So, apparently the writers of Forbes are not reading my blog (not surprising). Nor are they dating in DC (again, not surprising). They ranked DC 5th in the nation for city with the best single life. If this is true, I better start looking to relocate in one of the top 4 cities ...
http://www.forbes.com/2005/07/25/singles-best-cities_cx_05sing_0725land.html
Friday, September 30, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
the secret to men
I have finally discovered the secret to dating men:
IGNORE THEM . . . A LOT!
Treat them as you would if you did not have interest in them for anything more than friends. Men want what they think they cannot have. This theory is the basis for that stupid rules book, but they take it much too far.
Keep it simple, like men. Don't call them back, don't reply to their emails and text messages, and don't accept their invitations. Obviously, you must do some of those things every so often to keep them interested, but it really takes about a half of a percent of effort. Problem is, women don't act like that -- they have guilt or feelings of obligations to return a call. Unless of course the woman is not that interested.
That's where I am currently. Not that interested and can't get the redhead or party boy to stop contacting me. Maybe I should start calling them several times a day, along with sending text and email messages. Then I will give them mushy cards, talk about marriage and kids, and talk about what we will do for New Years. I say less than one week of that behavior, and I would be hard-pressed to hear from either again. But that takes so much more effort ... although it would be great for entertainment value.
Please tell me I don't sound as much like a guy as I think I do!
IGNORE THEM . . . A LOT!
Treat them as you would if you did not have interest in them for anything more than friends. Men want what they think they cannot have. This theory is the basis for that stupid rules book, but they take it much too far.
Keep it simple, like men. Don't call them back, don't reply to their emails and text messages, and don't accept their invitations. Obviously, you must do some of those things every so often to keep them interested, but it really takes about a half of a percent of effort. Problem is, women don't act like that -- they have guilt or feelings of obligations to return a call. Unless of course the woman is not that interested.
That's where I am currently. Not that interested and can't get the redhead or party boy to stop contacting me. Maybe I should start calling them several times a day, along with sending text and email messages. Then I will give them mushy cards, talk about marriage and kids, and talk about what we will do for New Years. I say less than one week of that behavior, and I would be hard-pressed to hear from either again. But that takes so much more effort ... although it would be great for entertainment value.
Please tell me I don't sound as much like a guy as I think I do!
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
now this is news
Science made a very profound discovery this week:
“[W]hen it comes to achieving orgasms, women are more affected by mood, self-esteem and other issues of the psyche than men.”
If you don’t believe me, here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/05/AR2005090500761.html
Hey, thanks for the news flash, brainchild! Where the hell have you people been? Obviously not having sex with a woman. You could have saved yourself a few million dollars of research and just picked up a copy of Cosmo. Even better yet, you could have just asked a few women. If it isn’t just those nerdy scientists that didn’t realize this, it isn’t any wonder so many women do not enjoy sex.
Get with the program people.
“[W]hen it comes to achieving orgasms, women are more affected by mood, self-esteem and other issues of the psyche than men.”
If you don’t believe me, here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/05/AR2005090500761.html
Hey, thanks for the news flash, brainchild! Where the hell have you people been? Obviously not having sex with a woman. You could have saved yourself a few million dollars of research and just picked up a copy of Cosmo. Even better yet, you could have just asked a few women. If it isn’t just those nerdy scientists that didn’t realize this, it isn’t any wonder so many women do not enjoy sex.
Get with the program people.
Friday, September 02, 2005
off topic
i know that this post has very little (if anything) to do with dating, but i want to remind everyone to donate to a charity asap. whether or not you donate to the red cross or other organization that is directly helping the Katrina victims, charities of all types are going to be affected by this disaster. just by pure numbers alone, i know that some of the victims statistically must have serious diseases and cancers, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and other major health issues. The state of poverty, despair, and utter chaos is going to magnify the existing health problems and add many, many more. Not to mention that there are more poor, homeless, hungry, illiterate children and adults than anyone can imagine and this problem will have an impact on generations to come. People are dying everyday because not enough is being done. We can't all be there obviously, but PLEASE contribute in any way you can. Even $1 will help buy a baby food or water. If you absolutely cannot afford to give, please give blood or volunteer somewhere that is shipping supplies, etc.
The Post has a list of reputable charities, as does FEMA. Also, PetsMart is taking donations to care for the animals that have been abandoned or lost (thanks to ms J for that info). If you need a little incentive, United Airlines is offering 500 bonus miles to people who contribute to three chosen organizations. Pick one or 10, and do it TODAY.
I'll step off of my soapbox now ...
The Post has a list of reputable charities, as does FEMA. Also, PetsMart is taking donations to care for the animals that have been abandoned or lost (thanks to ms J for that info). If you need a little incentive, United Airlines is offering 500 bonus miles to people who contribute to three chosen organizations. Pick one or 10, and do it TODAY.
I'll step off of my soapbox now ...
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
meat in a can
sorry about the blog comment spam. you will now have to use word verification in order to post a comment. hope you kids can deal with it.
Monday, August 29, 2005
reverting to buttercup
remember back in high school and college when it was acceptable, almost expected that you smooched on boys in your close friend circle? unless you are on a tv sitcom, this behavior does not seem like a smart move once you are past a certain point in your life. not that i know exactly when that point was. and apparently, i either haven't moved past it or have chosen to ignore it. nah, i think it is the alcohol. and the fact that i know it isn't smart. and maybe just because everyone keeps telling me it isn't a good idea.
i think he's been looking for this opportunity for a while, got lucky that i have decided to binge drink the past week, and he happened to be there flirting.
lucky for me, my friends sent me and him in opposite directions saturday night. ermmagirl is the queen of cockblocks. i was so hammered that i hit my head on my bathroom tile floor and now have a bruise on my eyelid! glad purple eyeshadow is back in style this year ...
and you thought i would grow out of this behavior!
i think he's been looking for this opportunity for a while, got lucky that i have decided to binge drink the past week, and he happened to be there flirting.
lucky for me, my friends sent me and him in opposite directions saturday night. ermmagirl is the queen of cockblocks. i was so hammered that i hit my head on my bathroom tile floor and now have a bruise on my eyelid! glad purple eyeshadow is back in style this year ...
and you thought i would grow out of this behavior!
Thursday, August 25, 2005
diet dr pepper
I stroll into work one day to find an unopened diet dr pepper bottle on my desk. Underneath the bottle is a note:
Thought you would enjoy this. Have a good day. –M
Who is M? Who knows I like diet dr pepper? Hell, who knows me at all at work? People I see around the office flash through my mind, but for the life of me I cannot recall one whose name begins with an M. It occurred to me that I shouldn't take a drink from a stranger -- much like what your parents tell you when you are little at Halloween. But lord knows, I've taken more than that from a stranger at a bar without even knowing the first initial of his name. So, I said fuck it and drank it.
A bit later, I get an email from a hotmail account. The sender’s name comes up as “M****** L********” and the address is something random and nondescript. M says he likes my new hair color and hopes I enjoyed the drink. I thank him and ask if I know him.
No, but he has seen me around. Am I interested in lunch sometime? Does it bother me if he is younger than I am?
No, you freak, it bothers me that you know who I am, have access to my office, know my email address, know how old I am, know what I drink, but will not tell me who you are or ask me out like a normal person. I wonder who he is, how he knows how old I am, and if his balls are visible to the naked eye. I vote no considering he actually thought this was an acceptable way to approach a woman. I didn't bother to reply this time. Thanks for playing, but no. I like my men with spines. He may as well have had a friend pass me a note during homeroom:
Do you think M is cute? Circle one: Yes, No or Maybe
Thought you would enjoy this. Have a good day. –M
Who is M? Who knows I like diet dr pepper? Hell, who knows me at all at work? People I see around the office flash through my mind, but for the life of me I cannot recall one whose name begins with an M. It occurred to me that I shouldn't take a drink from a stranger -- much like what your parents tell you when you are little at Halloween. But lord knows, I've taken more than that from a stranger at a bar without even knowing the first initial of his name. So, I said fuck it and drank it.
A bit later, I get an email from a hotmail account. The sender’s name comes up as “M****** L********” and the address is something random and nondescript. M says he likes my new hair color and hopes I enjoyed the drink. I thank him and ask if I know him.
No, but he has seen me around. Am I interested in lunch sometime? Does it bother me if he is younger than I am?
No, you freak, it bothers me that you know who I am, have access to my office, know my email address, know how old I am, know what I drink, but will not tell me who you are or ask me out like a normal person. I wonder who he is, how he knows how old I am, and if his balls are visible to the naked eye. I vote no considering he actually thought this was an acceptable way to approach a woman. I didn't bother to reply this time. Thanks for playing, but no. I like my men with spines. He may as well have had a friend pass me a note during homeroom:
Do you think M is cute? Circle one: Yes, No or Maybe
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