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- 7 Secrets to Understanding the Opposite Sex …
- 12 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills …
- 10 Questions for Couples …
- 8 Reasons Why Zombies Are Better Than Vampires …
- 7 Different Styles of Bangs …
- 7 Tips on How to Make Your First Time a Pleasant, Memorable Experience …
- 8 Gross Guy Habits …
- 7 Reasons to Work for Yourself …
- 8 Awesome Car Movies …
- Top 8 Dating Complaints from Women …
- 7 Ways to Sell Yourself During an Interview …
- 10 Words that Need to Go Away …
- 7 Reasons to be Happy the Holidays Are Over …
- 8 of my Favorite Music Albums from 2010 …
- 8 Tips on Maintaining a Good Attitude at Work …
- 9 Reasons I Love Asterix …
| 7 Secrets to Understanding the Opposite Sex … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:51 AM PST  Most of the 7 secrets to understanding the opposite sex that I've listed below aren't really secrets anymore. Women tend to know and understand the hidden cues their men give them. These cues are sometimes sent unconsciously, but they are there nonetheless. If you are still trying to figure guys out and the list below isn't helping, then try talking to a guy for some straight forward answers. I was able to have my husband explain the reasoning behind some of the 'secrets' mentioned below. 7. They don't always mean to say the wrong thingA few of my lady friends get their feelings hurt on a regular basis, just because their guys are tactless in how they deliver messages. For instance, a friend and her husband were getting ready to go out for dinner. She asked him how he liked her outfit and he told her he liked the red one better. My friend considered this to be a negative remark about her clothing she had on and refused to go to dinner. All I can say is she asked for his opinion and he said he liked the red one better. He never said, 'That one looks like crap. Put the red one on.' 6. 'Huh?' doesn't always mean he didn't hear youThis response tends to be connected with stalling. I know both my boys use this tactic when asked about homework. They haven't thought of a response in advance, so they feign deafness to try and buy some time to form one on the fly. This never works in their favor. Their father and I can always see right through it. There is also the eye shift that sometimes accompanies the questionable response to unwanted questions. 5. Game day is sacredMy grandfather was a huge fan of baseball. He would holler at the television in the basement and fits of rage would erupt at the slightest hint of a bad call during the game. I learned at an early age that when my grandfather was watching the game that it was best to completely avoid the basement, at all cost. What might seem like a simple game to a woman is the game of a lifetime to a man. |
| 12 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:34 AM PST  Whether you realize it or not, communication skills play a big role in your life. Verbal communication skills, in particular, can either make your life easy or hard. With written communication, you can edit before sending it off to be read by the other party. However, when you speak, you cannot take back words you have already uttered. If you think your verbal communication skills need some work, then look no further. Here are 12 tips that can help you become a better communicator. 1. Learn to truly listenHearing and listening are two very different things. To be a good communicator, you need to be able to truly listen. Don't start composing your response before someone has actually finished speaking. This prevents you from hearing their true message. To let them know that you understand, echo what they're saying by paraphrasing their sentences. If you show people that you are willing to listen to them, then they will also be more responsive and willing to listen to you. 2. Pay attention to content and feelingSometimes, the words people say hold a deeper meaning than their common dictionary definition. In the act of communicating, you need to pay attention to what the person is really saying. You need to be able to figure out the context and feelings behind the words being said. 3. Be fully present during a conversationWhen you talk to someone, be present both physically and mentally. Doing or thinking of other things can prevent you from listening and getting the full message of the conversation. Make sure to make eye contact. You should also nod, reflect their sentences through paraphrasing, or just give a signal that you are indeed listening. |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2011 10:11 AM PST  I always enjoy reading questions and then answering them to myself. Maybe I am just weird, but I hope I am not the only one. I have noticed a lot of books have become popular and all they are full of is questions on various subjects. Well, think of this as a miniature blog full of questions as I am going to give you 10 questions for couples. Take note that I am not going to answer these questions for you – you have to answer them for yourself … 10. Am I Happy in My Relationship?This, of course, just has to be amongst the questions you ask yourself. It is important to know if you are happy in a relationship. If you are truly not happy, then something has to change, because life is too short to live in Sadness. 9. Am I Ready for Kids?If you are not ready for kids, then don't trick yourself into thinking you are. Once you have a child, there is not backing out of it. 8. What Would You Change About Yourself if You Had the Power to? |
| 8 Reasons Why Zombies Are Better Than Vampires … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 09:43 AM PST  As regular readers will no doubt be aware, I am a massive fan of zombie movies. Vampires, however, have never really done it for me, even though they are perenially popular. You can keep your Twilight pretty boys, I'd much rather see a good blood-spurting, arm-ripping, gut-wrenching zombie flick (or even a bad one). Here's why the living dead win for me every time. 1. Brains …That is, they don't really have much in the way of cognitive powers. Zombies are simple creatures, with only one thought, if you can call it a thought. None of that tortured soul angst that vampires are prone to; zombies just get straight to the point and tuck in. 2. No Sex Please, We're ZombiesForget all those metaphors about blood and sex that you get with vampires. The only blood you get with zombies is the literal kind – and copious quantities of the stuff. They're unpretentious creatures, are zombies, and wouldn't know a metaphor if it hit them in the face harder than a souped-up truck travelling at 100mph. 3. How Shall I Kill Thee? Let Me Count The Ways …Zombies are more fun to kill. What options are there with vampires? Holy water, sunlight and stakes. Boooooring. Zombies, on the other hand, can be dispatched in countless ways with a variety of weapons. Guns, machetes, forks, baseball bats, and many household implements can be pressed into zombie-killing service. The more inventive, the better! |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2011 09:27 AM PST  I love bangs. They make me look about 16 years old again (which might be part of the reason I love them!), but I think they suit my face. Of course, some months after getting them, I always get tired of waiting for them to grow out, but whatever. Whether you’re still old-school and call them bangs or whether you refer to them as fringe, they are back and hotter than ever, so check out 7 different styles of bangs and see what might work for you! 1. Side Swept Bangs
This is probably the most popular style for bangs, or fringe, right now. They are very versatile, because they can be long or short. Simply put, you part these just a little, and sweep the heavier bit off to the side. These bangs create a very soft look that goes great with lots of different cuts. 2. Betty Page Bangs
Sometimes known as baby bangs, these bangs, named after the end-all, be-all of pinup girls, are short, sometimes curled, and sometimes left straight. They are cut high up on the forehead, all one length, and look fantastic. However, they go well only with certain hairstyles, and it takes a particular facial shape to carry them off properly. If you have bangs right now and think you might want these, curl yours high and tight to get a sneak peek of how they will look. 3. Straight Bangs
Straight bangs actually tend to be a little rounded. They are longer toward the sides and shorter over your forehead, so they end up kind of cupping your eyebrows. They can be heavy or thin. They are great for making your eyes pop – but also call attention to your eyebrows, so if you’ve had any waxing or plucking mishaps lately, wait a while before trying this style! |
| 7 Tips on How to Make Your First Time a Pleasant, Memorable Experience … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 09:01 AM PST  The first sexual experience can be romantic, pleasantly weird or painful, it all depends on how, when and with whom you choose to share it. That's why I've decided to dedicate this blog entry to our young readers who are going through this phase right now and are wondering is it or is it not a good idea to do it. So here it is- first sex, or seven things you need to focus on before and during it… 1. Make sure you are ready for itWhether or not you will sleep with somebody depends only on you, remember that! Don't let the guy force you or talk you into doing that and definitely don't do it to keep him. If the possibility of having sex with you is the only thing that's keeping him around, do yourself a favor and break up with him. If this was, however, a mutual decision and you actually feel ready and a bit anxious to do it, I'd say go with it. The most important thing is that YOU want and feel ready to lose your virginity at that time and with that person. 2. Get informedAsk around or browse the Internet – it's important that you know everything. Some things may shock you, some you've probably knew by now. All those… khm… bodily fluids were a bit of a shock for me, I definitely didn't expect that and I had nobody to tell me those stuff and prepare me for what's about to come. However, it's all natural and there's nothing to be shy about. Your little research could help you figure out what to expect, what to do and how to start. The rest is up to you, sweetie. 3. Test the watersKiss each other, touch each other and don't feel embarrassed to explore! First research, then applying the newfound knowledge in practice. You'll figure out what he likes, he'll figure out what you like. That's called foreplay and that's supposed to prepare you for the actual thing. Now, the actual thing doesn't have to happen right away, you can just stick to the foreplay until you feel comfortable enough to move to the next step. |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:54 AM PST  I love men… most of the time. Once in a while though, even the guy I love the most can totally gross me out. Sometimes they either don't realize, or don't care, when they've done something disgusting, or worse, they think it's funny to make us shudder. Brothers, boyfriends, even our kids… they can be so gross! Not sure what I mean? Keep reading! Here are 8 gross guy habits. 1. Butt pickingI don't know why men have itchier butts than we do, but I suspect it's all the extra hair. Who knows. I'm not necessarily grossed out when they scratch their butts; what makes me shudder is when they dig and dig and scratch… do they have bugs? Hemorrhoids? What? I don't know. I don't WANT to know. 2. Nose pickingIt's happened countless times: I'll be innocently driving in my car, minding my own business, and I'll look over at the driver in the car next to me and see them picking their nose. Not just a polite scratch or subtle pick — they're digging for gold. Being in your car doesn't make you invisible. I can see you! And I don't even want to think about what you're going to do with whatever you might find in there. Of the dozens of times I've seen this, only once has it been a woman doing the nose-picking. All of the other times, it's been men. 3. Pee puddlesTo me, toilet bowls look HUGE. GIGANTIC. So why on earth can most men manage to miss when they're peeing? Do they just not care, or is the toilet really too small for them to get it in the bowl? And when they do miss, why can't they take a tissue and clean up the little puddles themselves? |
| 7 Reasons to Work for Yourself … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:52 AM PST  When I first lost my contact job at General Motors in the fall of 2008, I panicked. I had nightmare visions of being homeless, eating cat food, and having to give up my habit of good oral hygiene. Luckily, none of those things happened — I went back to school and started building my own client base for freelance writing, editing, and social media services. Now, two years later, I can't imagine working for The Man again, and here's why. Here are 7 reasons to work for yourself. 1. ProductivityBelieve it or not, when you work for yourself, you tend to be more productive, getting a lot more done in fewer hours. You also tend to get more of everything done, from attending your child's school functions to keeping up with the laundry. All around, your time management skills, and productivity, sky-rocket. 2. The flexibilityBecause you control when you work, and when you do other things, you have more flexibility. If you have a weekend party, and a deadline on Wednesday, you can always take the weekend off and work more on Monday and Tuesday. If you have a school function on Wednesday, and a deadline on Friday, you can swap your time around. The flexibility means you can do more life things, not just work things. 3. The freedomThe flexibility also gives you freedom. Since you work for yourself, that means you decide which projects you accept, and when. So if you want to make every Tuesday during the summer your beach day, you can. If you want to only work on Fridays, you can. It's up to you! Freedom! |
| Posted: 02 Jan 2011 08:34 AM PST  There are so many genres of movies, from romances to thrillers and everything in between. Some are made with women in mind, and others are made to appeal to men… like sports or war movies. But spending most of my life in Detroit, the Motor City, has made me a fan of one type of film that's typically guys-only material: the car movie. If you're not quite sure which films I mean, keep reading… here's a list of 8 awesome car movies! 1. Transformers
2. Smokey & The Bandit
3. The Italian Job
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| Top 8 Dating Complaints from Women … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 05:42 AM PST  Oh yes, women have dating complaints, just like men. That doesn't mean that we are selfish or whatever. Some of the complaints women make are actually legit. Guys, if I offend any of you, I'm sorry – I am not here to bash anyone or hurt anyone's feelings, but sometimes, things just have to be said. Right now, I am going to give you the top 8 dating complaints that I have heard. Take note, these are not my complaints and I will include my opinion in with these complains … 8. He Didn't Pay
"I went on a date with the last guy and he didn't even pay for the date. He left the ticket all on me!" (To be honest, I don't mind paying for the date. I think sometimes, the girl needs to pitch in and help too, However, I noticed this was a big dating complaint.) 7. He Was Late
Photo Credit: Cuba Gallery – Now on Twitter! "There I was, sitting in the diner all by myself. I waited for him for almost an hour before he finally walked through the doors. He KNEW he was supposed to be there at 7:00, yet something else was more important than our date." (Guys, all I have to say is that there better be a good excuse for this one or she may not let you down.) 6. Flirts with Others
"As if I were not there, he kept flirting with the waitress at our table. It made me nauseous to watch them do this in front of me." (Guys, flirting while you're dating is a big no. There's no excuse.) |
| 7 Ways to Sell Yourself During an Interview … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:47 AM PST  Job interviews make me nervous. I never know what to say about myself. The interviewer invariably asks me how I would handle some situation and I have no clue how to answer. Making yourself look good is hard, even when you know you’re right for the job. Hopefully, these 7 ways to sell yourself during an interview will be helpful to some of you! 1. Maintain Eye Contact
Everyone says the eyes are the windows to the souls. Your eyes can also betray strength and confidence. Maintain eye contact with the person interviewing you. Don’t keep looking all around the room. This can make you appear unsure, antsy, and even disinterested, and that’s not what anyone wants in a potential employee. 2. Pay Attention to the Area
However, when the interview first starts, noticing to your surroundings is a good idea. Being able to make a comment such as, "I love the painting you have on the wall" or something like that shows that you’re paying attention, plus it can help to break the ice. 3. Remember Your Resume
By this I don’t mean you should remember to bring it with you – but you should, that goes without saying! What I mean is, know what you’ve put on your resume and your CV. You don’t have to memorize it, but it’s important to be able to talk about it. If you frequently update and rewrite your resume, you might get mixed up if you don’t familiarize yourself with the version you just handed over to your interviewer. |
| 10 Words that Need to Go Away … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:16 AM PST  I like words. I love language. I love weaving words and sentences together into something beautiful, amusing, or touching. Whether you love it or hate it, if it makes you react, I’m happy. Like any wordsmith, however, there are certain words that I absolutely cannot stand – and here they are, 10 words that need to go away. They won’t, and that’s cool, but a girl can vent and wish at the same time, right? 1. BromanceThis started and stopped being cute for me when they made I Love You, Man. I know that’s not where the term first started but that is where it entered my social consciousness, because I love Jason Segel and Paul Rudd. Now, any guys who are ever friends in public are having a bromance. That’s great, it’s always nice to see guys with close, male friends, but what happened to "buddy" or some other friend-friendly term that actually exists? 2. FrememyAnother word that gets its origins in reality TV, the only positive attribute this term has is that it rhymes with "enemy," which is great for poets. Otherwise, I am sick of hearing it. Girls, especially in celebrity land, are catty enough to each other. They don’t need to start thinking that cattiness is justified just because it has its own word. 3. FratireThe Better Half just got me Tucker Max’s new book for Christmas. I both love and loathe Tucker Max, but right now, that’s beside the point (although I would love to hear your thoughts!). Max pretty much claims sole credit for creating the fratire genre of writing. Maybe so, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good word. What bothers me is its obvious relationship to satire, and the implication that anything Max-esque writers produce is satire drives me bonkers. |
| 7 Reasons to be Happy the Holidays Are Over … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 01:06 AM PST  I adore the holidays and all the excitement that comes along with them. However, I've also come up with 7 reasons to be happy the holidays are over. Take a look at my list and see if you agree with any of them. Feel free to add on your own reasons in the comment section. Despite these 7 reasons, I do still look forward to the holidays and spending time with my extended family. 7. The false niceness will finally endI do like the way people seem to be more pleasant during the holidays. It sure beats grouchiness. But there are too many people who are forcing niceness and it is clear that they would be happier being crabby. I do commend the people who honestly put forth more effort to be nice to complete strangers, but I think there is a big difference between being nice and being sickly sweet with a fake smile plastered across your face. 6. No more sitting at home with nothing to doBeing one who works from home the majority of the time, I don't really have this problem. My kids do though and I'll be glad when they are able to head back to school and hang out with their friends more. It's not that I don't enjoy having my kids home for the holidays, but I can sense the boredom oozing out of their teenage pores. 5. The relatives get back to their own livesMy family is loads of fun, but usually in very small increments. The holidays tend to bring about a lot of interaction with many family members. There are phone calls about how to bake certain goods that are commonly passed around at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plenty of discussions on when and where the family will meet for dinners are had and of course gift ideas are passed from one member to the next as well. I love them all dearly, but it's nice when the phone calls lessen and there isn't so much planning to do as relatives resume their normal activities that don't have to include me. |
| 8 of my Favorite Music Albums from 2010 … Posted: 02 Jan 2011 12:38 AM PST  It has been confirmed that a new album "Hold It Against Me" by Britney spears will be released in March of 2011. As a fan, I can't wait for that release date! All of this makes me take a look at the albums that have been released during this year, 2010. I am a big fan of music – of all different types. Some of the bands I listen to include T.A.T.U, Korn, Massari, Westlife, Nelly, Selena, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Eminem, Rammstein and many more. This is a blog titled 8 of my Favorite Music Albums from 2010. However, I never say the word "favourite" in music, because I like everything and don't really have any main ones. This is a blog that was requested for me to write. So, let me get started! 8. Slipknot: The OracleReleased: May 4, 2010 7. Selena: La LeyendaReleased: March 9, 2010 6. Rihanna: LoudReleased: November 12, 2010 |
| 8 Tips on Maintaining a Good Attitude at Work … Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:48 PM PST  Having a good attitude is important, whether you are at work or home. Being at home and having a bad attitude tends to not affect as many people as when you are at work. These 8 tips on maintaining a good attitude at work might prove useful to those who seem to have a difficult time pulling this off. You'd be surprised at how much your good attitude helps those around you too. 8. Assume something good will come from a situation
My mom always told me that things happen for a reason. Since I was a small child I've tried to find the best in everyone and the good in all situations. Having high hopes about the final outcome sometimes helps things to pan out evenly in the end. Waiting for the good to rear its head also helps you to maintain a positive outlook on work in general. 7. Avoid people who have negative attitudes
There's nothing harder for me than trying to maintain high spirits when there is a chronic complainer in the room. Have you ever worked with someone like this? This person is constantly moaning about what needs to be done and how hard it will be to complete the task. I find it much easier to avoid these types of people when I feel like I'm unable to keep my spirits high on my own. 6. Try to find humor
I find that seeing the funny side of something tends to make the task at hand much more enjoyable. As long as the humor isn't the result of someone being the butt of a joke, then this can be a very effective way of dealing with stressful situations. Sometimes things are only funny to you. If you are able to make light of a situation to help get it completed, then go for it! |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:18 PM PST  I've been a massive fan of Asterix since I discovered the books at my local library, aged around 8. I worked my way through the books, one by one, and even now, more than three decades on, I still love the stories. Here are 9 reasons why I think Asterix rocks! 1. The CharactersAs well as the plucky little Gaul himself, the books are full of amusing characters. From Asterix's loyal friend Obelix, whom Gerard Depardieu was surely born to play, to the appalling bard Cacophonix, every one earns their place. 2. TranslationsBecause Asterix has been translated into so many languages, it's a great excuse to read comic books, whatever your age. You can get away with it by claiming it's educational. I have some in Spanish for this very reason. 3. NamesStarting with Asterix himself, the names are witty and silly at the same time. I am particularly tickled by Cacophonix and Chief Vitalstatistix. It must have been great fun thinking them up. |
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