OK, so in view of my goals for the year I have taken action and joined an online dating site. My goals in this, at least 1 date per weekend, at least one second date with 25% of the men I meet, and obviously, to have sex.
Draw backs, general anxiety and WTF$#%# am I doing feeling constantly, also, have yet to get my tattoo. For years I have planned on getting the owl of Athena tattooed on me while I was still virgin as a symbol of something that has been a huge part of my life thus far. I have been ridiculously lazy about this, I need to just face the needle and get it over with (am I talking about the tattoo or the sex?!).
Anyways, as I have aforementioned, all the men I have been seeing this summer, I am done with. The ones who I am attracted to are flighty and unemployed, also not attracted to me, and the ones attracted to me, I am most definitely not attracted to. So, bring on the new crop.
So far, I have met with two guys. My first foray was a coffee date with a nice Hindi boy. Now, shame on me, because I met him on the conditions of friendship and not in a romantic expectation. This is me being a coward. He is a sweet boy, but when I say boy, I mean boy. He is tiny, short, and young. Also, he is apparently waiting for marriage to have sex. I am wasting my time and his, neither of us are interested in each other. However, he has a positive happy outlook, and his energy is a comfort to be around, so I made a decision to keep hanging out with him, we may not be a match, but he has a good energy, and I need positive energy in my life.
The other guy is a shy squirrel of a man. He is smart, well educated and traveled, but boy is he shy. We went for drinks the other night, and I must say he is quite cute, but his personality must have been dropped out the window during a road trip as a child, because I couldn't find it for the life of me. I asked him many many questions, but his answers were short and uninformative. We have much in common, but he did not seem to care, in fact, he did not seem to care about anything in particular for 90 minutes. Why is he on a dating site if not to talk to and meet women? I mean, HELLO?! I am here, and I am obviously interested, or else I would not have asked you to meet me, so open your goddamn mouth and say something, it could be the most boring thing in the world, I wouldn't care, as long as there is conversation, that is how to get to know someone!
Everyone, I apologize for that outburst, I do not intend for this to be a place for me to whine and bitch about men. In fact, this has taught me something, I am too shy and quiet myself. I suck at communication, obviously ;). But no, really, I am the worst with verbally communicating my needs and opening myself to other people. Yay! I am making progress!! Right? RIGHT?! ;)
Back to my quiet date, it is funny, it was 90 minutes before I was able to get him to put more than two words together. Then, miraculously, I brought up computer games. Wow. All of the sudden, Athena can't get a word in edgewise!! It was like I hit the start button, he became animated, open, honest, and even kind of funny. Now, I cannot spend the rest of my life, or really even fife more minutes with someone who is that quiet, but I am glad he eventually became at ease with me, and that I could see that side of the guy. Shyness often comes off as being arrogant, something I know to be careful of, I wish others could see how uncomfortable it makes people, but I, of all people, understand how hard it is to open up.
We all have things to work on. I need to work on not being a judgmental ass-hat, and give people the benefit of the doubt, and help them to come out of their shells, and show me who they really are.
2 dates down people! I've even seen the Hindi boy again, so that is one 2nd date for me! We have a few more lined up, Athena plans to have lots to tell.
Namaste, Bitches.
Athena
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wanted and needed changes.
First some words of wisdom from Calypso:
dude, he is not going to back out, stop being so negative, he can sense that, u need to call him up and invite him to a small meal, tapas or something in ur neighborhood..
not a big deal, no bells or whistles needed...u need to talk ur self up and know that u are confident and know that he wants u, not u wanting him
The Change:
It’s been a while, because let’s be honest, a virgin my age doesn’t get a lot of action. Oh yes, it has definitely been a while….
On my 29th birthday I made a decision, for better or worse, this is the last year I am going to be a powerful parthenoi.
I used my virginity as a character building exercise, and a way to get into the mindset of what it is like to be a virgin out in our society today. Now, I know. I am ready for something else, and to explore the different aspects there are of human interaction.
Last week, an old friend came into town. She has always been my virginity mentor/sympathizer. At 32 she is still a virgin, and confesses to not understand ‘how things work down there’. Like me, she doesn’t like the idea of having to be ‘penetrated’ as it were.
The Ancient Greeks have a concept about the body, the outside of the skin is profane, and dirty, but the inside is mysterious and sacred. This is why virginity in females was so coveted and honored in their religious beliefs.
Artemis and I have issues with things piercing our bodies. I find it very nice to not deal with having to be penetrated, and communicating and relating on a more profane level, rather than bringing in the sacredness of intercourse. I suppose I am ready for the sacred acts which most mortals participate, and I am ready to find myself in a compromising position, as it were.
Last night I had a chat with two fellow virgin women, one 28 the other 33, the 33 year old happens to be my sister. If we were in ancient Rome we could be honored Vestal Virgins, but in other periods we would be considered the dreaded “spinster”. My sister refuses to allow me a cat for this specific reason though she cites imaginary allergies. The conversation was about how they had achieved a sort of peace about their situations, and how they have accepted it. At their core they are ready to just let the world bring what it may. I love this concept, and I love this idea, I have had these exact same feelings since I was 8 years old.
The world is what it is, and my life is full, happy, adventurous and exciting. It was on my 29th birthday that my feelings changed. I love my life, I love who I am, a unique, beautiful and intelligent yet kind of bat-shit crazy woman. What has started to bother me is the lack of knowledge. My life goal is to be smart, wise and experienced. So this is a part where I may be smart and a bit wise and experienced, but I want to explore it more, and I do not want to be ashamed of that.
I want to be more confident, and I will not be until I understand this part of humanity better, or at least, it couldn’t hurt. This is a part of my continuing education, and I need to approach it as such, now my goal is to find a teacher or tutor who can help with my education.
So, here are some of my experiences so far:
Hephaistos:
Let it be known that full time school and work at the same time SUCKS. It made me edgy, crazy, and anxious. I did it with flying colors, but DAMN. My first semester in school there was one boy in our class (eligible one that is), he would sit in the corner trying desperately to be quiet and invisible, but get so frustrated he would get up and dominate the class discussion each time. Smart and nerdy, I was definitely intrigued. After two more quarters I finally started to chat with him on facebook, and eventually asked him to coffee. (I am going to add in lots of my process and steps so you know exactly how not to date)
Our first meeting for coffee was a bit ridiculous. We got so lost in conversation that the shop closed while we were in it and they had to kick us out. Basically, at our first real encounter, I knew I really liked him, he’s sweet, funny, and we have a ton in common. However, I immediately noticed that I was incredibly not attracted to him. At all. It was sad, here is a perfectly amazing man, and I just wasn’t feeling the chemistry. Let’s all remember here, I am not looking for someone to marry, I am looking for someone to teach me the ways of a gorgeous sexual history.
As of right now, four months later, we are still casually dating; twice I’ve let him put his arm around me. I know, I’m pathetic. He’s awesome, but he’s not for me. I don’t want to hurt him, but he isn’t enough for me at the moment, and I am still looking around at the scenery for some kind of spark.
More to come later. Hephaistos is out of town for a few weeks, so we will see what kind of trouble I can get myself into.
dude, he is not going to back out, stop being so negative, he can sense that, u need to call him up and invite him to a small meal, tapas or something in ur neighborhood..
not a big deal, no bells or whistles needed...u need to talk ur self up and know that u are confident and know that he wants u, not u wanting him
The Change:
It’s been a while, because let’s be honest, a virgin my age doesn’t get a lot of action. Oh yes, it has definitely been a while….
On my 29th birthday I made a decision, for better or worse, this is the last year I am going to be a powerful parthenoi.
I used my virginity as a character building exercise, and a way to get into the mindset of what it is like to be a virgin out in our society today. Now, I know. I am ready for something else, and to explore the different aspects there are of human interaction.
Last week, an old friend came into town. She has always been my virginity mentor/sympathizer. At 32 she is still a virgin, and confesses to not understand ‘how things work down there’. Like me, she doesn’t like the idea of having to be ‘penetrated’ as it were.
The Ancient Greeks have a concept about the body, the outside of the skin is profane, and dirty, but the inside is mysterious and sacred. This is why virginity in females was so coveted and honored in their religious beliefs.
Artemis and I have issues with things piercing our bodies. I find it very nice to not deal with having to be penetrated, and communicating and relating on a more profane level, rather than bringing in the sacredness of intercourse. I suppose I am ready for the sacred acts which most mortals participate, and I am ready to find myself in a compromising position, as it were.
Last night I had a chat with two fellow virgin women, one 28 the other 33, the 33 year old happens to be my sister. If we were in ancient Rome we could be honored Vestal Virgins, but in other periods we would be considered the dreaded “spinster”. My sister refuses to allow me a cat for this specific reason though she cites imaginary allergies. The conversation was about how they had achieved a sort of peace about their situations, and how they have accepted it. At their core they are ready to just let the world bring what it may. I love this concept, and I love this idea, I have had these exact same feelings since I was 8 years old.
The world is what it is, and my life is full, happy, adventurous and exciting. It was on my 29th birthday that my feelings changed. I love my life, I love who I am, a unique, beautiful and intelligent yet kind of bat-shit crazy woman. What has started to bother me is the lack of knowledge. My life goal is to be smart, wise and experienced. So this is a part where I may be smart and a bit wise and experienced, but I want to explore it more, and I do not want to be ashamed of that.
I want to be more confident, and I will not be until I understand this part of humanity better, or at least, it couldn’t hurt. This is a part of my continuing education, and I need to approach it as such, now my goal is to find a teacher or tutor who can help with my education.
So, here are some of my experiences so far:
Hephaistos:
Let it be known that full time school and work at the same time SUCKS. It made me edgy, crazy, and anxious. I did it with flying colors, but DAMN. My first semester in school there was one boy in our class (eligible one that is), he would sit in the corner trying desperately to be quiet and invisible, but get so frustrated he would get up and dominate the class discussion each time. Smart and nerdy, I was definitely intrigued. After two more quarters I finally started to chat with him on facebook, and eventually asked him to coffee. (I am going to add in lots of my process and steps so you know exactly how not to date)
Our first meeting for coffee was a bit ridiculous. We got so lost in conversation that the shop closed while we were in it and they had to kick us out. Basically, at our first real encounter, I knew I really liked him, he’s sweet, funny, and we have a ton in common. However, I immediately noticed that I was incredibly not attracted to him. At all. It was sad, here is a perfectly amazing man, and I just wasn’t feeling the chemistry. Let’s all remember here, I am not looking for someone to marry, I am looking for someone to teach me the ways of a gorgeous sexual history.
As of right now, four months later, we are still casually dating; twice I’ve let him put his arm around me. I know, I’m pathetic. He’s awesome, but he’s not for me. I don’t want to hurt him, but he isn’t enough for me at the moment, and I am still looking around at the scenery for some kind of spark.
More to come later. Hephaistos is out of town for a few weeks, so we will see what kind of trouble I can get myself into.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Today a man saw me. He didn’t just look, but actually saw I was there.
“How odd” I thought, “that he wasn’t looking at my friend, but at me.” Not sure how to react. My gut tells me that it is all a lie, and I am imagining it to sooth my own vanity.
It’s the little things that get me by I guess.
Note: The ladies were in fancy dress for halloween last night, a cowgirl, librarian and the mad hatter, each were able to pull the outfits from their normal wardrobe. Should I be worried if I was the mad hatter?
Thena
“How odd” I thought, “that he wasn’t looking at my friend, but at me.” Not sure how to react. My gut tells me that it is all a lie, and I am imagining it to sooth my own vanity.
It’s the little things that get me by I guess.
Note: The ladies were in fancy dress for halloween last night, a cowgirl, librarian and the mad hatter, each were able to pull the outfits from their normal wardrobe. Should I be worried if I was the mad hatter?
Thena
Friday, December 4, 2009
First Date ideas.
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?!?!?
Suggestions?!?!?
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
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