Of all the roles in my life, the most important role I fill is "mother".

As a woman and a mother I am...

compassionate %u2013 giving to others brings great joy to my life. It%u2019s the small things with the most thought that make people happy.

gracious %u2013but I'm known to enjoy a bit of healthy competition.

frugal %u2013 fiscal responsibility in my home and community is very important to me.

passionate- whether it is a new hobby, a dream I'm pursuing, or a relationship, there is always a strong undercurrent of passion driving me.

honest %u2013I can always be counted on for an honest but sensitive thought/opinion and I believe in full disclosure in the most intimate of relationships.

funny %u2013 my humor is dry and witty and at times sarcastic. Life is full of serious moments but if I can't laugh at myself then I know I'm taking it too seriously. Finding a partner who feels the same is incredibly important to me.

communicator %u2013 whether it is sharing the plan for the day or resolving conflict, communication is necessary. I believe that the sun can't set with unresolved conflict and I'll do my part to talk it out. And, life is in the details and I want to know and share each one of them. This is a quality I value above all in a significant other.

organized - I can always be counted on for having the details in place.

strong %u2013 I will hold my own in an argument or fight for something that I believe in. But equally important, I know how to say "I was wrong".

Independent %u2013 while I know how to fix things around the house (or at least how to call a handyman), I value the sense of being needed and the importance of being in a partnership. Relationships are a team effort and though I'm independent, I'm a a great team player.