Alright, here's the revision. I'm picky but I know what I want. Please be at least mildly attractive, have self confidence but don't be a snob, have manners, have good personal hygiene (ie no B.O.!!) be able to hold a stimulating conversation. These are *requirements* NOT preferences.

Onward....if you have a brain and a sense of humor, we will get along. Attraction is an elusive concept though. There needs to be attraction on all levels for dating to go somewhere.

About me:
I love photography, singing, modeling, writing, hiking and travel. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and crave balance in all things. I can be optimistic and pessimistic in equal measure.

I am a dork about: Victorian history, the 40s and 50s, burlesque, Tudor and Edwardian periods, anything to do with ancient Egypt.

I'm big on self-expression. I have 4 piercings and a brand-spanking new tattoo. (Judgmental won't fly with me)

Ask me anything, as I am incredibly honest. But please have some sense of tact.

Traits I value in others:
-having your own ambitions/goals
- an endless hunger for knowledge
- great listening/conversation skills
- caring enough about yourself to TAKE CARE of your body and appearance.
- good manners and compassion
***Important note: If you look NOTHING like your photo in person, please don't bother wasting my time. I can't stand deception.****

I want that insanely romantic spark, where you can never get enough of the person - but with someone that understands my independent streak.

I'm going to grad school and I work part-time. I also constantly engage in my creative passions - predominantly singing - in hopes that one day that will be my career somehow.

talking about the most random things.

My boldness and the way my lips form a natural pout. People always think I'm brooding over something, but I swear, it's just my face!

Books: anything by Chuck Palahniuk, Killing Yourself to Live by Chuck Klosterman, poetry of Sylvia Plath, The Ultimate Zombie Survival Guide, I'm a book junkie.

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Rent, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Evil Dead films, Sleepy Hollow, Ghost World, American Beauty, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, etc.

Music: The Birthday Massacre, NIN, Emilie Autumn, VAST, AFI, Blaqk Audio, Third Eye Blind, Katy Perry, Amy Winehouse, VNV Nation, Necromancer, MUSE, Kill Hannah etc.

Food: I love Thai and Indian. Not very picky, love trying new food. Love sushi and spicy anything.

TV (Even though you didn't ask): 30 Rock, Breaking Bad, Mad Men,Lost, 24, The Shield, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Six Feet Under, Fringe, The Office, Dexter, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

-ipod
-toothbrush
- lip gloss
- pen + paper
- a voice

how my experiences have led me to this point in my life.

out with friends or lounging around with my nose buried in a good book.

Beneath the veneer of sarcasm and cynicism, I'm a hopeless romantic.

- You are an intellectual but lack the snobbery
- You are insanely sexy but are somewhat modest
- You have hopes and dreams and a life of your own
- You're willing to take the time to actually know me
- You are bold and sensitive and compassionate and actually possess listening skills
- You're a bad-ass rocker dude/chick with tattoos and/or piercings and awesome hair
- You have a sense of humor and can grasp sarcasm, but you know when to be serious too

Any or all of those would be lovely. :-)
I have a weakness for long hair and accents, admittedly.

Don't be shy, I don't bite unless you like it.