a true lady

Maria is a "lover her or hate her" kind of gal. She doesn't put anyone down and she's not crude, but you'll never hear her say something negative about herself. Add this to her bullheadedness and inability to change her stance and you have qualities that are likely to push people away instead of pull them closer. Her optimistic outlook on everything will endear a lot of people to her side, but her mood swings aren't likely to win her any awards. What will get her noticed, and often does, is her seeming endless supply of energy. She is always on the move, always ready to go or do something, and she will never be the first one to go home early.