It's crazy to think that we live on the same planet and have not met each other yet. At least I’m praying you are from this planet. If you are of an alien species, please bring that up on the first date. This could be a deal-breaker, but if you are from this world, then there are a few things you should know.

First of all, I do not know what I want to be when I grow up. Shocking? Not really. I went to college for a major and ended up finding 10 other subjects I love a little bit more. Hopefully you are out there learning about something you love to do. If you are not in college, then I hope you are working toward your dreams. I do not care if college was not for you or if you are planning on being in school for seven years, as long as you love what you are doing and helping others in the process.

You know that song that goes, “If you wanna be my lover, you got to get with my friends?” Well, do not take this too literally, but if you are not in with the squad, you are out. I understand if the same goes for me. The girls and guys in my life have been there for me through thick and thin, and in this situation, you are kind of the new kid on the block. Just be yourself and they will love you.

Which brings me to my next point: my family is non-negotiable. Believe me, I know they can be a handful, but I promise you will love them anyway. Somehow their craziness puts a big ol’ smile on my face. To be honest, who wouldn’t feel grateful to have a whole family to complain about as long as they are alive and well, right? Besides, if you can handle the pressure of my uncles and aunts making inappropriate jokes toward you, my half-deaf dad, and both of my grandmas' very personal questions, then you are in, my friend.

Hopefully you will come around soon enough to meet my dog. He only has a few good years left in him, so no rush, but at the same time, do not dawdle. Also, I have one requirement; you must love dogs. One of my dreams is to go on a safari in the African desert, so if you like looking at animals more than hunting them, we should get a long just fine.

This brings me to some baggage you might want to know about me. Don’t take me to any fancy restaurant. At least not yet. I am working on my manners, and finger foods and I just do not get along. Somehow it ends up all over my shirt or pants. My parents threatened to send me to manner school before, so I do have some manners, but I'm still working on this one.

These are things I promise you as serious as I can be at this time in my life. All the things you give to me I will give back to you. I promise to work through our stuff, and when you are struggling, I will be there for you. I will even understand when you have a bad day and say something a little out of right field that p*sses me off. I don’t expect you to be perfect ever, but when we are together, we will be a powerful force to reckon with.