Michaela Gartrell

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien Have a distinctively below average sense of humor, which continues to be the subject of much mirth and therefore don't take myself too seriously; others don't, so why should I? Planning and forward thinking is what others do - well, so I've been reliably informed. Looking for like-minded people but shouldn't be too much of a queue. Enjoy traveling (a huge passion - together with Mexican food) - have visited 4 countries and lived in 3; people -expect that's a bonus; meeting friends, especially if it's reciprocal, she says vaguely. I am fascinated by politics, psychology, film, history and literature. Considered of exceptionally limited intelligence. Plan to pursue a degree in Mortuary Science, as I have been working in a library for the past 14 years and am burned out on helping live people... Evidently, I have nothing better to do with my time and have a degree (very bad pun) of ..street smarts..... I am an adventurous person and welcome new challenges, except mountain climbing. Am caring (aaah), a good laugh and considerate; all the usual ..qualities.. that people like to think that they possess in abundance:). I'm a bit of an introvert and well, am considered err... feisty but actually very decent. I would never, ever throw stones as I do have standards. "FRIENDS ONLY". Must have a modicum of wit and more importantly, intelligence. Also being laidback would be a bonus, together with an eager to please personality. ..Last and most definitely least of all, must realize that life is far too important to be taken seriously. If you have gradually ..chanced.. upon this fundamental truth that seriousness is the last refuge for the shallow - say ..Hi... Oh, another set of ..criteria.. (I am not fussy, just particular); must also be averse to rational arguments, preferably have imagination with no skills, do everything to excess and generally appreciate the absurd. May as well, we’re all here until the grim reaper arrives. MOODY people (excluding those who like ice-cream) please DO NOT respond - please!! My time on this earth is limited and therefore to be wasted, but there are limits (!) and I have actually drawn a line in the sand somewhere as to where these boundaries lie. *sigh*..

Librarian at Paris Junior College

January 1998

Texas Tech University

Wolfe City High School

East Texas State University

Reading, Computers, Movies, Photography