I am a full-figured, curvaceous woman. I am an outgoing, people person; sarcastic and sassy. I enjoy most activities in, on, or around the water. My favorite past-time is to soak in the sun around the pool, total attitude adjustment.
I enjoy playing in my flower gardens and would like to share that play with a partner who also enjoys, or at least will tolerate it. I have dabbled in growing vegetables, but not successfully. You cant beat the taste of homegrown tomatoes picked from your own back yard! In the same vein I like to go to the city market during the season.
I enjoy Big 12 collegiate sports of all kinds. I also enjoy the KC Royals and the Chiefs, although it gets harder every year not to jump ship. The only good thing about winter in KS, is sitting in front of a cozy fire, with a good football game on in the arms of good company.
I have two extra-ordinary daughters who are the pride and joy of my existence. The apron ties are getting looser and looser each passing year as they explore the world around them. My youngest, 18, has found her passion of serving others; both locally and globally. In her young live she has shared her faith and served twice in Mexico and now, three times in South Africa, including spending the entire summer there after 10 days in Thailand. God has surely blessed her with these experiences. She is now attending Oral Roberts University.
My oldest, 21, thinks she is her mothers keeper and finds the task very exhausting. She is brilliant and extremely interesting. She just recently moved to Austin to continue with her education. There is nothing like the bond I have with these two young ladies; they are my strength.
Martina McBride may say it best,
"In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes"
I have reached a new fork in this journey we call life with both the girls gone, leaving me an empty-nester. I am not positive I like it, but after 21+ years of devoting my life to being a mom, perhaps it is time to be a little selfish, (not likely, but for a minute, it sounded good).
I am emotionally sensitive. I tear up when I hear or witness peoples pride in their loved ones and do the same when I witness/hear the pain in someones life. The running joke with my girls is that I start crying just saying their name, and it's close enough to the truth.
I enjoy the music of my era: Eagles, Beach Boys, Beatles, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, Crystal Gayle, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Janis Joplin. On the more modern side, I love Jonny Lang (blues) and Carrie Underwood (country). It is not unusual to hear Christian Praise music playing in my car, Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me. It helps remind me my glass is half full, rather than half empty.
Probably one of my favorite quotes comes from tennis great, Arthur Ashe,
If I ask 'why me' about my troubles, Id have to ask 'why me' about my blessings.
My Ideal Person:
I am looking for a man who wants to be in a relationship more than he wants to be single, who wants to get out of his comfort "single" zone and invest time in what may very well become a lifestyle of two; one who sees a companion as an asset, rather than an inconvenience.
Looking for a traditional minded man who treats a lady like a lady, yet respects her independents.
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