Hi -

Summing myself up in a few words- let's try: I am NOT; A supermodel, an astronaut, a brain surgeon, a sky diver or, for that matter, a fantastic housekeeper. I AM; a mom, a teacher, a good cook, a softball player, a student, a gardener a good story-teller and a hell of a lot of fun to be around!

I guess I would describe myself as a tomboy who grew up to be a woman without losing what I was as a girl. I love to watch, participate in and coach sports. If you want a woman who not only allows you your Sundays with the Pats, but will join you, I'm the one! Of course, I may be at my own boys games, where I spend a lot of my time, but feel free to join me there, that can be a blast too.

I like to think I have a good sense of humor, more on the dry/witty side. Some sarcasm, but not in a mean way. Kind of goofy sometimes too (my students do A LOT of groaning and rolling their eyes). I'm usually the first one to laugh at myself. I can take a joke pretty well too. I'm not quiet. If you are looking for demure or understated, I'm probably not it.

That being said I like and need my quiet time too. Curling up with a book is my idea of unwinding. I can't keep too many good books around, because I'd read instead of doing the things I need to get done. Spending time outside, alone or with someone, gardening, walking the dog, not having to talk or answer a lot of questions, just being comfortable together; that restores my peace.

It's also time to admit that I'm a bit of a nerd. I teach high school science, mostly Chemistry. I'm still fairly new at this, as I worked in the biotech industry for 10 years. Teaching is as "challenging" as they say(that's the PC term for damn hard, and sometimes frustrating, right?) But, it turns out I LIKE teenagers, something I wasn't too sure of when I started. Ya just never know.

I'm looking for someone who has confidence without arrogance; casualness without sloppiness; a sense of responsibility without being uptight and sensuality without sleaziness. Too much to ask? Maybe, but you never know if you don't ask. Oh- bonus points if you know where my headline is from

I've been separated for almost a year now, the divorce is almost final,and I'm ready to move on. i don't want to jump right back into a serious commitment, just want to rediscover what's out there and experience a little of it. It's been a long time!!Eventually I'd like to meet that one person to have a long term relationship with, but no rush.

I've reached a point in my life where I'm comfortable in my own skin and I'll admit it took some work to get to this point. Are there things I'd like to improve on? Sure! Who doesn't? I'm not perfect, but I like me. Hopefully, some cute guy out there does too ;)