Anyone who knows me well knows that Jane Eyre is my absolute favorite book. It is about feminism, independence, and love, all set in England. Basically, Charlotte Brontë took all of my favorite subjects and wrapped them into one beautiful book. I am a romantic who cannot get enough of the fictional autobiography. My ideal man is a modified version of Edward Rochester. "Rochester" is my Astronaut Mike Dexter. He is my ultimate man who cannot be possible, but if he was, I would marry him on the spot. In summation, my perfect man would be a cross between Rochester and Michael Cera. He would have the brooding face of Rochester but with a goofy smirk when humored like Cera. He would know how to be quick witted but would have an adorable laugh. He would be dignified, yet awkward. Unfortunately, considering both men, he would not be attractive, but in all honesty, that does not matter at all to me. I never really considered attractiveness part of my requirements for any men. It is something that does not matter even a little to me. If I can find a man who can make me laugh and be a passionate romantic who is as delightfully as awkward as I am, he can be the ugliest man alive because I will not care. It seems cliché and insincere because it is what everyone claims until they actually come to considering dating someone very unattractive and find the idea unappealing. I would actually not mind and I admit to having crushes on some ugly guys with wonderful personalities. If there is a guy out there who meets my quirky requirements but happens to be extremely ugly, I cannot wait to meet you, because we will fall in love.
While my "perfect" man may not be possible, one can dream. If I were to invent the perfect guy for me, he would have the previously mentioned qualities, and also a few others...
1. He would be Catholic. I want someone of the same religion who shares the same values as me. I believe that having the same religion as someone is very important because you will have similar values and be able to raise your children in that religion without any disagreements about what they should be taught about spirituality.
2. He would be healthy. By this I mean that he would be physically active and eat healthy foods. I believe that health is important and that it is a gift that should be preserved. If one is blessed with good health, one should do their best to maintain it, and if one is less fortunate, they should do everything in their power to be as healthy as they can possibly be despite their circumstances
3. He would like the same music I like. I have an odd palate when it comes to music but post-grunge alternative with some bubble-grunge mixed in as well as some new indie music mixed in seems to be the best way to describe my eclectic taste. It has taken me years to find this perfect mix of music that I love, and I would love to share that with someone else.
4. He would be a cat person. I will admit it, I am not a dog person. The moment I mention this, it makes me seem like I am heartless and cruel because I do not love "man's best friend". I dislike dogs for the same reason that people dislike cats: their personalities. I like how independent cats are and while the friendliness of dogs is charming, I do not like it. I also do not like their smell, fur, or drool. My perfect man can be a dog person, but he must also be a cat person.
5. He would know how to make me laugh. Who else loves deadpan, dry humor and Austin Powers style run-on puns? Any takers? My perfect man would need this style of humor mixed with wordplay, sarcasm, and witty comebacks. I know this sense of humor when I see it, even though for the majority of the time, I only hear it from my own mouth.
6. He would have a job that he is passionate about. I judge guys right now by their major and I assume that in a few years I will judge them by their jobs. I want a guy who has a job he is passionate about that makes sense. If I find a man who has a business degree, I want him to be passionate about his sales, the advertising, and his company. I don't want him to sit at a desk answering phone calls in a monotone voice, depressed about his job. If he wants to teach, I want him to engage his students in the course material and be passionate about their learning and success. I don't want him to follow the curriculum and get the through the course with minimal effort. If I find him working at the FDA where I intend to work, I want him to be actively working to make changes like I will be and to have a reason, like I do, to want to work in the industry.
7. He will want to explore the world around him. He will have the desire to leave his surroundings for new experiences. He will have left his hometown to go to college and want to explore other places. He will want to travel and find new destinations in order to experience the world outside his backyard and he will see the importance of doing so to gain knowledge about other cultures.
8. He would be French or French Canadian. Being an estimated 85% French Canadian with every grandparent having French Canadian roots, I would like someone who understands the quirks of that often undefined culture. Someone who understands canning fresh vegetables from the garden in July. Someone that eats pickles with their Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners. Someone that knows the importance of being able to bake anything from scratch, especially quiche, pies, and fluffy pastries. Someone who understands my outwardly pessimistic world view even though I am generally optimistic. Someone who avoids confrontation but knows how to end an argument and come to quick solutions peacefully. I would need someone who understands my complex culture, because unlike other cultures that are stereotyped as loud or extreme, not many know about French Canadian culture. We are the quiet ones and my perfect man would understand the quiet yet interesting background I come from.
9. He would want many kids and be the perfect father. As I have said before, I know that I am born to be a mother and my children would need a perfect father. I want at least four children and I would need a man who would want the same number or more. I would need a man that was good with children, loving, and caring. He would be patient and gentle with his children and be a natural parent. He would have a fatherly personality to begin with and then find his purpose in life with the arrival of his children.
While not every quality on this list is possible, it is a basic outline for my perfect man. If he met the majority of these, he would be "perfect" for me. The perfect man is not possible, but I know I will find someone who is perfect for me.
In conclusion...
Dear Michael Rochester,
I know you are out there somewhere. Feel free to find me whenever it is time. I will love you so much when you come into my life.
Love, Jess
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