Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: boyfriend, cardinal rules, dating, rules, The Blonde Theory
The Cardinal Rules of Dating from The Blonde Theory
1. Always let men open doors for you
2. Never second-guess a man
3. Don’t sleep with a man or even ask him up to your apartment on your first, second, or third date
4. Never babble and make the man work to find out more about you. Don’t be an open book; always remain a mystery
5. Always listen attentively
6. Always stand up straight
7. Don’t touch him too much
8. Act a little aloof, so he feels he has to work to earn your admiration
9. Never act like you know more than him
10. Make sure you let him know you need him, not that you need a boyfriend, but you need him specifically
11. Always let a guy know that you think he’s very important
12. Always wear enough makeup
So one of my good friends (a guy) once told me I intimidate guys or I could possibly intimidate them. I was like ‘no way’, how could I be intimidating? I’m athletic, I love to watch sports, I like to have fun, I’m adventurous, why would I be intimidating? Well I started reading The Blonde Theory and according to it, guys ARE intimidated by smart, independent, confident women. Hmmm… unbelievable.
I think in part The Blonde Theory has some good points but I don’t think it’s completely true. I can still be with someone and be myself, my independent, smart, confident self.
So now that I have a full time job, the dropping temperatures and the sun setting at the god-awful-hour of 6 pm, I have been running less. To put it simply: it sucks. But I’ve posted my running playlist below for those interested. Last weekend I actually ran outside, I went to the Metro Park near my apartment. The place is awesome, I ran on the nature trail out to the Olentangy River.
Harder to Breath- Maroon 5
Running Down a Dream- Tom Petty
Bombs Over Bahgdad- Outkast
Shake It- Metrostation
Beat It- Fall Out Boy featuring John Mayer
Take It Off- ??
That’s What You Get- Paramore
Mercy- Duffy
American Boy- Estelle
One Way or Another- Blondie
Lovestoned- Justin Timberlake
The Supermassive Black Hole- Muse
Brain Stew- Green Day
School’s Out for Summer- Alice Cooper
Espionage- Green Day
Sex On Fire- Kings of Leon
Great DJ- The Tings Tings
Hey Baby- No Doubt
I Know You Want Me- Pitbull
Welcome To Oblivion- Medina Lake
Run My Mouth- Ra Ra Riot
Major Tom- Shiny Toy Guns
Filed under: Life in the Fast Lane | Tags: birthday, Columbus, DC, kenosha, oh, PPG, thanksgiving, Wisconsin
It is a week before Thanksgiving and I have no idea how it came so fast. Here is what’s happened in my life so quickly I don’t know how I got to where I am now.
- Moved back home: end of July
- Weekend in D.C.: Labor Day weekend
- Phone interview with PPG: September 1; I thought the position was in Delaware the state, actually in Delaware, Ohio. I told Jan this and I did not think I would get to second round interviews.
- Second interview with PPG: September 23.
- Job offer with PPG: September 25.
- Accept offer with PPG: September 28.
- Cruise to Key West, FL and Cozumel, Mexico: October 1-6.
- Start date at PPG in Kenosha, WI: October 12.
- Moved to Polaris, (Columbus area) Ohio: October 31.
- My birthday: November 10.
- Weekend in Chicago: November 13-15.
Filed under: Single and Lonely | Tags: boyfriend, engaged, loneliness, married, relationships, single
It’s been two years since I broke up with my high school boyfriend of almost four years. I broke up with him because I knew I didn’t want to marry him, which he would have asked after college, and he was afraid I would get an internship and leave him behind in Ohio. I would have done that too, after all I’m moving to Columbus for my job. Last year I didn’t want to have a boyfriend. I enjoy being single and indpendent and having a drama-free life. I also knew it would be easier to go wherever I wanted to go if I wasn’t tied down to anyone after graduation.
But single life has it’s downsides and there are certain aspects of relationships that I miss. I miss being able to talk to someone about anything and at anytime. I miss cuddling and hugs and affection. I miss having someone there to come home to.
But there are some things I don’t want to give up; mostly my independence. If someone starts to suffocate me, I run and I hate it. I want to be able to have a nice balance where I can still be independent, doing the things I like to do on my own.
All of my coworkers are engaged, married, or widowed. I am the youngest and the only one who’s single. Granted, one is a year older and another is two so there isn’t much difference but those two are engaged. This is difficult too because they are focused on the next step in their lives: marriage. I don’t understand why everyone is getting married at 25 and younger and having kids. But I do know that I’m not ready for that. So, for now, I will be single and enjoy it the best I can.
Filed under: Job, PPG | Tags: Columbus, happy, Job, little things in life, PPG, Wisconsin
Monday was my first day at Matthew’s Paint, PPG. I am flying to Kenosha, Wisconsin for my training and flying home on weekends. In about two weeks I should be moving to Columbus, Ohio. Everything is happening so fast, it’s crazy! But I love it!
I only went into to work for about 2 and 1/2 hours Monday but afterwards all I could think is: I LOVE my job! I know it seems a bit early to say that but Thursday night I was still saying it and my mom could tell when I called her that I am TRULY happy and it’s been awhile since I’ve been this happy. The people are great, I like the two customer service reps I work with, Niki and Ellen. This week Allison, the Marketing Coordinator, will join us.
Matt, who is training me, is awesome. They call him ‘ADD boy’ because he’ll start one thing and then skip to another thing that comes up. It doesn’t bother me though; I try to keep him on task if I think I’ll get confused. My territory is the Southeast and my major accounts are Disney, Creative Colors, and Hope’s Windows. We supply the paint for the signs outside in Disney and have 75% of the market in Florida. Matt was nervous about meeting me, he was afraid I wouldn’t represent Matthew’s Paint well or his customers wouldn’t be in good hands with me. I’m really sad that I won’t be working with Matt in Delaware because it is so much fun training with him.
What I love most is throughout the week there were little things that just made my day. For example we all received Matthew’s Paint laptop bags. The hotel we’re staying at has cookies in the afternoon when we return from work (and they’re good!). Those are the only things I can think of right now but I get excited about the little things. I think it’s better to live your life that way, to have reasonable expectations but appreciate the little things.
The best thing about the end of the week is Ohio State LOST and Niki, Ellen, and Chad are fans (and Penn State won)!!!
Filed under: Same Sex Dating | Tags: girls dressing like guys, lesbians, Same Sex Dating
First let me be clear: I have no problem with lesbians, gays, bisexuals, or transgenders.
While I was having lunch yesterday the waitress brought up an interesting point: why do girls date girls who dress like guys? They don’t have any interest in dating a guy but when you see girls date one may have a boyish appearance. So if you want to date someone of the same sex why is it one sometimes has a short haircut resembling a guy and wears baggy pants and doesn’t want to reveal her chest? Aren’t you in essence still straight? I mean not 100% but close to still being straight? I’m just trying to understand from my heterosexual stand point.
Filed under: Fall | Tags: apple, Fall, football, halloween, hockey, leaves, pumpkin
This is what I like about fall:
1. The leaves change
2. Pumpkin flavored ice cream, cream cheese, donuts, muffins, and coffee
3. Halloween
4. My birthday
5. Apple pie, ice cream, dumplings, cider
6. Football season
7. I can still wear flip flops
8. I can still run outside
9. Hockey season
10. Black Friday shopping!
I personally have discovered that guys link back rubs and sex together. Can I give/Do you want a back rub is code for I want to get you in bed. Seriously?! That’s just as bad as aren’t your legs tired? because you’ve been running through my mind all day.
Someone I know said guys use back rubs because they have no game. Maybe, but guys if you just be yourself you won’t need to give a back rub to get some. I know, everyone says ‘be yourself’ and it can be difficult but I guess I can only speak for myself.
Filed under: PPG | Tags: customer service representative, delaware, Job, Kent State, oh, ohio state, penn state, pittsburgh, PPG
Guess what?!
I HAVE A JOB!!! I am SO excited! I’ll be a Customer Service Representative for PPG Industries in Delaware, Ohio. PPG Industries is headquarted in Pittsburgh, they are a multinational company that manufacturers and distributes paint, fiber glass, coatings, chemicals and specialty materials. I’ll be working at the coatings plant in Delaware and assist customers with pricing, product information, processing orders, and tracking orders.
I am so glad I never gave up and kept searching for a job, I would have gone insane if I were unemployed for another month! And I get to go on my cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico this week before I start!
It’s funny that I’ll be working in Delaware, Ohio because I’ll be an hour from Columbus in Buckeye territory. When I went to Kent State, I was an hour from Cleveland, Browns territory. My mom said she thought I would always end up working/living in Ohio. I love Pittsburgh and would love to work/live there too but I want to move away from home and experience something different, I like change. I never considered going to school in Pittsburgh, my mom said it was because my high school boyfriend was going to Kent. But I loved Kent despite the fact that he went there too.
No worries though, I won’t be jumping on the Ohio State bandwagon just like how I didn’t jump on the Browns bandwagon. WE :: ARE :: PENN :: STATE ::
It’s been said that you’ll find love when you stop looking. The same has been said about jobs.
Two out of three of my posts have been about jobs, coincidence? Not really, that’s all I think about while I look for a full time job. But how will I find something when I can’t stop looking? If I want to do anything I need money and pretty soon students loans will loom over my head. So the search for a job continues…
As for love, I haven’t been looking. I’d like to find love again but, in Midland, there is little possibility of ever going on a date with anyone. I’m in the middle of nowhere!
But my first priority is finding a job and second hoping love will find me.
