I have always winced at the thought of dating...but in the name of open-mindedness, f*** it. After being thoroughly disappointed with my recent experiences, I have come to the conclusion that getting to know people takes time and effort. I'm willing to put forth the effort, but in a society where people are doing a trillion things all at once, time is a scarce resource. So please don't waste mine unnecessarily and I will try to pay you the same respect. In any event, everybody needs somebody to love...which brings me here.

Despite being very busy, I make it a point to find the time for doing the things I love with those that I care for. I like people who have brains, humor and wit, spunk & self-confidence (not narcissism), resilience, strength of character, a willingness to learn... and to be taught (humility), those who have been through some sh*t in their life and have pushed through it (I am not going to make your lemonade for you nor am I willing to carry your baggage.. I have enough of my own to deal with)

I should tell those who might have taken an interest in me by way of reading this profile, that I don't like many guys nor am I interested in most guys. This is why the experience of connecting with those few unique individuals is all the more special, powerful, and rewarding. I have a reputation for being opinionated and at times too analytical...better you know ahead of time what others have perceived my weaknesses to be. I won't be impressed by shirtless pictures, fancy cars, how often you work out, or your communications parallel to an uneducated rapper. If you believe sending me your most recent CV detailing accounts of how you saved the world in your last job is going to be of interest to me, think again. At this point, I wouldn't blame you if you believed the task of penetrating my heart was near impossible... It might be, but its probable given the right personality. Nothing of value was won without effort.

Generally I see myself as a simple girl. What makes me unique, in a way, is the fact that I have never had someone who would see me for who I am. I am looking for something stable and everlasting. Unlike many others I know, I believe that a partner in life should, above all be a friend first – lover second. Friendships tend to withstand the test of time by way of common interests. I consider myself to be a citizen of the world... for those of you who are not open to travel, I'm clearly not the girl for you... & you know what, that's Okay. I'm completely enchanted with culture and would expect the same from my partner.

At times, I think that newest forms of media and communications are quite idiotic (video games, internet, spacebook, texting, twittering, bla bla bla). I want my future kids to be cut up and bruised from climbing trees and riding bikes, not brainwashed sitting in front of a monitor being conditioned to become mindless half-wits who never read a book in their lifetime . However, I realize that these new technological advances have made it possible for all of us to stay connected and I'm not above using them to find my significant other. I can pretty much adapt to whatever communication style you find desirable....emailing, IM-ing, texting, facebooking, or the old fashioned method of talking on the phone and even face to face conversing...which is my personal favorite.

If you've made it this far without becoming displeased and are up for the challenge it takes to make me yours, by all means feel free to contact me. I promise to make the experience intriguing at the very least.

How about coffee? For those of you whose idea of coffee is not your cup of tea, how about a we meet at a place where we can get the particulars out of the way and move on to our next date...after all first dates are like interviews, don't you think?