I am an attractive, secure, black, professional Christian woman 5'7 who likes to dress nicely. I get compliments all the time, but I'll let you make up your own mind as to just how beautiful you think I am. I like to work out and welcome encouragement, NOT criticism as I eat healthier and exercise more. I appreciate the finer things in life and aim for quality in all that I do.

I almost always accept a challenge and trust God to help me through each day. I am a very serious, observant, silent type, but also a super fun, loving, active, caring and a dedicated Christian most of all. Some people find me a bit of a tough shell to crack, but that is the fun part!

I love movies, local, national and international travel, reading, sports, hiking, holding hands, romantic dinners, a good debate, relaxing and having a wonderful time with family and friends. I have regular Bible study and feel strongly about my religious convictions. I also have strong political views and we don't have to agree on everything, but if you respect my opinion, I will respect yours.

My hobbies and interests outside of church on Sunday may find me in a bookstore or coffee shop or nice restaurant for lunch or dinner. I am known to attend a basketball or football game, baseball game, or even hockey or soccer. I like learning about sports and having fun, so let's get to the driving range early!

Interracial dating is relatively (though not totally) new for me and I welcome the challenges, rewards, friendships and love that may come from this new endeavor. Over time, I have become more open minded, willing to learn if you will teach, I too am willing to teach if you will learn. We can learn together if this is new for you too. I never look back. 2009 is a New year for New thinking and attitudes! I look forward to being a loving, attentive, listening, faithful, Christian wife and mother. Just consider my shoulder the one you lean on after a rough day, because I sure am going to lean on yours. I want and deserve the best that life has to offer and intend to take full advantage of God's blessings to me. I will absolutely make a wonderfully happy home for my soul mate. There is too much happiness out there for us not to have our own little piece of this massive pie. We can make this whatever we want it to be.

The great man to accompany on my journey to a happy home is a strong and wise Christian man who wants a wife and family for whom to provide someday. Of course he will have to love me for me. I can make you feel proud just to open the car door for me. You will silently but proudly proclaim your happiness to have me on Your arm! And you have no societal hang-ups about interracial marriage or relationships. You are encouraging and not harsh or critical and appreciate the same from me. You will be my new best friend and promise to grow with me in grace and knowledge. I may brag a little about you being able to handle me as the fragile vessel of which God speaks, but as an intellectual equal. You appreciate honor as the head of the home but you allow me to run my house.

As a professional and successful man, you have a wonderful work ethic and like to study Scriptures among other things. I love how you welcomed me into your world, teaching me all about it. Did you say you wanted me to attend a game or a boat show with you after lunch or dinner? OK let's go. Thanks for telling me that you too love to travel. I know that you would love to surprise me with a weekend trip to Paris, Rome, New York, Portland, Phoenix or Chicago. I also recall you telling me that you would just love to spend down time cuddling after dinner, and that is just fine with me too. I often laugh about the crazy and creative ways you tried to win my heart. I love your humor, openness and wonderful demeanor. Over the top pampering is always nice, but I love the romantic, intimate dinners we have too. It took someone special to break through my heavy layered protective exterior but you won the grand prize and were quite pleased!

As my soul mate, I know you appreciate our relationship is hard work. You understand the road on our journey is well paved, worthy and in the end, we were tremendously blessed. I want to find out what you like -- more to learn and more to do! Let's rise to this challenge together. Ready, Set Go!

I detest game players, users, cheaters, and scammers. I have a sharp radar and can spot you a mile away so it's best not to waste time on me.