Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
Damn. It’s like This Fish has a probe in my brain or something – lately she seems to post the most oddly relevant things. And puts them into words so much more beautiful that I could ever hope to write. What do I mean to you? It’s not something we’re cool about asking each other. … Continue reading Thiiiiiiiiiiiiis Much
In addition to all the regular stuff I do all of the time (eat, sleep, work, work out, be social, clean house, have crazy roommate, try not to go crazy myself) – I figured “self, that’s not nearly enough challenge! Let’s add something new!” But one new thing isn’t insane enough, so lets add two! … Continue reading Riding in Cars with Boys
Another ridiculously high standard brought on by one of my many dating disasters? I wish. I guess if I could pick something… perhaps try not to give your date a nosebleed? Truth is though, Ridiculously High Standards tend to fly right out the damn window when you’re smitten. Please send help. And common sense. ASAP. Continue reading Ridiculously High Standard #6
This Fish has a beautiful post on love today. That’s the part about love that’s always been hard for me – stepping outside of my own security, to take a chance at humiliation to show I care. But I’m learning as I get older that it’s not about me. It’s about dropping defenses… exposing previously … Continue reading Love you Long Time
Say you go on a date with someone. And it comes up in conversation that you both blog. And you both mention that you don’t give the url to people you’re dating, because it just results in weirdness. So you forget about it, and go home. And maybe a couple days later, you google the … Continue reading What would you do?
If you don’t currently peruse The Morning News at least once a week (especially the Non-Expert column), you’re definitely missing out. Today they bring us 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover Simon’s song, from 1975’s Still Crazy After All These Years, quotes some mysterious woman as saying there must be 50 ways to leave your … Continue reading Another 45
Pillow Talk Originally uploaded by peechie. Sometimes it’s hard being so fabulous. It has the potential to get me into far too much trouble. And then feelings get hurt and nobody’s happy. At least the note on the pillow was sweet. Continue reading Trouble
This actually happened last Friday, but it STILL bugs me, so I figured I’d toss it on the blog and see if the rage goes away. I was stopped at a Burnaby intersection, in the passenger seat of a co-workers car as we were on our way to a softball game (Northbound on Gilmore at … Continue reading Hand Holder
Ya’ll really want to hear why I figure dating is so damn difficult. I’m totally copping out and ripping this entry off from someone else, but at least I’ll give credit where credit is due. And besides which, Anna Broadway of Sexless in the City has just found supporting evidence for something I’ve been struggling … Continue reading Survey Says
Have you ever wondered why I’ve called this series “Ridiculously High Standards” instead of something less foreboding? It’s because breaching one of these without a strong backup of coolness factor can very likely put the nail into the relationship coffin as far as I’m concerned. As I’ve said already, I’m totally willing and usually more … Continue reading Ridiculously High Standards – Implications
The first audiobook I finished today was “He’s just not that into you” – the hugely popular relationship book from a pair of writers from Sex & the City. I originally grabbed it because I figured it’d be good for a laugh – and the writers are indeed hilarous. Then, as so many others have … Continue reading He’s Just Not That Into You
Ola Mi Amigos! It’s audience participation time! This guy I was out with the other night? Apparently I need to go all Sherlock Holmes on him and start asking questions. I have been informed that I need to Find. Things. Out! Problem is, I totally suck at that. I’m a big fan of just talking … Continue reading Participaction
I went out with a guy last night. We had a nice time, and have plans to go out again in a week or two. Here’s my stream of consciousness so far: His job requires him to travel about 200 days a year. My immediate reaction: “Fantastic! you won’t be around often enough to drive … Continue reading I think I watch too much TV…
I decided not to go with bitter this year. I even dug out a red sweater so I’d be festive for the day. And really, how can I be bitter and jaded, when I get flowers like these! Obviously someone thinks I’m special. No, I didn’t send them to myself. The day was double plus … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
Not that this has any bearing on my life whatsoever at the moment, but I have a question for all y’all: Is it still expected that a guy will ask a girl’s father’s permission before asking her to marry him? I know there are plenty of women who don’t have that kind of relationship with … Continue reading Question