I'm a fun-loving, affectionate, young (don't let my age fool you), optimistic, girl. Looking for someone to share my life with. I'm happy with my life as it is, but I think life's experiences are better when they are shared with someone you love. I love my friends, but we don't hold hands ... or anything else along those lines. While living alone has its advantages, it's getting a bit old.

I love to laugh. A man that can make me laugh scores major points.

I go to church every Sunday. It's important to me and I would like to find a man who feels the same.

I have 25 nieces and nephews. I AM the favorite aunt! Probably because I still roll around on the floor with them and play. I have never lost tough with my inner child, it's usually on display every day ... and I love those kids.

I just turned 44 the week that I'm writing this. I'm the youngest 44-year old I know. Most people think I'm in my early 30's (good genes). I'm sure it helps that I have a positive, youthful outlook on life.

I'm looking for a man who is optimistic, can handle life's challenges with aplomb, who will open my door for me, who isn't adverse to holding hands in public and maybe even a kiss or two when walking down the street, who will help me do the dishes after I cook dinner, or cook dinner with me (!) -- your basic "good guy."

I'm not interested in someone who thinks they need to try and change me, or control me. I want a partner who will walk beside me, give me good advice when I need it, and help me reach my full potential.

I know you're out there somewhere. Whether or not you're on this website ... well, who knows?

This year, I have been going to the Symphony and the Old Globe. Got season tickets this year. Has been a wonderful experience. It's the Pops series at the Symphony ... not sure I could take a whole series of Bach or Mahler. Marvin Hamlish is the conductor this year. He makes the concerts extremely entertaining. The plays at the Old Globe have been amazing. I love going to the theater. But please note that at the Symphony I sit in the balcony ... I really like to have these experiences, but I like to do it on a budget!

Besides the symphony and theater, I spend a lot of time with my friends going to movies, driving up the coast, cooking, going on hikes. Day trips are especially fun. Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Pt. Fermin lighthouse, the Getty, Julian -- some of my favorites.

If I was a gajillionaire, I would have a lifetime pass to Disneyland and would go once a month. Oh well. Once a year or so is about all I manage. Disney magic is hard to beat.