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20091212
Moving day
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20091211
Do you know this game?
This is the game "Bejewled 2". It should, in reality, be called "Marriage Counselor Extreme".
Why do I feel this way? Let me explain..
Bejeweled 2 is a Tetris type game in which the player must gain points and "warp" to the next level by lining up matching jewels in a row to make them disappear. There are several power ups like an exploding jewel and a lightning jewel that zaps all over the screen. So far, this isn't really explaining the whole marriage counselor thing, but wait..there's more..
Players can go ON and ON from level to level, which makes taking turns after a player fails tedious and difficult. Waiting two hours for a skilled player to fail just so you can take your turn, only to fail miserably after one level is certainly going to cause your patience to falter. If Bejeweled is played with a partner, it can also lead to situations where the person not playing sees a better path than the person playing and feels the need to shout at the screen or point it out by slapping their hand on the television. If that last situation leads to a board with "no more moves" available and the player fails, it opens up an entirely new can of worms.
Behind the gameboard are beautiful landscapes of "alien planets" and a really relaxing new age type of music that plays. It kind of reminds me of Neverending Story and I think we can all say we loved that movie as kids.
Therefore, this game teaches the following lessons for couples:
1. Sometimes sharing a "better way" doesn't mean it has to be done.
2. Patience is a virtue. It's not all about you.
3. Getting mad over nothing and being jealous of your partner's success will get you nowhere. Support your partner's successes, even if you aren't doing well.
4. Asking for help or letting someone assist you doesn't mean you can't do something..it just means you found a way to get it done.
5. There is more than one way to win or lose. Relax and take in the scenery. You'll find a way to reach your goals.
6. Slapping a TV screen and shouting, "Right there!! Right there!!" is a quick way to find out what sleeping on the couch feels like.
If you haven't played it, it's worth a try. It's out all over the internet for free, but paying for it is the best idea.
Sean
The next two weeks..
The next two weeks will be busy for me with the holidays approaching and work being just crazy this time of year. I also hope to post quite a few new postings I've been working on for awhile. When people write me, they sometimes leave out important info and I have to email them back to get the rest of the story. They are all coming in and my inbox is bulging...I'll post throughout this weekend, next week and I may throw in a few Christmas Eve and Day posts since Olivia will be at her mom's until the day after Christmas.
Sean
Sean
20091210
You smell like a girl..
Dkp778 wrote,
Sean,
My boyfriend smells like a girl. He uses floral or baby powder scented soaps and deodorant,
and sprays himself with feminine body sprays. He also LOVES Britney Spears' Believe perfume.
He doesn't have any other feminine preferences, isn't a crossdresser, and looks the typical guy.
It's driving me crazy!
-d-
Well D, you seem to have an issue on your hands. You say your boyfriend looks like a normal guy, but do you mean normal guy as in "I'm a mechanic who drinks beer, works out, can get dirty if I have to, and sometimes likes the smell of my own farts" kind of guy, or a "I'm a Hollister model who spends two hours on my hair, and waxes my chest and asscrack while trying to convince my other guy friends that I am the straight one" kind of guy?
The second one is not what normal guys look like and therefore I wouldn't be weirded out I'd THAT type of guy liked feminine products...and/or penises.
The first type of guy raises more suspicions because the typical guy will smell like at least one of the four following scents throughout the day:
1. Oiled leather
2. Gasoline or engine grease
3. Food
4. Sweaty balls
It's a fact. You can probably write a thesis paper on that topic alone. Don't try it though..I don't want to explain to any professor why men may smell like sweaty balls.
Anyway, as far as what to do, I'd recommend telling him how you feel about the scents. If it's something that is bothering you, he deserves to know how it makes you feel.
You also need to figure out if it is something you want to live with. You didn't state how long you've known him, but if it's a huge deal for you, is this something you want to be smelling for the next year? The next 50 years?
Did he always smell like this? If so, why did you think the scent would change?
Sean
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Sean,
My boyfriend smells like a girl. He uses floral or baby powder scented soaps and deodorant,
and sprays himself with feminine body sprays. He also LOVES Britney Spears' Believe perfume.
He doesn't have any other feminine preferences, isn't a crossdresser, and looks the typical guy.
It's driving me crazy!
-d-
Well D, you seem to have an issue on your hands. You say your boyfriend looks like a normal guy, but do you mean normal guy as in "I'm a mechanic who drinks beer, works out, can get dirty if I have to, and sometimes likes the smell of my own farts" kind of guy, or a "I'm a Hollister model who spends two hours on my hair, and waxes my chest and asscrack while trying to convince my other guy friends that I am the straight one" kind of guy?
The second one is not what normal guys look like and therefore I wouldn't be weirded out I'd THAT type of guy liked feminine products...and/or penises.
The first type of guy raises more suspicions because the typical guy will smell like at least one of the four following scents throughout the day:
1. Oiled leather
2. Gasoline or engine grease
3. Food
4. Sweaty balls
It's a fact. You can probably write a thesis paper on that topic alone. Don't try it though..I don't want to explain to any professor why men may smell like sweaty balls.
Anyway, as far as what to do, I'd recommend telling him how you feel about the scents. If it's something that is bothering you, he deserves to know how it makes you feel.
You also need to figure out if it is something you want to live with. You didn't state how long you've known him, but if it's a huge deal for you, is this something you want to be smelling for the next year? The next 50 years?
Did he always smell like this? If so, why did you think the scent would change?
Sean
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20091208
Humor
I found this while looking for a specific UPS location's phone number. I thought it was pretty funny so I saved a screenshot and wanted to share:
I wonder if there is an Express or Global Freight service with "Hoodz of the Triad"..
What happens if you don't get your package?
You: "Uh, yeah, I didn't get my package that was supposed to be here yesterday."
Them: (Gunfire) "Want us to bust a cap?"
I wonder if there is an Express or Global Freight service with "Hoodz of the Triad"..
What happens if you don't get your package?
You: "Uh, yeah, I didn't get my package that was supposed to be here yesterday."
Them: (Gunfire) "Want us to bust a cap?"
20091206
Choices
Alvin wrote:
Sean, you seem to be a normal guy who thinks logically about being healthy. By that I mean you're not some musclebound gym obsessed idiot who wants everyone to be hulking gym jerks. How do you make choices in your health quest? How do you make the conscious choices subconscious ones?
Alvin
Good question. Choices are around us everyday and the challenge is making good long term choices.
I drive past 4 McDonalds, 3 Burger Kings, 2 Taco Bells and a Wendys on my way home. I also live within a mile of two steakhouses, three seafood restaurants, and a host of coffee shops. If I thought only in short term, I could go to any one of those on a daily basis, waste tons of money and gain a bunch of weight. If I look at that from a long term goal of making healthy choices, none of them fit into that goal.
I am not saying to avoid going for a burger and beer with friends, or to boycott Starbucks, but figure your long term and short term goals and let that guide your decision making. Sometimes your short term will get the upper hand, but your long term should be the biggest factor. Start making conscious good choices and they'll eventually become easier to make...then just be an unconscious reaction.
Sean
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Sean, you seem to be a normal guy who thinks logically about being healthy. By that I mean you're not some musclebound gym obsessed idiot who wants everyone to be hulking gym jerks. How do you make choices in your health quest? How do you make the conscious choices subconscious ones?
Alvin
Good question. Choices are around us everyday and the challenge is making good long term choices.
I drive past 4 McDonalds, 3 Burger Kings, 2 Taco Bells and a Wendys on my way home. I also live within a mile of two steakhouses, three seafood restaurants, and a host of coffee shops. If I thought only in short term, I could go to any one of those on a daily basis, waste tons of money and gain a bunch of weight. If I look at that from a long term goal of making healthy choices, none of them fit into that goal.
I am not saying to avoid going for a burger and beer with friends, or to boycott Starbucks, but figure your long term and short term goals and let that guide your decision making. Sometimes your short term will get the upper hand, but your long term should be the biggest factor. Start making conscious good choices and they'll eventually become easier to make...then just be an unconscious reaction.
Sean
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The longest yard..
Outerlim87 wrote:
I am madly in love with my boyfriend, who I've known for almost three years. We've had problems lately because I moved about 5 hours away for an awesome career in the medical field, while he finishes school. What are your pieces of wisdom for those in a long distance relationship? How do we make this work?
Outerlim87
I've been in your shoes before. No, not working in the medical field. No..not being a woman. No...not dating a guy who lived 5 hours away. I've been in a couple of long distance relationships. the difference between you and I is that my LDR's always started out that way. You seem to be at an advantage here because you've known hi for three years before moving away.
In my opinion, LDRs fail for three reasons. Lack of communication, lack of seeing each other, lack of commitment.
1. Lack of communication- There is a saying that people seem to plaster all over their Facebook profiles. Due to a lack of time, I can't look up WHO said it, but it goes, "Always say I love you before you go to sleep." I feel that this is the most important type of communication you can have in an LDR. Feeling loved and trusted and making the other person feel the same way is step number one. Communication builds trust, and without communication, that bridge will begin to crumble.
2. Lack of seeing each other- Plan to see each other more than just once every few months, especially if you live close (within 8 hours). Take turns surprising each other and being romantic, just as you would in a "normal" relationship. It's the romance and the surprises that keep the "just phone calls" part of the LDR from becoming mundane.
3. Lack of commitment- If you aren't serious about your partner, don't enter into an LDR with them. It will only end badly. If you're serious about a future with them, be open and honest, and don't let yourself settle for a "proximity cheat". Stay out of situations that would arouse negativity with your partner, and don't put yourself in situations that will cause you to make bad decisions.
Good luck with this. It can often be a challenge, but if you are serious about this person, you will find a way to make it work out for you.
Sean
I am madly in love with my boyfriend, who I've known for almost three years. We've had problems lately because I moved about 5 hours away for an awesome career in the medical field, while he finishes school. What are your pieces of wisdom for those in a long distance relationship? How do we make this work?
Outerlim87
I've been in your shoes before. No, not working in the medical field. No..not being a woman. No...not dating a guy who lived 5 hours away. I've been in a couple of long distance relationships. the difference between you and I is that my LDR's always started out that way. You seem to be at an advantage here because you've known hi for three years before moving away.
In my opinion, LDRs fail for three reasons. Lack of communication, lack of seeing each other, lack of commitment.
1. Lack of communication- There is a saying that people seem to plaster all over their Facebook profiles. Due to a lack of time, I can't look up WHO said it, but it goes, "Always say I love you before you go to sleep." I feel that this is the most important type of communication you can have in an LDR. Feeling loved and trusted and making the other person feel the same way is step number one. Communication builds trust, and without communication, that bridge will begin to crumble.
2. Lack of seeing each other- Plan to see each other more than just once every few months, especially if you live close (within 8 hours). Take turns surprising each other and being romantic, just as you would in a "normal" relationship. It's the romance and the surprises that keep the "just phone calls" part of the LDR from becoming mundane.
3. Lack of commitment- If you aren't serious about your partner, don't enter into an LDR with them. It will only end badly. If you're serious about a future with them, be open and honest, and don't let yourself settle for a "proximity cheat". Stay out of situations that would arouse negativity with your partner, and don't put yourself in situations that will cause you to make bad decisions.
Good luck with this. It can often be a challenge, but if you are serious about this person, you will find a way to make it work out for you.
Sean
20091203
On a lighter note..
My dad left John Deere in September after 31 years..he was asked to retire early or face being possibly laid off.
He had an interview today. Good luck Dad.
He had an interview today. Good luck Dad.
Ray of sun
Ray wrote:
Much like you, I just lost a girlfriend to her ex. He actually convinced her that he could provide for her better than I could (financially). I am not a rich guy (he is), but as I was reading your song lyric "meanings" I realized that there are obviously people out there that believe they can buy love, and people that are okay with selling their love and happiness to the highest bidder. What happened to love just being an emotion?
Ray
I totally agree Ray. I think it's pathetic when people try to use money as a means of "buying happiness". Personally, I don't care how many vacations you go on, how many VIPs you can pay your way into, what kind of car you drive, where you live, or how much money you make..if you flaunt that kind of living, I can only hope you wake up someday and wonder where you wasted your life.
Life isn't about "getting paid". There is SO much more to life than money can ever provide. Don't tell me how much you made/make, tell me how you've improved the lives of those around you. I'd rather hear things like "So I was in Guatemala working with this charity organization.." than "I just blew a bunch of cash in Vegas with my friends..."
I dated a woman who had the same excuse for not giving panhandlers money. Her excuse was, "Why? They're just going to blow it on booze anyway."
Really? We're headed to the bar to do the same thing! And, when is the last time you could go buy booze with 64-cents of pocket change and a lint ball?
I say you are better off without a woman who is basically selling herself away. Keep on finding value in the little things in life like relationships, friendships, family, and everyday life.
Love is still an emotion, but it's for the REAL VIPs. You'll find happiness again soon.
Much like you, I just lost a girlfriend to her ex. He actually convinced her that he could provide for her better than I could (financially). I am not a rich guy (he is), but as I was reading your song lyric "meanings" I realized that there are obviously people out there that believe they can buy love, and people that are okay with selling their love and happiness to the highest bidder. What happened to love just being an emotion?
Ray
I totally agree Ray. I think it's pathetic when people try to use money as a means of "buying happiness". Personally, I don't care how many vacations you go on, how many VIPs you can pay your way into, what kind of car you drive, where you live, or how much money you make..if you flaunt that kind of living, I can only hope you wake up someday and wonder where you wasted your life.
Life isn't about "getting paid". There is SO much more to life than money can ever provide. Don't tell me how much you made/make, tell me how you've improved the lives of those around you. I'd rather hear things like "So I was in Guatemala working with this charity organization.." than "I just blew a bunch of cash in Vegas with my friends..."
I dated a woman who had the same excuse for not giving panhandlers money. Her excuse was, "Why? They're just going to blow it on booze anyway."
Really? We're headed to the bar to do the same thing! And, when is the last time you could go buy booze with 64-cents of pocket change and a lint ball?
I say you are better off without a woman who is basically selling herself away. Keep on finding value in the little things in life like relationships, friendships, family, and everyday life.
Love is still an emotion, but it's for the REAL VIPs. You'll find happiness again soon.
Food frenzy
Sierra wrote:
I think a friend of mine is diet obsessed. She eats whatever the hell she wants throughout the year and her weight fluctuates as any normal person's would, but whenever she travels, she goes on these crazy diets like a month before. For example, she went to Cabo in October and ate only celery and drank water for three weeks before going. She also worked out for an hour a day. She also went to Hawaii in February and wanted a beach body, so she ate only a tiny piece of chicken every day, ate celery and drank water again.
Anyway, her diets work, she loses massive weight, but then she gets back and eats normally and her body just piles the weight back on. It's taking it's toll though, her hair is brittle and gross looking, her eyes are sunken in, and if she wasn't such an avid tanner, I am sure there'd be dark circles under them.
I don't know what to do. She is convinced that this type of dieting is healthy because it gives results, but I am convinced it isn't. What to do?
Sierra
You are absolutely in the right here. Health professionals say that the typical human body NEEDS (not just wants) AT LEAST 1200 calories per day to function properly. By starving herself of valuable nutrients by this type of crash dieting, she is only sending her body into starvation mode, which means that once she eats normally again, her body is storing everything it can as fat. Your body can also: -Start to develop kidney problems
-Grow hair to protect itself from being cold during prolonged starvation
-Suffer from muscle atrophy
-Become diabetic
-Lose hair or have it become brittle
-And develop a multitude of other issues. If she has too much water in her system she can develop Hyponatremia which is basically the dilution of sodium and electrolytes in your blood. This is nothing to laugh at..hyponatremia can cause fluid in the lungs, brain swelling, nausea, vomiting, confusion and even death.
If your friend wants to develop a beach body, do it the right way through regular exercise and healthy eating. If it seems that she may be leaning more toward an eating disorder, get her some help ASAP.
Sean
I think a friend of mine is diet obsessed. She eats whatever the hell she wants throughout the year and her weight fluctuates as any normal person's would, but whenever she travels, she goes on these crazy diets like a month before. For example, she went to Cabo in October and ate only celery and drank water for three weeks before going. She also worked out for an hour a day. She also went to Hawaii in February and wanted a beach body, so she ate only a tiny piece of chicken every day, ate celery and drank water again.
Anyway, her diets work, she loses massive weight, but then she gets back and eats normally and her body just piles the weight back on. It's taking it's toll though, her hair is brittle and gross looking, her eyes are sunken in, and if she wasn't such an avid tanner, I am sure there'd be dark circles under them.
I don't know what to do. She is convinced that this type of dieting is healthy because it gives results, but I am convinced it isn't. What to do?
Sierra
You are absolutely in the right here. Health professionals say that the typical human body NEEDS (not just wants) AT LEAST 1200 calories per day to function properly. By starving herself of valuable nutrients by this type of crash dieting, she is only sending her body into starvation mode, which means that once she eats normally again, her body is storing everything it can as fat. Your body can also: -Start to develop kidney problems
-Grow hair to protect itself from being cold during prolonged starvation
-Suffer from muscle atrophy
-Become diabetic
-Lose hair or have it become brittle
-And develop a multitude of other issues. If she has too much water in her system she can develop Hyponatremia which is basically the dilution of sodium and electrolytes in your blood. This is nothing to laugh at..hyponatremia can cause fluid in the lungs, brain swelling, nausea, vomiting, confusion and even death.
If your friend wants to develop a beach body, do it the right way through regular exercise and healthy eating. If it seems that she may be leaning more toward an eating disorder, get her some help ASAP.
Sean
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