My personality traits are: Outgoing, gregarious, considerate, I love to laugh. I'm a kidder. I generally am an influential part of a group decision. I can be serious and look at things not only from your perspective but also a third person view. I do not hold grudges. I seek to understand why people do the things they do. I respect my parents and have a great relationship with them.
The activities I enjoy are: I love to go Dancing and prefer Country and Western over club dancing. I like to go to movies, rent movies, watch Hockey Games (Go Stars!), cook steaks (Mmmmm). Hang out with my friends. I work with the Children�s Ministry at my Church with the 4th grade boys and girls. I love kids. I enjoy shooting pool, bowling, flying kites, sitting back and enjoying the wonders of life. I appreciate the "little things".
I like these kinds of music: Country and Western, Contemporary Christian, Pop, Rock, all kinds really.
I usually read: for enjoyment.
I go out to: Country 2000. Comedy clubs. Shoot pool. Dinner. The grocery store to buy steaks to cook for dinner.
My favorite cuisine: If you hadn't guessed it yet, that's right, steak. I enjoy Mexican, Seafood (love shrimp), and Italian.
More about me: I am first-born (if that means anything). I have a younger sister that I love dearly. I always try and keep a positive attitude and understand that when God throws a curve ball it's time to listen. I have been told by people (their names will be hidden to protect the innocent) that I am attractive. I try and think of others around me first, sometimes that gets me into trouble. I have traveled all over the world because my father was in the Air-Force. I was born in Ft. Worth and my family has lived in Texas since 1986. I am an avid Hockey fan and have been for about 4 years. I love to see people smile and laugh, especially if I'm the cause of it. :)
More about my perfect date: No expectations. Very casual get to know you setting. Possibly dinner at a restaurant out on the patio, (provided it's not raining and it isn't 110 degrees out). Good conversation, laughter, smiles, nice perfume. She laughs at all my jokes (even if she's being polite).
In my mind, our first date should be as following: Truth or Dare. Just kidding!!! Whew! I can't believe you are still reading this far. I am going to terribly non-specific. We can meet somewhere for dinner, have fantastic conversation, activities depend on the time of year.
My perception of an ideal relationship: Mutual trust and respect for one another. That incredible "chemistry" that everyone is talking about (I know it exists). We share a common vision of the purpose of life, our relationship with God, share similar goals. We respect our parents and those around us. My idea of what God's vision for a marriage relationship is: The man dies to himself and places his wife's needs and desires above his own and the thing that gives him the strength to do so is that his wife is doing the same. Their common foundation of strength is rooted in their relationship with God. They complement one another and encourage and strengthen each other to grow as a person in Christ.
This is what I've learned from my past relationships: I have been engaged before, but have never been married. I have learned that "Love does NOT conquer all". When it comes to differences in a person of who you are and who they are, Love is not enough. The Chemistry is not enough. It takes commitment to work through relationship issues and sacrifice, but it is much easier when you are with someone who believes the way you do. The beliefs that define ones character. It is very important to have the same values and goals in life. Here is something my father told me after the break-up of me and my fianc�e: "One of the wonderful things of marriage is having common goals and outlooks on life that makes the future something to look forward to with the greatest anticipation of a life of happiness. When you find the right mate for you, nothing will matter for you except her happiness and the feeling will be mutual for her as well. Then you will have the foundation for a lifetime of togetherness. It has been almost 34 years for Mom and I, but I feel even more in love with her than when we were married. We both pray you will feel the same way after 34 years of marriage." That's my dad!
