity to pose with your shirt OR pants off AND are hanging off of or have half nekkid women hanging off of you in your profile pics...then we more than likely won't have anything in common, actually we WON'T have anything in common and we simply won't get along. Period. Oh and I have never really dated anyone under 6'2"...my average tends to be 6'4" and way up there. But, that doesn't mean that I won't date someone of a different height! I am flexible, it isn't a pre-requisite! As long as you don't mind me possibly towering above you in my heels if we go out, then we are all good! lolI've been out of a "serious relationship" for over 5yrs, by choice, & I am now looking to broaden my social circle in the hopes of meeting some good friends...maybe even more. (fingers crossed) Albeit on the internet at the moment, it is good to have some sort of basis for a friendship/relationship first...and this is a pretty good way to do it! I am looking to share experiences in life, have fun, travel, share conversation & laughter with...do the coffee thing, the drink thing, lunch/dinner thing....the movie thing, the gym/yoga, musicals/theatre/concerts, dancing....whatever. Shopping works too. LOL Things like that. If you are a female and you are "Arty" or enjoy crafts, canvas painting, making jewellery, shopping, doing lunch/dinner/coffee or movie nights etc...all the better! If you are a guy...I am into cars/trucks/motorcycles, going to events, concerts...or just hanging or working out/mountain biking etc. If things like this matter to you in a relationship/friendship, well then this is me; I'm an attractive, well-travelled person seeking people that share some interests w/ me, are not perfectionists, or a bar/gym-stars. I am a little mysterious...or I "fly under the radar" as some people tell me. I was talking the other night, with the most intriguing and spiritual person I have met in my life, (that I will probably never meet again *sad*), about people in general. I told him that I am quite independant, I have few friends...but they are good, strong friends. They are there when I need them and vice versa. I can be a social butterfly and the life of a party...or I can be totally alone in my own world without any interferances and be very content. I told him that I do not NEED someone in my life, but to meet someone that I could share my life with...I would love that one day. If it never happens, I told him that I am quite happy on my own. He said to me, that the most well-rounded individuals in the world are independant, strong and can handle life on their own...not worrying about conformity. This made me smile. I believe that I am indeed a well-rounded individual. ;0) I have also been told that I have this "certain" something about me. People are drawn to me for advice and security and I always have an eager ear and a shoulder at the ready for a close friend. I am indeed loyal and blatantly honest. I would say that I am a very diverse female. I have a lot of "male-interests", but I come in a fairly feminine package...some people find it hard to believe that I like, or do, some of the things that I do! lol Anyhow...meeting someone employed would be nice, (I don't really want to have to "take care of" my man and his bills!!), someone that enjoys wine, (on occasion), & likes music! I'm down to earth, have a bit of a wild side now and then, I am sarcastically funny, a listener, communicator, I'm active outdoors & I'm the last person that would claim to be perfect, far from it! Who in life is perfect anyway? If they think they are, then they've more to work on than the rest of us! Right?? LOL Who the heck would want to be with, or be friends with some self-centered/vain twit anyhow? LOL If you love to smile and laugh, you like the outdoors, travel, 4x4 off-roading, cycling/mountain biking, walking clinics, (NOOOO...not "Walk-In Clinics"! LMAO), outdoor events, camping, boating etc. great! I also love to entertain at home...have dinner parties, house parties for women, (ie: sex toy/lingerie, kitchenware parties etc.),...BBQ's etc. I am pretty versatile. LOL You should probably be a fairly independant person/friend as I am a very independant gal with a pretty busy life. I want to have someone to do things with every now and then and also someone who can take the time to build strong friendships...I am not someone who needs to gab on the phone for hours on end or needs a "clingon" friend or partner...please have lots of hobbies and interests of your own. Friends can't live out of eachothers pockets and they need different interests than eachother so that they have things to talk about or learn about! Saying that, you must be willing to give up SOME time to become a partner or friend, as if you are TRULY interested in me, and I in you...then time should be made for eachother. I can't stand people who can't make the time for simple contact. You know? Also, you must always be honest...nothing worse than a liar. Please also be drug free, prefer if you don't smoke, or only occasionally smoke/quitting...and if you have a love animals, your family and friends all the better. I'll leave you with this: Meg Ryan once said in an interview; "When they ask me what I liked most, (about being alive), I will say 'You'." I can't think of a better thing in life than to have that said about me by a friend or lover. Pretty fricken' "A"!