Ad #3

Here it is, the third ad. I posted this a little more than a week ago, and already I've had a couple of first meetings and am still in email conversations with a few other men. Now that the ad has expired, I can share it with you:

Today was a good day...
...so I figure I'll push my luck and post here tonight. I've done this a few times before, and I'll be honest - my hopes were never very high, but the last time I posted I met someone special. We spent several good months together before amicably deciding to go our separate ways. Maybe it's crazy of me to think I might be so lucky in love on CL twice, but I'm also open to being less skeptical about the possibility.

I'll share the basics now, and if they whet your appetite, please respond - after that, we'll see where it goes. Sound good?

I am...
...naturally a homebody but trying hard to get out a bit more -- to explore my hometown, to find new hobbies, to learn new people, to taste the wares of new restaurants. I'm not afraid or disinclined to do so myself, but it's a whole lot more fun with someone else. I'd be thrilled to find someone who wants to join me.
...educated, opinionated, and rarely afraid to share my thoughts. Some have told me this can be intimidating. My dad once told me I should "act dumb if [I] ever want to get married." Well, maybe someday I'd like to find a life partner, but I sure don't want someone who'd need me to act any particular way to attract him. If you're a good fit for me, you're bright and want a woman who is the same. (Oh, and, you spell correctly and use proper grammar when you respond to my message. I know it's picky, but it's always been a pet peeve of mine, and first impressions count for something in my world.)
...not a skinny-minny and probably never will be. I work out pretty regularly, but try as I might to change, I remain full-figured. I'm okay with that; you will be, too. In fact, you might even prefer it that way.

Like what you read so far? Send me a message telling me something about you and ask a question or two. Let's chat.