So, I've been thinking. Yeah, yeah, I know how bad of a thing that is to do, but really, I just can't help myself. That would be like asking a fish to stop swimming, a mother to stop worrying or a politician to stop lying... its just not going to happen. So, you ask, what have you been thinking? I thought you'd never ask!
I need to not settle for what's available. Maybe my problem is that I give on certain criteria when it comes to a person I would like to be involved with. Now, before the women of my past start lifting up stones to throw at me, I'm not saying any of you are the subject of this post. I am talking about the future Mrs. Sayers; Mrs. Right.
What I am trying to say, is there are some criteria that I would like in a mate. So, what I have decided to do, is list these criteria and keep them handy, especially for dates. Then at the most inopportune time, whip them out and ask. I can just see it, sitting at a quiet table, candle lit dinner, glasses of wine, soft music in the background, and then out comes the questions... "So, Christmas trees... real or artificial?" ~grins~
What are these criteria that I am thinking of... I'm not too awfully picking. Here is what I am looking at:
1. Christmas Tree - Real
2. Career - Something, a desire, a drive to do something in life other than pop out babies and clean the house (which, just for the record, I do rugs, windows and dishes)
3. Travel - Must be willing to obtain a passport, save for vacations and travel to distant lands on my arm.
4. Do not discredit my Geekness - Sorry ladies, I'm not your average guy. I would rather gather around a table with friends and play Dungeons & Dragons rather than sit on the couch and wonder who will be going to the Superbowl.
5. Adventurous - This encompasses a lot of things. Must be willing to at least try, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, hunting, etc. Must be willing to try new things, experiences and food.
6. Working Out - I'm going to keep taking care of myself, I want a woman who is willing to do the same and possibly do that with me.
7. Literate - Wait, more than literate, well read. The woman I am looking for must read, not just magazines or news articles, full fledged books.
8. Enjoy Movies/TV Shows - I love going to the movies, I'm a snob. I count the seats, to figure out the dead center of the theater, and that is where I want to sit. I want a woman who will look forward to going to the movies with me, talk about the plot, the casting, the story. Who will sit and watch an entire season of a favorite TV show.
9. Open-Minded - Ladies, I am not one of those guys who clams up, not one of those guys who will not talk about feelings, relationships or sex. That's right, I said sex. I prefer a woman who can talk openly about what she wants.
10. Sarcasm - Last but not least. Ladies, I'm sarcastic. It comes out even worse when I am tired; I once made a nurse in the emergency room cry and leave because of it. I wasn't trying, I just wasn't thinking. Call me on my bullshit when I'm an ass, but I need you to be able it the rest of the time.
So, there it is. My criteria. I don't think its too unrealistic. What do you think?
I think these aren't just reasonable, but totally doable and nothing you should budge on.
ReplyDeleteWith one exception: The tree. Some people might like a real one, but it's not always realistic or possible and you don't wanna get rid of a woman just cause she's allergic :P