Tori - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Recently Divorced, it was quick and painless. I'm happy being single and not really looking for a serious relationship, but I wouldn't walk away from the perfect guy if I happened to come across him. I would be okay with just friends to hang out with and get back into that social scene and maybe the occassional date for now. I am quite independent and in no way a damsel in distress. If something needs fixing I'll do it myself (excluding the car, that is). While married I am proud to say that I installed the sod and automatic sprinkling system myself, as well as finished most of our basement including the framing, drywall, mudding, etc. At the moment my life revolves around my two daughters, 9 and 7, and making ends meet. I am a Independent Director with the Pampered Chef as well as a child care provider for a few kids which enables me to be at home for my kids --very important to me. I love working in the yard, but renting has it's restrictions so I have to make do with helping my mom with hers. I can boast of a superb inherited metabolism so although I should exercise more, its not necessary to stay thin.
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My Interests

Hmmmm. Reading, yard work and home improvements, scrapbooking, geneaology, camping, my darling children, my annoying but loveable dogs, evening walks, relaxing on the patio after dark and during thunderstorms. As for what I actually have time for...that would be kids, dogs and the occassional book and myspace surveys!

I'd like to meet:

Single parents, a guy that is conscious of the world around him and not just absorbed in himself. The perfect man would have to be someone who is well established, not neccessarily wealthy, but a steady job or career would be nice. Someone who is hands on and enjoys projects around the home and takes pride in his work rather than being proud that he found the easiest way out of working. I also wouldn't mind just a fun group to hang out with from time to time. So I can at least pretend to have a social life! I love playing "get together games" like Scattergories, Pictionary, Cranium, etc. But with a bum knee generally don't go for the outdoor sports.

Music:

Jack Johnson, Howard Jones, John Mayer, Erasure, A-ha, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, Five for Fighting. I listened to a lot of Star 102.7 until that became talk radio. Now it's 101.9 The End. But I also enjoy the occassional jazz and blues, classic rock, and even 70's soft such as Air Supply

Movies:

Anything by John Hughes (Ferris Bueller, Sixteen Candles), Love Acutally, Moulin Rouge, LadyHawk, Princess Bride, The occassional Disney Movie, I couldn't tell you anything recent since I haven't had time to go to anything in many many months!

Television:

Alias(its over, waaaaaaa), Lost, Boston Legal, Gray's Anatomy. I don't care for the reality shows, but I do watch American Idol from time to time since it's one of the only shows on in Prime Time that the whole family can watch.

Books:

I have to admit to loving Romance Novels, but I do love the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series and 44 Scotland Street. I have begun branching off into different genres since the divorce

Heroes:

Single parents that can hold it together and not cause lifetime trauma to their children.

My Blog

Love Element is

Your Love Element Is Earth..http://images.blogthings.com/whatelementisyourlovequi z/earth.jpg" height="100" width="100">In love, you have consistency and integrity.For you, love is all about staying gr...
Posted by Tori on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:41:00 PST

Trials with a landlord

So I moved into my place this past February and should have been wary from the get-go when the landlords version of a background check was "you look like a decent person, when do you want to move in?"...
Posted by Tori on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:47:00 PST