As kids, we used to write letters to Santa. I have decided to write a letter to Cupid on this St. Valentine's day.
Dear Cupid,
All I want this Valentine's Day is, well, love. I have been a very good girl all year, and so I think I deserve to find love this year. I'm going to be specific this year though. You have tricked me before, so I'm spelling it all out this time.
1. I want a man. I'm not saying this because I feel the need to specify between male and female, but because I feel the need to differentiate between man and boy. By man, I mean someone who is mature. Someone who has moved beyond the typical adolescent drama. Someone who can be responsible, loyal. Someone who I can trust. A man will have a good job that he enjoys. I do not require that he make a lot of money, but I do require that he hold steady employment.
2. I want a man with a sense of humor. Let's face it: a life without laughter is a life not worth living. I want a man who is sarcastic, witty, and can be goofy at times. I want someone who can appreciate my sense of humor.
3. I want a geek. I want someone who can appreciate the qualities of Star Trek TNG over Voyager. Someone who can quote one of the following: Star Wars (any episode), Lord of the Rings (if TT is his favorite, it will be love), or Harry Potter. He gets bonus points if he can quote from both books and movies.
4. I want a man who is open-minded. No biggots or racists need apply. If he believes that he is always right, and refuses to listen to the opinions of others, then he isn't for me. It's fine if he has opinions. In fact, I hope he has them, but he can have opinions and be open-minded.
5. I want a man who likes dogs. If he likes cats, that's fine. But I prefer a man who likes dogs.
6. I want a man who likes to read. Reading is so important to me that I want someone who can appreciate reading as well. He doesn't need to love it as much as I do, but he needs to enjoy it some.
7. I want a man who can appreciate me. I don't need to be treated as a "Princess". In fact, I don't want to be a princess. I just want to be loved and desired. I want him to recognize my unique qualities -- even when, and especially when I don't recognize them in myself.
8. I want a man who has passion for life. This will, I hope, translate into a passion for me.
9. I want a man with morals, with scruples, and with a conscience. This man would not betray me. This man would be honest with me, even if the truth will hurt me. This man I could trust.
10. I want a man with whom I am compatible. We would get along the majority of the time. We would have similar interests. We would also have similar dislikes.
I'm not asking for perfection, Cupid. I'm just asking for love. I hope you can come through for me this year.
~Sugar High Elf