First off, no, I'm not gay. Despite all the references to theatre, divas, etc I'm, in fact, straight. I figured I might as well dispell the stereotype.

How about this.. I'll list qualities I would like in a girlfriend...

Enjoys theatre. If you can't stand to sit through a show then.. "thank you, please drive through". Also, I don't mean tolerate. If you don't get teary-eyed several times throughout Les Miserables several times on your own accord... well, I'm not sure we're on the same emotional level. This is too big a part of who I am and I'm unwilling to give it up.

Animals. I have many pets... from the traditional dog to the non-traditional bearded dragon. If lizards are 'weird' or 'creepy' then see-ya. I'm also the kind of person who will take in animals who are hurt or neglected.

An interest in where you're from. I've traced my family roots back in Ireland with my mom, and I find that it gives me a partial idea of who I am. If you think that you're more important than the people that got you here then please don't bother me. I've driven 6+ hours just to see the graves of my great-great aunt and uncle.

The weekends don't exist for getting drunk/stoned. I'm not looking for someone who just wants to get drunk/stoned whatever. I also don't want a smoker.

No toying. Every girl I've had some kind of relationship would play games. If I want to play game I'll go buy one. I'm looking for a person. Actually.. while I'm ranting.. I'm VERY tired of the stereotype that guys only play. It's been my experience that girls create much more elaborate 'mind games'. If you're going to be playing me on the side and pursuing others then please leave me alone.

So if I haven't scared you off yet.. email me (heavily spam filtered) to say hi.

What I don't want...

So I thought this would be slightly amusing while my incredible boredom takes over. I looked through some Hot Or Not "Meet Me" things and came up with keywords I don't think would be listed in a potential girlfriend's profile (despite the fact that she probably wouldn't be listed on there, anyway).

Hottie: Come on... what the hell is a hottie? Are you 14? I mean really.. if you think you're a hottie or you only date hotties.. that's just so strangely immature I can't even really begin to complain about it.

Sex, Sexy: Your sexiness should be easible recognizable. The fact that you feel the need to point it out only tells me that you really don't have the much else going for you except your looks. You really shouldn't need to point out that you're sexy if you truly are sexy.

Alcohol, Drinking, Partying: Ok, this is acceptable for those under 21. The whole drinking thing is just magically exciting. What better time could one have than getting shit-faced at a bar. That's sarcasm. Really. Find something better to do with your time.