La1975, 49

living with chronic pancraetitis but still having fun I'm 35, totally single, live alone in a tiny town north of Philadelphia, PA. Right now I am open to meeting friends or people to chat with, but ultimately want a committed relationship. No thanks to casual sex, explicit IMs or men who are married or otherwise attached.
I have a chronic illness, pancreatitis, which I've been dealing with for 6 years. I am type 1 diabetic(insulin dependent), take many meds and have to stick to a very low fat and lo carb/sugar diet. I'm always researching my condition and ways to improve myself, mainly interested in alternative medicine. I had to quit working but still do small jobs like babysitting and teaching/making stained glass. I also volunteer with my local fire company. I would need someone who is OK with me in this state, I often end up in the ER or hospitalized and am having a major surgery sometime this fall. I'm not looking for someone to take care of me, just stand by my side. I've done quite well caring for myself all these years. I hope the upcoming surgery will help things and I can eventually get back to a "normal" life, working, college,socializing, dating, and maybe someday having a child.
Now that all the bad stuff is out of the way...I love the outdoors-hiking, biking, camping. There is a wonderful trail that goes thru my town and its just across the street from me. I often walk on it, even when I'm feeling sick I can at least get out and enjoy a little nature with a short walk. Don't have one of my own but I love to kayak. I have one cat, so hopefully you like cats and are not allergic. Also have 2 snails and a betta fish. I love to travel, especially to New England where I have several friends and family. I love to do crafty stuff-I make stained glass, mosaics, jewelry, paper crafts and much more.
If there's anything you'd like to know about me, just ask!