Calling all suitors.

I can’t get on-board with this whole internet dating thing. Megan said this makes sense because I rely on intuition and positive energy (She may have just said that it’s because I’m such a hippy). I’m more of a, meet a guy at a bar/at some sort of activism rally, kind of gal. I believe that there is a perfect person for you at every stage of your life, but recently I've got a craving for a soul mate. I’ve met quite a few blokes who fit perfectly into my life during various time slots: from a short stint with the Carnivore Who Didn’t Recycle, to the Ski Bum, who I would have happily lived in a shanty with, except he wasn’t up to settling down (I’m sure this was Karma at it's best). There was that one time, when I met that boy, who could have been my Everything, but then there was that minor, living on different sides the world, detail.

 

I’m very happy with the life that I have built for myself and I’m ready to find those butterflies again. Recently I’ve had some encounters with some lads who I’ve bluntly assured them that they don’t want to get involved with someone who has my level of crazy. During my long-distant runs, I’ve mustered up a list of traits any suitor should be forewarned about before proceeding to get involved with a girl like me.

Ten very important things I’ve learned about myself (and you should probably know, too)

1. I’m addicted to coffee. Coffee with 18% cream.
2. Guilt regularly eats me alive and tend to I worry. Allot.
3. I have two sisters and a dog and they are my world. This essentially means that I don’t just have a bit of baggage, I’ve got a whole trailer full.
4. Taylor Swift is the soundtrack to my life (I’ll admit this).
5. I want make a positive impact on the world. I want to do this through both my lifestyle and traveling. I need someone with these same desires and values. I can’t stress this enough.
6. I only like carrots in my salad if they are shredded, not chopped.
7. I forgive rather easily; I find it too exhausting to be angry all the time (This may come hand in hand with not being assertive enough, or so I'm told).
8. I think I prefer white wine, but I opt for the red wine most of the time. I’m still trying to figure this one out.
9. I believe kindness is the sole action that will change the world.  I try to practice this.
10. I am very emotional. I'm either overly happy or sad within a moments notice. You’ll get immune to this eventually.

I’m seeking someone who will fall in love with my crazy. I need someone to push my boundaries and someone who can call me out on my bullshit. If you’re still in after I’ve verbally blown up after too much wine, after I’ve pushed you away and said terribly mean things to you, or after I’ve taken the advice of my two engaged sisters, then I promise I will be your Everything, I will love you unconditionally. I’ll be in for the long haul.

 

Kindly,

Kirstin

If nothing ever changed, there'd  be no butterflies. - Unknown