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Tattoo Removal for a Loved One 2007-10-13 14:12:59 My friend Jenny won a radio contest for “worst tattoo” and received free tattoo removals from Denver company, Ink-B-Gone. The tale of this tattoo is one of a crush, love, and, of course, a really bad tattoo. You’ve probably noticed in the picture that it looks like flames are coming out of her ass. You’ve probably also noticed the Chinese symbol in the center of the tattoo that she “thinks” means courage. You’ve probably also noticed that Jenny is a small woman and this enormous tattoo has taken over her back and rear end. The only reason the tattoo is so big is because of the influence of a cute tattoo artist who also proved himself to be a good salesman. He introduced Jenny to the design, and she, with twitterpation, eagerly agreed to the concept. Now, 10 years later she’s wishing she hadn’t. Jenny has spent more time in the last 10 years shopping for clothes that will cover the tat and explaining to boyfriends the logic of her 18 ...

My boyfriend is a cheater, but I love him anyway 2007-10-11 21:26:42 Not that kind of cheater. I recently signed up for a fitness boot camp and because I enjoyed it so much (I lost something like 4 inches), I dragged my boyfriend into joining a second, five week session with me. Turns out he doesn’t love all the running, push ups, lunges, and puking sensations that go along with it. I can’t say I blame him, it’s not for everyone. Tonight was the last night of this camp and as we were driving away he let it be known that he cheated in the competition they made us do. You see, the class was split up into teams and instructed to run all over the city to find the names of particular stores, restaurants, etc. Well my team did just that, but he, instead, found a map and located the names that way. So yeah, he’s a cheater. A winning cheater. But I love him anyway. ...

My boyfriend is a cheater, but I love him anyway 2007-10-11 21:26:42 Not that kind of cheater. I recently signed up for a fitness boot camp and because I enjoyed it so much (I lost something like 4 inches), I dragged my boyfriend into joining a second, five week session with me. Turns out he doesn’t love all the running, push ups, lunges, and puking sensations that go along with it. I can’t say I blame him, it’s not for everyone. Tonight was the last night of this camp and as we were driving away he let it be known that he cheated in the competition they made us do. You see, the class was split up into teams and instructed to run all over the city to find the names of particular stores, restaurants, etc. Well my team did just that, but he, instead, found a map and located the names that way. So yeah, he’s a cheater. A winning cheater. But I love him anyway. ...

Dating a Doctor: Pros and Cons 2007-10-09 23:11:45 The dream of many, the lifestyle of few; Many women strive to meet a cute doctor, but it’s not all Club Med and hospital corners. There are a few cons that go along with the pros. PROS CONS He will make you Prozac and pancakes for breakfast He’ll leave you love notes, but you won’t be able to read his handwriting You can drive his Mercedes Wacky hours You will have all the necessary props for a game of “Doctor” Cute nurses No more doctor visits for a cold He will constantly be diagnosing you Your kids will pronounce “stethoscope” before other kids Your single friends will always ask you to set them up You’ll be able to afford your dream house Your neighbors will suck ...

Dating a Doctor: Pros and Cons 2007-10-09 23:11:45 The dream of many, the lifestyle of few; Many women strive to meet a cute doctor, but it’s not all Club Med and hospital corners. There are a few cons that go along with the pros. PROS CONS He will make you Prozac and pancakes for breakfast He’ll leave you love notes, but you won’t be able to read his handwriting You can drive his Mercedes Wacky hours You will have all the necessary props for a game of “Doctor” Cute nurses No more doctor visits for a cold He will constantly be diagnosing you Your kids will pronounce “stethoscope” before other kids Your single friends will always ask you to set them up You’ll be able to afford your dream house Your neighbors will suck ...

Reasons to Date Online: I’m Getting Over a Break Up 2007-10-04 00:10:15 Online dating is the best thing to happen to singles since take out Chinese food. So, because of this, I’ll periodically post about a good reason to date online and highlight a particular dating service. Are you getting over a break-up or a divorce? Using a service like Match.com could help you move on. If it’s a rebound, a friend with benefits, or an actual friend that you are looking for, Match could help you find what you’re looking for. Match.com is one of the most popular dating sites, and one that I’ve used several times. My experience is that there are many people on Match that aren’t necessarily looking for serious relationships. As long as you are honest in your profile about your status and your interests, I don’t think you can lose. My only tip: be wary of anyone who says they are looking for that perfect someone. Soul mates are wonderful, but when you’re in recovery they aren’t what you need. ...

Reasons to Date Online: Im Getting Over a Break Up 2007-10-04 00:10:15 Online dating is the best thing to happen to singles since take out Chinese food. So, because of this, Ill periodically post about a good reason to date online and highlight a particular dating service. Are you getting over a break-up or a divorce? Using a service like Match.com could help you move on. If its a rebound, a friend with benefits, or an actual friend that you are looking for, Match could help you find what youre looking for. Match.com is one of the most popular dating sites, and one that Ive used several times. My experience is that there are many people on Match that arent necessarily looking for serious relationships. As long as you are honest in your profile about your status and your interests, I dont think you can lose. My only tip: be wary of anyone who says they are looking for that perfect someone. Soul mates are wonderful, but when youre in recovery they arent what you need. ...

Dating Tips: Six Ways to End a Date Gracefully 2007-09-30 21:25:05 He didn’t hold the door; that’s the one thing your date must do. Or, maybe he reminds you of your ex or maybe he just disgusts you. Whatever it is, it’s been 45 minutes and you already can’t stand this guy. There are ways to get out of the date without it being too awkward. Here are some tips: Plan it to be short. A drink, a cup of coffee, a walk in the park with your dogs, these are all dates that would take less than an hour. No more four hour first dates. There’s somewhere you need to be. Make it known. If before even going on the date, or within the first few minutes you have hesitation about this guy, mention a friend’s birthday party you need to go to later. Don’t make it a big deal, just make it believable. For me, no desert. If you’ve had enough of the date, don’t agree to more. Let him know if he’s rude. If he offends you, it’s ok to let him know you’re not interested. If in the first 20 minutes, for exam ...

Dating Tips: Six Ways to End a Date Gracefully 2007-09-30 21:25:05 He didn’t hold the door; that’s the one thing your date must do. Or, maybe he reminds you of your ex or maybe he just disgusts you. Whatever it is, it’s been 45 minutes and you already can’t stand this guy. There are ways to get out of the date without it being too awkward. Here are some tips: Plan it to be short. A drink, a cup of coffee, a walk in the park with your dogs, these are all dates that would take less than an hour. No more four hour first dates. There’s somewhere you need to be. Make it known. If before even going on the date, or within the first few minutes you have hesitation about this guy, mention a friend’s birthday party you need to go to later. Don’t make it a big deal, just make it believable. For me, no desert. If you’ve had enough of the date, don’t agree to more. Let him know if he’s rude. If he offends you, it’s ok to let him know you’re not interested. If in the first 20 minutes, for exam ...

Usher Makes Me Feel Sexy 2007-09-29 12:18:34 Since college my friends have oft teased me for my music choices. I like a lot of different types of music but I have always had a soft spot for Usher, which, according to my friends, is very funny. I don’t know why I love Usher so much. I recognize that I am not his target demographic, but I can’t get enough of him. Maybe it’s the way he whispers into my ears from my iPod, the way he dances on my TV screen, or all that talk about “being caught up” or “his boo.” Whatever it is, I don’t care. All of us deserve to be fans of someone that makes us feel sexy. I can’t dance or sing like that, but Usher makes me want to. And lucky for me now I get to smell him now too. Like most celebrities he has his own fragrance, but this might be the one that I actually break down and buy. There is a very comical video promoting the fragrances at www.usherworld.com. I suggest you check it out. Maybe he’ll make you feel sexy too. ...

Are Pick Up Lines Compliments? 2007-09-25 21:47:07 A man walked up to me in a bar and asked “What’s the worst pick-up line a man’s ever given you?” I responded, “Is this your pick up line? Because this might be the worst.” Of course he said no, and went on to say that he and his friend (pointing across the bar) were just talking about lines so he thought he’d ask us because we looked like we might know. My friend and I (who at the moment before interruption were enjoying our $1.00 Bud Lights and our conversation about nonsense) did not know much about pick up lines. In fact, the only other thing I could tell this man was that if he wanted to talk to two girls at the bar, then he should just walk up and say hi. He should avoid the lines or the talk about lines altogether because women weren’t interested in them. But on second thought, maybe I was wrong. A pick-up line may be cheesy and transparent, but it is nice to be noticed. I mean, if a man asks me if I’m tired because I’ve been running through his mind all night ...

Dating a Nerd: Pros and Cons 2007-09-23 17:08:22 Nice guys don’t always finish last. The nerdy, nice guy types are certainly worth dating. But of course, there are always pros and cons. PROS CONS Your parents will love him Your friends won’t get him He’ll compliment you until you feel queasy At least one of your kids will look like him You could be the next Mrs. Microsoft On your second date he’ll take you to a sci-fi convention You will always be able to kick his ass If you’re mugged on the street he’ll say “Scottie, beam us up” You won’t have to defrag a hard drive again He will spend more time with his USB port than you ...

Why it Makes Sense to Date a Younger Man 2007-09-20 15:14:47 I saw on CNN today that 34 percent of women over 40 were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men.  I would have guessed it was the reverse, and I wonder if the cougar factor is actually real. (Cougar = a middle-aged (or above) woman, dressed to the nines, out on the prowl looking for young (20-35 year old) men). Whatever it is I think it could be fun.  Here are seven reasons why I think you should try it: 1. He’ll keep you feeling younger. 2. You can teach him and guide him in the bedroom. 3. The two of you will have to overcome the adversity together. It will make you closer. 4. He’ll dress better than older men. 5. He is more likely to come to you for advice and guidance. An older man may not look up to you in that respect.  6. If it works out, you can retire sooner than you planned. 7. He won’t compare you to his ex-girlfriends. ...

Dating Tip: Hookers are Never OK 2007-09-17 21:37:46 I know prostitution is the oldest profession. I know hookers are people too. I know sex is just sex. I get it. But here’s a tip: when on a first date don’t tell someone that you’ve slept with one. I met a man named Todd through a friend of a friend. He was athletic, attractive, formerly a successful day trader turned high school teacher, and polite. He was great on paper and easy on the eyes so when he asked me out for dinner I said yes quickly. The first 15 minutes of the date went great. In fact, we were flirting and laughing from the word go, but somehow the conversation changed and everything was lost. He started reminiscing about his career in finance when he mentioned that the partying and hookers just got to be too much so he had to get out. “Hookers, really?” I questioned. “Yeah, sure. It’s not that uncommon, I’m sure every man you know has slept with one. At least I’m honest.” Unfortunately the date didn’t end here. For whatever reason I wanted to act lik ...

September 16 - 22, Unmarried and Single Americans Week 2007-09-14 10:04:54 I hadn’t heard of this special designation until recently, but USA Week, as it is commonly referred to, is a week dedicated to celebrating the lives of the unmarried. We’re just as enlightened, we’re just as successful, and we contribute just as much as the married population. In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, 92 million, or 42% of us over 18 are single. Less than half, but more than a third. Being single can be a great thing and we’re not alone. The organization, Unmarried America, is behind Unmarried and Single Americans Week. Learn more here: www.unmarriedamerica.org. There are events planned in several places all over the country. It starts in two days, so if you’re interested, get going! ...