Vote for me here:http://www.phoenixflowershops.com/contests/Valleys_Favorite_Mom_2009/photos/index.cfm?entID=143Make sure you enter a valid email and verify your vote through your email or it doesn't count. Any help would be greatly appreciated!I'm Alisha. A proud mother of a little boy who's the light in my eyes and the flutter in my heart. I'm 27 years I've seen more than most of you will probably see in a lifetime and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's made me a strong woman and for that I couldn't be more thankful. I'm a collection of characteristics both physical and mental that make me completely unique. No one else is exactly like me and I must realize that not everyone who crosses my path will be interested in what I have to offer... but my strength comes from the beliefs that someone, somewhere can and will accept as well as appreciate me for what I am. We must realize that others exist primarily in our own minds and what we interpret them to be and in many cases the qualities they posess are qualities we bestow upon them. So when someone does not live up to what we expect them to be, perhaps we should not only question them, but also our own expectations.I cannot put into words the man that I want. Perfection is in a morning smile and a kiss goodnight. Taking my hand when I'm weak and raising my spirits when I cry. I am strong. 27 years have come to show me one thing; I dont need anyone to tell me, "I love you," to be happy. But, that doesnt mean that I don't want it. I believe in the one great, life-filling, and can't live without love. I won't settle for middle-of-the-road feelings. I would give all of this up for love. I would live poor, homeless, and blind; if I knew the one I loved was next to me through it all. Childish one night stands and boytoys are not real. My heart and the blood that runs through it are. I've traveled the states and couldn't tell you why I ever left Arizona. There's something about waking up every morning knowing the sun will be out and feeling it's rays on my skin. (I think it's safe to say I love it here.) At any rate, I'm horrible at talking about myself so if there's something you care to know, ask away. I'm an open book. Are you ready to turn the page?