Ever notice that as your life progresses, who you are, and what your wants and needs are evolve?

I have discovered about myself:
I hate my job - I love my job. It is challenging but I work with challenged people.
I have a 17 year old cat, she and I have turned out to be much alike - we love a little attention, to medicate on occasion, have a good nap, and bite people who piss us off. But I don't lick ankles.
I am a grownup. For a long time I tried hard to deny this fact. But, genetics and reality have proven that it is inevitable. But, membership has it's privledges. I can do what I want, or not do what I need. I don't worry abut getting carded anymore. I don't worry about impressing anyone anymore. What you see is what you get. Sometimes terminal insert foot into mouth syndrome.
I want a man old enough to know exactly how to entertian me, but young enough to remember how to do it. I'd Ideally like to find someone closer to my own age - but slightly older (within a few years) I would consider.
I haven't given up on love. I haven't given up on marriage. I haven't given up on finding Prince Charming.
I love an intense conversation. Something that makes me think, surprises me.
I want to be swept off my feet. I just don't want to be dropped on my hiney. The last time this happened - I was left in silence, something that creeps me out. (Maybe it's the ADD?)
I am not perfect. I have many imperfections. I am loving, I am open minded, I am occasionally funny. I love to have fun, discover new things....just would like to have someone to hang out with.
I want to get flowers at work for no reason.
I want to have you surprise me at work and take me to lunch and make the girls in the office jealous.
At the end of the day my needs are simple, I want it all.

Okay - I just had a VERY bad couple of back to back experiences with guys met online. I will want names and references from now on! Seriously, Right now I could just use a good friend, I'm not looking for love or forever. Just someone to have dinner with or drinks after work. My heart can't take much more shredding, so it's just on the shelf til it's time to come down.

A walk. A talk. Dinner. A kiss on the cheek. To make me go home wanting more. For you to go home wanting more.

What I do not want - is someone who just wants a meaningless short term relationship. Friendship is a bonus, love is never a guarantee, and lust just seems to leave you empty at the end of the day.