Since we introduced readers to the South Valley’s most eligible bachelors last week, people have been clamoring for the most eligible bachelorettes. Ask and you shall receive. Here are the lovely single ladies who haven’t settled for anyone less than Prince Charming. As with the bachelors, it seems that Gilroy is brimming with singles, while Hollister’s and Morgan Hill’s singles have run dry – we couldn’t get a single bachelorette anywhere outside of Gilroy. But, we tried. In the meantime, gentleman, do we have a treat (or six) for you.
Jill Flick, Gilroy
Age: 30
Occupation: Cosmetologist
What she’s looking for in a partner: “Someone who likes to have fun, likes to travel and do some of the same things I do. But I’m also looking for someone who likes to do their own thing, too. Looks don’t really matter, money doesn’t really matter – as long as the person is nice.”
The way to her heart: “Someone who is genuine and someone who is themselves.”
What she does with her free time: “I like to shop and cook in my free time.”
Her pet peeve: “I don’t have a lot of things that really annoy me, but my pet peeve is probably when people don’t listen.”
Number of marriages: none
Number of kids: none
Favorite movie: “Under the Tuscan Sun”
Favorite band/artist: “I love the Beach Boys.”
Her car: Chevy Trailblazer
Ideal date: “My ideal date would probably be dinner at a restaurant on the ocean – just a nice, quiet dinner together.”
Deliah Deleon, Gilroy
Age: 18
Occupation: Full-time student
What she’s looking for in a partner: “Somebody respectful who is understanding and who treats me well. I’m also looking for someone funny. If they’re funny, I know I’m going to have a good time with them.”
The way to her heart: “Sharing the same interests as me and someone who listens to oldies. I’m a sucker for oldies, so if someone makes me an oldies CD, that’s it. They’ve done a good job.”
What she does with her free time: “I like to go cruising with my friends. I drive up to Uvas because it’s so pretty up there. I also like to relax with ice cream and watch my ‘Friends’ DVDs.”
Her pet peeve: “When people are late.”
Number of marriages: none
Number of kids: none
Favorite movie: “Sandlot”
Favorite band/artist: “Taking Back Sunday, which is a a new rock band. They’re really good.”
Her car: ’95 Chevy truck
Ideal date: “It doesn’t really matter as long as we’re having fun together. What’s really important is that he picks me up and he’s chivalrous. When guys do things like open doors for me, it shows me it’s a date. When they don’t, it makes me assume we’re just out as friends.”
Angela Sanguidel, Gilroy
Age: 21
Occupation: Full-time student
What she’s looking for in a partner: “I’m looking for someone with a sense of humor, someone who’s easy to talk to, and someone who is adventurous, because I’m kind of a homebody, so I need someone to take me out and do stuff with me. I also want someone who knows what they want to do with their life and have a plan.”
The way to her heart: “Someone who makes me laugh.”
What she does with her free time: “I work out, I like to catch up on good books and I like to hang out and go to lunch with my friends.”
Her pet peeve: “People who are late – that really bugs me.”
Number of marriages: none
Number of kids: none
Favorite movie: “One of the all-time classics is ‘Sandlot,’ of course.”
Favorite band/artist: “That’s a hard one. I guess Story of the Year or Nelly Furtado.”
Her car: Saturn. “It’s not too fabulous, but it gets me from point A to B.”
Ideal date: “It probably sounds really cliche, but dinner and a movie. I’m a simple person. Or I wouldn’t mind an amusement park or something where you’re doing something, not just sitting somewhere with potentially awkward silences.”
Lisa Contreras, Gilroy
Age: 33
Occupation: Social worker for foster care facility
What she’s looking for in a partner: “Definitely someone goal-oriented and someone who makes me laugh. I’m also looking for someone who enjoys spending one-on-one time at dinner, going wine tasting, things like that. I also want a guy who’s not afraid to take me dancing.”
The way to her heart: “Make me laugh and be able to have a good conversation with me.”
What she does with her free time: “I enjoy working out, walking my puppy and spending time with family.”
Her pet peeve: “Guys who leave the toilet seat up.”
Number of marriages: “I was married once, but I’m a widow.”
Number of kids: “I have a stepdaughter who’s 14.”
Favorite movie: “I would have to say it’s between ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Grease.'”
Favorite band/artist: “I don’t have a favorite band, but my favorite artist is Mariah Carey.”
Her car: Honda Passport
Ideal date: “Something pretty simple. I think my ideal would be for him to cook me dinner and then just enjoy the rest of the evening together.”
Melissa Nicholson, Gilroy
Age: 23
Occupation: Full-time graduate student
What she’s looking for in a partner: “First of all, someone with a good sense of humor, someone who is ambitious and intelligent, and someone who’s outdoorsy.”
The way to her heart: “A guy that can make me laugh and can make me feel special at the same time.”
What she does with her free time: “When I’m not working or at school, my time is spent time with my family, chatting with my girlfriends over coffee, and playing with my dogs and trying to exercise wherever it fits in!”
Her pet peeve: “My close friends always tease me because they can’t put their bare feet on my furniture at all.”
Number of marriages: none
Number of kids: none
Favorite movie: “Fever Pitch”
Favorite band/artist: “I like country, so I think Rascal Flatts.”
Her car: Mustang
Ideal date: “Fancy cocktails, a good dinner and great conversation.”
Rachel Mariscal, Gilroy
Age: 20
Occupation: Playground and day camp coordinator
What she’s looking for in a partner:
“I want someone with a good sense of humor who is respectful, honest, faithful and hardworking.”
The way to her heart: “A guy that can make me laugh and can make me feel special at the same time.”
What she does with her free time: “I hang out with my friends, I shop and see movies, and I got to church and spend time with my family.”
Her pet peeve: “Smoking.”
Number of marriages: none
Number of kids: none
Favorite movie: “A Walk to Remember”
Favorite band/artist: “I like The Wreckers and Taking Back Sunday.”
Her car: Honda Civic
Ideal date: “Something easy like dinner and a movie.”
