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Am I sexier than a MacBook?

I am well aware of how strange this post’s title is. I was literally asked this question today.

While casually striking up a conversation with a cute guy who works at the gym (I’m a girl, I can’t help that I’m attracted to the muscle). So we start talking about MacBooks and he says his MacBook is sexy. So I say, no way my MacBook is way sexier. He then proceeds to ask me if my MacBook is sexier then I am. I was speechless for about two seconds, then told him that I was way sexier.

This strange, random exchange got me thinking about pick up lines. I personally am a HUGE fan! The cheesier they are the better! I especially love the ones that have geeky undertones. Here is a list of the top ten best ones in my book:

1. My name may not me Luna but I know how to Lovegood!
2. You don’t have to say Luminous to turn me on!
3. Did you survive Avada Kedavra? Because you are drop dead gorgeous!
4. I’m just like Oliver Wood baby! I’m a keeper!
5. I would like to take you out for texting and scones
6. Are you a weeping angel? Because I could stare at you all day
7. You’re so hot that your giving me a torchwood
8. You make my centurion stand at attention
9. Tonight this Han doesn’t want to fly solo
10. Leia’s buns don’t have anything on yours, baby

I was literally cracking up as I typed these. Most girls worth having would crack up at something like this so enjoy and use them next time your trying to pick up a geek 🙂

J.

Self Saboteur or Hopeless Romantic? You decide…

 

 

As the title implies, I often find myself wondering if I just deep down don’t want a relationship or if I just want real romance and won’t settle for anything less than that.

First off let me give you some background on what I have learned in my life though observation about relationships: nothing. I grew up in a single mom household. So, naturally, my mom has dated a lot (by a lot, i mean A LOT). Some of those relationships worked out for a significant period of time, and others lasted for a few short weeks. I have witnessed domestic violence, terrible break ups, and heart wrenching depression. I’ve been on stakeouts to see if a boyfriend was at a bar when he wasn’t suppose to be and I have sabotaged belongings along with her (I know that is wrong, but what am I suppose to tell my mother at the ripe age of 8? I’m not going to help her). From her mistakes in relationships I have learned one thing: be careful who you fall for.

This thought penetrates my every thought in every relationship I have ever been in and for very good reasons considering my observations growing up. I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships (thanks to Rory and Amy in Doctor Who) and I just cant decide if I’m sabotaging myself in love or if I am just waiting for the right guy to sweep me off my feet. I worry that I am letting my past interfere with my present.

At what point are we letting our past rule our present decisions? Should we use our past and try our best to not repeat the mistakes that we observe other people make.

Procrastination

That is the name of the game this semester. I have put off everything I can put off so far this semester. That has gotten me to start thinking, why do people procrastinate? I know that eventually, I have to get all of these things done, so why put it off until I absolutely can’t put it off any longer?

I decided to go to our trusty friends at google and see what they have to say about it. According to psychology today, 20% of people are chronic procrastinators. Meaning they put off the most mundane and ordinary tasks in every facet of life on a regular basis. I would not put myself in this category. I am usually on top of things, meaning I usually do things BEFORE I need to have them done. I’m really not sure what has gotten into me lately.

It also says that procrastination is learned, due to an authoritative parent figure. Hmmm, that is very true for me. I’m 21 years old and still am required to call my mother when I get to school every single morning (her home, her rules). It also says that procrastination is a form of rebellion against those types of personalities and circumstances. I couldnt agree with that statement more! I suppose that I have been procrastinating so much lately because I am so BUSY! Between working two jobs and school, I am exhausted on and not in control of much in my life.

Hm, I definitely feel like I understand my procrastination more than I have before. Its so much easier to watch a couple of episodes of Doctor Who then to do laundry and write papers. If you would like to read the article I will post a link below.

 

Yours truly,

J.

 

Link: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200308/procrastination-ten-things-know

The Terrible Things I’ve Done

While reading onethousandsingledays blog, something occurred to me. Like a bolt of lightening streaking though the sky to hit me straight in the head. It was one of those moments where your sitting there all non-shalunt and it just hits you like a pillowcase full of bricks:

I need to become re-aquainted with myself as a single person. I know it might sound like a very simple thing, but its not. Especially when your trying to still be friends with your exes. Old feelings re-surface and you start thinking that maybe, just maybe, things could workout with them again. And I keep making the same mistakes over and over again.

Let me give you a little bit of history in the life of J. My two major exes (E and C) are still a big part of my life. I talk to each of them on a daily basis. I am dependent on them for advice and comfort. I even have led them on to believe there is a possibility to restart the relationships. I feel like a very sick person. The thing about it is that I didn’t even consciously realize what I was doing.

I have decided that I am not going to dwell on past relationships any longer and I will not use them as a crutch to comfort me in times of need. I need to cut off the ties with the exes and stop dragging them along and letting them think there is hope for another new relationship between us. How can I possibly think about a new relationship while i’m still pretty much in two old relationships.

Wow, who would have thought that stumbling onto a blog could have this big of an affect on me.

J.

My Date with M

Average would be the best way to describe it, but I don’t think anything will come out of it. He did three things that were complete deal breakers for me. I know it may seem silly, but I just have to have these three things that need to happen to go out with someone and he is just lacking in them.

1. He didn’t open doors for me. That is a big big big BIG no no in my book. Chivalry may be dead for everyone else, but it most certainly is not dead for me. I expect to have all doors coming out of a place and going into a place opened for me. I really do not think that is too much to ask for.

2. He doesn’t like Doctor Who and said time travel was “played out”. Are you kidding me?! I adore the Doctor! I could tolerate it a bit more if you just haven’t watched the show, but to say you don’t like it at all? That is just a big no no in my book.

3. He doesn’t like Harry Potter! Let me give you a tid-bit about me: I AM OBSESSED with Harry Potter and all things related. I’ve read the books at least 20 times each, I regularly watch the movies, I have a Pottermore account, and check Mugglenet on a regular basis. His reason for not liking Harry Potter? “I don’t understand why they don’t carry around multiple wands because everyone knows the disarming spell”. Are you kidding me? The wand CHOOSES the wizard. You cant just go around having multiple wands! To win a wand, you have to bend its will. You can only have one wand that bends completely to your will at a time!

Really there just wasn’t any kind of chemistry between us. I know those deal breakers might sound silly, but I know what I want. You don’t have to like Doctor Who or Harry Potter to date me, but I do expect you not to have a dislike of them.

Love always,

J.

First Dates

Awkward right? I know, but I have one on tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited about it! As I mentally and physically (girls take a lot of grooming you know) preparing myself, I can’t help but look back on the few (very few) other first dates I have had. Just did the math and I’ve had four. Geeze I am a hermit, most people my age seem to be going out all the time. Welp, here goes my dating history, I hope you enjoy the comedy of it as much as I do.

B came first. I was a sophomore in high school and he was my first real date. Handsome, muscular, a football player, dumber than a box of rocks, with the personality of a piece of cardboard. I was so excited and couldn’t wait (I was dumb and impressionable). We had our mom’s drop us off at the local movie theater. We sit down and do the awkward arm rest debacle (do we share it, does he take it, do I take it? It is anyone’s guess). Half way though the movie he puts his hands on my crotch and tries to unzip my pants! (I was in total shock people, because unlike most people my age, I am a virgin). I politely told him that we were not going to go there and to remove his hand, which he did. He also apologized like crazy and was obviously mortified. What a way to start off my dating career right? Yikes…

Next came L. L was a country boy (those are never in short supply in WV) who had the pick up truck with the lift kit. We also went to the movies (It is West Virginia people, not a whole lot of things to do). Wasn’t a bad date, He held my hand in the movie and we quietly talked almost the entire movie. A great improvement from B.

Then came E. Oh E, bless his little socially awkward self. E was a guy I worked with at the Big K who did MMA fighting on the side (its true, I couldn’t make these things up if I wanted to people). We went to dinner at a local restaurant. He was so nervous about making a good impression that he stuttered though out the entire date. Wasn’t so bad that I didn’t give him a second chance though, we went out for 6 months.

And finally we have C. C is the guy that everyone loves. Sweet, loyal and the guy you just can’t help but to like. Kind of like that sweet stray dog that wanders into your yard that you take in. We went to a mexican restaurant and stayed for at least 3 hours. Sometimes you just click with people, and he was someone that I just clicked with. Of course he got a second date and we went out for 6 months and broke up pretty recently.

Well, that is the history of my first dates. I will be adding M to that list soon enough to see how he measures up.

 

J.

Did you know?

Did you know that you can convert youtube videos to mp3’s? I’m geeking out right now with this little site: http://www.youtube-mp3.org

So what will I be doing for the remainder of this day (even though I have a pile of homework the size of Texas) you ask? Probably scouting Youtube for cool new music and hijacking it. The great thing about this is that it is legal!

Just thought it was super cool, and thought my 5 followers (YES 5, I can’t believe my stuff is being read) would enjoy this little bit of technology.

 

J.

Review of the Asylum of the Daleks.

I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t AMAZING! I was a little mad at the beginning about Rory and Amy not being together, but then when i finally found out why I was happy about it. It didn’t seem true to the story though. Other than that I adored it!

Oswin will make a terrific new companion for the doctor, I’m just really not sure how they will tie her in after then end of this past weeks episode. She is smart, witty, and a female version of the Doctor. She has the potential to be my favorite companion yet.

The preview for the next episode has me super excited for one reason: MR. FELTCH!!!! Yes, that was indeed Mr. Feltch you spotted in the background! I can’t wait to see what role he will play in the episode.

Until next time fellow Whovians,

J.

Geeks Around the World Rejoice, for The Doctor is Back

Yes my friends, the day is upon us once more! The Doctor will be back this evening with the Asylum of the Daleks tonight on BBC America!!! I will post a full review of the episode tomorrow. Words can not describe my excitement!!!! Whovians unite! 😀

J.