If I'm gonna dream, might as well hallucinate..

So I am a serial dater.

But I've come by it honestly. Men are not men anymore. Well, the men I pick out don't seem to be.
Partly my fault I guess. I am attracted to the bad boys. I guess I think I can tame them.

I'm attracted to tall, handsome men, men that generally are below my social level. Men that are handsome enough, that they can EASILY pick up anyone, but tend to pick up strippers. (I am not a stripper) Maybe I'm hoping for that. No commitment. I know they'll eventually be tempted by a stipper, or hooter's girl, and leave. So I'm not stuck with them forever.  I think I'm destined to be my grandmother. My grandmother never married after her divorce in the 50s... you know when there was NO SUCH thing as divorce. She had cats. The original Cat Lady. I loved her, and all of her demons. Not cat demons, actual demons. She was schizophrenic. Hence the divorce, I guess. Anyway. she never remarried and lived for her children, grandchildren, great-grand children and her cats... and beer. The woman loved beer. I wish she were still alive, I'm ready to party with her now. I'll even heat my beer in the microwave in her honor.

Anyway. Back to dating. I choose the wrong men. So Internetz. I'm ready to let you pick for me! There are some deal breakers.... but below are my preferences, if I get a choice.

1. I want a man that PICKS UP THE TAB. I mean, you want to spend time with me. You need to make me want to stay and hang out. 
2. I want a man with no children, or independent children. I used to think I liked kids. Not so much anymore. at.all. Probably because I get pushed to the back if there is an option...(nobody puts baby in a corner). 
3. I want a man that has a plan. He should say. I'm coming to get you (or meet) and we are going Go-Cart racing, then diner. I'll have you home by midnight. Or he should say "You look beautiful" no matter HOW I look. 
4. I want a man that give compliments freely. You know I've gone on SEVERAL dates, and nobody has complimented my look. Maybe I'm not beautiful... I'll discuss it with my therapist. 
5. I want man with a job. Even self employed is fine, if it's sustainable. Why is this even a problem?
6. I want a man that chases me. Because face it. You're not getting past 2 dates otherwise. I won't call him. I won't text him. He will think I'm not interested, because I'm not. I'm not, because he hasn't chased me. I know twisted, pisses a lot of people off that I'm saying this, but it's true. I want to be chased. He has to buy ticket to concerts and say, "hey, I've got these... let's go" or "this movie is out, I want to see it with you". I want to be chased, and chased with things we can do together. Not just... "wanna meet for drinks, and you pay for your own"
7. I want a man that is willing to invest his time, money, energy and heart in me. 
8. I want a man that says to himself, "what have I done today to make her world a better place"

Face interentz I'm delusional.

Now for those wondering about my date last night.
He is VERY handsome. But, I kept thinking he reminded me of my younger cousin Martin. Who I would totally date (at least twice), except he's my cousin. So I was distracted by that a lot. He has a very deep, confident voice. I liked that. He is of average height (5'10"). That's not a deal breaker, but I typically fall for over 6' men. The deal breaker was THIS:  He's CHEAP. I made a gesture for the tab (halfheartedly) and he jumped on it. He DID hand me a $20 to go in on his half, but THAT was a deal breaker. I found my reason for not calling him back.... and it helps that my phone is FRIED and I can't call him back, because he is handsome. But, he clearly can't afford me. Hell, I can't afford me, but THAT's a different story. Oh and he is a Democrat.

Dating Score
C+

You always pick up the tab fellas. Especially if it's only $35 tab including tip. I would have considered a 3rd date for this one, had he not done that... And a third date could lead to 2nd Base....