As asked by two uni mates of mine (Jonno & Anthony) one fine Friday afternoon, during an intense deep & meaningful with other uni mates about the very interesting topic of "relationships," I was asked the complicated question of "what type of guys are you into?" My efforts to diverge the attention off me didn't work as they noticed I was changing the subject.

All intrigued by what words would be breathed from my mouth for some unforsaken reason, I started chattering about how every girl would love a boy that can communicate feelings. Then I was suddenly detatched from what I was saying & was asked "no, but what type of guys are you into?" Notice the strong emphasis on you? But anyways ...

From that moment I started to question what type of guys I found attractive, & now I'm giving a detailed list for that perfect man, who will never ever exist. But a girl can dream can't she?

So, let's dismantle the cliche "tall, dark & handsome" stance.

a) I think any boy would be taller than me
b) Let's cross out dark & insert tanned
c) Instead of handsome, someone I'm attracted to

Lets also add to the equation that:

d) He must absolutely love kids
e) He should be nice
f) Have a sense of romance
g) Be adorably sweet
h) Blah blah blah ..

Scrap the list. Except for maybe option (d).

The list can go on ... & on .. & on ... & on !

& for some people, the list continues to build & build. We incessantly update these menus to fabricate the perfect man or woman, simply forgetting the fact that people have flaws & that no one is perfect. The problem with creating such an impossible list is being blind to the beauty of imperfections & how perfect those imperfections can be.

That's not to say I'll settle for just anyone, nor should anyone for that matter. But right now my tastebuds fancy someone who's nice, built, sweet, funny ... & ohh yeah ... someone who spoils me! Any takers? Ask me again tomorrow, you might find the list is longer. Nahh, maybe someone mysterious like that petrol boy.

But in all seriousness, we all think we know what we want, but once we get what we want, we realise that that isn't what we want at all. So why bother with lists that won't fulfill our happiness?

I opt for a guy who exerts his intelligence over a fabricated pretty boy smothered in a slew of superficial products with no brains what-so-ever. A boy who's certain of his actions and sure of what he wants. Someone mature enough to understand the consequences he imposes but who isn't afraid to take a leap & live in the moment of his feelings. He would fathom that he nor I are perfect but has faith that through the unavoidable mishaps, he's the one I deserve. He'll want to be the one that I deserve, because that's how much I mean to him. Ohh, & did I mention he has to spoil me?

As asked by two uni mates of mine (Jonno & Anthony) one fine Friday afternoon, during an intense deep & meaningful with other uni mates about the very interesting topic of "relationships," I was asked the complicated question of "what type of guys are you into?" My efforts to diverge the attention off me didn't work as they noticed I was changing the subject.

All intrigued by what words would be breathed from my mouth for some unforsaken reason, I started chattering about how every girl would love a boy that can communicate feelings. Then I was suddenly detatched from what I was saying & was asked "no, but what type of guys are you into?" Notice the strong emphasis on you? But anyways ...

From that moment I started to question what type of guys I found attractive, & now I'm giving a detailed list for that perfect man, who will never ever exist. But a girl can dream can't she?

So, let's dismantle the cliche "tall, dark & handsome" stance.

a) I think any boy would be taller than me
b) Let's cross out dark & insert tanned
c) Instead of handsome, someone I'm attracted to

Lets also add to the equation that:

d) He must absolutely love kids
e) He should be nice
f) Have a sense of romance
g) Be adorably sweet
h) Blah blah blah ..

Scrap the list. Except for maybe option (d).

The list can go on ... & on .. & on ... & on !

& for some people, the list continues to build & build. We incessantly update these menus to fabricate the perfect man or woman, simply forgetting the fact that people have flaws & that no one is perfect. The problem with creating such an impossible list is being blind to the beauty of imperfections & how perfect those imperfections can be.

That's not to say I'll settle for just anyone, nor should anyone for that matter. But right now my tastebuds fancy someone who's nice, built, sweet, funny ... & ohh yeah ... someone who spoils me! Any takers? Ask me again tomorrow, you might find the list is longer. Nahh, maybe someone mysterious like that petrol boy.

But in all seriousness, we all think we know what we want, but once we get what we want, we realise that that isn't what we want at all. So why bother with lists that won't fulfill our happiness?

I opt for a guy who exerts his intelligence over a fabricated pretty boy smothered in a slew of superficial products with no brains what-so-ever. A boy who's certain of his actions and sure of what he wants. Someone mature enough to understand the consequences he imposes but who isn't afraid to take a leap & live in the moment of his feelings. He would fathom that he nor I are perfect but has faith that through the unavoidable mishaps, he's the one I deserve. He'll want to be the one that I deserve, because that's how much I mean to him. Ohh, & did I mention he has to spoil me?

As you've guessed, my name is Thea which is greek for goddess. I'm a seventeen year old, who currently attends Macquarie University studying B-Comm accounting.

I was born on the eighteenth day of April 1990, which makes me a firey Aries and born in the year of the Horse, who has a love for diamonds and romance.

I am an only child which explains the abnormal behaviour I promulgate. Throughout the years I've learned how to entertain myself without turning into a complete psychopath. Unfortunately, I dislike the spoilt brat cliche I'm often imposed with. I don't consider myself a snob, who is obsessed with materialistic highs. Although I admit I can be a brat .. sometimes, especially when you push the wrong buttons.

I'd assume if you met me, you'd think I'm very much angelic, quiet & bubbly. Only the last would probably be true. I'd say I have split personalities, not only split but multiple! One day I could be tearing your head off, the next I'd be showering you with hugs & kisses. But one thing is certain, whatever my mood, I'll express it with my face & actions. I'm often told that I have mature thoughts, & that only applies sometimes as I'm a kid at heart.

My hair is naturally brown, so please don't annoy me by asking what colour dye I use. My father being spanish explains why an Asian like me doesn't have charcoal black hair. I was born and raised for four years in the Philippines until my family migrated to Australia.

Being asian has its quirks, such as having the ability to outrun anything, having a super fast metabolism, believing in the supernatural and being tiny enough to fit into small crevices. Or maybe the last aberration only applies to me, I'm what you would call 'petite.'

I follow the Catholic religion, so you'd probably see me attending church every Sunday morning or night and reading the bible for inspirational quotes on how to live my life. But this doesn't mean I'm perfect, I do of course have flaws.

You'll see me prowling around the area with mainly boys. Boys are genuine & don't usually obsess about useless gossips. I enjoy being one of the boys. Playing sports, being immature and immersing myself in obscure activities, which in most cases are illegal, absolutely hilarious and extremely fun!

Yes, I'm an athletic type. I'll be up for anything! Throughout my years, the sports that I have competed in have been Basketball, Indoor Soccer & Swimming.

Not only do I enjoy playing, but I love watching sports. What girl can resist hot, sweaty boys? With their big muscular arms and athletic body. Rugby does it for me! & those basketball & soccer players - oh damn.

I'm currently content with being single. I'm not looking for anything temporary, & I'm not really keen in looking or testing out the waters. But you know what they say, you think you know what you want .. but you really haven't a clue. If you're really something amazing, you may sweep me off my feet without me or you even knowing.

I have issues with technology, as I believe they killed any prospects of romance. Then again it could just be the boys of my generation that don't seem to have the romantic gene. Old fashioned dates is something I want revived!

Reading beautiful prose is what I live for. I'm what you would call a book nerd and I'm a sucker for Romance novels. Although a hearty laugh is what I love. Books allow me to escape into a realm on contentment, which my life usually lacks.

Throughout my life, I've met a few bad eggs, so don't hate if I have trust issues. I also have a habit of twisting your words to suit my frame of mind. It takes someone special to beat me at my mind games. My advise, give up & let me win, you'll do me & yourself a favour.

Feel privilaged if I call you a friend. This does not include if you are someone on my MSN list or if I have accepted you on myspace. But once you're in my little network of 'true friends' you'll be showered with love & appreciation. You'll also get an earful of how great I am & how lucky you are to have someone sexy like me in your life!

I'm going to end with the best thing to do in the world! & that is eating. It's my favourite thing to do! Food is the most beautiful thing on this whole entire planet. It never disappoints! More likely than not you'll find me chewing, if not, i'll have a bag of treats secretly stashed.