Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Melt in your mouth Valentine's gifts
I don't usually go off-topic, but I stumbled upon The Chocolate Covered Company and thought I'd share my find (in lieu of Valentine's Day).
Imagine having edible valentines day gifts to share with your loved one. Chocolate covered peppers, jalapenos, berries...mmmm! The best part it seems, is that you can choose your chocolate poison - dark or white...
Even better news is that you can have your chocolate delicacies delivered by FedEx - to yourself or that special someone!
Imagine having edible valentines day gifts to share with your loved one. Chocolate covered peppers, jalapenos, berries...mmmm! The best part it seems, is that you can choose your chocolate poison - dark or white...
Even better news is that you can have your chocolate delicacies delivered by FedEx - to yourself or that special someone!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
How many Rolos?
I confess, I didn't count them. I ate them - quickly.
I can tell you that there is an uneven number of Rolos in the packet!
Is the uneven number of Rolos an attempt by Nestle to make the "Last Rolo" moment occur more often?
Well, I have now seen the "Last Rolo" as a solid silver ornament and on a necklace. It is a romantic thought, but a Rolo around the neck? mmm... I can definitely vouch for the Rolo in the packet - it tastes good!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Would you share your last Rolo?
Soon it will be Valentine's day and many people will flock to retail outlets to spoil their Valentine with a romantic (and expensive) gift. Some will spend the night wining and dining in restaurants that will exclusively be filled with couples.
But really, wouldn't you just rather have a "last Rolo moment"? Remember the advert with the animated characters where they share the Rolo? The one character says, "It's my last one, but you can have it." They also had another advert with a a guy and girl sitting in the cinema, the guy proceeds to give the girl the last Rolo, but then a babe sits down next to hima and he tries to get the Rolo out of the girl's mouth.
The Rolo advert have always stuck in my mind. It was such an endearing advert. One that almost made you go out and buy a packet. There is something about being able to share "the last Rolo", but what if you don't have anyone you can share it with? Do you just avoid the last Rolo and gobble it up quickly or save it for the day you actually may stumble upon someone you would like to share it with?
Read more about Rolo & Rolo moments & products:
http://www.nestle.co.uk/OurBrands/AboutOurBrands/ConfectioneryAndCakes/Chocolate+Sweets.htm
http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=739
http://www.the-joke-shop.com/extras/extra5/rolo.asp
Thursday, January 24, 2008
A life less ordinary?
Sometimes I wonder what my life would've been like if I had chosen to be a little more "ordinary/normal".
I guess I would've ended up being married by 22, with 2 kids by the age of 25, no career and being a housewife. There is definitely nothing wrong with wanting to be the mom/the wife/the caretaker, but is that always enough? Do people that got married young sometimes feel that they have missed out on something/life?
I can't even imagine having to change my chaotic lifestyle to accommodate someone special, because lets face it, I'm not the easiest person in the world to get along with or to adjust to. I'm just too much of an Aries.
In 10 years I have probably had more relationships that failed than what I care to remember. Finally, now, I am tired of dating.
The one thing that I've learnt in the last few years is that, boyfriends come and go, but my cat is always there. So, when I get home, I will have a tequila to that.
I guess I would've ended up being married by 22, with 2 kids by the age of 25, no career and being a housewife. There is definitely nothing wrong with wanting to be the mom/the wife/the caretaker, but is that always enough? Do people that got married young sometimes feel that they have missed out on something/life?
I can't even imagine having to change my chaotic lifestyle to accommodate someone special, because lets face it, I'm not the easiest person in the world to get along with or to adjust to. I'm just too much of an Aries.
In 10 years I have probably had more relationships that failed than what I care to remember. Finally, now, I am tired of dating.
The one thing that I've learnt in the last few years is that, boyfriends come and go, but my cat is always there. So, when I get home, I will have a tequila to that.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A Public Affair - Facebook Dating Status
Going through a breakup is hard, no matter the circumstances, but when it is a public Facebook affair - it becomes a little harder.
The whole changing of the "Facebook Dating Status" was more than just a little traumatic for me. It made the breakup public before I was ready to face it. I fear the worst when things like this are out of my control. I don't want pity emails landing up in my inbox. I'm ok, or will be ok, I'm not quite sure yet.
I guess I'll take time off from dating for now - untill after my holiday in Europe. I think I just need to clear my head and get back to clubbing and hanging out with my friends - for now.
The whole changing of the "Facebook Dating Status" was more than just a little traumatic for me. It made the breakup public before I was ready to face it. I fear the worst when things like this are out of my control. I don't want pity emails landing up in my inbox. I'm ok, or will be ok, I'm not quite sure yet.
I guess I'll take time off from dating for now - untill after my holiday in Europe. I think I just need to clear my head and get back to clubbing and hanging out with my friends - for now.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
2007 and Dating
For all those lonely hearts out there, 2008 may just be the year that you find the love of your life - so, never give up.
I know that the holiday period comes with some sadness and loneliness too - but, you know what, life is too short to sit around and mope, so get busy and do something (anything).
Yes, I've finished writing my "How To Become A (Real) Serial Dater" book and now it is with a literary agent - so keep your fingers crossed! I will however never stop writing this blog, never fear!
Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2008!
I know that the holiday period comes with some sadness and loneliness too - but, you know what, life is too short to sit around and mope, so get busy and do something (anything).
Yes, I've finished writing my "How To Become A (Real) Serial Dater" book and now it is with a literary agent - so keep your fingers crossed! I will however never stop writing this blog, never fear!
Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2008!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Neighbourly Discussions about Online Dating
Last night I had an interesting conversation with my next door neighbour. Both of us have tried the online dating thing but have never quite been all that lucky in love for all the money we spent on subscriptions.
This is what my neighbour had to say:
Online dating allows you to move too easily between partners - it is like a 24 hour menu that constantly changes. Whenever you get tired of one dish all you have to do is move on to the next one on the menu...
Online dating teaches people to actually be promiscuous (in a sense)...
He also told me about an email on "how to write your online dating profile" was sent by one of the sites that encouraged people to write profiles that would make them look better on paper (ie. better than they are in person).
Why I agree:
It is true that in the months that I had spent online and went on dates I always went back to look for someone better than the person that I've just been on a date with. I had so much choice that if something was wrong with a person - no matter how small - I would just move on.
What is your view on online dating?
This is what my neighbour had to say:
Online dating allows you to move too easily between partners - it is like a 24 hour menu that constantly changes. Whenever you get tired of one dish all you have to do is move on to the next one on the menu...
Online dating teaches people to actually be promiscuous (in a sense)...
He also told me about an email on "how to write your online dating profile" was sent by one of the sites that encouraged people to write profiles that would make them look better on paper (ie. better than they are in person).
Why I agree:
It is true that in the months that I had spent online and went on dates I always went back to look for someone better than the person that I've just been on a date with. I had so much choice that if something was wrong with a person - no matter how small - I would just move on.
What is your view on online dating?
What does compatibility have to do with love and relationships?
How difficult is it to date someone that is the complete opposite of you? Will it work in the long run? Won't you just get fed up with having to have to deal with a short tempered or completely chilled person?
Will your relationship last? Will you have the patience and will to make your relationship succeed? (- or will you give up and move on?)
Obviously I'm writing a post on this as I have noticed that my boyfriend is the complete opposite of me. I have a short temper and don't really have any patience (as patience is not a virtue, but rather for people with too much time on their hands), nor do I function all that well when things don't go as planned - but on the other hand I can think on my feet and get things done when I need to.
Now the obvious next question is - how do laid back people cope with dating the aries type?
BTW - this is post 101 :)
Will your relationship last? Will you have the patience and will to make your relationship succeed? (- or will you give up and move on?)
Obviously I'm writing a post on this as I have noticed that my boyfriend is the complete opposite of me. I have a short temper and don't really have any patience (as patience is not a virtue, but rather for people with too much time on their hands), nor do I function all that well when things don't go as planned - but on the other hand I can think on my feet and get things done when I need to.
Now the obvious next question is - how do laid back people cope with dating the aries type?
BTW - this is post 101 :)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Time is a precious commodity
Time is so tight nowadays between work, school and dating C* that I have not really had a chance to write - but, I promise that will soon change as I have 3 evening classes left and hopefully soon I'll be getting my ADSL at home too.
When you are on a tight schedule like me you have to start thinking of planning your life better - as obviously that loose schedule I had as a single woman no longer works for me.
I have started to work on a rough draft of how I will be arranging my life.
Monday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
16:00 at school (ends next week)
20:30 get home
Tuesday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6
18:00 C* arrives
Wednesday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6
18:00 C* arrives
Thursday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
16:00 at school (this Thursday is the last one at class)
20:30 get home
Friday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6/7
18:00 C* arrives or go out with my K*
Saturday & Sunday... try to relax some, get the week's shopping done, do stuff around the house.
Is it just me that never have time to get to everything that I really would like to and need to do? It just really feels like a day should be a little longer - but then again, would I really work or just watch more TV?
When you are on a tight schedule like me you have to start thinking of planning your life better - as obviously that loose schedule I had as a single woman no longer works for me.
I have started to work on a rough draft of how I will be arranging my life.
Monday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
16:00 at school (ends next week)
20:30 get home
Tuesday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6
18:00 C* arrives
Wednesday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6
18:00 C* arrives
Thursday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
16:00 at school (this Thursday is the last one at class)
20:30 get home
Friday:
7:00 - 15:00 at the office
15:30 back in the Northern Subs'
Do stuff around the house till 6/7
18:00 C* arrives or go out with my K*
Saturday & Sunday... try to relax some, get the week's shopping done, do stuff around the house.
Is it just me that never have time to get to everything that I really would like to and need to do? It just really feels like a day should be a little longer - but then again, would I really work or just watch more TV?
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