Half Penny Post: My list

I was asked a week or two ago to put up a list of what I want as I had put up a list of deal breakers. Well this is the beginning of the want list. Most points are negotiable save for the smoking.

• sense of humor ( u gotta be able to laugh at your own mistakes)
• some sort of religious background ( pick your spiritual path, I just need you to have something)
• loves the arts or can at least tolerate em (I enjoy going to listen to an orchestra – yes I like classical music and music is an integral part of my life)
• reads avidly (even if tis the daily paper)
• volunteers their time to some cause
• has traveled somewhere at least 4 hrs from place of current residence
• understands how to agree to disagree
• has a working draft of their goals and aspirations
• will still go out with me if I look like a box of crayola color wonder after spending an afternoon with kids
• has the patience of a saint because I know I can be frustrating to deal with at times
• doesn't smoke
• enjoys sampling the cuisines of the world (and can serve ramen 20 different ways – this is a tie breaker)
• buck o fives need nt apply. I like healthy looking women.
• partial to femmes
• no crazy hair color combos (magenta tips with blond roots need nt apply)
• can't look like you lost a battle with a box of fishing tackles
• educational requirements may vary but generally speaking a bachelor's degree is a good starting point. I want this because I need to know that you can stick to something and finish it.