Veilofisis, 35

I rot before I ripen Quite frankly, I never thought it would come to online dating: but I'm open.

In short:

I'm a twentysomething Arab chick going out for degrees in English lit with a concentration on Gothic and Decadent studies. I'm into botany, chess, mysticism, literature, perfumery, Islamic art, and David Bowie.

I'm looking for somebody with relatively similar interests, but I tend to gel well with people I have surprisingly little in common with, so it's certainly not a deal-breaker if none of these things light your fire...

I do tend to favor readers, as that's generally the initial thing my attraction develops around (which sounds exceedingly pretentious, but is not meant to be). Bonuses go to those with interest in Gothic, Decadent, and early-20thC Weird Fiction.

I've considered switching my major over to Near Eastern History and Art, so anyone with an interest in that is also very welcome.

Please don't be a heroin addict, a serial rapist, a militant atheist (emphasis on the 'militant;' I don't mind atheism in general), or cruel; anything else, I'm usually willing to discuss...

Bonus points if you consider fruit and wine the best kind of meal.