It seems I have little time to meet (quality) people being a full-time student. I've never attempted dating online, but I like having the option of screening, i.e, distantly judging you! Being that I recently got out of a long term relationship, I'm not looking for anything serious--that's the plan anyway, but who knows, ya have to be open to the possibility of anything-right? While I'm not perfect, physically :) I do expect whom ever to take care of themselves, be it going to the gym or just staying active. I consider myself to be liberal, but I also have traditional values and appreciate things like having a date show up with flowers and open the door for me. I have little tolerance for laziness and /or lack of self motivation. Honesty (as trite as that may sound) is paramount. And I think I should mention when I graduate in the spring of 2010 I plan on relocating far away-meaning some where less dreary, preferably hot...

studies, studies and more studies.

Telling things straight up, cooking, Pilates, keeping things in order, finishing what I start, following through, taking people's feelings into consideration. Moving to the other side of the country just because it feels right.

that I'm rough around the edges, but soften over time. I heard that some think I'm snobbish- but really I'm shy and/or socially awkward.

Confederacy of dunces, Steinbeck, mark twain

bowie, arcade fire, Jeff Buckley, cat power, loretta Lynn, 70's folk, nick cave

There Will be Blood, Harold & Maude, westerns- espically if they involve Clint Eastwood. Most horror -even if it's bad.

Good food that isn't overly processed. I prefer to cook for myself and people I care about.

my dog (although a little thing called death is inevitable )
coffee (one positive thing bout living in PDX)
human drama-maybe animal too
sex-no I'm not into getting laid or being laid for the sake of it.
music (although I'm selective)
sarcasm

my future, why people talk and don't do

thinking about everything I need to do for the following week --keeping in mind that I'll be ever so slightly hung over and begging for sleep...

That I like Eminem-it's out of character, but I can't help myself

... you're comfortable with what you've done in your life and feel you're heading in a good direction. If you care about the people you choose to spend time with and don't take yourself too seriously. AND if you're funny.
Oh and a side note; If it makes you feel better to treat women like crap due to whatever deep seeded insecurity you may have then please don't bother winking (which is a lame form of "communication" here) or mailing me. I'm not one of those women who thrives on that kind of negative reinforcement, I respect myself too much-thankyouverymuch