OK, have I hit a new low? I am googling ideas for a first date. Dinner and a movie is boring, and I can't talk during a movie. I want an idea for a date that would involve an activity, preferably a creative activity. There has got to be something interesting that we can do.
Suggestions?!?!?
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
How to beat down the crap.
OK, enough of the depression crap, right? Whose tired of hearing about it? Because I'm tired of it too!
So, here's my tip.
Step 1: pick an up beat song, I like Zorba's dance from Zorba the Greek (Best kick yourself in the ass and live lif to the fullest movie EVER). Fun pop songs are also choice.
Step 2: Press play.
Step 3: Arms up! Not just a little, like crazy over your head, I recommend you not lock your elbows.
Step 4: Start to move your shoulders,let your head and upper body move with your shoulders, once you start moving with the rhythm you are ready for step 5.
Step 5: Close your eyes. Please please make sure all furniture and obstacles are out of the way BEFORE you do this, injuries have been known to occur at this point.
At this point you should also be well past euphoria, If not, look in a mirror, because lets be honest, you probably look pretty silly, and if that doesn't make you laugh, then I don't know what will. Maybe start jumping, and bending funny ways.
That's my fun way of dealing with the Devil. Any other suggestions?
Also, listening to Lady Gaga is pretty hilarious, love her, but seriously, what the hell is she talking about?
So, here's my tip.
Step 1: pick an up beat song, I like Zorba's dance from Zorba the Greek (Best kick yourself in the ass and live lif to the fullest movie EVER). Fun pop songs are also choice.
Step 2: Press play.
Step 3: Arms up! Not just a little, like crazy over your head, I recommend you not lock your elbows.
Step 4: Start to move your shoulders,let your head and upper body move with your shoulders, once you start moving with the rhythm you are ready for step 5.
Step 5: Close your eyes. Please please make sure all furniture and obstacles are out of the way BEFORE you do this, injuries have been known to occur at this point.
At this point you should also be well past euphoria, If not, look in a mirror, because lets be honest, you probably look pretty silly, and if that doesn't make you laugh, then I don't know what will. Maybe start jumping, and bending funny ways.
That's my fun way of dealing with the Devil. Any other suggestions?
Also, listening to Lady Gaga is pretty hilarious, love her, but seriously, what the hell is she talking about?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The cycle
I am hopeless at this whole relationship stuff. I meet someone I like, and I think, hey, this is a nice eligible guy, why would he not like me as well? I live in an endless cycle of unrequited desire and love.
Last year at this time, I met a nice guy, hit it off, it seemed like it could have really worked and been something great. He was single, I was single, we got along, had everything in common, but nothing ever happened. I guess he liked my friend instead, when she refused him, he threw us both over and began dating someone else.
I met another guy, so sweet, so nice, got along even better with him...he was married.
I met another guy, a co-worker, and again, so right. Laughing, drinking, having a blast together. Someone I could seem myself settling down with, unfortunately, I was a few months too late, he had gotten engaged a month before I met him, and is now settled with someone else.
This is the endless cycle, I am doomed to repeat.
But maybe this time will be different, maybe this time it will all work out! Lets be honest, if I think any differently, or take a less optimistic mindset I may as well just crawl into a hole and stay there, because what would be the point? No being optimistic is my only option, I may keep getting beaten down but I am sticking to it, something is bound to happen if I keep at it, right?
Last year at this time, I met a nice guy, hit it off, it seemed like it could have really worked and been something great. He was single, I was single, we got along, had everything in common, but nothing ever happened. I guess he liked my friend instead, when she refused him, he threw us both over and began dating someone else.
I met another guy, so sweet, so nice, got along even better with him...he was married.
I met another guy, a co-worker, and again, so right. Laughing, drinking, having a blast together. Someone I could seem myself settling down with, unfortunately, I was a few months too late, he had gotten engaged a month before I met him, and is now settled with someone else.
This is the endless cycle, I am doomed to repeat.
But maybe this time will be different, maybe this time it will all work out! Lets be honest, if I think any differently, or take a less optimistic mindset I may as well just crawl into a hole and stay there, because what would be the point? No being optimistic is my only option, I may keep getting beaten down but I am sticking to it, something is bound to happen if I keep at it, right?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Romance of the Virgin in Film
I gotta say, I love the movies where the shy yet bold virgin meets the dashing hero who sweeps her off her feet. I especially love if they are of different classes or their is a terrible social taboo separating them. Jane Austen is definitly up there.
But the greatest are the random films from the 60's or 70's. Has anyone else seen 'This Flame is Love' or 'The Virgin and the Gypsy'? Completely cheesy, but so much fun. Light and easy, they make you laugh, but there are those sentimental moments where you find yourself embarrasingly wiping a tear from your cheek.
'The Virgin and the Gypsy' is based on the D.H. Lawrence novel, so I am expecting it to be a good movie, but I have not finished it yet.
For some crazy reason I could watch 'This Flame is Love' over and over and over. The plot line is all over the place, and the acting not the best, but their are sweet sweet moments in it.
Even 'The Prime of Ms. Jean Brody' has great romantic moments.
If you know any more, share, share!!
I'm on a hunt!
Ciao!
Thena
But the greatest are the random films from the 60's or 70's. Has anyone else seen 'This Flame is Love' or 'The Virgin and the Gypsy'? Completely cheesy, but so much fun. Light and easy, they make you laugh, but there are those sentimental moments where you find yourself embarrasingly wiping a tear from your cheek.
'The Virgin and the Gypsy' is based on the D.H. Lawrence novel, so I am expecting it to be a good movie, but I have not finished it yet.
For some crazy reason I could watch 'This Flame is Love' over and over and over. The plot line is all over the place, and the acting not the best, but their are sweet sweet moments in it.
Even 'The Prime of Ms. Jean Brody' has great romantic moments.
If you know any more, share, share!!
I'm on a hunt!
Ciao!
Thena
Thursday, October 29, 2009
How old were you?
Seriously, how old is too old to be a virgin?
Its gotten to the point that I just avoid the subject with my general friends, and if I am really hounded I've started to lie, but only if no one in the group knows any better. But I never, NEVER tell co-workers, for some reason, even if I am really close to my co-workers, its not something I want people I work with knowing.
Example:
I was at happy hour once with all my work collegues from a school I was teaching at when they started revealing the ages they lost their virginity.
"Oh I was 16!"
"I was 13!"
"Well, I waited until I was 17!"
Then it was my turn, and everyone slowly started facing me and staring me down, like this would be the best piece of information they would ever get me to spill. So, I lied.
"Uh, I waited until I was 23."
OK, its not a complete lie, I was 23 when I first ended up in bed with someone for a hot makeout session in which I promptly left once he fell asleep, it was the closest I have ever come, and probably the closest I'll get for the meantime. Lets say it was just fudging the truth a bit...right?
Well, after I heard their reactions, I've never been so relieved to have lied before in my life!
"Holy shit! you were 23! how did you wait that long!?"
"Geeze! Thats so old to be a virgin!"
"I can't believe you were 23!"
And you wonder why I don't tell the truth about it.
Its easy to get people to believe that I am not a virgin, because they assume that at my age I've had sex. Its just easier to let them believe. Because being a virgin doesn't affect the way I conduct myself at work, it doesn't affect my work ethic, I am a damn good employee, and a considerate co-worker. My sexual activities don't have any role in my workplace. And being a virgin doesn't make me innocent, and it doesn't mean I am naive or ignorant. I am open and adventurous. Just a normal woman, who hasn't been in a situation where she was comfortable enough to have sex.
What about you? How old were you?
Thena
Its gotten to the point that I just avoid the subject with my general friends, and if I am really hounded I've started to lie, but only if no one in the group knows any better. But I never, NEVER tell co-workers, for some reason, even if I am really close to my co-workers, its not something I want people I work with knowing.
Example:
I was at happy hour once with all my work collegues from a school I was teaching at when they started revealing the ages they lost their virginity.
"Oh I was 16!"
"I was 13!"
"Well, I waited until I was 17!"
Then it was my turn, and everyone slowly started facing me and staring me down, like this would be the best piece of information they would ever get me to spill. So, I lied.
"Uh, I waited until I was 23."
OK, its not a complete lie, I was 23 when I first ended up in bed with someone for a hot makeout session in which I promptly left once he fell asleep, it was the closest I have ever come, and probably the closest I'll get for the meantime. Lets say it was just fudging the truth a bit...right?
Well, after I heard their reactions, I've never been so relieved to have lied before in my life!
"Holy shit! you were 23! how did you wait that long!?"
"Geeze! Thats so old to be a virgin!"
"I can't believe you were 23!"
And you wonder why I don't tell the truth about it.
Its easy to get people to believe that I am not a virgin, because they assume that at my age I've had sex. Its just easier to let them believe. Because being a virgin doesn't affect the way I conduct myself at work, it doesn't affect my work ethic, I am a damn good employee, and a considerate co-worker. My sexual activities don't have any role in my workplace. And being a virgin doesn't make me innocent, and it doesn't mean I am naive or ignorant. I am open and adventurous. Just a normal woman, who hasn't been in a situation where she was comfortable enough to have sex.
What about you? How old were you?
Thena
Monday, October 26, 2009
Kissy Kissy
OK, Lets start with the basics. Kissing. I want to know about your first kiss.
Here's my story:
I was twenty before I had my first kiss. I mean, I had the usual truth or dare, kissy kissy with the neighbour kids when I was young, but my first real kiss didn't happen until college.
He was beautiful, right out of a Jane Austen novel, lets call him Paris. Now Paris didn't have much in the personality department, buthe was a nice guy. One night, Paris came over to my dorm room to help me with an arts and craft project, and to watch a movie. I can't remember the movie, but I remember the arts and craft project, naughty coasters with pictures from erotic Greek pottery. (Too obvious?) Hey, it worked.
Afterwards, Paris returned to his dorm room, and that was that, I didn't call, he didn't call, it just didn't seem worth pursuing. Again, nice guy, but not much there.
We did end up making out a year later as well. He was giving me a backrub during a movie and it seemed a natural progression, especially after the boxes of wine we had drunk. Of course, it’s me, so what happened? Right as we were getting comfy on the couch, my mother called. Again, we said we would call each other, but neither of us really wanted to.
I remember calling a friend at home and telling her how excited I was that I had my first kiss, but that I didn't really care if he called or anything came of it. She immediately jumped down my throat that she couldn't believe that I could kiss anyone I didn't respect or wasn't crazy about. What do you think?
I think it was a nice situation, no pressure, just a nice moment. Paris was at heart a good guy, I wasn't interested enough to try to have a relationship with him, but if I was, I don't think we would have even gotten to the kissing stage. No, Paris was a good first kiss. He was everything I wanted and needed in it.
All in all, Paris' kisses, 8 out of 10.
What’s your story? Tell me about your first kiss.
Athena
Here's my story:
I was twenty before I had my first kiss. I mean, I had the usual truth or dare, kissy kissy with the neighbour kids when I was young, but my first real kiss didn't happen until college.
He was beautiful, right out of a Jane Austen novel, lets call him Paris. Now Paris didn't have much in the personality department, buthe was a nice guy. One night, Paris came over to my dorm room to help me with an arts and craft project, and to watch a movie. I can't remember the movie, but I remember the arts and craft project, naughty coasters with pictures from erotic Greek pottery. (Too obvious?) Hey, it worked.
Afterwards, Paris returned to his dorm room, and that was that, I didn't call, he didn't call, it just didn't seem worth pursuing. Again, nice guy, but not much there.
We did end up making out a year later as well. He was giving me a backrub during a movie and it seemed a natural progression, especially after the boxes of wine we had drunk. Of course, it’s me, so what happened? Right as we were getting comfy on the couch, my mother called. Again, we said we would call each other, but neither of us really wanted to.
I remember calling a friend at home and telling her how excited I was that I had my first kiss, but that I didn't really care if he called or anything came of it. She immediately jumped down my throat that she couldn't believe that I could kiss anyone I didn't respect or wasn't crazy about. What do you think?
I think it was a nice situation, no pressure, just a nice moment. Paris was at heart a good guy, I wasn't interested enough to try to have a relationship with him, but if I was, I don't think we would have even gotten to the kissing stage. No, Paris was a good first kiss. He was everything I wanted and needed in it.
All in all, Paris' kisses, 8 out of 10.
What’s your story? Tell me about your first kiss.
Athena
The Lost Virgin
Dear interweb,
Two questions, how old were you when you lost your virginity? Also, what age is too old to be a virgin?
I need some help. I'm nearing 30, and a virgin. My luck with men and romantic situations is nil. For some reason I can't get past a certain point. This is an old routine, and I need some help here to move on.
This is a blog of comic romantic errors. Need some laughs and a boost to how you see your own life? Then I can help you!
So, what about you? What are your stories? Any words of advice for a trainwreck?
Athena
Two questions, how old were you when you lost your virginity? Also, what age is too old to be a virgin?
I need some help. I'm nearing 30, and a virgin. My luck with men and romantic situations is nil. For some reason I can't get past a certain point. This is an old routine, and I need some help here to move on.
This is a blog of comic romantic errors. Need some laughs and a boost to how you see your own life? Then I can help you!
So, what about you? What are your stories? Any words of advice for a trainwreck?
Athena
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