In the blink of an eye, time has passed at alarming speed and I find my heart beckoning me to slow down and cherish the present. I have been truly blessed with a good life and wonderful children and am aware that each day is a gift. But I miss the love and laughter that comes with the joy of sharing a life with one who accepts me as I am. I enjoy the simple things of life, but am equally thrilled by new experiences or places. I might be too young for a ‘bucket list’, yet I yearn for a life well lived and loved. Not sure about anything as crazy as skydiving, but repelling, white water rafting, or scuba diving would be a thrill. Living in south Georgia I miss the change of seasons, especially hiking and hearing the crunch of fall leaves beneath my boots. Christmas was and still is my favorite season of the year. I miss the light in my children's eyes on Christmas morning. Yet, I can still see a glimpse of it as they nurture and watch over their own children now; priceless.I love music and would enjoy learning to couple dance, but haven't had a partner interested as yet. I have a lot of love to give. My children and friends are the sole recipients for now, but I long for a beloved friend and partner. The term 'soul mate' is over used (in my opinion). Despite the ethereal, dreamy connotations it brings to mind, I believe love relationships take real give and take, forgiveness, acceptance, passion, and diligent work. There has to be continual deposits in your joint emotional bank account, or you'll soon be running on empty. Although, I seem to remember simply holding hands or feeling a man's hand on the small of my back when we're out and about, is a connection worth its weight in gold.I love all kinds of music, depending on my mood or circumstance. I'm amazed how a finite number of letters and musical notes can be transformed into infinite melodies and lyrics.I love poetry and lyrics in a good ballad. I also admire good classical music with a contemporary flair; George Winston, Jim Brickman, the Piano Guys (great cello). Life is too short for games or false pretenses. If you are genuine and looking for a blessing in your life, then we are similar in our search. I'm not perfect. I'm somehow caught between who I once was (a looker...ha ,ha) and who the heck is that person in the mirror. Funny (or not so), I'm the same person on the inside, just softer around the edges. I'm working on that. It's the best I can do.