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Pedal Spinner Seeks Athletic Equal

For many Montrose locals, the dating scene can be tough in such a family oriented town, but Priscilla had her eye on the prize.

Taking a break from penning my most recent novel (also known as watching Tough Love Miami on TiVo), I headed to to meet with Priscilla, a reader and aerobic enthusiast interested in a true who can keep up with her extroverted confidence. She was easy to talk to and, most of all, she was right on time … just like a Libra.

 

Name: Priscilla C. 

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Age: 34

Occupation: Safety Coordinator 

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Relationship Status: Single

Interested In: A real man with family values.

 

What do you do?

I work at private club, and I go to school part time. I went back to work on an undergrad degree. 

Oh, how great, in what?

Anthropology.

Wow. With the risk of sounding like a fool, what exactly is that?

The study of human past and present. It involves evolution, and we dig up artifacts. I fell in love with it.

Some archaeologists I know are also atheists. Are you religious? 

I am more spiritual. I was raised . My classes cover the Darwinian theories, and I actually came away with more a belief in a higher power. I go to the beach and look at the trees and the wind, and you just can’t explain everything, you know?

I agree. Because of your job, do you golf?

No! I am actually really bad at it!

Maybe you can find a good man to teach you.

I get free golf on Mondays.

Have you ever been ?

No, I have been in love and had some long-term relationships. I have been dating a bit recently, but pickings are slim. But I have a full life, a lot of friends and a huge family. So I am busy with many things.

Have you been on dating sites?

I have found a lot of dishonesty and flakiness on . Reliability is very important to me. I have not met anyone special online.

What is your sign? 

I’m a Libra, Oct. 4.

What is a Libra like?

They like balance, and I can be a little indecisive. The more choices, the more trouble. I am a little flirtatious and very . I am also very reliable.

What do you think of the men in Montrose? Have you dated much locally?

Not really. It is very family oriented and very value oriented. I have a thing for Midwestern men. Chivalry is nice. And family is very important. My family is all in South Pasadena.

How long have you been in the area?

I have been in La Crescenta for eight months.

Why did you move here? 

It’s close to school and work. I live near the trails 'cause I love to hike.

What else do you do for fun? 

! And I like salsa dancing! I want to take classes.

Did you watch Dancing With the Stars?

I did! I liked it. I was also watching Storage Wars recently! My guilty pleasure.

What do you look for in a man?

I like the outdoors, so someone athletic who can go hiking or for a run. I work out at two or three times a week or at in Altadena. Oh, I am very extroverted, so I want someone who can have fun and be social.

What would be the top three qualities you look for?

Sense of is important and reliability. Intellect. Someone who I can have a conversation with from foreign relations to Dancing With the Stars! Through being single, I have learned what I want and what I don’t want. I want someone I can talk to for hours.

Yeah, that always sounds nice. I used to want that, now I just beg my husband to shut up. Quiet in my home is what I crave now. Who is your celebrity crush?

Matthew McConaughey!

Oh, nice choice! Now, him I could talk to for hours.

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