So in trying to keep with fairness of my blogs, I thought I would post up a list of things that every man should know how to do. Let's face it, there are a lot of single men out there who haven't found Mrs. Right yet to "take care of them", so until they can find her, they have to manage somehow. Their Mommas won't always be there to take care of them, just like our Daddies won't always be there to take care of us.
1) Sew on a button and/or stitch up a ripped seam
2) Do laundry and remove a stain off any piece of clothing
3) Bake cookies, brownies, cupcakes...You know, the basics :)
4) How to color match/decorate your place so it doesn't look like a frat house after a party
5) Cook more than mac 'n cheese and microwave dinners/soup
6) Jump start a car
7) Basic "handyman" duties (hammer a nail, fix small things around the house, etc.)
8) Buy groceries smartly...checking prices, looking for sales, and using coupons
9) How to properly plunge a clogged toilet (and avoid creating a yucky, wet mess all over the bathroom)
10) Learn how to give a compliment to a woman
11) Paint a room without making a mess and staying within the lines
12) Tie a bow tie
13) Clean a wound and dress it properly (other than with super glue!)
14) Dust and vacuum so the house doesn't look like the desert
15) Iron a shirt and other wrinkly clothes
I am sure I am forgetting some things, but based on my past dating and live-in boyfriend experience, these seem to rise to the top. Are there any that you think are important for men to know how to do?
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do
In staying with my latest mantra of "single sisterhood", I thought it would be fun to put together a list of important things every woman should know how to do. Many of us will be single and living on our own at some point in our lives, some of us longer than others. Our Daddies won't always be there to rescue us when we need them, although they are sometimes good at long distance quick fix advice.
I hope my Daddy lives forever because I might just be screwed without him!!! I so have a brother, but I've witnessed some of his work at fixing things, and well...at least he tries. Haha!
Below is list that I have come up with over the last 18 months since I bought my condo. It's amazing how quickly you realize you have no idea what you are doing when you live on your own. For the sake of full disclosure, I must admit that I am not adept at many of these and in fact probably should learn how to do some of them.
1) Change a tire
2) How to properly plunge a clogged toilet (and avoid creating a yucky, wet mess all over the bathroom)
3) Know how to quickly shut off a water main valve and know how to assess your leaking plumbing when you have a water mess happening (kitchens and bathrooms are the worst, I know!)
4) Check your fuse box when your electricity goes out
5) Open a garage door manually in case the electric box breaks
6) Hang a picture frame and shelves with a level
7) Put together office, living room furniture, and bookshelves...instructions do help!
8) How to wire/re-wire electrical outlets
9) Move furniture around the house without breaking things (or your back!)
10) Landscape, remove tree stumps, etc. without having to hire someone to do it for you
11) Know how to effectively maintain your furnace/AC unit
12) Basic "handyman" duties (hammer a nail, fix small things around the house, etc.)
13) Hook up a basic home theater system
14) Jump start a car
15) Basic self-defense/home security techniques
Any other good suggestions you would like to share?
I hope my Daddy lives forever because I might just be screwed without him!!! I so have a brother, but I've witnessed some of his work at fixing things, and well...at least he tries. Haha!
Below is list that I have come up with over the last 18 months since I bought my condo. It's amazing how quickly you realize you have no idea what you are doing when you live on your own. For the sake of full disclosure, I must admit that I am not adept at many of these and in fact probably should learn how to do some of them.
1) Change a tire
2) How to properly plunge a clogged toilet (and avoid creating a yucky, wet mess all over the bathroom)
3) Know how to quickly shut off a water main valve and know how to assess your leaking plumbing when you have a water mess happening (kitchens and bathrooms are the worst, I know!)
4) Check your fuse box when your electricity goes out
5) Open a garage door manually in case the electric box breaks
6) Hang a picture frame and shelves with a level
7) Put together office, living room furniture, and bookshelves...instructions do help!
8) How to wire/re-wire electrical outlets
9) Move furniture around the house without breaking things (or your back!)
10) Landscape, remove tree stumps, etc. without having to hire someone to do it for you
11) Know how to effectively maintain your furnace/AC unit
12) Basic "handyman" duties (hammer a nail, fix small things around the house, etc.)
13) Hook up a basic home theater system
14) Jump start a car
15) Basic self-defense/home security techniques
Any other good suggestions you would like to share?
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Top 10 Reasons I Enjoy Being Single
Lately, I've been a little down about being single and with this week bringing "Singles Awareness Day" (aka Valentine's Day), I was definitely feeling a bit lower than usual. Although it was a stressful week work-wise, events of these week made me realize that being single has its advantages.
1. I can sleep in an additional 10 minutes every day because I don't have to shave my legs.
2. When I come home, I can put on my PJs, pull my hair back, and not worry about looking "pretty" for someone else.
3. When I want to make last minute plans with the girls or other friends, I don't have to check in with someone else to make sure it is ok.
4. I can walk around my house naked whenever I want!!
5. I don't have to worry about cleaning up after someone else. I'm messy enough on my own.
6. My Girl Scout cookies, all other baked goods, and candy last twice as long. :)
7. I have more money to spend on ME instead of going out to dinner and buying gifts for someone else.
8. My closet and all the dresser drawers are mine, and I don't have to cram my clothes into an inadequate space just to make room for someone else's clothes.
9. I can leave my make-up, hair products, etc all over my bathroom countertop and not get nagged about doing it.
10. I can have random hot hook-ups whenever I want.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to find someone to be in a relationship with and share everything that life has to offer with him, but it doesn't seem like that is in the cards for me right now, much to my dismay. So while I am a living the single life, I might as well try to enjoy the benefits!! :)
1. I can sleep in an additional 10 minutes every day because I don't have to shave my legs.
2. When I come home, I can put on my PJs, pull my hair back, and not worry about looking "pretty" for someone else.
3. When I want to make last minute plans with the girls or other friends, I don't have to check in with someone else to make sure it is ok.
4. I can walk around my house naked whenever I want!!
5. I don't have to worry about cleaning up after someone else. I'm messy enough on my own.
6. My Girl Scout cookies, all other baked goods, and candy last twice as long. :)
7. I have more money to spend on ME instead of going out to dinner and buying gifts for someone else.
8. My closet and all the dresser drawers are mine, and I don't have to cram my clothes into an inadequate space just to make room for someone else's clothes.
9. I can leave my make-up, hair products, etc all over my bathroom countertop and not get nagged about doing it.
10. I can have random hot hook-ups whenever I want.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to find someone to be in a relationship with and share everything that life has to offer with him, but it doesn't seem like that is in the cards for me right now, much to my dismay. So while I am a living the single life, I might as well try to enjoy the benefits!! :)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Blink and You Will Miss It
Where has the last two weeks of my life gone? I feel like I woke up and just fast-forwarded through past two weeks. I have done virtually nothing but wake up, eat, work, and sleep. I have lost all concept of time during the last couple of weeks and feel like it has been a non-stop "work fest".
And this workaholic stretch has not been without its consequences. I topped off this last two weeks with a 4-day plague that overtook my body and ruined my good mojo: double ear infection, sinus infections, and bronchitis to top it off for good measure.
Ironically, there was an article on AOL.com yesterday that screamed "this is my life", so I felt I had to share it: "Signs You're Stressed Out: Relax with These Tips" (http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/02/10/signs-youre-stressed-out-relax-with-these-tips/). I know I am not always one to follow my own advice (something I am trying to change), but I thought others might enjoy these great tips.
1. You're sniffling and sneezingStress can up your reaction to allergens because it weakens your immune system.
Chill out: OTC allergy meds can help, but so can exercise. Regular 30-minute workouts speed the release of epinephrine, your body's natural decongestant.
2. You're breaking out
When tense, your body pumps out extra adrenaline that prompts the emission of sebum, your skin's pimple-causing oil. As production of one goes up, so does the other.
Chill out: Wash problem areas twice a day. Gel- or foam-based cleansers are best for dissolving oil. If those don't cut the grease, ask your derm for a sebum-busting retinoid cream.
3. Your scalp is patchy
Anxiety may put your strands into no-grow mode because stress hormones can interfere with hair growth.
Chill out: Make sure you're getting enough iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12, all of which promote hair health. Nosh on foods like broccoli and salmon.
4. Your jaw feels like it's on fire
You may be grinding your teeth at night, an action triggered by tension.
Chill out: Press a warm washcloth against your jaw for five minutes before you hit the hay. The heat will relax your muscles and help cut down on grinding. Not working? See your dentist to get fitted for a mouth guard.
5. You're ravenous for junk food
High levels of cortisol, your body's stress hormone, can prompt you to crave sweets. (Thank your cave sisters, who needed quick energy boosts to deal with tense situations.)
Chill out: Your cravings will last as long as cortisol is rushing through your body, so swap an unsatisfying high-calorie eating spree for some sweet-tasting sugarless gum.
6. Your monthly flow is showing up early, late, or not at all
When stressed, your brain sends out signals that can alter or disrupt ovulation.
Chill out: Talk to your gyno about oral contraceptives. Birth-control pills can rebalance your reproductive hormone levels and get your cycle back on track.
6 for 6...I guess this means I am super stressed out!
I know that people say you can control your own life and can limit your stress, but how? I am at a total loss for how to do this with my current job. In order to do my job well, I feel I have no option but to keep up at the pace I am. Otherwise, I know I am not getting stuff done in a timely manner and in a way that I feel confident I did a good job.
I really wish I could find a new career path that would allow me to do this, but I feel like I have no viable options anymore. I need help and advice. Does anyone have any that might help in this situation?
And this workaholic stretch has not been without its consequences. I topped off this last two weeks with a 4-day plague that overtook my body and ruined my good mojo: double ear infection, sinus infections, and bronchitis to top it off for good measure.
Ironically, there was an article on AOL.com yesterday that screamed "this is my life", so I felt I had to share it: "Signs You're Stressed Out: Relax with These Tips" (http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/02/10/signs-youre-stressed-out-relax-with-these-tips/). I know I am not always one to follow my own advice (something I am trying to change), but I thought others might enjoy these great tips.
1. You're sniffling and sneezingStress can up your reaction to allergens because it weakens your immune system.
Chill out: OTC allergy meds can help, but so can exercise. Regular 30-minute workouts speed the release of epinephrine, your body's natural decongestant.
2. You're breaking out
When tense, your body pumps out extra adrenaline that prompts the emission of sebum, your skin's pimple-causing oil. As production of one goes up, so does the other.
Chill out: Wash problem areas twice a day. Gel- or foam-based cleansers are best for dissolving oil. If those don't cut the grease, ask your derm for a sebum-busting retinoid cream.
3. Your scalp is patchy
Anxiety may put your strands into no-grow mode because stress hormones can interfere with hair growth.
Chill out: Make sure you're getting enough iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12, all of which promote hair health. Nosh on foods like broccoli and salmon.
4. Your jaw feels like it's on fire
You may be grinding your teeth at night, an action triggered by tension.
Chill out: Press a warm washcloth against your jaw for five minutes before you hit the hay. The heat will relax your muscles and help cut down on grinding. Not working? See your dentist to get fitted for a mouth guard.
5. You're ravenous for junk food
High levels of cortisol, your body's stress hormone, can prompt you to crave sweets. (Thank your cave sisters, who needed quick energy boosts to deal with tense situations.)
Chill out: Your cravings will last as long as cortisol is rushing through your body, so swap an unsatisfying high-calorie eating spree for some sweet-tasting sugarless gum.
6. Your monthly flow is showing up early, late, or not at all
When stressed, your brain sends out signals that can alter or disrupt ovulation.
Chill out: Talk to your gyno about oral contraceptives. Birth-control pills can rebalance your reproductive hormone levels and get your cycle back on track.
6 for 6...I guess this means I am super stressed out!
I know that people say you can control your own life and can limit your stress, but how? I am at a total loss for how to do this with my current job. In order to do my job well, I feel I have no option but to keep up at the pace I am. Otherwise, I know I am not getting stuff done in a timely manner and in a way that I feel confident I did a good job.
I really wish I could find a new career path that would allow me to do this, but I feel like I have no viable options anymore. I need help and advice. Does anyone have any that might help in this situation?
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