I probably confused everyone around me growing up. I was born a girl & always was a girl but at the same time I was a tomboy. Loved climbing fences, building forts, playing street baseball....all with the guys in the neighborhood. There were fewer girls & playing house & dolls was BORING.

But growing up, I was interested in guys but many had an issue with a girl that was their equal & could compete on an equal with them in school & in sports.

Even my career started off with all other male computer design engineers back in the 80's & the sports was great because I could compete with the guys as equals playing racquetball at lunch & in tournaments.

I was always the female that was just one of the guys too. At any social events I found myself with the guys talking about work or sports while the women were all together talking about their kids....even though I had a daughter it was not a topic that interested me.

Still at 65, I am one of the only women who will do at least the lawn tractor & vehicle repairs that I have the tools for or will figure out how to fix things around my home. I have been a plumber, an electrician, a gardner & a builder when needed. Have learned to shoot accurately though I will never hunt unless I have no other choice for food....but I can definitely protect myself if ut becomes necessary.

I am sure the guys wonder where in the world I am coming from even after being married 33 years I have learned to become very independent & self sufficient but that has nothing to do with the fact that if the right guy were to come along in my life that was TRULY compatible it would be nice but it is not something necessary for my happiness. Alone is good after 33 years in a bad marriage.