'A woman is a very complex creature. She is strong, sensitive and fiercely protective of her family. She has the ability to juggle many things at once - home, family, job, etc. First, and foremost, she is a caregiver - often neglecting her own needs to help others. The neglecting her own needs to help others. The pat off for all of this: If she's lucky, she gets to experience the miracle of growing a new life inside her body. Not a bad trade off! I consider myself very TRuSTWORTHY. The quality I'm most proud of: HONESTY. To young women: Respect yourself and your body! Sex is not the most important thing on the planet and no one should pressure you into it. Please don't believe the Hollywood illusion of love and romance. Relationships, love and marriage are hard work. You can not be totally dependent on another person to feel happiness and fulfillment. Find out what makes you happy and satisfied before you get involved with someone. When you do get into a serious relationship, make sure they support your choices. Don't let them try to change you, and don't think you can change them. You need to accept each other unconditionally or you'll be fighting an uphill battle that won't end well."

Dawn Rodriguez

Age: 61

Occupation: Transportation Billing Clerk, Mother, Grandmother