Patience, perseverance and a sense of humor are definitely virtues (especially when dating online... am I right? lol) and I consider these to be among my strongest personal characteristics. Others would include having a positive outlook on life, being a goal and solution-oriented thinker, possessing empathy for others, giving back and helping people "get on" in life instead of telling them where to "get off". I look forward to each day and work hard to continue to make my mark and to realize fulfilling and meaningful goals and aspirations, while contributing to a better life experience for those around me. Life is short and this isn't a practice. I believe in seizing the day but also in taking the down time too when you need it to recharge and contemplate things... and then continuing to seize some more.