i am confident and strong in many ways. in others i only want to curl up under a rock. i am intelligent and interesting and fairly attractive. i like being outdoors, people-watching is a hobby, love coffee and interesting food from other countries (sushi, jaegerschnitzel, tortellini, etc. ). travel is one of my favorite things to do, even just to a part of my town i haven't seen - or a part i have seen, if i liked what i saw. i am generally a one at a time kind of woman, and i am not looking for the next one. i am looking for the last one. i like romance, but i like to laugh, as well. i love monty python. i communicate rather bluntly, and clearly. i love reading, debate, travel (especially europe), animals, paintball, antique stores, old music (50s-80s) and many other things. i know a bit about many things and some specialization in a couple of zones. sports are ok, but mostly for the roman coliseum effect. ok, that's quite enough.

first-be intelligent. second-be interesting. after that, depending on how much weight you have in those two categories, most things are negotiable. please be self-sufficient and reliable, but not dull. if you don't get a perfect mate, you should be happy with intelligent chat, and be willing to talk with nearly anyone who sparks a bit of intellectual interest. be diverse and fun, educated even if you aren't schooled, and an odd mix of spontaneous and staid. i would prefer to hear from people who appreciate new and interesting experiences and who are not afraid to try new things such as sushi and escargot. just write and see.