valentine for hire.

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With Valentine’s Day just a week away, I’m coming to the realization that this year might not be the end of my dateless-streak that I hoped it’d be.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, my friends.

Some background on Gracie:

  • My music preference is cheesy pop songs and snobby indie jams.
  • I can eat more than the average grown man.
  • I tend to think that I’m like, really funny.

Rules for entry:

  • You must know what a blog is.
  • Never under any circumstances are rose petals romantic.
  • T-shirts with any sort of tattoo/wing design are not acceptable. Ever.

Eligibility:

  • Pretty much any guy over 18.
  • But no one whose job description is solely “musician” or “model.”
  • English-speaking is preferred, but not mandatory.

Method of payment:

  • Dinner will suffice.

If you have any questions or think that this is something you’d be interested in, please call 555-I’m-joking-but-sort-of-totally-serious.

what girls really mean.

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Everyone knows there’s a certain language that most of us ladies share. You know…those phrases that sound like one thing but mean something entirely different. Well, I’m here to share what I think these sayings (or, as some like to refer to them as white girl problems) actually mean.

decoding common female phrases.

Phrase: “Does this outfit look dumb?” Meaning: Please tell me how amazing I look.

Phrase: “I’m sick of all this drama!” Meaning: We secretly enjoy at least a smidgen of the drama.

Phrase: “Everything happens for a reason.” Meaning: I’m just going to keep telling myself that in hopes that I won’t have a nervous breakdown.

Phrase: “Oh wait, can you take a length-wise picture too?” Meaning: I need this entire outfit to be documented so it doesn’t go to waste.

Phrase: “I prefer being friends with guys. Girls are too catty.” Meaning: You’re probably that girl who is too catty.

Phrase: “I really don’t care where we go to eat, you pick!” Meaning: I’m going to give you a hard time about every place you choose until it’s the place I actually want to go.

Phrase: “What are you wearing tonight?” Meaning: Heels or flats?!

Yes….I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been guilty of all of the above at least one time or another, and I’ll even consent that there are exceptions to the “rules” I just pointed out. But I know you know there’s some truth there.

Hey, someone had to say it.

What are your favorite/least favorite common female phrases?

girl meets [single] life.

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Unless you’re my mom or one of my BFF’s, talking about my relationship status isn’t something I do very often. But given the fact that a) I’m sure most of you can relate and b) I’m sick of being “felt sorry for,” I want to take a minute to clear up just how I feel about being a single lady. So sit back, friends, and enjoy this sneak peek into what I think when it comes to being a single sister in today’s world.

So what?

Is it just me, or is being single equated with some sort of life-threatening disease? Please, don’t act like you feel sorry for me. I’m sorry to hear that me being single bothers you so much, but I’m quite alright with it.

Independent.

When most single people refer to loving their independence, they equate it with “not being tied down.” I’m not a huge fan of that term, but I can sort of relate. As someone in her early twenties, I’ve pretty much just recently left the hip of my mom (yeah I said it) but am not committed to a significant other. This is probably the only time in my life that I’ll be in this place, so I’m going to embrace it and just do my thang!

Not settling.

If being single says anything about me, it’s that I refuse to settle. You can call it being picky or having expectations that are too high – I don’t really care. I’m only looking for ONE serious relationship, so it better be a good one. And, well, I believe know that I fully deserve that.

God.

I’ve made it no secret that my relationship to God is the most important thing in my life, so clearly that is going to be a huge factor when it comes to my relationships (or lack thereof) with others. My future relationship is one that must be centered around bringing glory to God and growing closer to Him. In short, a godly man is hands down number one on my list of “musts” for a future beau…followed by a good cook, of course ;)

Looking.

I might not be trying online dating or going on speed dates any time soon, but that doesn’t mean I’m not looking for a guy who might spark my interest. It seems as though singles are either looking so hard it’s like a part-time job, or they pull the whole “I’m just working on myself right now.” Um, can’t there be a middle ground…?

Emo.

Let’s be honest here – I’m a total hopeless romantic. Chick flicks, emo music (i.e. Straylight Run circa 2004), cute elderly couples – I love it all. You may think I’m being unrealistic, but I truly believe in passionate, romantic love that doesn’t fade. I have something pretty exciting to look forward to, so in that sense, being single is actually pretty fun!

  • What’s your relationship status?
  • Can you relate to any of my points?

texting etiquette.

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These days, just about everyone and their mom (literally) uses text messaging. And, like other forms of media, texting has added a new set of rules when it comes to communicating with one another.

But communicating via text message is not just about knowing what LOL, FML, or NBD means. Whether you like it or not, there are other “rules” that should be kept in mind in order to communicate effectively and kindly through texting.

Here’s the thing: generally I’m somewhat of a stickler when it comes to spelling and grammar. But, I will admit that I am quite guilty of breaking the rules with it comes to texting (or, BBMing if you’re a classy fellow BlackBerry user). Why do I make these exceptions? Well, as a communication studies major, I’m more concerned with the conversation flow than the syntax. You see, I’ve found that it’s very easy to be misunderstood as being rude via texting. So here are a few tips to ensure that you’re not leaving the person on the end wondering if you pretty much hate their guts. (if you’re an emoticon-hater grammar fanatic – you’ve been forewarned!)

when texting…

To avoid coming across as being rude, shy away from:

  1. Short, one word answers (i.e. “OK” or “sure”) can come off as conveying annoyance.
  2. Leaving someone hanging. The excuse: “Oh, I must not have gotten your text” just doesn’t fly anymore.
  3. Sarcasm….unless it is blatantly and unmistakably a joke (or with “haha” added to the end).
  4. Asking for someone else’s number. This is a toughie because sometimes it’s your only option, but avoid it if possible.
  5. Rude/offensive comments. If you want to tell someone off, at least have the guts to call them.

To add a touch of personality and kindness, consider including:

  1. Exclamation points!
  2. My personal favorite, emoticons :) :D :mrgreen: ;)
  3. A “hehe” or “haha,” depending on context.
  4. Word-elongation. i.e. “hey” becomes “heyyy”
  5. Add fillers. i.e. “OK” becomes “OK sounds good!” and “sure” becomes “yup sure thing.”

Congratulations! You’re now well on your way towards becoming an expert texter. Enjoy! ;)

  • Which texting rule do you agree with / abide by the most?
  • Do you have any funny texting stories?