Friday, December 31, 2010

Resolution Time

So, good by 2010 and hello 2011.  Today is December 31st and the last day of 2010 and the day many of us sit down and make resolutions for the new year.  Granted, most of these resolutions are dead by Valentine's Day anyway, but it's a nice thought, right?  Back when I used to be good about the gym (new years resolution #1) it would be PACKED the first couple of weeks in January, but by mid February everything would be back to normal.  Same goes for all those other typical resolutions, eating healthy, saving money, etc.  Most of us are so gung-ho in the beginning but lose a little bit of steam when realities kick in. 

So, how about this year lets make some resolutions we can stick to? 
1. Have more sex.
Regardless of if you are married, engaged, single or whatnot. Having sex is good for you.  Depending on the type of act you do, you can burn some major calories, check out this list --> http://www.c4vct.com/kym/humor/csex.htm  I'm not sure of the validity, but if you add up all the actions you do during one round, you can get quite a workout, you don't sweat for nothing!  Now, a more reliable source, CBSNews, along with WebMD estimates the calorie burn at 85 cal/30 min session - and that's nothing to shake your fist at! 


2. Get more Sleep
I don't know about you, but I LOVE sleeping, love naps.  I just overall love my bed.  What can I say?  And guess what?  Sleep is good for you, and getting more is always better - unless you are a lazy ass and sleep all day.  So how about making a resolution this year to actually get more sleep?  Sounds pretty good huh?  And guess what?  WebMD (and these are the smart people!) say that just an extra hour to add up to the recommend seven or eight hours can make a huge difference in your life.  It can mean better health, better sex, less pain, lower risk of injury, better mood, better weight control, clearer thinking, better memory, and stronger immunity. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/9-reasons-to-sleep-more?

Got any other good resolutions?

Monday, December 27, 2010

Inappropriate Places to Flirt

So flirting is fun, right?  I was under the impression that a little flirting never hurt anyone - but oh man I was wrong!  According to the website, The Frisky.com - there are some very inappropriate places to flirt - one juror in Connecticut murder trial passed a note to the court Marshall asking him for a date.  Ooops,  the juror was chastised by the judge - no shit.  Seriously, how stupid is that?  The judge told the juror that while he (the judge) was a "a romantic at heart," sending the note was a "goddamn dumb thing to do."  I would have to agree - that is unless, you are obviously hitting on the murder suspect - then by all means - knock yourself out!

So according to the Frisky.com, here are the other Top 10 inappropriate places to first, I'm sure I've made these mistakes, you?

1. A hospital waiting room
The hospital waiting room is a place of anxiety - people are anxious about tests they are about to take, results they are about to be, and all the shit that they have.  Never mind the sickness and the germs that they are carrying on their person.  I don't know about you, but I've spent a fair amount of time in hospital waiting rooms, and I've never once seen a person I would like to flirt with, people are usually sick and looking pretty nasty - and those are the ones you want to stay far away from.  Or you have the ones that are looking obviously stressed, and you don't want to bug them either.  Mostly, you just want to bury yourself in your reading material, a hospital (or even doctor's waiting room) is all about avoiding contact - not making it!

2. The gym
No, really??  Seriously?  I have to say that I thought that the gym would be a great place to pick up people (not that I have been there in ages, and the gym that I go to is filled with the gay men - which are great eye candy)  Anyway, The Frisky says that in the gym - for a lot of people the last thing that they want to deal with in the gym is someone hitting on them while they are working out.  OK, I get that.  But I also know a lot of silly little girls who dress the part for the gym just to impress the boys - yeah, I don't like those girls....
3. A funeral
Duh, No shit.  If you are dumb enough to flirt at a funeral - you don't deserve ever to have anyone.
4. A job interview
A bit of friendly banter at a job interview is encouraged of course, it's encouraged to show your friendly side to a future employer.  But unless you are not interested in a new job, leave the flirting and footsy out of the interview room.  There are enough men and/or women in the world to keep it in your pants during an interview.  Besides, why blow a future job opportunity?  In this day and age, job opportunities are few and far between!
5. In the underwear section of a department store
The Frisky.com says that you should probably wait until at least having dinner together before you know what kind of underwear the other wears.  I say, it's probably very strange that you are hanging out in the opposite sex's underwear section (unless you have a significant other, and if you do you shouldn't be flirting anyway!)  But if you find yourself in the underwear section - I say, knock yourself out flirting.
6. In line for the bathroom
The Frisky.com says that no one feels sexy with a full bladder, I would have to agree... Full bladder has to be the most uncomfortable feeling in the world, and that's all you can concentrate on.  Save the flirting for the women on the way out.  After a little freshening up in the bathroom she'll feel like she's looking good - and you'll have an in anyway.  Lets be serious men never have that full bladder feeling... 
7. Your therapy appointment
Oh damn, if a person dares even catch your eye when you are waiting at a therapists office... not good.  Seriously, no one really wants to be there.  And you don't really want anyone to know you are there.  Seriously don't flirt there, especially if you expect to get anything.
8. A parent-teacher conference
Haven't you seen any television or movies?  When a parent hits on a teacher nothing good happens of it!  NOTHING.  I don't care if your kids teacher looks exactly like the librarian out of the hottest porn - just watch the porn when you get home. . .
9. On a date with someone else
Unfortunately, sadly... I think most of us have been there.  We are on a date, and our date finds someone more interesting to flirt with (oh, wait... most of us haven't?... Well, I HAVE.)  Flirting with someone else while on a date with another is just not classy.  And it makes your date feel like a real asshole.  If the date is going that badly, just end it. 

10. At work
OK, admittedly... I have had good and bad experiences with flirting at work.  I will have to say... be careful.  But err on the side of VERY cautious. 

Friday, December 24, 2010

Last minute shopping? Try Online Dating Gift Cards...

Yes, I'm not kidding.  Tonight, I was going to write a cutesy post wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and thanking you all for visiting and following my blog for the last couple of months.  But in usual fashion... I got distracted!  I googled, "dating and Christmas" for a possible quick one liner or something cutesy. 

So, according to ADInews.com, one of the "best" last minute Christmas gifts is an online dating gift membership.  Apparently, it became a very popular gift last year.  My guess is it's the gift of choice by noisy mothers and grandmothers who are a just a little too interested in your single status (whether you are male or female).  Nothing like waking up on Christmas morning and opening a gift card... saying that you are alone.  Talk about a buzz kill.  Note, that many singles are already feeling a bit depressed this time of the year because they are constantly reminded they are single, let's just rub it in a little more. 

My advice, just don't.  Don't ever give a gift of online dating membership!  I'm a huge proponent of online dating, but choosing to do so should always be the choice of the individual!

Phallic "uncircumcised" Boots.

Just a quick comment.  I love shoes, boots, anything really that goes on my feet (I even have a love affair with crocs - don't judge me! they are super super comfortable, and every shoe has it's function...)

Anyway, lately, I've seen boots that look like the ones to the left.  Not necessary with the buckles, but the "shaft" that goes down over the foot.  Now, maybe it's just me, but when I see these boots, all I can see in my head is a big ol' uncircumcised dick.  With the little shoe "head" popping out. 

I have no idea how in the hell this is attractive at all.  Just a comment, and a thought.  Back to your regularly scheduled programs.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

How do you flirt?

More of those researchers have been researching - this time on how people flirt.  Dr. Jeffrey Hall, at the University of Kansas has been interviewing people about their flirting styles, dating histories, and have come up with 5 basic styles of flirting.  Everyone basically fits into one of these categories, and learning about your style (or lack of style) of flirting can help you hone your skills and maybe pick up the man or woman of your dreams. 

One can only assume that if you understand how you flirt that it can only help you flirt better and more effectively!  So keep reading, and let someone crazy Physiological Doctor who lives out in farm country help you. 

1.  The Physical Flirt:
Those woman and men who aren't afraid to express a sexual interest in the man and/or woman they are interested in (I'm being fair here, all sexual interests are welcomed here!)  The physical flirt fall into relationships quickly and deeply.  They have a lot of emotional connections and red hot sexual chemistry that burns hard and fast.  You know the type.  She wears the red hot dress and leads with her lips.  She falls in love quickly but also falls out of love as quickly. 

2. The Traditional Flirt:
Traditional Flirts have old-school values and tend to think that men should pursue women (think Patti Stanger and Millionaire Matchmaker style).  The Male traditional flirt usually believes that the male should get to know the woman as a person before he tries to date her as a woman.   Now the traditional woman flirt often has a very hard time, because by her own standards, she really can't flirt. 


3. The Polite Flirt:

The Polite Flirts follow all the rules (yeah, probably not all that fun!)  and flirt in a non-sexual manner.  The polite flirt is slow to approach a person they are interested in - but once they enter a relationship - those relationships are meaningful and long. 

4. The Sincere Flirt:
The sincere flirt is exactly that - sincere.  They want to know exactly how you are doing, what you are like and want to make a sincere emotional connection with you.  More woman prefer this flirting method than men (and I'm not saying this is because men are not sincere - this is what the researchers say!!! Take it as they say.)  But the relationships of the sincere flirts tend to be meaningful - which is always a positive thing.

5. The Playful Flirt:
While it sounds like a positive thing... playful sounds fun... right?  Oh, but no!  Playful flirts, flirt not as a "means to an end" but rather for their own self esteem.  According to Dr. Hall, most playful flirts aren't interested in long term dating - and are less likely to have meaningful relationships.  But ... with all their playful flirting - they feel damn good about themselves!

So?  I will not tell you what I think I am... I'll leave that up to you.  I'm sure you can peg that pretty easily :)  How about you/  What are you?  Does it help or even hurt you dating?

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Hey guys, notice THIS!

I'm a girl (and not one of those who bitches about being called a woman either!) and I think askmen.com has some really awesome articles.  Today, Top 10 things she wants you to notice

So, guys... Word to the wise.  If you want to get laid or anything related to that, take note.  Notice these things, or at least some of them!  If you don't, she's going to get all huffy and it's just not in your best interest.

In reverse order according to askmen.com (but I have to say, I don't think it really matters what order they are in!)

Number TEN: Her Shoes.  You don't have to have a shoe fetish to notice her shoes (although, from one shoe lover ... from experience dating a guy with a shoe fetish is damn fun - it gives you a reason to buy really cute high heals and a reason to wear them!  I highly recommend it.  What I don't recommend are the weird ass guys who take the shoe fetish thing to extremes, he can like you IN your shoes, but if he likes the shoes more than he likes you - let him have the shoes and move on!).  OK, back to the shoes....  guys, a woman’s posture, gait and presence are noticeably changed when she wears high heels, you actually do notice it, even if you don't think you do.  High heels also apparently make make our legs look longer (excellent for short people like me!), highlight our asses and re-angle her torso to make our boobs stand out.  All excellent features.  And let me tell you, for the most part, we wear these shoes to look hot, and why do we look hot?  well, for nothing other than for the men we are trying (or have) to attract.  So take note, and maybe say something next time. 

Number NINE: That she's funny. I've reviewed a lot of online profiles in my day, and also talked to a lot of friends (and other people) about what they want in a significant other (whether it be male/female/other - you never know!) and not once have I heard, "I want someone who doesn't have a sense of humor." or "I don't want someone that is funny."  Got it?  Of course we all want someone that makes us laugh.  Laughing is often the only thing that makes the day worth it.  When you are stressed and feel like giving it all up, a good joke can make it all better.  So, if your girl makes you laugh, if she's funny - guys just tell her.  Askmen.com suggests that it could be as simple as saying, My friends thought you were a lot of fun,” or just laughing genuinely when she shows off her comedic timing.  All I say is just laugh with her, and definitely not at her.  But don't blow smoke up her ass if she's not funny... she'll just continue to tell the same stupid jokes, and that's not helping anyone!  The same is true for guys, not funny is not funny.  And encouraging not funny is just not good.

Number EIGHT: That she smells different. This one I shall refer to Askmen, as I'm not a real fragrance type of girl, although I know many girls and guys that are.  Askmen says that girls really do want you to notice our scent and if we change our signature scent.  According to them, we pay close attention to the way we smell, finding the perfect balance of perfume, lotion and other scented products. and when we change that signature scent we want you to notice.  Humm, I guess they are saying, because I don't pay attention - I stink, in more ways than one.  But then again, I do wear perfume on occasion - maybe I do want the man to notice my signature scent, then again - the rule about perfume or cologne is that you don't really want him/her to notice it really, but just rather sense that you are smelling good, right? 

Number SEVEN: That she cleaned up.  Oh yes, lets follow one that's not so great with one that is HUGE.  A guy comes to a girls place and he better say something.  Even if it's just about the general theme of your apartment, house, dwelling... he better compliment something!  Now, if this guy is a regular visitor to your humble home - he should notice if you've cleaned up, made some changes, etc.  Now, for me... a girl who isn't exactly the best housekeeper in the world, these words of encouragement are VERY helpful in motivating me to keep a clean home, and also note, the more visitors I have the more often I clean, or keep it clean. But without any visitors I let the place look like ... well... it's hard to explain.  Lets just say, I've had people say they've never seen anything like it.  So, compliment me (or any woman) on the clean house - it helps maintain cleanliness!  

Number SIX: That she's been working out.  Probably the number one fatal mistake a man can make around a woman is not notice that she's either lost weight or is looking more toned.  So guys, seriously - even if you are wrong, always compliment a girl on her workouts (even if you think she's just going to the gym to gossip or show off her fancy workout gear - yeah, I've seen those bitches in the gym, stupid sluts take up the machines for the rest of us!)... Anyway, if your girl is making an attempt at getting fit, or staying fit, whatever the case may be, notice it (that is if you still want that girl - if you don't, don't notice, she'll be finding someone else!).  Besides, compliments, whether true or not, will encourage her to keep going and her looking good (or even better!) is not going to hurt you any, that's for damn sure.


Number FIVE: That she got waxed  Ouch.  I'm not sure if any of the guys out there have had hundreds of hairs ripped out by the roots, and from a very sensitive area.  Ohh and not just for "fun" but just to please YOU.  But hey, think about it.  Dude, if your woman gets waxed, down there... and you don't notice - and praise the freaking ground she walks on for doing it FOR you... you deserve to be completely dipped in hot wax yourself.  And lets see how you like it having every square inch of hair pulled off your body.  And let me tell you, I don't know about other girls, but I'm not going to wax that shit for just anyone, and I can't say I every have or ever will...  (If I ever feel the need, I'll put out the money for laser hair removal, the cost is worth it!), but dude, if she's waxing, notice it.  If you don't, you are a complete and utter asshole and you dont' deserve her. 

Number FOUR: That she got all "dolled up."  You know, it can take some girls hours to get all dressed up, with the clothes, the shoes, the makeup, the hair.  It's quite a production - that guys don't seem to understand or care about, and that's totally fine.  They/you don't have to understand the process or why we do it.  But what they do have to understand is that when it's all done and we appear before then looking all cute and shit we want to hear that.  It doesn't have to be some long drawn out ... "you are so beautiful, blah, blah, blah" Although that's great to hear.  But hey guys, something short and simple, like, "Wow, babe, you look amazing!" Makes the hours in front of the mirror worth it.  Don't ignore or get mad about the time we were in the bathroom, we want to look cute/hot/spectacular - especially if we are going out with you.  We want to look good on your arms, and you should want us to look good too!

Number THREE: That she has prepared an "occasion."  This one was a new one to me, again I shall refer to Askmen.  The website says that it's important to acknowledge when your woman makes an effort to create a special atmosphere for the two of you - such as  making an elaborate dinner or placing candles around the bedroom, otherwise known as an "occasion."  And to do so in return.  I guess the easiest way to put this is, when she puts effort into doing special things for you don't take it for granted, and for god sake don't let HER do all the work... you are supposed to do it as well.  If your relationship is a nice 80/20 split and she's taking the brunt of the 80%, she's going to go find some other dude that is going to provide a much higher percentage.  I like to think that both parties in a relationship should be putting in 60%, that way there is a good 20% leftover spillage to fill in the cracks when someone falls a little behind. 
Number TWO: That she has a new hairstyle  Ah, girls and their hair.  We love our hair - short, long, curly, wavy, straight.  But what we don't love is when you guys don't notice when we change it.  And I have to admit it, us girls, we notice very subtle changes and think it's HUGE.  Girls change their hair from auburn to copper and expect you to notice (hell, I don't even notice!).  It's not easy.  Just try, error on the side of, "Your hair looks great." and she might have changed it by just doing it differently or getting a whole new style at the salon - you are golden.  But dude, if you know she was going to the salon for a big cut, color and style.... MAKE SURE to compliment her on the results when you see her next. 
and .... Number ONE: That she's wearing new lingerie.  Yeah, I get it.  When you are getting down to business you just want to rip our clothes off.  But we often take time to pick out special bras and underwear sets just to turn you on.  So damn it, take a second, or even a millisecond to appreciate it.  Then rip it off and have your way with us. 

Friday, December 17, 2010

CL Strikes Again... "Must be able to pronounce the word cuntmuscle."

Now, this is not a Craig's List ad I found on my own.  I give full credit to one of my favorite websites, regretsy.com.  Now, I'm not exactly sure why regretsy, a site that posts silly, stupid and outright ridiculous products on another one of my favorite sites, etsy.com, posted this CL ad... but I don't care.  This is a good one. 

Mexican Guy Needed for Boom Box Performance (Brooklyn)

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Date: 2010-12-15, 6:46PM EST
Reply to: job-kk4vb-2115000816@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Looking for Mexican dude to stand outside this girls house and play romantic songs through boom box.

Must have your own boom box.

Hours will be evening 6-10. Please be able to prounonce the word cuntmuscle.

That is all. This is serious. Thanks guys.


Location: Brooklyn
Compensation: Ten dollars an hour
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 2115000816


OK, I have no background on this post.  (but I'm a little thankful it's posted in the NYC CL and not the DC CL!).  But why is this guy looking for a Mexican?  When I see boombox and playing romantic songs all I can think of is John Cusak and Say Anything - and I don't think of Mexican there, and then throw in the whole, "cuntmuscle" thing and I'm totally lost.  Ohh, but he's serious.  And hey, $10/hour, for 4 hours, it's not too bad of money, tax free... might be worth a try, if you are Mexican, have a boom box, know how to pronounce cuntmuscle, and live in NYC.  Humm that's a lot of stipulations... I don't know.