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With a spoonful of sugar…
My computer at work has finally been upgraded to Windows 2007 [I know, it was way past due. Especially after having to work with 2000 for so long!] but now that things are upgraded I’m having trouble getting used to the new features. First, the autocorrect thing is ANNOYING. I like to type my emails in all lowercase [unless necessary] and trying to get outlook to stop correcting things was getting on my last nerves.
And I’m bothered that one of my windows won’t maximize all the way. Ugh. I know all these things are minor and simply cosmetic but still. They bother me either way. My love for things being just so isn’t new.
But onto happier thoughts. Thoughts like blueberry muffins. For some reason I’ve been craving those things like no one’s business so I plan on making them this weekend and I cannot wait. I’ll have to swing by TJ’s tonight to pick up the blueberries. My mouth is watering as we speak.
Speaking of which, I also need an idea for dinner Saturday night. This is the hardest part of cooking; figuring out what to make! The actual cooking process isn’t that bad. The problem is I have no clue what it is I want to eat. Maybe I should just sit back and wait to see what I’m in the mood for that day. Maybe I want something with bacon. Maybe I should make shrimp and grits with bacon. Mmm. That sounds like a good plan. I already have those ingredients. At least I hope we have bacon. It’s been a while since we last ate any. Hmm.
And can I say how I’d LOVE to be invited to one of these little get-togethers?
I was thinking about addressing the H.W.S.N.B.N. incident but I’ll have to save that for another day, hopefully this week. I have some words to share even though it’s hella late by now. And the Rihanna and Chris Brown mess? I’m sad when I hear a Chris Brown song but I’m sadder to hear that people have turned on Rihanna. Especially other women. It’s horrible that women would make excuses for any man who would hit a woman. I mean, it could have been them! Would they have wanted to hear other people calling them a snitch or say that they had it coming? Domestic violence is no joke, whether it’s the man hitting the woman or the woman hitting the man. I’m glad Rihanna spoke out and didn’t try to cover this up but who knows how long this has been going on or if it was just a one-off situation. Either way they both need some kind of help and I hope they receive it.
I have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to domestic violence. For me, I crave the feeling of safety and security in a boyfriend/husband and if I don’t feel like I’d be safe then that’s it, we’re done. Questions neither asked nor taken. But that’s just me. Hopefully more people will begin to speak up against domestic violence and begin to teach the next generation that violence does not beget anything else but more chaos.
Read MoreHow to tell if she’s just not that into you
This post is dedicated to the single men. No, I’m still completely and forever unavailable, but as a woman, I’ve seen my fair share of approaching men, well the brave ones at least. And I thought it’d be nice to parcel out a few tips and hints for you:
1) Read her face
If you walked over and her face doesn’t brighten up or even shows any kind of emotion, that is a surefire hint that she does not want to talk to you. Either keep it short and move on or just move on.
2) Read between her answers
So you decided to engage her in conversation. Fine, but if you’re the one asking all of the questions and getting back simple answers back, she is not interested. Especially if she doesn’t elaborate on anything. There’s a strong correlation between answer length and interest/attraction. The shorter the answer, the less interested/attractive she is to you.
3) Read her body language
Is she fidgeting? Pointing her body away from you? Why does she keep looking behind you? Did she limply shake your hand? Is she forcing a smile? And why does she keep sweeping her left hand onto her right shoulder like that? It’s because she’s trying to send you messages that she isn’t interested. They’re subtle but obvious to anyone who is acutely aware of others in addition to themselves.
I know you’re thinking, if she isn’t interested, then why didn’t she say something before. Because sometimes you can’t tell what the guy’s intent is when he approaches. Sure 99% of the time he’s trying to pick you up but there have been those few occasions where a guy just strikes up a conversation and then goes on his merry way so we have to see what the deal is before we assume any kind of defensive stance. Besides, if we immediately said that we weren’t interested or didn’t want to talk, some guys would be quick to call us snotty and bitchy.
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