I'm a well educated , educated woman hoping to meet people . I am hard working, secure, and independent. I love making new friends, and have a wide variety of interests, so it's hard to share a lot here. I know and understand the important components in making relationships work, and I believe that I bring something of real value when I become someone's friend. I am mature enough to be responsible when it's important, but I also believe in letting the child inside all of us come out and play too. I've chosen my nickname because I've been told I'm a real gem and a rare find! In fact, I find my screename useful for a lot of things! I believe that my life has real value...that it counts for something and for someone who can appreciate me for the woman I am. Like a jewel, there are many facets to me. I can be comfortable in jeans and the nitty gritty of it all, or I can be the belle of the ball. I'm learning and growing every day, and I know that part of that comes from the people I'm around. I'm not afraid of challenges; in fact, I see them as opportunities to broaden my thinking and understanding about life and how to live it fully and completely.

I'm looking to meet intelligent, well educated, honest and open people who have similar interests. I prefer to be around positive people who are goal oriented and self motivated. I like being around people who are confident and secure with themselves, who see the glass half full rather than half empty. I'm drawn to people who have a sense of direction in their own lives, who can communicate effectively, and who are comfortable in their own skin. I'm not looking for a hero or knight in shining armor to rescue me, but I am looking for people who understand the importance of friendship and our need for human connection. I appreciate people who know what it means to be committed to something or someone. I realize that very few people in the world honor such things like loyalty, respect, and integrity, but I do and I consider it a real treasure when I meet people who hold these things in high regard. So, take out your maps, do some digging, and let's explore together--you'll never know what treasures you may find until you do...