California girl with mid-west charm.

I have been single for about 3 years. I mention this because I am content with who I am and do not have to in a relationship to be happy. With that being said, I hope to find someone who is independent and has self-confidence as well. I consider my strengths to be honesty, intelligence, caring, and one who is easy to be around. I love dogs and would hope to find someone who feels the same way. I enjoy most sports and love the outdoors. My passion is reading books as well as the newspaper. I like to keep up with politics and other news events and having discussions. I am a teacher and work with special needs children. I love my work and think it is important to one's happiness in life and well-being. My family is very important to me. I would like to find someone who shares the same values in life. would