My List

Amy inspired me. My dad always said that if you want something, you should write it down and then you'll get it. My family did that with my house. We lived in a kind of shitty rented house because we didn't want to buy a house again until we found the "house of our dreams." (Is "the house of ill repute" actually something or is that just a phrase that's randomly in my head?) Anyways, we made a list: big back yard, finished basement, circle pathway on the first floor so you can run around in it, master bedroom with bathroom, office space, etc. And then, within a year, we found that house. It's where my family lives now. Except I don't have a bedroom there anymore but that's another story...

So, my list. I've decided that my problem (my one and only, right? ha!) in life is that I keep settling. Especially when it comes to dating people. I will date someone who likes me because I'm flattered. I don't realize that at the time, of course, but deep down, that's what happens. And time and time again, I stop being interested in the whatever-it-is because I wasn't actually interested in the first place. WELL THAT'S ABOUT TO STOP. So there. Ballnanzadotcom.

My list:
-Funny: they need to get my sense of humor and I need to get their sense of humor
-Good dresser
-In good shape
-Someone who takes care of him or herself (i.e. doesn't drink too much, smoke too much [my two most recent ... things], isn't self-destuctive, mentally or physically, etc...)
-Smart: this is a funny one though; I'll elaborate on it later
-Interesting: I can't date someone who isn't passionate about something, like a hobby, or a sport, or their job, or something
-Attractive: I don't care if the world finds this person attractive. But I've gotta think he or she is a good looking person. Or I can't do it. Is that shallow? Maybe. But I think it's just human nature...
-Outgoing: I don't want to constantly worry about doing introductions, making sure someone I'm with is constantly entertained even if we're with new people. I want someone who is outgoing and can survive independently in a group of my friends.
-My friends have to like a person I'm going to date. I've tried to do that thing where I tell myself, "They just don't understand..." but seriously, my friends know me better than I know myself and... they're always right about people. Before I know.

As far as guys go, I also (and this is very very very high on my list) need someone who is taller than 6' and dark haired.

With regards to the smart thing: I need someone who will get the nerdy side of me and who will have a nerdy side. But I also need someone who is street smart. Someone who will initiate conversation, physical contact, ideas for dates, etc. Something I've said before that I think applies nicely is the following:

I have a sweatshirt that has a calculus joke on the back of it. I think it's absolutely hilarious. And very few people I associate with on a regular basis get it when I explain it, let alone can figure it out on their own... So when someone does appreciate it, I'm pleased. However, the ideal guy for me would be a guy who would see it from afar, figure it out, get it, and think it was brilliant. Then, they would have the balls to come up to me and tell me that they liked my sweatshirt and ask me out based on looks and evident wit alone. This is my grand plan. And secretly when I wear my calc sweatshirt, I hope this fantasy is going to happen.

And I hope it won't be a creepy old man.