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The nefarious "about me" section where I charm you, right? Okay - well. I'm a typical, "good girl" in a lot of ways. Although my friends would tell you that I'm anything but, "typical". I tend to think I am fairly normal, while still being uniquely me. I confess that I'm also a girly girl. I have a purple phone, I scrapbook, I crochet and cook and bake and love kids and all those girly things. The most notable exception to the girliness is my extreme love of NFL Football. I'm a Bills fan through and through - and if you are a Dallas fan - I don't find it cute to remind me of those superbowls. :) (Seriously.) Yes, my guy friends do have a hard time reconciling the juxtaposition of me crocheting a baby blanket and screaming for the linebacker to cream the Quarterback. Although, I just learned to knit, so these days it's more like knitting a hat or scarf. :)

I'm very sweet and affectionate and I'm looking for a long term relationship. Dating can kind of suck. All the filters and "first impression" stress. What I'm really looking for is someone I can talk to without any of those filters we often use when talking to the rest of the world. Someone who makes me laugh, someone I cuddle with and who I would say without hesitation is my best friend. Someone who makes my heart flutter by seeing his name in my inbox or on my caller id. :)

I am Catholic. If you are great, if you aren't great. The key is mutual respect! And I am not looking to date a bible-thumper. I want someone I can tell what I really think and feel without being judged for it.

I am very up-front and honest. I am who I am all the time and what you see is what you get. I do not act one way to "snare a man" and then change once I have him. I freely admit that I can be a little intense. It's a by-product of my passionate personality. I am also a "planner". This means I am the default "cruise director" for my friends - and I know what I am doing weeks in advance, usually. This also means that at first, getting a spot on my schedule for a first date can be rough. But once you are in - you are in. I will "plan" time with you first and then everything else around you. :) I can do spontaneous - but ... with planning. lol. It's tough to explain.

My best friend is a therapist - which is often extremely illuminating and sometimes extremely cringe-worthy (lol). She describes me as very loyal, protective, nurturing and sweet. I'd tend to agree with that. She does have a master's degree and her job is to observe and analyze people (wink).

Toodles!

What am I doing with my life? I'm living it! Having fun and dating, working and volunteering. Doing my, "Stephanie thing" as I like to say. I do stick to a fairly regular routine. But am happy to make time with you if we are dating.

Save me from the round robin of bad first dates!!! lol :)

Also, the silly personality icons say I'm not artistic. I'm a little artistic!! I like to work with pastels and sometimes play with watercolors - I scrapbook (yes, that qualifies), I can take a very pretty picture - and I'm a fabulous cook (which does take creativity!) Okay - fabulous is subjective - but this is what my friends tell me and as they always come back over for more, I believe them (wink).

I'm really good at just being my bubbly self. :) I have a very welcoming personality. I'm excessively friendly. I think the most important thing in my life is my relationships - with family, with friends, with my special someone. :). I usually plan out the activities for my group of friends. I love having dinner parties, organizing night's out and throwing house parties. I am very, very social.

However, as social as I can be, I have my "hermit times" too. Small groups or one-on-one hanging out seems to be my preference these days :)

My enthusiasm. And my blue eyes. They run in my family. :)

I'm also pretty short. :) But I do like tall guys (wink). Of course, tall to me is anyone 5'8" or taller. lol.

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride (hands down). I like other movies too - the key there is nothing excessively violent. And nothing "too serious". Serious movies, while I'll watch them, will never be one of my favorites. Book: Whatever I'm reading right now. I read "chick-lit", best sellers, thrillers, adventure books mostly - with forays into memoirs, books about faith, etc. Music: I'll show you my ipod if you show me yours

Due to a recent blog post - I cannot tell you all about my food preferences. :) All you get is that I do have lots of favorites, I am a picky eater and I love to cook (wink).

I'm a passionate person - and that lends itself to lots of favorites. Listing them all out could be tedious. (Grin)

Everyone says the same things in this box.... (seriously!)

So, for something different - I'm more fascinated by the "stranded on a deserted Island what would you want with you" scenario. If I had to pick six things to be stranded with I'd make one of those items my brother-in-law, John - for sure. He's your basic GI Joe type. He's who I'd want with me in any kind of crazy situation. Are you that kind of guy? :) I'd also want a fully charged SAT phone (seriously, right?!) - an industrial size case of Kashi bars, sunscreen - really comfy shoes and a first aid kit. My brother-in-law would take care of everything else(building a fire, constructing shelter, knowing what foods are safe - etc - that's why I'd want him there!!!!)

(Oh- and after re-reading my profile - apparently I can't live without the word, "Seriously" - seriously. -lol)

My mind moves at a million miles a minute sometimes. So... everything.

Seriously, it's never boring in my head. But this is why my new love is the gym - I've discovered that it helps me sleep if I work out in the evenings.

with my friends :) Occassionally, on a date. :)

I spend most of my free time with friends, to tell the truth.

Well... I'm kind of quirky. Of course, one man's quirky is another man's scary. I find my planner nature is the toughest for spontaneous men to deal with. I don't just "hang out" or "go with the flow". My flow is a current, not a meandering stream. If we are going to be "spontaneous" to me that means I have your name on my schedule but I have no idea what we will be doing. When this happens, there will probably be three pairs of shoes in my car "just in case". Seriously: PLANNER!

Silly note: now that I've typed a BOOK about myself - okcupid FINALLY gave me 100% completed profile! woo hoo!

If you are looking for an actual girlfriend. Truth be told, I'm good at *being* in a relationship; I just am not sure I'm good at dating. The rules mystify me. I am so genuine that most of them don't make sense to me. So, you should be capable of being patient with me as I learn about you during that first part of relationships.

I really just want someone who can BE THEMSELVES. Talk to me without all the filters and I will find you charming. (wink).