I recently earned my degree in mathematics, and now I'm just getting into the real world. My friends tell me that I'm a lot of fun, and I like to believe them. I am working on not being a cryptic female, but you know how that goes.

Oh yeah, and I'm seeing someone monogamously. Sorry guys.

I'm working at a department store. I hang out with my girl friends. I karaoke with friends once a week. That has been very rewarding. Recently I've been figuring out a lot about myself and what I'd like (and dislike) in a partner. I make people happy!

I'm pretty good at math. That makes me a good problem solver. Which means that I have logic on my side. Which implies that I have struggles in my mind between logic and emotions because I am a woman.

I'm particularly good at Sudoku (and other logic) puzzles and looking good in an apron. I am good at second guessing, listening, and talking about nonsense. I am also good at drinking a bit and then getting sober real fast. I also approach strangers well. This sounds like my resume minus the drinking.

People generally notice my curly hair, my kicking bod, or perhaps my happy disposition.

Books: I prefer fiction novels. I'm currently reading The Secret Language of Birthdays.. and will continue to do so for a long time! Slaughter-House Five, John Grisham books, To Kill A Mockingbird.

Movies: Moulin Rouge!, Sandra Bullock movies, V for Vendetta, The Dark Knight. I love watching Scrubs, although it's not a movie.

Music: Sufjan Stevens, Phantom Planet, Sugarcult, Muse, Ben Folds, Hot Hot Heat, Coldplay, The All-American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Belle and Sebastian, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Counting Crows, Stereophonics, Plain White T's, Kelly Clarkson, The Postal Service, Remy Zero, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jason Mraz (especially before he started getting overplayed on the radio), The White Stripes, Jack's Mannequin, Augustana, Cartel, The Decemberists, Bowling For Soup, Jeff Buckley, Kt Tunstall, The New Pornographers, Sugarland

Food: Vegetarian!

Quotes:
"Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away. "
-- Hitch

1. Good company, be it a good book or a good friend.
2. Chap stick/lotion. Chapped skin is never fun.
3. A toothbrush. I used to have an unhealthy obsession with brushing my teeth.
4. Toothpaste. It's like peanut butter and jelly.
5. My vision. So I would either need my glasses or my contacts and solution! Sunglasses would be preferable.
6. A pet! I currently have dogs, but I would love a cat.

Things I shouldn't be thinking about; but really, is there a limit to what one should think about?

I really like 5 digit numbers in the form of XX0X0. For example, the zip code for Helena, Alabama is 35080 and I love it!

If I'm not working Friday night, then I'm going to bed early because I'm opening Saturday morning. Boo.

I didn't know until recently that soy raised estrogen levels in men. That answered many questions about male (soy-eating) vegetarians.

And if I lived in New York City I would totally be hanging out with second_phoenix .

Deal-Breakers
1. I will not date a smoker. I will harass a smoker to quit constantly. This has happened a few times and it's not worth it. The same with other addictions.
2. I absolutely will not date a cheater. Been there, done that, got tested.
3. If you lie to me, I will end it. No exceptions. I NEED honesty.
4. I don't want a long distance relationship. I've had one and so many things get lost. It's not worth it. Long distance qualifies as more than 45 minutes away.
5. If you must be with someone who is religious, then don't waste your time on me. I am fine with religious people. I do not push my values, and I expect the same in return.

Perks (have no canceling effect):
1. You have curly hair.
2. You're a vegetarian AND your estrogen levels aren't higher than mine.
3. You want to talk math. Actually, I'm tired of that. We could discuss an appreciation of it, but I don't really want to talk math.
4. You score well (>88%) on my MatchMe test. Seriously, everyone should take it.