So everyone who knows me knows that I love food minus mussels and oysters. They taste like ocean.
I like to eat things that are bad for me and I like to over-eat. I eat when I'm sad. I eat when I'm happy. I eat when I'm bored. I am so screwed when my metabolism slows down. In fact, I think it's started slowing down. I have steadily gained weight since I got back from the Dominican. Slow and steady wins the race but not in this case, my friends.
Anyway, the fact is that I like to talk about food. If you talk to me often, you've probably heard me give advice or speak in food terminology at one point or another.
Here are a couple of statements that I've used myself or that I've heard from others. Enjoy.
"He's like strawberry ice cream. You love strawberry ice cream but don't you want to try another flavour? How will you know that you don't like butterscotch ripple better?"
"Honestly, you should give him a chance. It's like an acquired taste. When I was younger, I hated mushrooms and now I love them so things change."
"She's like kobe beef.. it's really, really good... but what if deep down, I'm a vegetarian?"
"It'll get better in time.. you know, like when you make soup you have to simmer it for a long time so the flavour is JUST right but if you leave it there for too long, it gets too salty."
"He's hot. Like curry."
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
This is me, rambling.
Don't give me dirty looks when I drive.
I already feel bad enough. No need to guilt trip me - sheesh.
Besides, it's not my fault the car making a left turn across from me is literally in the middle of the road so I can't make my own left turn and I have to back all the way up because that lady with the big-ass visor won't turn even after I tell her to and the light is red already and I don't want to get into an accident.
On another note, I was washing my hair the other day and I decided to read the back of my conditioner. It made me giggle. Haha.
Herbal Essences is pretty jokes sometimes. Maybe I'm just easily amused. Yeah, that's probably it.
I already feel bad enough. No need to guilt trip me - sheesh.
Besides, it's not my fault the car making a left turn across from me is literally in the middle of the road so I can't make my own left turn and I have to back all the way up because that lady with the big-ass visor won't turn even after I tell her to and the light is red already and I don't want to get into an accident.
On another note, I was washing my hair the other day and I decided to read the back of my conditioner. It made me giggle. Haha.
Herbal Essences is pretty jokes sometimes. Maybe I'm just easily amused. Yeah, that's probably it.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
... Continued
Fine. I'll finish this list but I'll have you guys know that the A/C in my house is broken and I am sticky and gross. I just ate a box of maple cookies (whoever invented cookies is amazing) and after a bit of hassling from a friend of mine, I have decided to momentarily stop facebook stalking and finish this three-part but now turned four-part blog series.
Here's the continuation of items that girls look for in a guy and why..
Disclaimer: not all girls look for the same thing and in no way at all is this my personal list - that's a secret I'll never tell. xoxo - Gossip Girl (haha. I crack myself up)
The list:
6) Great smile
You want to hang out with someone who you like to see smile. So if they have a nice smile, you want to make them smile so you can see that smile and so on and so forth. That's my logic. Besides, smiling makes people more beautiful - it's like seeing a kid's face light up at Christmas.. usually.
Take care of your smile - don't smoke. Brush often. Floss. Wear your retainer.
7) Taller
Notice how I said taller and not tall. Most girls like to date guys who are the same height as them or taller. Why? So we can wear heels and not look like giants next to you. We like to look (and feel) petite and small. It's preferred over.. looking and feeling like a giant.
If you're short, no big - height's not always a requirement. Besides, someone at the beach told me this weekend that people who are taller than 6 feet are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and die earlier. So.. there's a trade-off for being tall?
8) Intelligent
Self-explanatory. Who likes talking to someone who can't stimulate them intellectually. Not smart = dull conversation = no chemistry = no potential.
9) Humble
Surprise surprise. Being cocky is not attractive- nobody likes a sore winner. You know, the one who massively showboats and rubs it in your face? Confidence though - that's another story. Confidence is key. It shows that you know what you want and you know who you are so it pretty much bumps you up in every other category. Makes you inspirational, goal-oriented etc.
People just naturally want to be around someone who is confident because that person will have charisma - people want to follow you. Even if you have a quiet kind of confidence and not a loud kind.
10) Spunky
The first time I heard this one, I said: "WHAAA...? You want a guy who's SPUNKY?" and I immediately thought of some guy with a green mohawk and nose ring with one hip jutted to the side and his head tilted on an angle giving me attitude.
Upon further explanation from her, this is what I gathered. Being spunky means the guy is mean to you. Not actually mean, but teasing mean. Basically, he has to be a good flirt in a grade 8 or high school kind of way. I told you, everyone's lists are different. Let's explore this a bit more.
Example -
G: "You're kind of a fatty."
Spunky boy: "No, you're just too skinny." OR "You're a fatty! Look at those arms!"
Unspunky boy: "Yeah, I need to lose weight."
HAHA. Get it now?
11) Genuine
We can tell when you're the smooth-talking douchebag type. Usually. We're on our guard but sometimes you get to us anyway. The point is that if you're a genuine nice guy, we can see it (even if it takes some time to) and you get brownie points for that.
Nice guys don't always come in last. Douchebags do. Nice guys win awesome prizes - it just takes them longer to get that awesome prize but douchebags win prizes and then lose them shortly after. Does that makes sense? In case you didn't get it, I used 'prize' as a subsitute for 'girl' in this... (insert name of literary device).
12) Nice/ kind/ generous
Seriously self-explanatory. Assholes suck - they use you and lose you. I just made that up and it rhymed. Awesome.
FYI:
Being kind or generous is not just applicable to your family/ friends - it's to the general public. Oh trust me, girls take note of guys who get up to offer their seats to senior citizens... or those who open or hold open doors for others. Even if they're nice to their waitress or tip well. Yepp - we keep tabs on this stuff. Tells you a lot about a person.
To be honest, I feel like it tells you a lot about a girl too (if you're a guy trying to decide whether you want to date a girl or not). Inevitably, people put up fronts in order to make good impressions when they're on dates and such - that's why many say you should date your friends since you already know them and their quirky ways. If they weren't your friends first then you take a look at how they treat the general population as an indicator of their person. If they're nice, that's a pass and if not, well... that's a fail.
13) Inspirational
You want to be with someone who you can look up to in a sense, respect is probably a better word. Respect and love - so important in a relationship. Besides, they'll make you want to be a better person and that's always key. Self-improvement can help you grow as a person.
14) Sweet/ charming/ romantic
Some girls won't admit it but every girl out there wants that fairytale romance. Sure, sure, it doesn't exist - it's only in movies. But there's over 6 billion people in the world. Someone out there has to have that fairytale romance. Right?
Honestly though, it's not hard to fulfill this characteristic. It's in all the little things. You know that song in Enchanted? It's called "That's How You Know".. YouTube it. Don't be lazy - that's the first step in failing this characteristic because really, all it takes is a bit of time and some thought on your part.
15) Supportive
Be dependable and loyal. Period. You should be there for her through the storm, want only the best for her and to make her happy. Yadda yadda yadda. Like in the movies.
We want to know that you won't bail when the going gets tough, right? Otherwise, that means you didn't like us very much to begin with... or we're not worth the effort.. or you're a quitter.
16) Decisive
Girls like boys who can take charge of a situation. I don't care if you're deciding what movie to watch or where to eat for dinner. Still shows you're the alpha male, the leader etc. Obviously ask for input though - don't be bossy about it.
Interesting fact: girls are usually pretty indecisive. Heck, we already have to decide how to do our hair, make-up and what clothes to wear when we go out with you. Now, we have to choose where to eat too? Ay carumba. I kid, I kid! But guys being decisive is really refreshing at times. Why do you think on Valentine's Day, it's always the guys' responsibility to plan out EVERYTHING?
I bet you anything that if you're a dude, you went through the whole list and thought to yourself one of many things:
"Am I witty?"..
"Yeah, I'm pretty intelligent and I'm sweet too."
"... Damn, I'm a catch."
"Shit, I'm not any of these (or enough of these)."
Haha, this isn't a comprehensive list.
Don't worry if you're not any of these things - there's more characteristics out there that girls look for in a guy. But maybe worry a little because seriously, there's 16 characteristics listed here...
Whoa. I wrote a lot. If you read all that, you're a trooper.
High Five!
Here's the continuation of items that girls look for in a guy and why..
Disclaimer: not all girls look for the same thing and in no way at all is this my personal list - that's a secret I'll never tell. xoxo - Gossip Girl (haha. I crack myself up)
The list:
6) Great smile
You want to hang out with someone who you like to see smile. So if they have a nice smile, you want to make them smile so you can see that smile and so on and so forth. That's my logic. Besides, smiling makes people more beautiful - it's like seeing a kid's face light up at Christmas.. usually.
Take care of your smile - don't smoke. Brush often. Floss. Wear your retainer.
7) Taller
Notice how I said taller and not tall. Most girls like to date guys who are the same height as them or taller. Why? So we can wear heels and not look like giants next to you. We like to look (and feel) petite and small. It's preferred over.. looking and feeling like a giant.
If you're short, no big - height's not always a requirement. Besides, someone at the beach told me this weekend that people who are taller than 6 feet are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and die earlier. So.. there's a trade-off for being tall?
8) Intelligent
Self-explanatory. Who likes talking to someone who can't stimulate them intellectually. Not smart = dull conversation = no chemistry = no potential.
9) Humble
Surprise surprise. Being cocky is not attractive- nobody likes a sore winner. You know, the one who massively showboats and rubs it in your face? Confidence though - that's another story. Confidence is key. It shows that you know what you want and you know who you are so it pretty much bumps you up in every other category. Makes you inspirational, goal-oriented etc.
People just naturally want to be around someone who is confident because that person will have charisma - people want to follow you. Even if you have a quiet kind of confidence and not a loud kind.
10) Spunky
The first time I heard this one, I said: "WHAAA...? You want a guy who's SPUNKY?" and I immediately thought of some guy with a green mohawk and nose ring with one hip jutted to the side and his head tilted on an angle giving me attitude.
Upon further explanation from her, this is what I gathered. Being spunky means the guy is mean to you. Not actually mean, but teasing mean. Basically, he has to be a good flirt in a grade 8 or high school kind of way. I told you, everyone's lists are different. Let's explore this a bit more.
Example -
G: "You're kind of a fatty."
Spunky boy: "No, you're just too skinny." OR "You're a fatty! Look at those arms!"
Unspunky boy: "Yeah, I need to lose weight."
HAHA. Get it now?
11) Genuine
We can tell when you're the smooth-talking douchebag type. Usually. We're on our guard but sometimes you get to us anyway. The point is that if you're a genuine nice guy, we can see it (even if it takes some time to) and you get brownie points for that.
Nice guys don't always come in last. Douchebags do. Nice guys win awesome prizes - it just takes them longer to get that awesome prize but douchebags win prizes and then lose them shortly after. Does that makes sense? In case you didn't get it, I used 'prize' as a subsitute for 'girl' in this... (insert name of literary device).
12) Nice/ kind/ generous
Seriously self-explanatory. Assholes suck - they use you and lose you. I just made that up and it rhymed. Awesome.
FYI:
Being kind or generous is not just applicable to your family/ friends - it's to the general public. Oh trust me, girls take note of guys who get up to offer their seats to senior citizens... or those who open or hold open doors for others. Even if they're nice to their waitress or tip well. Yepp - we keep tabs on this stuff. Tells you a lot about a person.
To be honest, I feel like it tells you a lot about a girl too (if you're a guy trying to decide whether you want to date a girl or not). Inevitably, people put up fronts in order to make good impressions when they're on dates and such - that's why many say you should date your friends since you already know them and their quirky ways. If they weren't your friends first then you take a look at how they treat the general population as an indicator of their person. If they're nice, that's a pass and if not, well... that's a fail.
13) Inspirational
You want to be with someone who you can look up to in a sense, respect is probably a better word. Respect and love - so important in a relationship. Besides, they'll make you want to be a better person and that's always key. Self-improvement can help you grow as a person.
14) Sweet/ charming/ romantic
Some girls won't admit it but every girl out there wants that fairytale romance. Sure, sure, it doesn't exist - it's only in movies. But there's over 6 billion people in the world. Someone out there has to have that fairytale romance. Right?
Honestly though, it's not hard to fulfill this characteristic. It's in all the little things. You know that song in Enchanted? It's called "That's How You Know".. YouTube it. Don't be lazy - that's the first step in failing this characteristic because really, all it takes is a bit of time and some thought on your part.
15) Supportive
Be dependable and loyal. Period. You should be there for her through the storm, want only the best for her and to make her happy. Yadda yadda yadda. Like in the movies.
We want to know that you won't bail when the going gets tough, right? Otherwise, that means you didn't like us very much to begin with... or we're not worth the effort.. or you're a quitter.
16) Decisive
Girls like boys who can take charge of a situation. I don't care if you're deciding what movie to watch or where to eat for dinner. Still shows you're the alpha male, the leader etc. Obviously ask for input though - don't be bossy about it.
Interesting fact: girls are usually pretty indecisive. Heck, we already have to decide how to do our hair, make-up and what clothes to wear when we go out with you. Now, we have to choose where to eat too? Ay carumba. I kid, I kid! But guys being decisive is really refreshing at times. Why do you think on Valentine's Day, it's always the guys' responsibility to plan out EVERYTHING?
I bet you anything that if you're a dude, you went through the whole list and thought to yourself one of many things:
"Am I witty?"..
"Yeah, I'm pretty intelligent and I'm sweet too."
"... Damn, I'm a catch."
"Shit, I'm not any of these (or enough of these)."
Haha, this isn't a comprehensive list.
Don't worry if you're not any of these things - there's more characteristics out there that girls look for in a guy. But maybe worry a little because seriously, there's 16 characteristics listed here...
Whoa. I wrote a lot. If you read all that, you're a trooper.
High Five!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Girl dates boy.
Look, the three part blog series: (1) girl meets boy, (2) girl likes boy, (3) girl dates boy. If only life were that simple.
I am writing from my bed right now because I am the definition of lazy and my bed.. well, it's damn comfortable. So, final installment - you know how ... I think it was in 'girl meets boy', I mentioned that one of the most common conversation topics is what a girl looks for in a guy? They vary from girl to girl but maybe some explanation is required as to why girls look for certain qualities in guys.
What makes you a good catch? Well, being good-looking helps but the following explanations (I'm sure there are more than I'm listing) will give you something more specific to work with. Maybe it'll explain why that one friend you have always gets the girls' number or why girls just flock around him like.. pigeons flocking to bread crumbs.
Here we go:
1) Ambitious/ goal- oriented -
He knows where he's going in life and he knows how to get there. It's so attractive when a guy is successful or will be successful. It's just human nature - if you're going to find a 'mate', find someone who can support you financially in the future.
Also, this links to the guy being able to motivate you to be a better person. That's the whole point, right? - you want to meet someone who makes you want to be and who actually makes you a better person. They can inspire you to do bigger and better things, to approach life with more gusto and so on and so forth. Why do I sound like a self-help ad?
2) Family- oriented -
If they take care of their family, they'll take care of you and again with the whole 'human nature' thing, you want to know they'll support and care for whatever family you might potentially have in the future. Wow, so I just realized that I make it sound like girls look at every guy like a potential future husband. Whoa, creepy. This is human nature dudes - we don't consciously think about it... it just happens.
3) Funny -
Who doesn't like the funny guy - the one who can always put a smile on your face. Note that types of humour vary. I like corny humour but other girls are into the 'intelligent, witty' humour or sometimes, there's crude humour.. or anecdotal humour etc. What does that say about me? I don't know and I don't want to know.
4) Arms/hands -
Okay, I know this is weird. But two reasons:
(1) if they have nice arms, it means they work out and they take care of themselves health-wise. Plus to be honest, it's just hot.
(2) arms/hands are important because that's what guys hold girls with? They are used as instruments to make us feel small and safe whether your hands are around our waists or holding our hands. Yeah arms, dudes - forget your chest and abs (those are important too but biceps FTW!)
5) Witty -
I guess this kind of coincides with intelligence and types of humour that you like. If he's witty, you know he can think on his feet? I don't know. This one isn't really mine, not that I don't appreciate some wit. Wit is a weird word.
... Okay, I just realized this is super long. I have 15 in total and I'm hungry.
I'll finish this later.
I am writing from my bed right now because I am the definition of lazy and my bed.. well, it's damn comfortable. So, final installment - you know how ... I think it was in 'girl meets boy', I mentioned that one of the most common conversation topics is what a girl looks for in a guy? They vary from girl to girl but maybe some explanation is required as to why girls look for certain qualities in guys.
What makes you a good catch? Well, being good-looking helps but the following explanations (I'm sure there are more than I'm listing) will give you something more specific to work with. Maybe it'll explain why that one friend you have always gets the girls' number or why girls just flock around him like.. pigeons flocking to bread crumbs.
Here we go:
1) Ambitious/ goal- oriented -
He knows where he's going in life and he knows how to get there. It's so attractive when a guy is successful or will be successful. It's just human nature - if you're going to find a 'mate', find someone who can support you financially in the future.
Also, this links to the guy being able to motivate you to be a better person. That's the whole point, right? - you want to meet someone who makes you want to be and who actually makes you a better person. They can inspire you to do bigger and better things, to approach life with more gusto and so on and so forth. Why do I sound like a self-help ad?
2) Family- oriented -
If they take care of their family, they'll take care of you and again with the whole 'human nature' thing, you want to know they'll support and care for whatever family you might potentially have in the future. Wow, so I just realized that I make it sound like girls look at every guy like a potential future husband. Whoa, creepy. This is human nature dudes - we don't consciously think about it... it just happens.
3) Funny -
Who doesn't like the funny guy - the one who can always put a smile on your face. Note that types of humour vary. I like corny humour but other girls are into the 'intelligent, witty' humour or sometimes, there's crude humour.. or anecdotal humour etc. What does that say about me? I don't know and I don't want to know.
4) Arms/hands -
Okay, I know this is weird. But two reasons:
(1) if they have nice arms, it means they work out and they take care of themselves health-wise. Plus to be honest, it's just hot.
(2) arms/hands are important because that's what guys hold girls with? They are used as instruments to make us feel small and safe whether your hands are around our waists or holding our hands. Yeah arms, dudes - forget your chest and abs (those are important too but biceps FTW!)
5) Witty -
I guess this kind of coincides with intelligence and types of humour that you like. If he's witty, you know he can think on his feet? I don't know. This one isn't really mine, not that I don't appreciate some wit. Wit is a weird word.
... Okay, I just realized this is super long. I have 15 in total and I'm hungry.
I'll finish this later.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Girl likes boy.
You know, when a girl likes a boy - they make it pretty obvious... but maybe not to the boy. I have to admit that sometimes, girls send really weird mixed signals (not me - I am super bait) but yeah, it happens.
What guys don't get to see is the behind the scenes action when a girl likes a guy. It's actually freaking adorable. You know even if the girl doesn't explicitly say they like a guy - you can totally tell. Boys don't typically get to see these reactions but I wanted to share because I think it's absolutely "awwww" - worthy.
1) She smiles at her phone -
Probably because she's reading some text message or bbm or msn message. This is your cue (as a friend whether you're a girl or a guy) to ask: " Who's the boy?" or "Who are you texting?" Usually, I just jump right in with the: "Is he hot?". See, I'm a straight shooter.
2) She checks her phone every 2 minutes -
Not always an indicator of a boy but if you know there's a boy in question... she is probably waiting on some sort of a response to the last message she sent.. or facebook stalking using her data plan or something. Okay, that isn't too cute. In fact, it's kind of creepy. Take it as a form of flattery dudes. I know you facebook stalk too - it's like a disease.
3) Word vomit -
Coined from the popular movie, Mean Girls, she mentions the name over and over and over again. Honestly, this doesn't necessarily have to do with guys - the same applies to those funny stories or anecdotes that I'm sure you've heard from your friends. You know, the crowd pleasers you've heard a bunch of times and you have to tell your amazing friend that you've heard this story already. Four times.
4) She gets the giggles -
I really don't think boys see this. Even if they have lots of girls that are friends just because it's such a girly girl thing and it takes some tact. Usually, the giggles occur when one friend (usually a girl because really, it's hard for boys to say these things and not sound weird or awkward) inserts the phrases or similar phrases into the conversation: "awwww, you liiiiiike him" or "awww, you guys are cute".
Yes, yes, welcome to high school. This is followed by the subject friend getting the giggles about whatever boy (or girl - no discrimination here) happens to be the topic of conversation.
5) She smiles when 'the name' is mentioned -
This is my favourite. It happens with boys and girls. Because when that name is mentioned whether I'm talking to a guy friend about a girl he's seeing or a girl friend about a guy she likes - you get to see it in that smile. You probably know the one. The shy smile or the gleam in their eye. Says it all. SO OBVI.
So cute.
bahahah.
Just my random observations, I suppose. But they're pretty general - if you didn't notice these things before, you'll start. Trust.
What guys don't get to see is the behind the scenes action when a girl likes a guy. It's actually freaking adorable. You know even if the girl doesn't explicitly say they like a guy - you can totally tell. Boys don't typically get to see these reactions but I wanted to share because I think it's absolutely "awwww" - worthy.
1) She smiles at her phone -
Probably because she's reading some text message or bbm or msn message. This is your cue (as a friend whether you're a girl or a guy) to ask: " Who's the boy?" or "Who are you texting?" Usually, I just jump right in with the: "Is he hot?". See, I'm a straight shooter.
2) She checks her phone every 2 minutes -
Not always an indicator of a boy but if you know there's a boy in question... she is probably waiting on some sort of a response to the last message she sent.. or facebook stalking using her data plan or something. Okay, that isn't too cute. In fact, it's kind of creepy. Take it as a form of flattery dudes. I know you facebook stalk too - it's like a disease.
3) Word vomit -
Coined from the popular movie, Mean Girls, she mentions the name over and over and over again. Honestly, this doesn't necessarily have to do with guys - the same applies to those funny stories or anecdotes that I'm sure you've heard from your friends. You know, the crowd pleasers you've heard a bunch of times and you have to tell your amazing friend that you've heard this story already. Four times.
4) She gets the giggles -
I really don't think boys see this. Even if they have lots of girls that are friends just because it's such a girly girl thing and it takes some tact. Usually, the giggles occur when one friend (usually a girl because really, it's hard for boys to say these things and not sound weird or awkward) inserts the phrases or similar phrases into the conversation: "awwww, you liiiiiike him" or "awww, you guys are cute".
Yes, yes, welcome to high school. This is followed by the subject friend getting the giggles about whatever boy (or girl - no discrimination here) happens to be the topic of conversation.
5) She smiles when 'the name' is mentioned -
This is my favourite. It happens with boys and girls. Because when that name is mentioned whether I'm talking to a guy friend about a girl he's seeing or a girl friend about a guy she likes - you get to see it in that smile. You probably know the one. The shy smile or the gleam in their eye. Says it all. SO OBVI.
So cute.
bahahah.
Just my random observations, I suppose. But they're pretty general - if you didn't notice these things before, you'll start. Trust.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Girl meets boy.
For some reason, a lot of my friends are talking to me about boys. Probably because I give such expert advice. NOT. But seriously, maybe because I'm a really empathetic person and it's easy for me to relate? Or try to? Anyway, the next couple of blog posts will give guys a general idea of the average 21-22 year old female's thought process at this point in our lives.
This is GENERAL. Obviously, different girls have different thoughts but from what I can gather.. this post and the next two pretty much sum up the current state of mind.
Given the fact that we're all graduated now, there seems to be some general panic or thought process going through a lot of peoples' heads (I will say mostly girls since I really haven't talked to any of my guy friends about this).
Girly conversation topics
1) The "pool" - basically, the amount of eligible bachelors is thinning out because "the good ones" are getting scooped up quickly and since we're graduated, we've lost lots of opportunities to meet new people especially since we'll all be busy with work now.
2) The "one" - this conversation of course, concerns the whole wedding conversation aka. who's going to get married first, are you already with the guy you want to spend the rest of your life with? Can you see yourself with him forever? Are you going to have cute babies?
I know, female conversations are interesting ... no, we're not obsessed. It's just fun to talk about. Don't think we're crazy - it's just what girls do when they're bored. You have to admit - it's an interesting conversation topic. Think about it as an equivalent to the guys' conversation topic - "Would you do her?".. wait, we have those kinds of conversations too.
Oh well - the point is, we're not crazy.
3) The "crazy cat lady" - this topic is basically for the ones who think that based on topic number 1 and as a result of the added pressure from topic number 2, they'll be lonely and terminally single forever.
Honey, you will not be lonely and terminally single. There are still plenty of fish in the sea and not all of them are... what's a gross fish? Barracudas? Whatever - you know what I mean.
4) What a girl wants - this one is super fun to talk about and totally self- explanatory. You either go on and on about someone you've been with or someone you want to be with or your supposedly 'perfect' person. There's quite an impressive list of characteristics that you come up with.
Seriously, if there was some kind of man machine, I think most girls mentally have some sort of list already put together that they could input.
5) If only - this conversation usually has something to do with something or someone you can't have. On the other hand, it could totally be about someone you had but they were missing something or the situation made it difficult for it to work out.
You need more than just love or attraction to make things work you know. Timing is important too. Timing, family, friends, commonalities etc. Yeah.
If a relationship was a food, it would be a really complicated recipe.. like.. some really amazing cake battle on the Food Network with all the time it takes to bake the different flavours and layers into the cake.. then you have to make the icing and lay the fondant on top just right.. and then of course there's the sugar spinning and decorating.. and the cake has to balance because obviously it would have more than just a couple of tiers.
Hmmm.. cake.
Anyhow, that's my shpiel.
More to follow.
Are you boys learning enough about girls already? I feel like some of these conversations are so obvious - I'm sure you've heard us have them before.
Now I want cake.
Literal cake as in.. I want to eat cake.. and digest it in my stomach.
I'm thinking chocolate with vanilla icing?
This is GENERAL. Obviously, different girls have different thoughts but from what I can gather.. this post and the next two pretty much sum up the current state of mind.
Given the fact that we're all graduated now, there seems to be some general panic or thought process going through a lot of peoples' heads (I will say mostly girls since I really haven't talked to any of my guy friends about this).
Girly conversation topics
1) The "pool" - basically, the amount of eligible bachelors is thinning out because "the good ones" are getting scooped up quickly and since we're graduated, we've lost lots of opportunities to meet new people especially since we'll all be busy with work now.
2) The "one" - this conversation of course, concerns the whole wedding conversation aka. who's going to get married first, are you already with the guy you want to spend the rest of your life with? Can you see yourself with him forever? Are you going to have cute babies?
I know, female conversations are interesting ... no, we're not obsessed. It's just fun to talk about. Don't think we're crazy - it's just what girls do when they're bored. You have to admit - it's an interesting conversation topic. Think about it as an equivalent to the guys' conversation topic - "Would you do her?".. wait, we have those kinds of conversations too.
Oh well - the point is, we're not crazy.
3) The "crazy cat lady" - this topic is basically for the ones who think that based on topic number 1 and as a result of the added pressure from topic number 2, they'll be lonely and terminally single forever.
Honey, you will not be lonely and terminally single. There are still plenty of fish in the sea and not all of them are... what's a gross fish? Barracudas? Whatever - you know what I mean.
4) What a girl wants - this one is super fun to talk about and totally self- explanatory. You either go on and on about someone you've been with or someone you want to be with or your supposedly 'perfect' person. There's quite an impressive list of characteristics that you come up with.
Seriously, if there was some kind of man machine, I think most girls mentally have some sort of list already put together that they could input.
5) If only - this conversation usually has something to do with something or someone you can't have. On the other hand, it could totally be about someone you had but they were missing something or the situation made it difficult for it to work out.
You need more than just love or attraction to make things work you know. Timing is important too. Timing, family, friends, commonalities etc. Yeah.
If a relationship was a food, it would be a really complicated recipe.. like.. some really amazing cake battle on the Food Network with all the time it takes to bake the different flavours and layers into the cake.. then you have to make the icing and lay the fondant on top just right.. and then of course there's the sugar spinning and decorating.. and the cake has to balance because obviously it would have more than just a couple of tiers.
Hmmm.. cake.
Anyhow, that's my shpiel.
More to follow.
Are you boys learning enough about girls already? I feel like some of these conversations are so obvious - I'm sure you've heard us have them before.
Now I want cake.
Literal cake as in.. I want to eat cake.. and digest it in my stomach.
I'm thinking chocolate with vanilla icing?
Monday, May 17, 2010
The moment I wake up.
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair now,
And wondering what dress to wear now,
I say a little prayer for you
We meet so many different people everyday and we make so many friends.
Each person you talk to, smile at, learn about - they make little etches into your heart, your mind and your soul.
You never really forget anyone.
Not anyone - those chance meetings, those moments.
They shape you.
I still think about people who've changed my life.
From yesterday, a week ago, a month ago, years ago.
Moments that have made me who I am today.
Maybe you think I don't remember you.
Maybe you think you weren't important.
But chances are, you were or are.
You may have taught me something that day that you and I didn't even know.
You may have made a lasting impression on me but I never let you know.
If you're reading this now, whoever you may be - then thanks.
For the experience, for the moment and for the life lesson.
I won't forget.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
I'm tan.
Just look how dark I am in this vlog compared to earlier vlogs.
It's a little gross.
I'm peeling like:
1) a banana
2) an orange.. or
3) really old paint.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monochromatic.
I used to think everything was black and white.
right and wrong.
clear as day.
the more i think about it, the more shades of grey I find.
I guess that means we and our decisions are all hidden in shades of grey until that shade one day becomes black, white or if you're lucky - technicolour.
right and wrong.
clear as day.
the more i think about it, the more shades of grey I find.
I guess that means we and our decisions are all hidden in shades of grey until that shade one day becomes black, white or if you're lucky - technicolour.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Back.
Back from vacation and you realize what a difference there is between the environment in Punta Cana vs. Toronto.
The hustle and bustle, the lights, the blackberries, social media tools...
I miss the simplicity of waking up everyday and deciding whether to go to the beach or to the pool... to go to a la carte or to go to the buffet.
I miss being able to eat and drink and not bring money with me.
I miss being uncluttered.
I feel cluttered. Can a person feel cluttered? I have these vague to do's in my mind.. I have thoughts running through my head that I don't know how to deal with yet. I don't want to deal with them yet.
I want one thing but I want the other. The two are mutually exclusive - which makes the decision and the pending consequences more difficult to handle, to assess.
You can't please everybody.
The most you can do is make the best decision that you can - for yourself, and hope that everything else falls into place.
Well, at least I've got time on my side. I love you, time.
The hustle and bustle, the lights, the blackberries, social media tools...
I miss the simplicity of waking up everyday and deciding whether to go to the beach or to the pool... to go to a la carte or to go to the buffet.
I miss being able to eat and drink and not bring money with me.
I miss being uncluttered.
I feel cluttered. Can a person feel cluttered? I have these vague to do's in my mind.. I have thoughts running through my head that I don't know how to deal with yet. I don't want to deal with them yet.
I want one thing but I want the other. The two are mutually exclusive - which makes the decision and the pending consequences more difficult to handle, to assess.
You can't please everybody.
The most you can do is make the best decision that you can - for yourself, and hope that everything else falls into place.
Well, at least I've got time on my side. I love you, time.
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