"You?re like an abstract painting, you know??not everyone gets you, but those that do, get lost in your unique beauty and quality and the true meaning." That is how a very dear friend described me recently when he was trying to explain a situation to me. I appreciate the metaphor as frequently those that don't take the time to get to know me make inaccurate assumptions about me. Extremely independent, principled, strong-minded, intelligent, assertive, honest, stubborn, passionate, successful, but also tolerant, open-minded, witty, patient, considerate, compassionate, empathetic, laid-back, fun, risk-taking, attractive, red-headed attorney showing here. Strong men up for that challenge, by all means, please continue... Even though I am an attorney, I am told frequently that I don't "look or act the role" of one - I guess that has some meaning to non-attorneys? I like to have fun, laugh, take risks and enjoy myself. I don't let my "being an attorney" get in the way of that, other than the obvious restrictions of the law. I am me, and I am definitely me in my career. Oh, and I love to laugh, god I love to laugh. That same friend also said that being with me "may be like holding a tiger by the tail, but how many people can say they have a tiger?" That has to do with my unbridled passion for my principles and loved ones. I will go to the ends of the earth for the ones I love. There are people who don't like women who protect what they believe in or who are intimidated by that type of passion, I will suggest that I am not the right one for them. I cannot put who I am and all that I represent in black letters on a website; because it doesn't play my laughter or let you hear my voice or give you any clue how beautiful my soul is - which is what I have worked the hardest and the longest on; but I have given you a glimpse...