Last night, I was with Eric, Jason, and Kenneth at S.Ex. (Sinangag Express) having a late dinner. Note: that Jason and Kenneth are both married, happily of course and Eric is pretty much engaged with his girlfriend of 6 years.

We were all having a decent conversation while waiting for our orders when suddenly a very bad topic surfaced: my love life.

“Bat nga ba single ka pa Joy?” (Why are you still single anyway, Joy?)

In my monotonous voice, “kasi walang nagkakamali” (no one makes the mistake)

“Anong mali? Maniwala ako, tanga lang siguro lahat ng nakukursunadahan mo.” (what mistake? I highly doubt that, maybe all your type are stupid)

There was a long silence while our food and my Longsilog (Longanisa-fried rice-eggs) were being placed on our table. And we started mixing in our favorite condiments into our own dishes.

“Ano bang tipo mong lalaki?” (what’s your type of guy anyway?)

I laughed and started eating. Unfortunately, all throughout the meal these three guys keep insisting I list down what I like in men.

“Ano naman importante sa tipo ko?” (why would my taste in men be important?)

Jason quickly answered, “para alam ko kung type mo ako” (So I’d know if I’m your type). Ang hangin!

From what started as a decent discussion about how life has been for all of us, it has turned into a hellbent interrogation and I’m the one in the electric chair… But for what seemed like eternity, they gave up and decided to continue on another day. A day I will not allow to happen (hindi na ako magpapakita sa inyo mga pare bwahaha).

After I got back to my office barely escaping the hot seat those bastards have put me in, I started wondering, what really is my type of guy?

Hmm.. and then I remembered the memes Ms. Aileen and Doc Tess have in their blogs bulleting down 50 certain characteristic of a guy and just answering whether I like it or not. So what the heck, meme time!

In case I’m out hunting for men (I’m not just yet), here’s my take on what grinds my gears, and what powers my engine. (I make it sound like I’m a machine noh?)

1. Suplado :: I think all of my ex-bfs were also partly the suplado type. But I don’t want the future ones too suplado or he’s out of the window. He’d have to be suplado to other women that’s for sure. Haha.
2. Mr. Shades :: Sunglasses are meant to be worn on a sunny day, I also like glasses to hide my zombie-like eyes. But if we’re going out at night or on a rainy day or we’re indoors and he still wears them out of undying love for sunglasses (and oh god puts it on as if it was a headband), no no no!
3. Masculado :: I don’t like too much muscles but that doesn’t mean I want them thin. I like guys who are toned. Enough fat to be my huggable bear too.
4. Guys who give flowers :: oh yes please. I do not require him to give me one every day. Maybe once a year like my birthday or valentines.
5. Smiling face :: He’d have to be smiling for a reason. At hindi ung ngiting aso.
6. Hiphop :: I don’t know, kinda not my style. I’m not into guys who wear elephant pants that could fit two or three people in them, have enough bling-blings to make silver and gold braces for all the children in China.
7. Guys who ask permission before courting :: He doesn’t have to ask permission but I AM dense. I am the densest person around. I wouldn’t know if you’re just flirting or actually courting. There’s a difference so get it straight. I like men who are straightforward with what they want. If you’re say just lusting over me, tell me so we can keep things casual and physical. I won’t have to attach my emotions on you, you won’t have to deal with my bitchy bitterness either. Ain’t that grand.
8. Has earring/s :: I would not mind if he has a stud or a ring on one or both ears. But if he has a lot (like 5) on each ear? No. I’m not into those barrel types of earrings that thrashers have either.
9. Used to chew bubblegum :: what, like the action stars/hoodlums on tv? Ewwwwww and that’s a no if that wasn’t so gosh darn obvious.
10. Long-hair :: I don’t mind how long his hair is as long as it looks good on him and he still looks clean. At pwede bang wag naman mas mahaba sa akin? Nakaka insecure naman yun!
11. Bald :: just like in #10, it would greatly depend on how it looks on him. There are guys who look way better bald. But then again, I prefer him to have some hair I could grab onto while we’re busy “rough housing”… haha
12. Antipatiko :: No. If he’s such an arrogant bastard, I doubt he’d be taking interest on me.
13. Torpe :: A bit can be cute but if I always have to make the first move, we’d go nowhere.
14. Computer-games addict :: wag naman to the point that he has forgotten to eat, pee, sleep and spend time with me or anyone else for that matter, pakasal ka na lang din sa pc mo.
15. Basketball player :: I’ve dated basketball players before. The girls falling all over them are annoying. I’d prefer someone who is a bit sporty (no matter what sport it is) so he can drag me out of my ass to work out. I needta lose weight y’know!
16. Mr. Count-my-ex’s-till-you-drop :: A big NO. Who wants that?
17. Mestizo :: I’m ok with mestizo men. Although I still like a few good looking morenos. Basta. Depende. Weird ko noh?
18. Guys who sing well :: *sigh* a weakness!
19. Quiet/tame :: not so much that he’s torpe or inexpressive or to the point that I overpower him. I like a guy who can intimidate me a bit and could properly assert himself without being too dominating or rude.
20. Cum laude :: he doesn’t have to be that smart and saucy and formal. Just a guy who’s smart and witty enough to carry on a conversation with me and others. Someone who knows how to makibagay.
21. Formal :: refer to #20.
22. Friendly :: he’d have to be friendly with my friends and family too. But I don’t like guys who are too friendly, you know what I mean.
23. I have an opinion about anything & everything :: we all have our opinions but nobody wants a know-it-all.
24. Motorcycle guy :: some thing about big bikes that gears up my engines but he doesn’t have to be a fan.
25. Joiz says “now see no one noticed #25 is missing in action.”
26. Rocker :: he likes good rock music? fine. he plays a musical instrument? fine. He wears leather tights and open jackets and grows his untamed hair long and wears eye liners? oh god no.
27. Skate boarder :: I’m not into thrashers but if he was or still likes skate boards that’s ok with me.
28. Alaskador (prankster) :: ok lang but there’s a time for pranks and a time for serious matters.
29. Flirt :: You may only flirt to me and me alone! -> Amen to that Ms. Aileen and Doc Tess!
30. Mr. Campus Crush :: no, I don’t want the headache.
31. Bigotilyo :: As long as he still looks good and tidy.
32. Painter :: an artist! Wow pwede.
33. Galante :: to me? of course!! Kuripot na nga ako, kuripot parin sya, san na tayo makakapunta nyan?
34. Mr. Love Letter :: pwede na pero wag naman ung super cliche-filled letters! Nagsulat ka pa, copy paste lang din naman pala.
35. Maporma :: fashionista? Not so much. Dapat bagay sa panahon and event and sa get-up ko kasi kung hindi I might end up looking like his yaya or PA.
36. Talks Too Much :: a conversationalist but not a blabber mouth. I don’t want to be always just on the listening side.
37. Soccer Hottie :: I’m ok with sporty. Refer to #15.
38. Anti-Christ :: I do not care about religion, politics or whatever buzz that can create so much conflict and headaches. I’m not a religious nut but I still have my faith. I’d respect whatever his religious beliefs are but he’d also have to respect mine.
39. Mama’s Boy :: Go! Go far far away from me!
40. Hangs Out With His Friends A Lot :: no. in moderation would be better. I want a responsible guy who knows how to prioritize work before play. And I hope that there are times that when he hangs out with his friends, he’d tag me along.
41. Mysterious Guy :: a bit of mystery is a turn on, but if he’s keeping really dark secrets like he’s married or has 4 children with 3 different women, iba na yun.
42. Cute Idiot :: No. He can feign stupidity sometimes, you might be physically attractive but I don’t want a total moron.
43. Guitarist :: guys who are good with their hands! *faints* lol not a requirement. If the guy is musically inclined, and knows a few instruments other than playing the organ (:| , then that’ll be great!
44. Wide Vocabulary Guy :: oh that would be nice but he’d have to know how to use it otherwise that would be laughable.
45. Loves you :: Tinatanong pa ba yan? Of course YES!!
46. Tennis guy :: Plus points if he can play with me and teach me again. I haven’t played in a long time.
47. Dark skin :: #15
48. Tall :: He’d have to be taller than me. He could be as tall as I am IF I’m wearing high heels.
49. Chubby :: Huggable? Oh yes please. Basta I fit in his arms and I don’t feel crushed.
50. Hairy :: hmmm I don’t like guys with hair all over. Hair on the right places are ok.

Now see that is more or less my standards. The ideal guy would have to be good looking, filthy rich and loves me and only me. But that’s ideal. To boil it down, I pretty much just want someone who would not try to change me and allows me to change on my own, someone who would understand and accept me for who I am.

And still loves me and only me (this will always hold true). Someone who loves me truly. And when I say there’s only you, believe it, coz it shows, it will always show.

What about you girls? Anyone who’s interested in answering this, go for it.