Over the last year and a half, I have been drinking milk that comes in a plastic carton.
Once you do this there is no going back to the cardboard carton. You can taste the cardboard. And it's terrible. It's like the milk's gone bad.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Drugs
"Maybe all men are a drug. Sometimes they get you down and sometimes they get you so high!" -Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City
Holiday Vortex
Holidays. They suck me into a vortex. I disappear from my friends. I even forgot I had a blog.
After the turkey has been eaten, I dive into "around the house" projects, in a mad effort to get them done before it's back to work again. There is never any rest to be had, even on my days off.
After the turkey has been eaten, I dive into "around the house" projects, in a mad effort to get them done before it's back to work again. There is never any rest to be had, even on my days off.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Unwelcome News!
When being single, and having to face up to the usual family Christmas conversation that revolves around the spinster-tragedy that is your life, there is no worse news then that from a recently engaged colleague.
She writes: "I am so happy. I hope everyone's holidays are going as well as mine."
Rub it in a little more.
She writes: "I am so happy. I hope everyone's holidays are going as well as mine."
Rub it in a little more.
Unwelcome News!
When being single, and having to face up to the usual family Christmas conversation that revolves around the spinster-tragedy that is your life, there is no worse news then that from a recently engaged colleague.
She writes: "I am so happy. I hope everyone's holidays are going as well as mine."
Rub it in a little more.
She writes: "I am so happy. I hope everyone's holidays are going as well as mine."
Rub it in a little more.
Boxing Day
Elbows up and weave through the crowds. Stand in hour long line ups to get into stores. Line up some more to try things on and then to pay.
A day lost to the mall. Is it worth it? Bargain prices on things you wouldn't normally buy.
A day lost to the mall. Is it worth it? Bargain prices on things you wouldn't normally buy.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Love is work.
Why do movies give us false hope that we will find true love?
Maybe love exists, but it is not like the movies.
Real love takes work, sacrifice, compromise. It is living with and putting up with someone who is not quite perfect, sometimes annoying, but lovable nonetheless.
There is no such thing as the perfect man or woman. Do we lower our standards to find love?
Happy endings are endings that haven't really ended yet.
Maybe love exists, but it is not like the movies.
Real love takes work, sacrifice, compromise. It is living with and putting up with someone who is not quite perfect, sometimes annoying, but lovable nonetheless.
There is no such thing as the perfect man or woman. Do we lower our standards to find love?
Happy endings are endings that haven't really ended yet.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Disappointment
"What do you get when you fall in love? A guy with a pin to burst your bubble. That's what you get for all your trouble. I'll never fall in love again."-Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Friday, December 23, 2005
Sunday Night Lights
When a guy asks you out on a Sunday night date what does that mean?
He couldn't squeeze you in on Friday or Saturday because of all the other friends and women in his life?
Are you the third string date that only gets to play during the post-game cool-down scrimmage?
Is it because he wants to drop you off early. Work the next day is an excuse to get rid of you.
What do Sunday nights mean?
He couldn't squeeze you in on Friday or Saturday because of all the other friends and women in his life?
Are you the third string date that only gets to play during the post-game cool-down scrimmage?
Is it because he wants to drop you off early. Work the next day is an excuse to get rid of you.
What do Sunday nights mean?
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Christmas Cards
The act of sending Christmas cards makes you think about who your friends really are.
There are those you send Christmas cards to without question: your best friends who have been there over the years, family members, etc.
But what about those in your address book who you have not spoken to in years. Should you send them a Christmas card? Would it be a pleasant surprise for them to receive the card in the mail? Or is it pathetic on your part to attempt to revive an old friendship with a card? Is it a waste of time? You know that person won't even return your act of kindness with a simple phone call to say hello. But do you send them a card anyway?
Do you send a card to that all but forgotten acquaintance you run into in the mall a few weeks before Christmas? Do you send cards to your enemies to show you can turn the other cheek?
Why not just send cards to everyone you know? Every name you can think of and every person you can track down. It's a way to say that you are thinking of them and the roll they played in your life.
There are those you send Christmas cards to without question: your best friends who have been there over the years, family members, etc.
But what about those in your address book who you have not spoken to in years. Should you send them a Christmas card? Would it be a pleasant surprise for them to receive the card in the mail? Or is it pathetic on your part to attempt to revive an old friendship with a card? Is it a waste of time? You know that person won't even return your act of kindness with a simple phone call to say hello. But do you send them a card anyway?
Do you send a card to that all but forgotten acquaintance you run into in the mall a few weeks before Christmas? Do you send cards to your enemies to show you can turn the other cheek?
Why not just send cards to everyone you know? Every name you can think of and every person you can track down. It's a way to say that you are thinking of them and the roll they played in your life.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Uncertainty
"Jump right in! That's what they say. That's how you start . . . But how deep is it? How cold . . . Plunge right in! That's what they say. There's a temporary loss of self, craving balance . . . Grapple with chaos . . . Why bother?" -Alison Lohans
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
True Love
"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." - When Harry Met Sally
Monday, December 19, 2005
Loser Games
Why do girls date losers?
They don't want to at first. But it's the guy's ability to listen and pay attention to details that wins women over. It is their initial kindness too.
The guy's attention boosts the girl's ego. And before she knows it, she's in too deep.
Some of these geeks can be as scheming as the good looking ones. The geeky, ugly ones know that a woman can be won over. Once the ugly ones have what they want, and the chase is over, the ugly ones leave or become jerks, just like the good looking ones. The ugly one does the guy thing guys like to do after they get what they want.
And the girl is extra embarrassed because she's been duped by a geek.
They don't want to at first. But it's the guy's ability to listen and pay attention to details that wins women over. It is their initial kindness too.
The guy's attention boosts the girl's ego. And before she knows it, she's in too deep.
Some of these geeks can be as scheming as the good looking ones. The geeky, ugly ones know that a woman can be won over. Once the ugly ones have what they want, and the chase is over, the ugly ones leave or become jerks, just like the good looking ones. The ugly one does the guy thing guys like to do after they get what they want.
And the girl is extra embarrassed because she's been duped by a geek.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Trend
We must ask ourselves why.
"Every woman has felt embarrassed by appearing too needy with a man. Every woman has had a man pursue her, only to lose interest the minute she gave in. Every woman knows what it feels like to be taken for granted. These problems are common to most women, married and single alike," wrote California radio personality Sherry Argov.
It's true and we must simply shake our heads. It's a sad world out there.
"Every woman has felt embarrassed by appearing too needy with a man. Every woman has had a man pursue her, only to lose interest the minute she gave in. Every woman knows what it feels like to be taken for granted. These problems are common to most women, married and single alike," wrote California radio personality Sherry Argov.
It's true and we must simply shake our heads. It's a sad world out there.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Regret
"You got up out of bed. You said you had a lot of work to do. But I heard the rest in your head. And almost immediately I felt sorry. 'Cause I didn't think this would happen again . . . with or without my best intentions" - Liz Phair
Friday, December 16, 2005
Cynical Much?
"Whenever I date a guy, I think, 'Is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?'" -Rita Rudner
Frustration
Why are there like a billion books out there on how a woman needs to behave or act in order to keep a man?
Where are all the books for men? How come men aren't encouraged to change their behavior to get and keep a woman. Surely, most men want meaningful relationships. If all the women got together and withheld sex, men would change their nonchalant behaviour.
The Rules for men could be as follows:
1. Quit being an indecisive moron and commit a yes or no to a relationship. You either want her or you don't. Quit playing games and give her a straight answer so she can get on with her life.
2. Treat her like she is special. Afterall, she is kind enough to sleep with you, even though you are an overweight and slightly balding ogre.
3. Grow up. You are a 35-year-old accountant, not an 18-year-old rock star. Even if you could have every woman in the world, sex is meaningless after a while if you don't have a relationship to back it up.
4. Don't be a jerk. If you're out late or something call. Let her know.
Women are always being told we're needy. No. We just want to be treated with human decency. Why does society let men get away with such bad behaviour?
Women are getting married later and later. Why? Because they are realizing a lot of men out there are immature. Women don't have to tolerate it anymore.
Back in the day, before equal rights, women had to marry stunted rejects in order to survive.
Now that women can support themselves, a woman can shop around for a grown-up.
Where are all the books for men? How come men aren't encouraged to change their behavior to get and keep a woman. Surely, most men want meaningful relationships. If all the women got together and withheld sex, men would change their nonchalant behaviour.
The Rules for men could be as follows:
1. Quit being an indecisive moron and commit a yes or no to a relationship. You either want her or you don't. Quit playing games and give her a straight answer so she can get on with her life.
2. Treat her like she is special. Afterall, she is kind enough to sleep with you, even though you are an overweight and slightly balding ogre.
3. Grow up. You are a 35-year-old accountant, not an 18-year-old rock star. Even if you could have every woman in the world, sex is meaningless after a while if you don't have a relationship to back it up.
4. Don't be a jerk. If you're out late or something call. Let her know.
Women are always being told we're needy. No. We just want to be treated with human decency. Why does society let men get away with such bad behaviour?
Women are getting married later and later. Why? Because they are realizing a lot of men out there are immature. Women don't have to tolerate it anymore.
Back in the day, before equal rights, women had to marry stunted rejects in order to survive.
Now that women can support themselves, a woman can shop around for a grown-up.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
You've Got Mail
The worst invitations to get in the mail when you are single are the ones that say "You and one guest are invited to..."
It always sucks to have to RSVP and say: "It will just be me."
It always sucks to have to RSVP and say: "It will just be me."
You've Got Mail
The worst invitations to get in the mail when you are single are the ones that say "You and one guest are invited to..."
It always sucks to have to RSVP and say: "It will just be me."
It always sucks to have to RSVP and say: "It will just be me."
Winter fun.
I think red light cameras should be turned off on snowy days when road conditions are poor.
Do you know how many people slide through these intersections because of ice? Probably lots. And these people probably dispute their tickets in court and some of them probably win.
It's a big waste of tax payers' money. So keep the red light cameras off during the winter.
Do you know how many people slide through these intersections because of ice? Probably lots. And these people probably dispute their tickets in court and some of them probably win.
It's a big waste of tax payers' money. So keep the red light cameras off during the winter.
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