(published in Men’s Health)
- Pack Your Bags: Any guy who can plan a trip to an exotic locale, such as Mongolia, Mozambique, or Papua New Guinea, would impress me.
- Buy Me a New Atlas and Globe: You could unlock my heart by allowing me to dream up my next trip. I love to travel, and hope to eventually set foot in 100 countries. I have many more to go.
- Do Something Special for My Parents: Family is important to me, so round-trip business-class tickets to Australia and New Zealand for my parents would earn you big points in my book.
- Relax Me: Yoga keeps me calm, so I’d be impressed if you thought to send a yoga instructor to my apartment for private sessions.
- Help Me Work Out: Finding an exercise bike at my door would be great for rainy days when my Raleigh M80 mountain bike and I are stuck indoors.
- Edify Me: Reading is a passion of mine, so a gathering with a couple of my favorite authors, especially Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs, and Steel) and Robin McKinley (The Blue Sword) would make for an exceptional evening.
- Please My Palate: Hiring a personal chef to prepare meals for the few nights a week I am home would be unforgettable.
- Send Me Packing: A man who recognizes the importance of my time with the girls is a keeper. A long weekend spa getaway for my sisters and me would be perfection.
She’s talking money, honey.
