When they’d ask about my strengths and weaknesses in job interviews, I used to say, “I’m more honest than I am diplomatic.”
“Is that a strength or a weakness?” they ask.
To which I’d reply, “that’s up to you.” Now I work for myself.
I believe that everything has a flip side. At least for myself, I seem to be the sum total of my opposites: I’m extremely independent, but I’m also fiercely loyal. I love my solitude, and at the same time I cherish my friends. I can be the life of the party, or happily lose myself in the woods for a day.
I do physical work, outside. Needless to say I’m not afraid of dirt, but I’d like to think I clean up well. I can be happy at a shot and beer joint listening to a good juke box, or a 5 star restaurant before we go the opera. I pride myself in being open minded and don’t have much patience for people who aren’t. My taste, in practically everything is pretty eclectic, and what really turns me on is learning something new.
My priorities are my family, my friends and my animals (a dog and a horse) I tend to put my animals first, since everyone else can take care of themselves.
I have a reverence for nature, a high regard for creativity and a sort of on-going prayer that goes “thank you, thank you, thank you, and what on earth did I do to deserve all this wonder?”
Does this sound schmaltzy? Well, it probably is, but I don’t like pina coladas, or walking in the rain, and if I want to cuddle by the fire, I’ll get a cat.
What’s important to me in a friend, lover, mate, or anyone I’m close to is character, brains, and a sense of humor. Everything else is pretty much fluff.
As far a relationship, I’m not looking for someone to complete my life. My life is pretty full as it is, but I have to admit, cooking for one is not very inspiring, and what looks like a calamity when you’re by yourself, can be a hilarious adventure when you’re with the right person. Besides, I really like to slow dance.