I'm a fun-loving 36 yr old girl coming out from a long period of social hibernation, and very excited to meet new people!I love adventure, and traveling is a major passion of mine. I enjoy all kinds of travel (local, domestic, international) and I'm open to all modes of transportation. I love road trips, particularly those where you can take time to explore at your own pace, and discover not only the towns you pass by, but also a little bit more about yourself in the process.Can't wait to travel to Europe. France, Italy and Ireland are on my priority list along with the Tibet and Australia. I would love to connect with individuals who call any of thee countries home!Learning was my first love, and it continues to be a big part of my life. Some women collect shoes, but for me books are my "shoes" (don't get me wrong, I do love shoes just not as much!)I enjoy music, can't imagine life without it! I love concerts, from classical music an the Disney Music Hall to Metallica at the LA Coliseum to Carlos Santana at the Hollywood Bowl. Music just touches my heart in a way that no other form of art can.Unfortunately, I don't play any instruments but I will learn to play the guitar someday :)I also love to dance, and sometimes I wish the day had more hours so I can actually go dancing somewhere other than my living room!My favorite sport to play is basketball. My favorite sport to watch is football, and I prefer to do it surrounded by fun friends.My most valuable possessions are the letters of my late mother, and the love notes from my children. Life goes by quickly, and as Kacey's song says, you just get so many trips around the sun. I intent to make the most of them by living in the present, and sharing my gifts and talents while I'm able to. I'm a romantic, but I'm also very practical and realistic. I do believe love is what makes the world go around, and it has the power to motivate humans to go beyond our preconceived limitations. I'm a work in progress myself, but I'm finally ok with that.