Atlanta
Well, after a spate of ill-conceived monthly themes we now seem to be getting back on track.
May was National Masturbation Month June was National Celibacy Month July was... Actually I have no idea. I was so despondent by that time I didn't even bother to check. Probably National Blue Balls Month. But my sternly worded emails to the powers that be seem to be paying off. And now we have something we can finally sink our teeth (and other things) into... National Romance Awareness Month! Now that the weather is sultry outdoors it's the perfect time to bring the sultry indoors. So guys - grab your favorite girl (or say "Hi!" to that one you've had your eye on) and make some romantic memories. And if you're not into the romance part so much, it's ok - just get hot and sweaty with your special someone. You'll still get an "A" for effort. Ok folks - we finally got a good month's theme. So stop your grinnin' and drop your linen. Literally. Show your support by letting your partner see that sexy O face! And while we're on the topic of romance... Ladies and Gents - what things do you find romantic? Or sexy? Or make you all hot and bothered? Inquiring (and perverted) minds want to know. I would start first but I'm shy. Oh, just kidding... One of mine is a beautiful woman in a silk robe showing off her well manicured toes. Yum. Did it just get hot in here?
Author's note: I question the mental capacity and/or stability of the folks that come up with this stuff. "Romance awareness" - seriously? Like it is some horrific, debilitating, contagious condition that we must be made "aware" of. And there's really no better way to be a buzzkill to romance than to put the word "awareness" after it. Good grief... It is a natural, healthy, and (generally) desirable human condition. What's next - boner awareness
Nerdiness. Affirmative on that checkaroonie. Although I really do agree in principle, it would be unfair for me to expect a female of the species to aspire to my lofty nerditude. So, I would trade nerdiness for a good sense of humor. If she can engage in some witty banter and quote a Monty Python line or two, I'd be happy with that. Ecstatic actually. So my list would look very similar to yours - just substituting "Sense of humor" for "Nerdiness". But a boy can dream. That someday a beautiful nerdette will cross my path and I'm going to pick her up and whisk her away. For they are rare and magical creatures. Kind of like a succubus as defined in the Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition Monster Manual on page 137. Only not so evil. And that won't rip your face off. If you refer to their characterisics in the table... *crickets chirping* See - my point exactly. What female wants to listen to all that? Awesome as it is.
Romance... Sexy... pretty much the same thing.
My top 5, in order:
Confidence. Demonstrated by good posture, minimal make-up, a sincere smile. A woman who wears a sports jersey with the same grace as an evening gown or a bikini or (best of all) nothing at all. Someone who is very comfortable in her own skin.
Intelligence. The ability to talk on a variety of topics while being able to nimbly circumvent hot buttons like politics, religion, abortion, and such.
Nerdiness. "Kirk vs. Picard", favorite incarnation of "the Doctor", sports.... Oddball topics.
Cleanliness. No tobacco or other smoker's smell, fresh breath/clean teeth, clear eyes (red eye means bad allergy or drugs to me).
Passion. No just sex, but a real passion for something. Whether she is a 'Bama football fan, a pit lizard/racing groupie, Braves fan, goth cosplayer, or she's a deer huntress, a woman who shows enthusiasm for something entices me.
Culinary skills are good, but I don't trust skinny cooks.
You got the whole 6 cents, so I'm spent.
ga_kosh
Man, that is beautiful - thanks for sharing. I've never read it. Extremely powerful ending. The whole things just entices you to make hay while the sun is shining (in a romantic context). Or maybe that should be "sow your wild oats while the sun is shining".
Your post that is - not the drink.
I will have to give that one to my first wife. She was an English professor. Nothing better than watching a coke bottled glasses nerd, with her long hair up in a bun, straining in 4" pumps, adorned in pure silk stockings from Japan, chocking on a cum wad.