I am not accustomed to writing long lists about who I am and what I desire in a romantic partnership, but here goes nothing. I am a smart woman. I have a BS in physics from Stonybrook university and have worked in very interesting research groups while attending undergraduate school. I have had trouble in the past really knowing what it was that I wanted from a partner, but I've grown and matured a lot over the years and feel I have a pretty solid idea now. I am an open book and don't embarrass easily. I like to snowboard and rock climb (though admittedly, it's been a while), read, write, hike, swim, bike ride, go camping and hiking, I love the beach, I'm very crafty, I enjoy cooking. I consider myself a catch, though I can be picky. I am slightly alternative looking, with a collection of well done tattoos and a few piercings. I grew up on grunge music and also enjoy hip hop, and even some pop if the mood is right. I am a mother to a wonderful 20 month old son, and am currently pregnant with the second. I am not looking to jump into something serious right away because of that, but I would like to meet someone who is on the same page as me and maybe start to get to know them over the course of the next few months, so that when I am ready to be in a relationship, I can make an informed decision. I was with my children's father for a few very serious years and believed he was the one, but unfortunately was wrong. He is involved with his children, so I'm not looking for someone to be a replacement father to my children. I just want to find a happy, healthy romance. I never thought I'd be a single mother and I never thought I'd be looking for love on a dating website either, but I'm not closed minded -at all- and thought I'd give it a try. I'm pretty much eclectic, with a wide variety of interests and hobbies, so exploring something new is something I'd consider to be exciting and educational. I want to be with a man who is ready to find love. I am so far from interested in one night stands or "hooking up." I've never been that girl, and I don't plan on starting now. I want to meet someone mature, funny, loyal, honest and attractive by my standards. I want that person to enjoy my company and appreciate who I am as a person. I don't think that's too crazy to ask for. I'm a laid back chick, a guys girl of sorts - maybe similar to the girl Mila Kunis seems to always be playing in romantic comedies. I am hoping that this long blurb was descriptive enough, without being too terrifying to prospective handsome dudes.
