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º~Gina~º

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I am here to make friends and reconnect with old ones. I've always traveled tremendously for work and never found quite enough time to meet witty, challenging, fun, laid back responsible people to get to know so that we may enrich each other's lives through getting to know one another! So now I'm on a mission!!! I'm making some time and making some friends. Won't you join me? I have a very special lady in my life, her name is Victoria, and I couldn't be happier right now!!...My bio of sorts is below....
"People think they know me, but believe me.... I'm full of surprises!!!"
"Don't judge a book by its cover!!"
What do you get when you meet a girl that's a heinz 57 of sorts (filipino/spanish & portuguese/caucasian), with a thick Texas accent, that cusses like a sailor (b/c she was one) and is finally settled down in Houston after years of traversing the universe weekly for work? Answer is: A whole lotta laughter. YES, I am an anomaly of sorts. That has been the tone of my whole life. Always testing the norm. That's me. I grew up in Houston...Yes Houston...TEXAS. I love Texas. Funny accents, warm people, diversity. I was a rebel, joined the Navy after graduating from high school and basically gave my dad a heart attack by enlisting b/c he was formerly an officer. I joined the Navy and met Sandy, my life long crazy wild best friend and former room mate. It is because of her that I ignored work one day spending time in my pj's developing this page. (The things I do for you!!) Ok, so I had kids early...3 SONS (16, 14 and 10)!!! HA HA...I know my mom is laughing b/c the revenge is unbearable...and so, by the way is having 2 TEENAGERS! (Now is the time when ya'll write back and tell me I don't look old enough to have teenagers, especially one that will be going to college in 2 years!)My boys live with their dad since my work involves travel. I get along with their Dad, but I AM ALL DONE WITH MEN!!! My life was always meant to choose this path, it just took me awhile to come out of my shell. I'm very outgoing...I'm in SALES!! Of course, I try to avoid drama too, if you know what I mean ladies??Did I mention that I have this huge phobia of frogs. I'm not kidding. Don't even make croaking noises around me. I love beachy vacation spots and all sorts of cuisines. (Sushi, Italian, Tapas) I love to play a hard fast paced tennis match (anyone good out there? - haven't found anyone challenging enough yet!) and watch NBA games. I played piano for 15 years, finally own one and hope to be able to play the way I could before! I've spent 9 years in medical sales and 16 years altogether in the healthcare industry and love it! It's such a thrill to do something you're good at and help people too. I love making new friends and trying new things. I want my boys to be diverse too. I see that in them now and I am proud. I want that to be my contribution to the world...giving it these great kids (and oh so cute!) I love that are each unique and will have their own ideas and contributions. That would be my greatest accomplishment!
I am a United States Navy Veteran. I specialized in the Hospital Corps and served during Desert Storm.
GO NAVY!!!!
Yes, I am a Lesbian Republican! I'm actually a Log Cabin Republican. Just because I carry a carpet muncher card does not make me a Democrat!! I'm not going to get on my soap box..because..well...I'm too old for that crap but suffice it to say...I DO believe in social reform, I believe in helping our people, I believe the system can't be abused and that people get one shot, ONE SHOT to get in, educated about how to properly take care of themselves, become gainfully employed and get out of the system and get it right!! I support our troops, I am a veteran..I chose to do what I did. There was no draft. And most of all, I'm tired of paying everyone ELSE's damn taxes just because I'm educated and make good money. I have a family to support too, you know? Why should I be fiscally penalized for working hard?!?! Additionally, I do support the conservation of our earth, of our environment. That's why I work (work damn hard) for a GREEN corporation. But yet I get penalized for doing so on the back end? Think about it and tell me NOW if I'm a bad girl for knowing what I stand for?
Your Personality Profile
You are sexy, powerful, and bold.
You're full of passion and energy...
Sometimes this passion has a dark side.
You feel most alive when you're seducing someone.
You never fail to get someone's attention.
Quick minded, you're also quick to lose your temper!

My Interests



I believe in Yin and Yang. I desire balance and harmony in my life.

I love art & graphic design,

traveling,

and snorkeling.
I try avoiding DRAMA at all costs,
boating, going to the range & firing off my .32 caliber Beretta Tomcat semi auto,
dancing,

SURFING: My new passion!

Irish Pubs, driving my cars FAST listening to the BOSE,
VEGAS, checking out new restaurants,
(I especially love Tapas),
COFFEE:I love all sorts!!!
wine & dark chocolate,
Italian leather goods (shoes & bags are my indulgences),
Tiffany & Company (Love to get that turquoise box with the white ribbon!)
...puh-leaz NO reading into this too much,
let me confuse you by saying I'm all girl...
but I HATE SHOPPING!!!...I really do!!
I'm trying to get a little bit more involved..
BE PRO-ACTIVE

I love watching basketball, listening to all genres of music and
MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND LOVING THE ONES I'VE GOT!!

I'd like to meet:

Reconnecting with any of my old friends and meeting new people of any age that can make me laugh!! Angelina Jolie: She's got "blips" (big friggin lips) like me! My long lost maternal grandfather: He had blue eyes and blonde hair...go figure, looking at me, right? Nicholas Sparks: I love the way he writes. George Winston: A great pianist. Linda Eder and Idina Menzel: Great Broadway singers. Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle and George Lopez: They make me laugh so hard!



EDWARD HOPPER

SALVADOR DALI

KATHY WOMACK

FRIDA KAHLO

GUSTAV KLIMT

RENE MAGRITTE

Love my chi's: Bailey (green eyed, 6lb self colored girl) and Bruno (brown eyed, 4lb boy with black and white swirls).

I LOVE NBA GAMES!

YES, I LOVE ALL 3 TEXAS TEAMS!!!!



Gina's Next Tattoo:


Music:

I like everything! Seriously, I really do. I'm pretty broad spectrum when it comes to music.
I just love music, whether it's on the plane, in my car, in my hotel room.
I have a diverse palette.
I like to PLAY music too. I play piano so I like to play a little Kabalevsky
and modern day contemporary on my black Yamaha upright.

Books:

Art History books, Poetry: especially Robert Frost, anything Hemingway, The Lovely Bones,
Angels & Demons, DaVinci Code,
The Notebook, The Wedding, Three Weeks with My Brother,
The Secret Life of Bees, Spin Selling and Your Best Life Now!!

Heroes:

~MY GIRLS~
Women with Courage

My Dad,
my paternal Grandfather,
and
My BABY
who designed my
"New Beginnings"
Tattoo
which has much meaning to me.
It symbolizes Courage and Strength.
There is a Chinese symbol for Courage,
and scorpions for the Scorpio that I am!!!
(Scorpios are known for their strength and passion!!)
It was a toe curler but well worth it!! July 28, 2007.

.....And the reason I love VEGAS:

My Blog

Jareds Ripstick Adventures: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Sunday, March 2, 2008.My son Jared successfully attempts many runs down the hill of the dog park on Allen Parkway on his ripstick.  (Ripstick laymen's terms: surfing/wakeboarding type of skateboard)  ...
Posted by º~Gina~º on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:33:00 PST

Girls Gone Wild Bull Riding @ Chances

Ok, Here are the chicks attempting their cowgirl impressions @ Chances..  Don't look for one of me on here.  My ass is too old!  LOL VANETA AMANDA CARMA LINDSEY MEL...
Posted by º~Gina~º on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:01:00 PST

Which L-Word Character are you?

 It doesn't matter which website's quiz I take, I always end up being Bette!  How does everyone else compare?Which L Word Character Are You?BetteYou are not quite schizophrenic, although, yo...
Posted by º~Gina~º on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:25:00 PST

The love of friends, after 36 years....

To all of my friends and family..this was absolutely the best weekend of my life.Friday, Saturday and Sunday??? Insane, but extremely personal and wonderful. Thank you all. Thank you for making me fee...
Posted by º~Gina~º on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:58:00 PST