Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Curb Squirrel
I feel like this phrase goes well with what I posted earlier today. I learned this new phrase from Emily who learned it from Ben. So thank you to Ben for this awesome saying. A curb squirrel is something like a hooker/woman of the night. The definition I like to think of would be someone who does things out of character that are slightly promiscuous. Mostly it's fun to say! :)
Boy dates Girl - my new favorite book
The other day I was going through a box of old pictures and stumbled upon a book that my mom found at my grandparents house when we were going through their stuff. It's called Boy dates Girl and is all dating advice. It was written in 1949 so it's extremely helpful to me right now. I thought I should share my favorite piece of information so far. I got it a little late unfortunately!
"Q. On a first date with a boy you like, should you kiss him good night?
A. A kiss good-night is all right
But, remember this--
That a kiss good-night
Leads to another kiss--
Okay. So What? It isn't as if you were going out for necking. That isn't your idea of a favorite sport. And you don't want the sort of passing poularity that's pegged on petting.
It's just that you'd rather not be known as a cold potato. Or maybe your argument is that "everybody does it." Or you don't know how to refuse.
Here's the answer.
Here's the story -- you write the ending. A boy asks you for a date. Why? He likes your looks. Or he likes your style. Or he's in a dating mood and you happen to be within talking distance.
You have the date and get alone fine. He's keen on aviation and your brother is an Air Force pilot, you have something to talk about. On the way home you pass the office of the Morning Star and he tells yoiu about his ambitions to become a roving reporter, flying his own plane. It all sounds exciting, thrilling, heart-throbbing.
By the time you reach home you're all aglow. So, when he starts to kiss you, you can't think of any reasonable reason why not. Or can you?
Sure, you've had a wonderful time. He has, too. You've clicked on almost everything - seemingly. you want him to ask you for another date. Maybe "a kiss good-night" would cinch the matter!
But if "a kiss good-night" would cinch it, how could you be sure why he's be asking you for another date? Would it be because of the "click" or the clinch??? Woul dhe be coming back because he liked you or because he liked your kisses???
If you do kiss the boys goodnight, you're running the risk of having yourself foot-noted as an "easy number." And if you think that the corner-drug huddle or the boys' locker-room gang are discussing the national debt, you'd better do some second thinking! What sort of reputation do you want? Now's the time to decide -- not later, when you wish you could correct a few "slippance" impressions.
Any girl who thinks that lasting romances are built on physical attraction is only kiddin herself, perhaps even excusing herself, fo rnothaving developed personality enough to attract a boy on an honest basis. Any girl can give a guy "a kiss good-night," but it's the smart girl who is No. 1 on the Personality Parade.
Some of the smartest girls think it's better to keep 'em guessing. "
Oh how the times have changed. I suppose maybe it's still a good idea to try to be No. 1 on the Personality Parade and not on some other sort of parade. Personally I just enjoy the little song and the lingo used. I found a few other interesting tidbits about "petting" and "necking" which I will share later.
"Q. On a first date with a boy you like, should you kiss him good night?
A. A kiss good-night is all right
But, remember this--
That a kiss good-night
Leads to another kiss--
Okay. So What? It isn't as if you were going out for necking. That isn't your idea of a favorite sport. And you don't want the sort of passing poularity that's pegged on petting.
It's just that you'd rather not be known as a cold potato. Or maybe your argument is that "everybody does it." Or you don't know how to refuse.
Here's the answer.
Here's the story -- you write the ending. A boy asks you for a date. Why? He likes your looks. Or he likes your style. Or he's in a dating mood and you happen to be within talking distance.
You have the date and get alone fine. He's keen on aviation and your brother is an Air Force pilot, you have something to talk about. On the way home you pass the office of the Morning Star and he tells yoiu about his ambitions to become a roving reporter, flying his own plane. It all sounds exciting, thrilling, heart-throbbing.
By the time you reach home you're all aglow. So, when he starts to kiss you, you can't think of any reasonable reason why not. Or can you?
Sure, you've had a wonderful time. He has, too. You've clicked on almost everything - seemingly. you want him to ask you for another date. Maybe "a kiss good-night" would cinch the matter!
But if "a kiss good-night" would cinch it, how could you be sure why he's be asking you for another date? Would it be because of the "click" or the clinch??? Woul dhe be coming back because he liked you or because he liked your kisses???
If you do kiss the boys goodnight, you're running the risk of having yourself foot-noted as an "easy number." And if you think that the corner-drug huddle or the boys' locker-room gang are discussing the national debt, you'd better do some second thinking! What sort of reputation do you want? Now's the time to decide -- not later, when you wish you could correct a few "slippance" impressions.
Any girl who thinks that lasting romances are built on physical attraction is only kiddin herself, perhaps even excusing herself, fo rnothaving developed personality enough to attract a boy on an honest basis. Any girl can give a guy "a kiss good-night," but it's the smart girl who is No. 1 on the Personality Parade.
Some of the smartest girls think it's better to keep 'em guessing. "
Oh how the times have changed. I suppose maybe it's still a good idea to try to be No. 1 on the Personality Parade and not on some other sort of parade. Personally I just enjoy the little song and the lingo used. I found a few other interesting tidbits about "petting" and "necking" which I will share later.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Toll Experiences
Last weekend Kathryn, Kayla, and I went on a little trip to Chicago. We drove and therefore came in contact with tolls that needed to be paid. The first time went very smoothly. I gave the money and went through. The 2nd toll man was VERY friendly. It went something like this:
Toll man- How are you today?
Me- Good, how are you?
Toll man- Good, are you having fun?
Me- yes
Toll man- Why? (who asks why someone is having fun? - awkward pause)
Me- (hesitant) Driving is excellent!
Kayla and Kathryn- hysterical laughter.
My next moment came when Kayla and I went to visit Krista. We had to exit where there was a toll on the offramp. This was one where you just sort of throw the money in the thing as you are stopping. Unfortunately for me I drove a little too far forward and not close to the thing at all so when I rolled the window down I definitly couldn't reach the thing so I just chucked the change out of the window. I only got two coins in the actual contraption and the rest flew to the ground. At this point I had no idea what to do so I just sped off Bonnie and Clyde style!!!
Toll man- How are you today?
Me- Good, how are you?
Toll man- Good, are you having fun?
Me- yes
Toll man- Why? (who asks why someone is having fun? - awkward pause)
Me- (hesitant) Driving is excellent!
Kayla and Kathryn- hysterical laughter.
My next moment came when Kayla and I went to visit Krista. We had to exit where there was a toll on the offramp. This was one where you just sort of throw the money in the thing as you are stopping. Unfortunately for me I drove a little too far forward and not close to the thing at all so when I rolled the window down I definitly couldn't reach the thing so I just chucked the change out of the window. I only got two coins in the actual contraption and the rest flew to the ground. At this point I had no idea what to do so I just sped off Bonnie and Clyde style!!!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Boones Farm and the dentist
For quite some time I've had half a bottle of Boones Farm in my refrigerator. I hope it never goes bad because I decided to drink it tonight. I think it's from October.
I went to the doctor for my hurting jaw/constant headache and pain. She gave me some pain pills (yummy) and sent me to this dentist in Sioux City to get a mouth guard thing. So I went to the dentist to get all fixed up and of course they decide to just chop off my arm as the payment. I had to get xrays to make sure my teeth were ok and while doing these xrays I learned that I apparently have a very small mouth. I was not aware of this issue before. I guess I assume since I eat a lot and yell loudly that my mouth was normal size. Apparently not. She tried one type of xray which was too big and then a smaller one which was still too big, but it was the only option left. She shoved it in there...jamming it into my gums and finally got the xray done. They also had to do those mouth impressions like they do for braces and I pretty much gagged the whole time. I hate not being able to control that reflex...I'm 24 for pete sake I should be able to just breathe. Anyway, at the end of the visit I had totaled up a $700 bill and left with a few tears in my eyes. I did steal a pen and two chapsticks so I felt like I got something out of the deal. It was pretty much the most horrible dental experience I've had...ever.
Not to worry my problems are not over. My jaw pain is now gone, but unfortunately the 7 canker sores that the prodding caused are now flaring up my entire mouth. I went back to the doctor and am now on antibiotics and "magic mouthwash".
I went to the doctor for my hurting jaw/constant headache and pain. She gave me some pain pills (yummy) and sent me to this dentist in Sioux City to get a mouth guard thing. So I went to the dentist to get all fixed up and of course they decide to just chop off my arm as the payment. I had to get xrays to make sure my teeth were ok and while doing these xrays I learned that I apparently have a very small mouth. I was not aware of this issue before. I guess I assume since I eat a lot and yell loudly that my mouth was normal size. Apparently not. She tried one type of xray which was too big and then a smaller one which was still too big, but it was the only option left. She shoved it in there...jamming it into my gums and finally got the xray done. They also had to do those mouth impressions like they do for braces and I pretty much gagged the whole time. I hate not being able to control that reflex...I'm 24 for pete sake I should be able to just breathe. Anyway, at the end of the visit I had totaled up a $700 bill and left with a few tears in my eyes. I did steal a pen and two chapsticks so I felt like I got something out of the deal. It was pretty much the most horrible dental experience I've had...ever.
Not to worry my problems are not over. My jaw pain is now gone, but unfortunately the 7 canker sores that the prodding caused are now flaring up my entire mouth. I went back to the doctor and am now on antibiotics and "magic mouthwash".
Thursday, June 5, 2008
School is Out!!!!
I can't tell you how glad I am that school is over for the summer. I have been out for about 2 weeks and it is fabulous. Actually nothing very fabulous has happened except that I've only seen 3 students since then and didn't really talk to any of them. I like to avoid them so they miss me more by the fall. I have started gardening, the flower variety. I love them. They are my little babies. I like to check every day to see if there are new blooms. They are beautiful! I think tomorrow I will venture to the school for the first time and do some organizing. Yeah for summer!!!
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