Jamie--that list.

You know when people ask, "what are things you're looking for" in another person? Well I had never really thought about what characteristics in a person I would want/need. In fact, in the past I couldn't even begin to make a list..I had never thought about it. At the moment I'm perfectly fine on my own, I'm happy and content being solo..in the village haha. So, from this contentment, came an honest list. I wrote it really quickly..thus it's honest and straight forward.

My mother has always told me that I need a “strong” man. Emotionally and Physically--push me to be better inside and outside of the gym. I’m an Alpha, so they have to be Extra-Alpha--I don’t want a man who will let me walk all over him--we need to be equals.
Be passionate, about your life and your ambitions, but passionate enough about me to keep a nook for me. A thinker, a dreamer.
Outdoors are important, keep a pace slow enough so I can keep up, but not slow enough where I feel like you’re babying me. Let me take the lead sometimes, in sports and life. Must like to eat, but be willing to eat low fat ice cream as a compromise. You better eat the rice with your Pei Wei chicken.
Keep your independence, we’re a team, not one person. My friends are my family, hold yours as a priority.
Travel--I want to dig my feet in the sand on exotic beaches and fill my lungs with mountain air on a long run--adventures will be paramount. A hand to rest on mine, lovingly, not condescendingly. Entangled hiking boots, we’re not settling..we’re kicking up dust where we go.
Wine nights..with pizza (classy but fun).
Park where there is a spot, walking is better than waiting. In life and in lots.
Laughter, before bed and when waking--it’s the ointment to all wounds and you can never have enough of it. Must enjoy reading and maybe even my writing. Tell me your stories, I love listening. Hard on the outside, sensitive on the inside. Intuitive, because at the end of the day, you’d understand I need reassurance even though I appear unfettered by life’s hurdles. Believe in me, because I’ll always believe in you.
Have a general sense of direction, you’ll be the only one in the car with it (one word..Texas). Bring me flowers, it’ll mean more than you’ll know. Finally, have a small place in your heart and couch for that fantastic snoring, obese Chihuahua, Bella.