DWM ISO a LTR in the STL

I'm a little shy at first, but very passionate and funny once I'm comfortable. I'm looking for a sweet, sexy, down to earth, quirky woman who wants a best friend and a lover. I'm an intelligent, articulate, affectionate, and attentive with a slightly off-center worldview. I have a degree, a car, and a job--all qualities women seem to find important. I'm laidback, open-minded and nonjudgemental. I'm definitely looking for similar qualities. I have dated inter-racially in the past and am open to that. I have few "deal-breakers," when it comes to a potential date. Right now smoking is one. I'm not into sports, clubs, cars, or tools. I like books, movies, dining out, people watching, and stimulating conversation. I'm pretty open-minded, so I'm willing to try most things once. I'm looking for a long term relationship, but that doesn' Looking For: Though physical attraction is important to me, I am not locked into the "playboy bunny" stereotype. I do find myself attracted to redheads and brunettes. I'm attracted to women both above and below size 12. I'm not looking for perfection, just chemistry. I hate being too specific because I'd hate to miss out on meeting someone amazing! I hope you feel the same. Turn ons: Intelligence, painted toe-nails, open-mindedness, red hair, intellectual curiousity, kissing, a quirky sense of humor, short skirts and high heels, and political progressivism. Turn offs: Smoking, arrogance, right-wing politics, bad grammar, and Birkenstocks.