Hello, Gents. This is the part where I'm supposed to say something
really witty to woo you to a wink or an email or in some way make
you want to learn more about me. I'm doing a great job so far,
aren't I? Would you believe me if I said I'm actually quite witty
but for the life of me can't pull out a single comment that might
spark your interest? Rather than trying to impress you, I'm just
going to be real about who I am. So here goes it: I LOVE to hike
(and I do mean LOVE, capitals and all), but I'm SLOW as all get
out. Oh I always make it to the top, just not always before the sun
sets. Good thing I've got a headlamp- man, I love REI. I like to
bake- scratch that, I LOVE to bake and what I lack in hiking speed
I more than make up for in baking talent - plus I look adorable in
an apron (too full of myself?). My specialty is boozy cupcakes.
Yep, I said boozy, as in they're loaded with booze, but don't worry
I can just as easily bake an apple pie that even your mom will
love. I moved to Portland from the East Coast a year and a half ago
and though I miss my friends and family, I'm absolutely in love
with this town and have zero regrets about moving my life 3,000
miles from home. I enjoy photography, dining out and deep
discussions about almost anything (and if you don't believe me on
that last bit, know this: I WILLINGLY watched the film Helvetica,
which if you haven't seen it, is a documentary on fonts, so yeah, I
can have a deep discussion about almost anything).
So what should you be like to spark MY interest? Well number one, sleeves are NOT optional. Sorry fellas, but you really need to think about the message it's sending when your profile picture includes an article of clothing commonly referred to as a "wife-beater tee." I suppose that might make my standards a bit high- but it really is kind of a deal breaker, and my Tivo is loaded with Cupcake Wars reruns, so I'm golden. I'm looking for someone who can laugh at himself and at my (admittedly corny) jokes. Someone who can put up with my slow pokey pace on the trail. Someone who won't be threatened by my strengths or see my weaknesses as opportunities. Someone who can be emotionally honest. I don't need you to get the door or my chair for me (though I'll appreciate it and thank you if you do) but if you can cook, that's a great bonus because God clearly felt someone else needed those skills more than I. If you do make me dinner, I promise to always make dessert- Did I mention I can bake a pretty mean cupcake. So whadya say, do we have ourselves a deal?
So what should you be like to spark MY interest? Well number one, sleeves are NOT optional. Sorry fellas, but you really need to think about the message it's sending when your profile picture includes an article of clothing commonly referred to as a "wife-beater tee." I suppose that might make my standards a bit high- but it really is kind of a deal breaker, and my Tivo is loaded with Cupcake Wars reruns, so I'm golden. I'm looking for someone who can laugh at himself and at my (admittedly corny) jokes. Someone who can put up with my slow pokey pace on the trail. Someone who won't be threatened by my strengths or see my weaknesses as opportunities. Someone who can be emotionally honest. I don't need you to get the door or my chair for me (though I'll appreciate it and thank you if you do) but if you can cook, that's a great bonus because God clearly felt someone else needed those skills more than I. If you do make me dinner, I promise to always make dessert- Did I mention I can bake a pretty mean cupcake. So whadya say, do we have ourselves a deal?
