I have decided to pull the American Cancer Society donation link from my page, due to lack of support. I have replaced it with links to vendors such as:
Delivery.com: An awesome way to find food near you..and have it delivered. They're in over 85 cities!
Match.com: Only fitting since my blog deals with relationships. It's a great site.
Bustedtees.com: Some of the greatest t-shirts around.
So check them out. I'll be donating to the American Cancer Society myself from the revenue generated by these links.
Sean
20090630
20090629
Nuggets of wisdom 2
I was giving her a bath..
OLIVIA: Dad, platypuses are the only mammals to lay eggs.
ME (jokingly): What about lions?
OLIVIA (not getting my joke): Lions aren't mammals.
ME: What are they?
OLIVIA: Just regular animals.
She goes back to playing then pauses..
OLIVIA: Wait, lions ARE mammals but don't lay eggs!
She then laughs so hard she farts in the tub.
OLIVIA: Dad, platypuses are the only mammals to lay eggs.
ME (jokingly): What about lions?
OLIVIA (not getting my joke): Lions aren't mammals.
ME: What are they?
OLIVIA: Just regular animals.
She goes back to playing then pauses..
OLIVIA: Wait, lions ARE mammals but don't lay eggs!
She then laughs so hard she farts in the tub.
20090628
Azia
I've been meaning to write a piece on one of my favorite restaurants lately, and haven't had pictures to back anything up, but I made a trip to Minneapolis the other night and decided to get the pictures I needed.
Azia has always been one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities. Located on the "Eat Street" section of Nicollet, just south of downtown, it is both easily accessible and offers nearby parking for little or no cost. Azia is also connected to the Caterpillar Lounge and Anemoni Sushi Bar, which presents even more food and drink options than your average establishment. Personally, I like the half price Happy Hour, their sushi selection, and the saki choices. The waitstaff here knows their saki, which is nice when trying new varieties (or trying it for the first time).
If you get a chance, sit outside. The streetlight seating give just enough light to see things clearly, so you don't feel like you're sitting in a cave, but they also don't soak the tables with light. If the weather isn't permitting, the inside is fantastic as well.
The Caterpillar Lounge offers a relaxed "drinking lounge" setting which reminds me of my dream living room..but with a full bar. The live music and DJ's are cool, as are the drinks.
Anemoni Sushi Bar offers some great appetizers and a GIANT sushi selection. The sushi is, in my opinion, the best I've tasted so far.
Thom, the owner, can be seen around the restaurant from time to time and offers a friendly greeting and familiarity, which is usually uncommon is sushi restaurants.
Here are a few pictures. As I said, I was outside, so the lighting is dimmer than your typical picture, but you'll get the idea.
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These were the Ping Pang Pong Wings. Delicious.
The outside sign, as seen from my table.
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Really good sushi. Philly Roll on the left and spicy tuna on the right. Also delicious.
You can read more about Thom, the owner, and the restaurant at www.aziarestaurant.com
Check it out if you haven't been there. If you have, give it another visit. They've changed the menu up a bit.
Sean
Azia has always been one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities. Located on the "Eat Street" section of Nicollet, just south of downtown, it is both easily accessible and offers nearby parking for little or no cost. Azia is also connected to the Caterpillar Lounge and Anemoni Sushi Bar, which presents even more food and drink options than your average establishment. Personally, I like the half price Happy Hour, their sushi selection, and the saki choices. The waitstaff here knows their saki, which is nice when trying new varieties (or trying it for the first time).
If you get a chance, sit outside. The streetlight seating give just enough light to see things clearly, so you don't feel like you're sitting in a cave, but they also don't soak the tables with light. If the weather isn't permitting, the inside is fantastic as well.
The Caterpillar Lounge offers a relaxed "drinking lounge" setting which reminds me of my dream living room..but with a full bar. The live music and DJ's are cool, as are the drinks.
Anemoni Sushi Bar offers some great appetizers and a GIANT sushi selection. The sushi is, in my opinion, the best I've tasted so far.
Thom, the owner, can be seen around the restaurant from time to time and offers a friendly greeting and familiarity, which is usually uncommon is sushi restaurants.
Here are a few pictures. As I said, I was outside, so the lighting is dimmer than your typical picture, but you'll get the idea.
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These were the Ping Pang Pong Wings. Delicious.
The outside sign, as seen from my table.
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Really good sushi. Philly Roll on the left and spicy tuna on the right. Also delicious.
You can read more about Thom, the owner, and the restaurant at www.aziarestaurant.com
Check it out if you haven't been there. If you have, give it another visit. They've changed the menu up a bit.
Sean
20090627
A side letter..
Annie in Missouri wrote:
Sean
These dating disasters were amazing. I have friends that have had some great stories to tell after dates, so I told them to write. You'll see what I am talking about.
Anyway, I have a different issue to talk about. Here's my story:
I was dating this guy on and off for about seven years. We had no reason to keep us together other than the comfort level, and we fought all of the time. It was a relationship that started nicely but turned ugly. After things became physically abusive, I broke it off and moved out of state. I'd been without him for about 6 months and had started dating a new guy..things were going great..until my ex found out. He pursued me to no end. He played mind games and even called me, with news I didn't want to hear.
He told me that he'd given me an STD and that no one would accept me into a new relationship out of fear for their health. He said he'd always loved me and kept asking me to come back, so after confirming that I did have the STD, I broke the new guy's heart and went back to him. He still lived about 8 hours away and we talk, but I am not happy. Not like I was with the new guy. I find myself wondering what the new guy is doing, what he thinks of me, and if he still loves me as much as I love him. The truth is, I was so scared that the new guy would break MY heart (once he found out that I had this), that I panicked and broke his. Now I am back in a relationship that would definitely be better off being finished, and missing the person I wanted to be with more than anything.
Annie
Wow, Annie. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Your ex is an ass. Not only did he treat your poorly, but he gave you an STD, then used it as a way to hook you back into a relationship that isn't healthy. Leave the relationship you've been sucked back into. It's for your own good. Seek some counseling and see what becomes of that. As far as "New Guy", contact him and talk with him. If he loves you as much as you love him, nothing should stand in the way of being with you. Counseling first, make sure you're ready for this, then find him. Good luck.
Sean
Sean
These dating disasters were amazing. I have friends that have had some great stories to tell after dates, so I told them to write. You'll see what I am talking about.
Anyway, I have a different issue to talk about. Here's my story:
I was dating this guy on and off for about seven years. We had no reason to keep us together other than the comfort level, and we fought all of the time. It was a relationship that started nicely but turned ugly. After things became physically abusive, I broke it off and moved out of state. I'd been without him for about 6 months and had started dating a new guy..things were going great..until my ex found out. He pursued me to no end. He played mind games and even called me, with news I didn't want to hear.
He told me that he'd given me an STD and that no one would accept me into a new relationship out of fear for their health. He said he'd always loved me and kept asking me to come back, so after confirming that I did have the STD, I broke the new guy's heart and went back to him. He still lived about 8 hours away and we talk, but I am not happy. Not like I was with the new guy. I find myself wondering what the new guy is doing, what he thinks of me, and if he still loves me as much as I love him. The truth is, I was so scared that the new guy would break MY heart (once he found out that I had this), that I panicked and broke his. Now I am back in a relationship that would definitely be better off being finished, and missing the person I wanted to be with more than anything.
Annie
Wow, Annie. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Your ex is an ass. Not only did he treat your poorly, but he gave you an STD, then used it as a way to hook you back into a relationship that isn't healthy. Leave the relationship you've been sucked back into. It's for your own good. Seek some counseling and see what becomes of that. As far as "New Guy", contact him and talk with him. If he loves you as much as you love him, nothing should stand in the way of being with you. Counseling first, make sure you're ready for this, then find him. Good luck.
Sean
20090626
Dating disasters..
We've seen 5 dating disasters so far, and there are a few more on the way. One thing I noticed is that every email I read started with the person getting out of a bad relationship. If you got out of a bad relationship/bad breakup/bad anything, the first thing to focus on is yourself, not getting into a new relationship, or going back into an old one for that matter.
Until you've fixed your issues and learned who you really are again, you'll keep cycling through one disaster after another.
Chances are, you've changed yourself to be in a relationship. Whether it's pretending to like sports or music that you hate, fooling yourself into thinking that superficial people aren't really as shallow as your friends and family say, or tricking yourself into believing that an abusive relationship isn't really as abusive as others see, you've changed who you really are at some point.
Being in a relationship where you've ideally changed the very person you are just to be with that person is a time bomb waiting to explode. Sooner or later, you or the person you're with will reveal who they really are and you'll feel like you don't even know them. If you slap shiny paint over a rusted car, it's still a rusted car. The rust will eventually show through.
Be yourself and don't settle. You don't deserve any less than finding someone that appreciates you for you. They may not have everything in common with you, they may hate your John Legend playlist, but they'll listen to you mangle lyrics and sing off key because they love you, and love who you are.
Keep that in mind. Dating disasters are bound to happen, but they'll happen less when you enter things with a clear perception of who you are and what you want.
Sean
Until you've fixed your issues and learned who you really are again, you'll keep cycling through one disaster after another.
Chances are, you've changed yourself to be in a relationship. Whether it's pretending to like sports or music that you hate, fooling yourself into thinking that superficial people aren't really as shallow as your friends and family say, or tricking yourself into believing that an abusive relationship isn't really as abusive as others see, you've changed who you really are at some point.
Being in a relationship where you've ideally changed the very person you are just to be with that person is a time bomb waiting to explode. Sooner or later, you or the person you're with will reveal who they really are and you'll feel like you don't even know them. If you slap shiny paint over a rusted car, it's still a rusted car. The rust will eventually show through.
Be yourself and don't settle. You don't deserve any less than finding someone that appreciates you for you. They may not have everything in common with you, they may hate your John Legend playlist, but they'll listen to you mangle lyrics and sing off key because they love you, and love who you are.
Keep that in mind. Dating disasters are bound to happen, but they'll happen less when you enter things with a clear perception of who you are and what you want.
Sean
Dating disaster 5
Leanne from Indiana wrote:
Hi Sean,
I have a dating disaster that actually turned out for the best!
I was "hooked up" on a date by some friends of mine who swore up and down that the guy they were hooking me up with was my perfect match. We talked on the phone twice and eventually set up a coffee date.
When we met, he seemed like a presentable guy. He was handsome and had a great smile. When we talked however, it was a different story.
He came off as egotistical, closed minded, demanding, sexist, and rude. I was getting angry but tried to see where the date would go. I stuck it out.
I was getting hungry and ordered a pecan roll. He asked to try a bite and I let him, but shortly after he bit into it, he started choking and sputtering. Turns out Mr. Perfect had a peanut allergy and had a reaction to the roll. He used his epi-pen and an ambulance came to take him to the hospital, so he could be checked out. I waved goodbye and let him go. I'd driven myself, so I was happy I wasn't stuck with him for a few more hours.
So you may be asking where does the story have a happy ending? There was a man in that coffee shop that had noticed me on my date, and after "Mr Perfect" left, he struck up a conversation. We hit it off and started dating. We married a year later and are still together.
Leanne
Thanks for writing Leanne. It's nice to see that some disasters can turn around for the best!
Sean
Hi Sean,
I have a dating disaster that actually turned out for the best!
I was "hooked up" on a date by some friends of mine who swore up and down that the guy they were hooking me up with was my perfect match. We talked on the phone twice and eventually set up a coffee date.
When we met, he seemed like a presentable guy. He was handsome and had a great smile. When we talked however, it was a different story.
He came off as egotistical, closed minded, demanding, sexist, and rude. I was getting angry but tried to see where the date would go. I stuck it out.
I was getting hungry and ordered a pecan roll. He asked to try a bite and I let him, but shortly after he bit into it, he started choking and sputtering. Turns out Mr. Perfect had a peanut allergy and had a reaction to the roll. He used his epi-pen and an ambulance came to take him to the hospital, so he could be checked out. I waved goodbye and let him go. I'd driven myself, so I was happy I wasn't stuck with him for a few more hours.
So you may be asking where does the story have a happy ending? There was a man in that coffee shop that had noticed me on my date, and after "Mr Perfect" left, he struck up a conversation. We hit it off and started dating. We married a year later and are still together.
Leanne
Thanks for writing Leanne. It's nice to see that some disasters can turn around for the best!
Sean
Mr. Jackson has left the building..
So Michael died.
It was bound to happen, but I always thought he'd go at his prime. Not that his death is made any more or less meaningful at this point, but I always hoped he'd make some kind of a comeback.
He had his share of controversy in the last 20 years, ranging from sex abuse to skin bleaching; from bad parenting (he made Britney look GOOD) to plastic surgery. Underneath it all he seems to have been just a guy that had a messed up childhood and was trying to get it all back.
He was a talented man, there are no doubts about that.
It was bound to happen, but I always thought he'd go at his prime. Not that his death is made any more or less meaningful at this point, but I always hoped he'd make some kind of a comeback.
He had his share of controversy in the last 20 years, ranging from sex abuse to skin bleaching; from bad parenting (he made Britney look GOOD) to plastic surgery. Underneath it all he seems to have been just a guy that had a messed up childhood and was trying to get it all back.
He was a talented man, there are no doubts about that.
20090624
Dating Disaster 4
Ed from Maine wrote:
Hi Sean,
Love the site. I just found it. Nice job here.
I have a dating disaster for ya.
I'd been single for a few months after a rough breakup when a friend offered to hook me up on a blind date. He showed me a picture and the woman was gorgeous. He told me about her and I kept thinking, "Why is this woman single??" She seemed like everything I'd been missing.
I was so excited when the date day came. I'd gotten off early, bought a new shirt, and wanted to look my best. I even cleaned my apartment from top to bottom in case things turned from good to great, if you know what I mean. I drove to her house and was there right at the time we'd discussed.
She wasn't home. I rang the doorbell, knocked, and eventually gave up. I was walking back to my car and decided to wait for a bit to see if she happened to be getting ready and didn't hear the call. I didn't want to drive 30 minutes back to my place only to get a phone call to come back to hers..
45 minutes passed and she called. She whispered, "Hi, how are you?"
"Good," I replied. "What's going on? Why aren't you home?"
"I am," she said. "I had to wait for my boyfriend to fall asleep. I am on the way out now"
I was stunned as I saw her creep out from her townhome. I didn't know what to say, so I waved her to my car and started it.
She got in and I finally came to my senses. "Uh, boyfriend!?!" I snapped. "Jason (my friend) never said you had a boyfriend."
"Jason doesn't know," she said. "No one at work does."
I was going to continue on my rant when I saw my date flinch. My driver's window shattered and a hand reached for my shirt.
The woman started screaming. Her boyfriend had faked sleeping and busted her and I talking in the car. He was now trying to pull me from the car. In a blind panic, I hit the gas and took off. I must have dragged her psycho ex for about a half block before he finally let go.
the woman then screamed at me and hit my arm, telling me I should go back and see if he was okay. If HE was okay..nevermind the pile of glass my balls were sitting on, or the broken window, or the scrapes on my face.
I pulled over and stopped the car. "Walk," I said.
She looked shocked, "Huh? I thought we were going out?"
"I am," I replied. "Just not with you. Ever."
She got out, cursed a few times, and I took off. My friends are not allowed to hook me up with blind dates any longer.
Holy cow, man. I hope the balls are okay. That was an awesome story.
Sean
Hi Sean,
Love the site. I just found it. Nice job here.
I have a dating disaster for ya.
I'd been single for a few months after a rough breakup when a friend offered to hook me up on a blind date. He showed me a picture and the woman was gorgeous. He told me about her and I kept thinking, "Why is this woman single??" She seemed like everything I'd been missing.
I was so excited when the date day came. I'd gotten off early, bought a new shirt, and wanted to look my best. I even cleaned my apartment from top to bottom in case things turned from good to great, if you know what I mean. I drove to her house and was there right at the time we'd discussed.
She wasn't home. I rang the doorbell, knocked, and eventually gave up. I was walking back to my car and decided to wait for a bit to see if she happened to be getting ready and didn't hear the call. I didn't want to drive 30 minutes back to my place only to get a phone call to come back to hers..
45 minutes passed and she called. She whispered, "Hi, how are you?"
"Good," I replied. "What's going on? Why aren't you home?"
"I am," she said. "I had to wait for my boyfriend to fall asleep. I am on the way out now"
I was stunned as I saw her creep out from her townhome. I didn't know what to say, so I waved her to my car and started it.
She got in and I finally came to my senses. "Uh, boyfriend!?!" I snapped. "Jason (my friend) never said you had a boyfriend."
"Jason doesn't know," she said. "No one at work does."
I was going to continue on my rant when I saw my date flinch. My driver's window shattered and a hand reached for my shirt.
The woman started screaming. Her boyfriend had faked sleeping and busted her and I talking in the car. He was now trying to pull me from the car. In a blind panic, I hit the gas and took off. I must have dragged her psycho ex for about a half block before he finally let go.
the woman then screamed at me and hit my arm, telling me I should go back and see if he was okay. If HE was okay..nevermind the pile of glass my balls were sitting on, or the broken window, or the scrapes on my face.
I pulled over and stopped the car. "Walk," I said.
She looked shocked, "Huh? I thought we were going out?"
"I am," I replied. "Just not with you. Ever."
She got out, cursed a few times, and I took off. My friends are not allowed to hook me up with blind dates any longer.
Holy cow, man. I hope the balls are okay. That was an awesome story.
Sean
20090623
Dating Disaster 3
Belle from Oregon wrote:
I was seeing this guy and had split up for a bit. By a bit, I mean forever, I just kept thinking we'd get back together.
I decided to finally give up and date new people about a month after the big break and found Dom on a social networking site. He seemed cool, and we'd talked twice, so I decided to give it a go and go on a drinks date with him.
We met up and really hit it off. He seemed to have everything in common with me. It was great. Until he casually mentioned in conversation that my ex had set him up with me.
Yeah, my asshole ex had set Dom up with me (and even explained it was his ex that he wanted Dom to date) ! Here's the capper. I basically caused a small scene and left after this point. Dom said, "I am not one for sloppy seconds but when I saw your picture on his phone, I knew I couldn't pass up a chance with ya."
I lost it and started yelling at him. In a restaurant. A crowded restaurant. I threw my bread in his face, then my wine, then my napkin. I told him I was no one's sloppy seconds and stormed out.
Needless to say, I am over my ex.
Belle
Eesh, Belle. Your ex sounds like a creep.
I was seeing this guy and had split up for a bit. By a bit, I mean forever, I just kept thinking we'd get back together.
I decided to finally give up and date new people about a month after the big break and found Dom on a social networking site. He seemed cool, and we'd talked twice, so I decided to give it a go and go on a drinks date with him.
We met up and really hit it off. He seemed to have everything in common with me. It was great. Until he casually mentioned in conversation that my ex had set him up with me.
Yeah, my asshole ex had set Dom up with me (and even explained it was his ex that he wanted Dom to date) ! Here's the capper. I basically caused a small scene and left after this point. Dom said, "I am not one for sloppy seconds but when I saw your picture on his phone, I knew I couldn't pass up a chance with ya."
I lost it and started yelling at him. In a restaurant. A crowded restaurant. I threw my bread in his face, then my wine, then my napkin. I told him I was no one's sloppy seconds and stormed out.
Needless to say, I am over my ex.
Belle
Eesh, Belle. Your ex sounds like a creep.
Nugget of Wisdom from Olivia.
We'll get back to dating disasters in a bit, but first, here is a Nugget of Wisdom from my daughter Olivia.
We were sitting at the table eating.
OLIVIA: Dad, I love pizza.
ME: That's good.
OLIVIA: Actually I don't. I like the crust. I like the cheese too, but I like the crust the best. I wish they could take a big piece of just dough and pop that in the oven and bake that. Why don't people do that?
ME: They do. It's called bread.
We were sitting at the table eating.
OLIVIA: Dad, I love pizza.
ME: That's good.
OLIVIA: Actually I don't. I like the crust. I like the cheese too, but I like the crust the best. I wish they could take a big piece of just dough and pop that in the oven and bake that. Why don't people do that?
ME: They do. It's called bread.
20090621
Dating disaster number two..
Dave from Massachusetts wrote:
What's up man? Love the site. Here's my story.
I was introduced to this woman through a friend of mine. She was a total package, hot and fun to hang out with. She was even into sports which was cool. Most women try to fake that, but when you start rattling off scores and stats they get bored or look at you like you're Rain Man or something.
So we go on our first date and had a great time. Second and third date too. Things are going well, and on the fourth date, we sleep together. That's when things got creepy and fast. I woke up the next morning and she wanted to talk. I accepted and she told me how she wanted to settle down and that she thought I was a great guy. She wanted a relationship.
I told her I was totally for it, but wanted to go on a few more dates with her before making up my mind on that because I'd made that mistake before. She agreed, and our day went on.
I was at work when she emailed me. She said she'd thought about our talk and disagreed with me on every aspect of it, but couldn't say anything because she didn't know what to say. She asked me to come over to her house and grab my things (I'd left a shirt there and my gym bag, etc) that night.
Later on, I got two more emails. One apologizing for the previous email and saying she wanted me back, then another angry one telling me we should talk tonight. I was weirded out. I was going to go over there and get my stuff, then get the hell out before she castrated me or something.
When I got over there though, she was making dinner and had started a bonfire in her backyard. I could see through the kitchen window. She was happy to see me and even tried to kiss me, but I backed away and explained why I was there.
She replied with, "I thought you'd say that. I don't know why guys are intimidated by a girl that speaks her mind."
I told her that it wasn't about her speaking her mind, it was the on again off again, passive aggressive thing that was just too much for me to handle. I asked her again for my things.
She put some bread in the oven and pointed to the backyard. "Go get them," she said, pointing to the fire.
She burned my stuff. Gym shoes, clothes, gym bag, and everything inside. I freaked out and she started SINGING. I grabbed my sweat shirt and got the hell out.
The next day she called me and chewed me out for leaving without even having dinner. I changed my number the same day. Good thing she never saw where I live.
Dave
Woah, Dave, that was a nightmare story. Thanks for writing.
What's up man? Love the site. Here's my story.
I was introduced to this woman through a friend of mine. She was a total package, hot and fun to hang out with. She was even into sports which was cool. Most women try to fake that, but when you start rattling off scores and stats they get bored or look at you like you're Rain Man or something.
So we go on our first date and had a great time. Second and third date too. Things are going well, and on the fourth date, we sleep together. That's when things got creepy and fast. I woke up the next morning and she wanted to talk. I accepted and she told me how she wanted to settle down and that she thought I was a great guy. She wanted a relationship.
I told her I was totally for it, but wanted to go on a few more dates with her before making up my mind on that because I'd made that mistake before. She agreed, and our day went on.
I was at work when she emailed me. She said she'd thought about our talk and disagreed with me on every aspect of it, but couldn't say anything because she didn't know what to say. She asked me to come over to her house and grab my things (I'd left a shirt there and my gym bag, etc) that night.
Later on, I got two more emails. One apologizing for the previous email and saying she wanted me back, then another angry one telling me we should talk tonight. I was weirded out. I was going to go over there and get my stuff, then get the hell out before she castrated me or something.
When I got over there though, she was making dinner and had started a bonfire in her backyard. I could see through the kitchen window. She was happy to see me and even tried to kiss me, but I backed away and explained why I was there.
She replied with, "I thought you'd say that. I don't know why guys are intimidated by a girl that speaks her mind."
I told her that it wasn't about her speaking her mind, it was the on again off again, passive aggressive thing that was just too much for me to handle. I asked her again for my things.
She put some bread in the oven and pointed to the backyard. "Go get them," she said, pointing to the fire.
She burned my stuff. Gym shoes, clothes, gym bag, and everything inside. I freaked out and she started SINGING. I grabbed my sweat shirt and got the hell out.
The next day she called me and chewed me out for leaving without even having dinner. I changed my number the same day. Good thing she never saw where I live.
Dave
Woah, Dave, that was a nightmare story. Thanks for writing.
Dating disaster one..
Alicia from Fargo wrote in:
I met this guy on e-Harmony who was totally psycho! Obviously, I didn't know it at the time, but wait until you hear this.
So I am on eHarmony after getting out of a bad breakup and I meet this guy who was handsome, has his sh*t together (which my ex didn't), seemed totally in control of his life, and really funny. He even looked familiar..I just couldn't place it.
Anyway, we went through the whole getting to know each other process (with eHarmony it's a LONG process) and even emailed quite a few times before I finally agreed to meet him. He asked me to meet him for a nice dinner the next day at 8. He also said he'd be wearing the blue shirt in case I didn't recognize him.
I put my best dress on, got all dolled up and headed down to the restaurant the next night. Once inside, I looked around and saw several people in blue shirts, but no one matching the pictures I'd seen. I called his cell phone (he'd given me the number) to see if he was still coming. Across the restaurant I saw a guy talking on his phone. He was talking to me..and looked nothing like his pictures.
I was pissed. I felt lied to, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt, and besides, what girl would turn down a free meal? I thought maybe he'd put on some weight and his hairline had receded since he took the pics.
I introduced myself politely and made some small talk before asking the big question. "Why don't you look like your pictures?" I asked.
"Those aren't really me," he calmly responded. "I photoshopped bits of my face onto Dane Cook's body."
I was mad, but remained calm. "Why would you deceive people like that?" I said.
He laughed a snorty laugh and responded, "I don't know. I think he seems to be a hit with the ladiezzz (I typed it like he said it), and so I thought I'd take his looks and my personality and combine the two into a great guy."
The waitress came and I told her I wasn't ready to order yet. My free meal seemed dirty at this point. "No offense," I said. "You aren't anything like your pictures and the fact that you pretty much set me up makes you kind of an ass in my book."
I stood up to leave and he said, "Come on, you know I make you wet."
I gasped and threw my water in his face. He was the wet one now. I stormed out and cancelled my eHarmony membership.
I have since met a nice guy and we've hit it off. It'll be interesting to meet his family this upcoming weekend, though with my luck, my dating disaster guy will end up being his brother..
Alicia
Thanks for writing Alicia! Good stuff!
I met this guy on e-Harmony who was totally psycho! Obviously, I didn't know it at the time, but wait until you hear this.
So I am on eHarmony after getting out of a bad breakup and I meet this guy who was handsome, has his sh*t together (which my ex didn't), seemed totally in control of his life, and really funny. He even looked familiar..I just couldn't place it.
Anyway, we went through the whole getting to know each other process (with eHarmony it's a LONG process) and even emailed quite a few times before I finally agreed to meet him. He asked me to meet him for a nice dinner the next day at 8. He also said he'd be wearing the blue shirt in case I didn't recognize him.
I put my best dress on, got all dolled up and headed down to the restaurant the next night. Once inside, I looked around and saw several people in blue shirts, but no one matching the pictures I'd seen. I called his cell phone (he'd given me the number) to see if he was still coming. Across the restaurant I saw a guy talking on his phone. He was talking to me..and looked nothing like his pictures.
I was pissed. I felt lied to, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt, and besides, what girl would turn down a free meal? I thought maybe he'd put on some weight and his hairline had receded since he took the pics.
I introduced myself politely and made some small talk before asking the big question. "Why don't you look like your pictures?" I asked.
"Those aren't really me," he calmly responded. "I photoshopped bits of my face onto Dane Cook's body."
I was mad, but remained calm. "Why would you deceive people like that?" I said.
He laughed a snorty laugh and responded, "I don't know. I think he seems to be a hit with the ladiezzz (I typed it like he said it), and so I thought I'd take his looks and my personality and combine the two into a great guy."
The waitress came and I told her I wasn't ready to order yet. My free meal seemed dirty at this point. "No offense," I said. "You aren't anything like your pictures and the fact that you pretty much set me up makes you kind of an ass in my book."
I stood up to leave and he said, "Come on, you know I make you wet."
I gasped and threw my water in his face. He was the wet one now. I stormed out and cancelled my eHarmony membership.
I have since met a nice guy and we've hit it off. It'll be interesting to meet his family this upcoming weekend, though with my luck, my dating disaster guy will end up being his brother..
Alicia
Thanks for writing Alicia! Good stuff!
20090619
Email me...dating disasters.
I went on a date three years ago with a woman I'd met online. She seemed nice when we first met, and after a few emails, I asked her out for a drink. She accepted and asked that I pick her up.
I drove to her city, picked her up, and made small talk on the way to the bar. Nothing major, just the typical "What do your parents do?", "Do you have any siblings?" type stuff. We got to the bar, found a seat and ordered our drinks and that's when things got weird.
The waitress had left our table to get our drinks and was no more than 5 feet away when the woman leaned closer and asked, "Have you ever dated an Asian before?"
I had. I've dated all types and I told her just that.
"I'm Asian," she said. I knew that already. Not only had we talked about it, but she was obviously Asian.
She continued, "Could you see yourself marrying an asian woman?"
I didn't know why I was getting grilled, and looked around nervously for our waitress while I replied, "Again, the race doesn't matter to me when I think about someone I'd like to date, so it wouldn't matter when the time comes for me to get married."
She nodded her head and asked, "Could you see yourself marrying someone like me?"
Woah. What? I tried to ease into this question the best I could by explaining I didn't know her well enough to make that decision but if things worked out in the long run, I'd say it would be a decision I'd make at THAT time. That didn't work. She immediately started crying (and by crying I mean loud, sobbing, cries with maybe even a little runny nose..). I tried to apologize but she cut me off and said, "M-Maybe you should just take me home."
I agreed, mainly for fear of what would happen next.
I paid for our drinks and walked her to the car. Once inside we talked more and she cried more.
"My biological clock is ticking," she sobbed. "I was online hoping to get married."
"Good to know," I replied. "Your profile says nothing about that. That would be good info for anyone to know, because leaving it out would make a big difference in how a date would progress."
We arrived at her house and I turned to apologize for not understanding her intentions, but she bounded out of the car and slammed the door, saying, "Thanks a lot!"
I sat there for a minute, somewhat confused but also expecting some announcer and cameraman to jump from the bushes in a Candid Camera type show. No luck..it was real.
So, despite mishaps like that, I've continued to date. I have had other mishaps, and I will share them in time, but I'd like to hear yours. Email me at wordofmouthmn@gmail.com and share yours with me. It's totally anonymous and an interesting way to share dating disasters.
I drove to her city, picked her up, and made small talk on the way to the bar. Nothing major, just the typical "What do your parents do?", "Do you have any siblings?" type stuff. We got to the bar, found a seat and ordered our drinks and that's when things got weird.
The waitress had left our table to get our drinks and was no more than 5 feet away when the woman leaned closer and asked, "Have you ever dated an Asian before?"
I had. I've dated all types and I told her just that.
"I'm Asian," she said. I knew that already. Not only had we talked about it, but she was obviously Asian.
She continued, "Could you see yourself marrying an asian woman?"
I didn't know why I was getting grilled, and looked around nervously for our waitress while I replied, "Again, the race doesn't matter to me when I think about someone I'd like to date, so it wouldn't matter when the time comes for me to get married."
She nodded her head and asked, "Could you see yourself marrying someone like me?"
Woah. What? I tried to ease into this question the best I could by explaining I didn't know her well enough to make that decision but if things worked out in the long run, I'd say it would be a decision I'd make at THAT time. That didn't work. She immediately started crying (and by crying I mean loud, sobbing, cries with maybe even a little runny nose..). I tried to apologize but she cut me off and said, "M-Maybe you should just take me home."
I agreed, mainly for fear of what would happen next.
I paid for our drinks and walked her to the car. Once inside we talked more and she cried more.
"My biological clock is ticking," she sobbed. "I was online hoping to get married."
"Good to know," I replied. "Your profile says nothing about that. That would be good info for anyone to know, because leaving it out would make a big difference in how a date would progress."
We arrived at her house and I turned to apologize for not understanding her intentions, but she bounded out of the car and slammed the door, saying, "Thanks a lot!"
I sat there for a minute, somewhat confused but also expecting some announcer and cameraman to jump from the bushes in a Candid Camera type show. No luck..it was real.
So, despite mishaps like that, I've continued to date. I have had other mishaps, and I will share them in time, but I'd like to hear yours. Email me at wordofmouthmn@gmail.com and share yours with me. It's totally anonymous and an interesting way to share dating disasters.
20090617
Thanks to Kristin for introducing me to this one..
My God...the things people put into their mouths. And we wonder why America has an obesity epidemic. Check this out: http://thisiswhyyourefat.com
It has pics like
The Camvan Carnage
Two fried chicken breast burgers with eight strips of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, and four slices of butter on fried wheat bread.
Or the..Cafeteria Surprise
French fries covered with cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, guacamole and Doritos.
Or if your heart is still beating, you could try this gem:
I don't even know what's in this one, but it looks like meat, cheese, coleslaw (wtf? who puts THAT on a burger??), and some yummy bacon. Yeah bacon rules. It's a weakness..just keep it in moderation.
It has pics like
The Camvan Carnage
Two fried chicken breast burgers with eight strips of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, and four slices of butter on fried wheat bread.
Or the..Cafeteria Surprise
French fries covered with cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, guacamole and Doritos.
Or if your heart is still beating, you could try this gem:
I don't even know what's in this one, but it looks like meat, cheese, coleslaw (wtf? who puts THAT on a burger??), and some yummy bacon. Yeah bacon rules. It's a weakness..just keep it in moderation.
When to let go..
I got a letter from Robin in Missouri today and thought I'd answer it on my way to work.
Hi!
I haven't been as caught up on your site as I'd like to (it's been nice here), but I just read up and I think this site gets better with every post! I have an issue and thought maybe you could shed some light on it.
I met this guy awhile back at a coffee shop (just like you!) and we hit it off. We really fell for each other, but about two months in, he sat me down to talk and said he wasn't ready for committment. I was devastated.
I waited awhile and stayed out of the dating scene, but have recently jumped back in with both feet. I have dated quite a few people because I have been wanting to find someone that I can trust and know feels the same way about me as I do them, but one guy has my walls crumbling and I don't know what to do. I like this guy and he knows I am actively dating (and not intimate with any of them if ya get my drift) but I feel like he'll eventually give up if I don't single him out. I really like this guy and don't want to lose him, but I don't know if I am ready to be vulnerable like that again.
Robin
Robin,
I wish I could explain why, but I know exactly how you feel. It can be tough to trust and to love again, but please realize that getting hurt is a part of the whole quest. Once you find what you are looking for, it'll make every heartache fade away. You should be learning from every experience and using that knowledge to guide you to exactly what you want.
If this guy is a good guy, talk to him and he'll understand. He will know that you are a woman worth waiting for, even if you end up not choosing him. And if the time does come that you do choose this person, it'll make the openness and communication that much easier, because you'll know you can talk about anything.
Hi!
I haven't been as caught up on your site as I'd like to (it's been nice here), but I just read up and I think this site gets better with every post! I have an issue and thought maybe you could shed some light on it.
I met this guy awhile back at a coffee shop (just like you!) and we hit it off. We really fell for each other, but about two months in, he sat me down to talk and said he wasn't ready for committment. I was devastated.
I waited awhile and stayed out of the dating scene, but have recently jumped back in with both feet. I have dated quite a few people because I have been wanting to find someone that I can trust and know feels the same way about me as I do them, but one guy has my walls crumbling and I don't know what to do. I like this guy and he knows I am actively dating (and not intimate with any of them if ya get my drift) but I feel like he'll eventually give up if I don't single him out. I really like this guy and don't want to lose him, but I don't know if I am ready to be vulnerable like that again.
Robin
Robin,
I wish I could explain why, but I know exactly how you feel. It can be tough to trust and to love again, but please realize that getting hurt is a part of the whole quest. Once you find what you are looking for, it'll make every heartache fade away. You should be learning from every experience and using that knowledge to guide you to exactly what you want.
If this guy is a good guy, talk to him and he'll understand. He will know that you are a woman worth waiting for, even if you end up not choosing him. And if the time does come that you do choose this person, it'll make the openness and communication that much easier, because you'll know you can talk about anything.
20090613
Vacation
So I was off for a few days. It was my birthday weekend and I got out of the house for a bit. Back to business..
With Lys gone, I am taking time to answer a few random emails from readers before getting back to the advice.
Letter One:
Kari from North Dakota wrote:
Sean, I love your site! I wish I could meet you. You seem like a really good person to get to know. I have only lived in ND for three years, but it seems like most of the guys here are goobers. Anyway, I just thought I'd say hi. Do you get up to ND often?
Kari
Kari, I don't get up to ND often. In fact I haven't been there since 1995. I lived there for a bit and I didn't turn out to be a goober (or so I am told) so give it time. Maybe you'll find that diamond..in the pile of goobers.
Letter Two:
Sam from Pocatello wrote:
I love your site and was wondering, how do you "know people" so well? You've been spot on with everything you've said.
Sam
Sam, I know people because I am always people watching. I have a habit of hearing two or three conversations at a time and can people watch while having a conversation with someone else. I notice little things people do, like the way they talk, the words the use, their accents and how they behave. Over the course of time, I have realized people are linear in how they act. Everything they do relates to everything they've done. It's like an old city that keeps building a new city on top of itself. Everything that was there is still there, some of us, just allow more access to the past "city" than others. The point is, that we build ourselves over and over again and watching someone act and react now will give clues to how they reacted and acted before.
Sean
Letter Three:
Dean from Denver wrote:
How do you know these people live where they say they do? Couldn't they just make up a name and location?
Dean
How do I know you're from Denver Dean? How do I know your name is Dean? I don't, and I don't care. Your name isn't what is important, and the same goes with your location. What matters is that you've developed a need to have a question answered or some advice given and I am here to help. Whether you're Paul from Minneapolis, or Sandra from Zanzibar, I am here to give you any bit of assistance I can.
Sean
With Lys gone, I am taking time to answer a few random emails from readers before getting back to the advice.
Letter One:
Kari from North Dakota wrote:
Sean, I love your site! I wish I could meet you. You seem like a really good person to get to know. I have only lived in ND for three years, but it seems like most of the guys here are goobers. Anyway, I just thought I'd say hi. Do you get up to ND often?
Kari
Kari, I don't get up to ND often. In fact I haven't been there since 1995. I lived there for a bit and I didn't turn out to be a goober (or so I am told) so give it time. Maybe you'll find that diamond..in the pile of goobers.
Letter Two:
Sam from Pocatello wrote:
I love your site and was wondering, how do you "know people" so well? You've been spot on with everything you've said.
Sam
Sam, I know people because I am always people watching. I have a habit of hearing two or three conversations at a time and can people watch while having a conversation with someone else. I notice little things people do, like the way they talk, the words the use, their accents and how they behave. Over the course of time, I have realized people are linear in how they act. Everything they do relates to everything they've done. It's like an old city that keeps building a new city on top of itself. Everything that was there is still there, some of us, just allow more access to the past "city" than others. The point is, that we build ourselves over and over again and watching someone act and react now will give clues to how they reacted and acted before.
Sean
Letter Three:
Dean from Denver wrote:
How do you know these people live where they say they do? Couldn't they just make up a name and location?
Dean
How do I know you're from Denver Dean? How do I know your name is Dean? I don't, and I don't care. Your name isn't what is important, and the same goes with your location. What matters is that you've developed a need to have a question answered or some advice given and I am here to help. Whether you're Paul from Minneapolis, or Sandra from Zanzibar, I am here to give you any bit of assistance I can.
Sean
20090609
Two bands to check out.
They're both poppy punky rock. One is electropop, with heavy synthesizer backing and electronic vocals while the other is more of an up-and-coming punk band in the "Post Fall Out Boy" wake.
The electropop band is Love is a Story. The album science of sound is lacking in catchy songs for the most part, but the two most memorable songs to me were the cover of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek", and an emotional song called "Questions for an Ex-Lover". Good stuff.
The other band, Marianas Trench, seems a little more unique and their entire "Masterpiece Theatre" album was awesome. They differ from other pop punk bands in the fact that they put emphasis on their really good vocal harmonies. Their voices aren't the typical rock band sound, and the harmonies really stick out. Some catchy guitar work and good lyrics also made this whole album an original.
Enjoy.
The electropop band is Love is a Story. The album science of sound is lacking in catchy songs for the most part, but the two most memorable songs to me were the cover of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek", and an emotional song called "Questions for an Ex-Lover". Good stuff.
The other band, Marianas Trench, seems a little more unique and their entire "Masterpiece Theatre" album was awesome. They differ from other pop punk bands in the fact that they put emphasis on their really good vocal harmonies. Their voices aren't the typical rock band sound, and the harmonies really stick out. Some catchy guitar work and good lyrics also made this whole album an original.
Enjoy.
20090607
Weird..
So it appears as if Lys can't take the pressure of giving advice. She sent me an email today backing out of the co-contributor spot because she feels that "the burden of giving advice is too much for her to accomplish". Okay. Thanks Lys for standing in. The search begins again.
That said, here is one of two advice requests that I sent her, now just answered by me:
Gina from Kansas writes,
Hi guys,
I love this site. I am not really a fan of your music tastes, but the advice here is great. Here is my issue. I am sensing that I may be in love with a co-worker. I've known him for two years and we get along great. Over the course of the past few months, we have grown pretty close, due to him finally getting a divorce. He was in an awful marriage when we first started working together and I have been there for him (as a friend) the whole time. He is now divorced and I have found myself dropping the walls I'd put up while he was married. The other night while we were out for happy hour I even kissed him.
Here is the problem. I kissed him and hinted at how I felt, then pulled back and saw an utterly terrified look on his face. We've not talked much since then. Did I mess things up? Do you think he feels the same and I just took him off guard? I don't know what to do..
Gina
Gina- Are you sure he was terrified? If you kissed him and caught him off guard, that may have been the look you saw. Has he hinted about liking you? If he has or if he hasn't, you should make an effort to let him know how you feel. The kiss isn't always a good indicator of someone's true intentions, so figure out how he feels about things and go from there. He may feel the same way and he may not, but clearing the air is a good idea. Whatever you do, don't kiss him again without figuring out his stance on things. You don't want to ruin anything, whether its a friendship or something more.
More tomorrow.
That said, here is one of two advice requests that I sent her, now just answered by me:
Gina from Kansas writes,
Hi guys,
I love this site. I am not really a fan of your music tastes, but the advice here is great. Here is my issue. I am sensing that I may be in love with a co-worker. I've known him for two years and we get along great. Over the course of the past few months, we have grown pretty close, due to him finally getting a divorce. He was in an awful marriage when we first started working together and I have been there for him (as a friend) the whole time. He is now divorced and I have found myself dropping the walls I'd put up while he was married. The other night while we were out for happy hour I even kissed him.
Here is the problem. I kissed him and hinted at how I felt, then pulled back and saw an utterly terrified look on his face. We've not talked much since then. Did I mess things up? Do you think he feels the same and I just took him off guard? I don't know what to do..
Gina
Gina- Are you sure he was terrified? If you kissed him and caught him off guard, that may have been the look you saw. Has he hinted about liking you? If he has or if he hasn't, you should make an effort to let him know how you feel. The kiss isn't always a good indicator of someone's true intentions, so figure out how he feels about things and go from there. He may feel the same way and he may not, but clearing the air is a good idea. Whatever you do, don't kiss him again without figuring out his stance on things. You don't want to ruin anything, whether its a friendship or something more.
More tomorrow.
20090605
Two things..
First, I can't seem to find my co-contributor! I've emailed her a few times with some advice letters and haven't heard back. I'm assuming she's on some vacation..for now. If another three days pass and I get no contact, I'll be (again) on the search for a co-contributor.
Second, my birthday is coming up next week and I'm looking back at the last year. I've moved, I've loved, I've lost love, and I've started a new path for myself. I am 31 on Thursday, but in the best shape of my life. I feel more sure than I ever have about who I am, where I want to go, and what I need in my life. I am learning discipline both mentally and physically and preparing myself for the future.
Though the past year has had it's share of heartache, the happiness has far outweighed any low points. My daughter, the people that have come into (and out of) my life, and my family has made for some amazing moments. On June 11th, I am celebrating my birthday this year not because I am celebrating my birth, I am celebrating it because it was a year of amazing memories thanks to all of you.
Cheers
Second, my birthday is coming up next week and I'm looking back at the last year. I've moved, I've loved, I've lost love, and I've started a new path for myself. I am 31 on Thursday, but in the best shape of my life. I feel more sure than I ever have about who I am, where I want to go, and what I need in my life. I am learning discipline both mentally and physically and preparing myself for the future.
Though the past year has had it's share of heartache, the happiness has far outweighed any low points. My daughter, the people that have come into (and out of) my life, and my family has made for some amazing moments. On June 11th, I am celebrating my birthday this year not because I am celebrating my birth, I am celebrating it because it was a year of amazing memories thanks to all of you.
Cheers
20090603
Mac vs Apple
I have an Iphone. I love it, but there are things about it that SUUUUCK.
It's the same way I feel about Macs. Yeah, they're sleek, have a good battery life, decent speakers, nifty little programs and the ability to those bulky programs without lagging, but they are also not multifunction friendly. I like the fact that I can hold my windows mouse and program the five buttons to do five different things. I can be listening to music, and doing some word processing, getting Gtalk messages that will notify me when someone messages me by lighting up or playing a "bling". With a Mac I can listen to music and blog, but Hell will probably freeze over before I am able to use Gtalk and still listen to music and do word processing. It's all in the setup. I see it this way:
Macs are for people with one track minds. I need to do amazing graphic art work, so I need this Mac. I don't like viruses, so I need this Mac. I want good battery life and a sleek DVD player, so I want this Mac. I want a pink laptop with an apple on it, so I'll get this Mac.
Windows are for people with ADD. I want to use facebook, Gtalk, MS Word, play Snood, listen to music, and ooh, a rainbow...wait, what was I doing?
I am not for or against the other. I just wish there was a happy medium. (If I get any emails talking about Ubuntu or Linux, I swear to God..) There just isn't a happy medium.
For now, I am happy with my Iphone. Windows Mobile phones suck ass with battery life. I choose the cool phone with the 8GB memory and better battery life. For my home computer, I choose Windows. Ooh, is that a rainbow outside?
It's the same way I feel about Macs. Yeah, they're sleek, have a good battery life, decent speakers, nifty little programs and the ability to those bulky programs without lagging, but they are also not multifunction friendly. I like the fact that I can hold my windows mouse and program the five buttons to do five different things. I can be listening to music, and doing some word processing, getting Gtalk messages that will notify me when someone messages me by lighting up or playing a "bling". With a Mac I can listen to music and blog, but Hell will probably freeze over before I am able to use Gtalk and still listen to music and do word processing. It's all in the setup. I see it this way:
Macs are for people with one track minds. I need to do amazing graphic art work, so I need this Mac. I don't like viruses, so I need this Mac. I want good battery life and a sleek DVD player, so I want this Mac. I want a pink laptop with an apple on it, so I'll get this Mac.
Windows are for people with ADD. I want to use facebook, Gtalk, MS Word, play Snood, listen to music, and ooh, a rainbow...wait, what was I doing?
I am not for or against the other. I just wish there was a happy medium. (If I get any emails talking about Ubuntu or Linux, I swear to God..) There just isn't a happy medium.
For now, I am happy with my Iphone. Windows Mobile phones suck ass with battery life. I choose the cool phone with the 8GB memory and better battery life. For my home computer, I choose Windows. Ooh, is that a rainbow outside?
20090602
Roll
I got an email from "Guy" in Minneapolis. He spelled "Guy" with a lowercase G so I don't know if he is just being stylish with his own name, or trying to be anonymous. Here it is:
Hi
Do you listen to anything other than rock? Just curious. Your rock taste is good. I am not complaining, but what about rap?
guy
Guy,
I don't like mainstream rap or R&B that much. I feel most of it is sex driven and pointless "I'm richer than you" crap. There are a few hip hop artists that I like though...
Del the Funkee Homosapien-(also known as Russell from the Gorillaz and was in the band Deltron 3030). Amazing lyricist. Hands down my favorite.
Flobots-Really good. I mean, really, really good stuff. A hip hop band from Colorado? Yeah. Their album "Fight With Tools" is great listening.
Common- Great rapper and actor. I think his best acting work is "Smokin' Aces".
That's all the info I am giving you for now. I have musical variety, but when it comes to working out, rock is my motivation.
Sean
Hi
Do you listen to anything other than rock? Just curious. Your rock taste is good. I am not complaining, but what about rap?
guy
Guy,
I don't like mainstream rap or R&B that much. I feel most of it is sex driven and pointless "I'm richer than you" crap. There are a few hip hop artists that I like though...
Del the Funkee Homosapien-(also known as Russell from the Gorillaz and was in the band Deltron 3030). Amazing lyricist. Hands down my favorite.
Flobots-Really good. I mean, really, really good stuff. A hip hop band from Colorado? Yeah. Their album "Fight With Tools" is great listening.
Common- Great rapper and actor. I think his best acting work is "Smokin' Aces".
That's all the info I am giving you for now. I have musical variety, but when it comes to working out, rock is my motivation.
Sean
20090601
Rock.
So I know I am WAY behind the ball on this one, but I have recently been introduced to a band called Dragonforce. I'd heard one of their songs "Through the Fire and Flames" on Guitar Hero III and really liked it, but had since put them out of my mind. It wasn't until I heard "Heroes of Our Time" from the band's new album Ultra Beatdown that I really began to take new interest.
It's tough to classify this band within the metal genre. Some say "speed metal" others say "hair band revisited." I think of it as DIO and Journey having non-ugly rock children together, or a really cool 80's metal song played as if everyone in the band was rushing the song so they could go pee.
With album covers like this, how can you NOT love them?? Prepare your eyeballs for an overdose of awesome:
Check out a video here. This video is everything an 80's metal video SHOULD have been.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvquWIULIFA
It's tough to classify this band within the metal genre. Some say "speed metal" others say "hair band revisited." I think of it as DIO and Journey having non-ugly rock children together, or a really cool 80's metal song played as if everyone in the band was rushing the song so they could go pee.
With album covers like this, how can you NOT love them?? Prepare your eyeballs for an overdose of awesome:
Check out a video here. This video is everything an 80's metal video SHOULD have been.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvquWIULIFA
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