HOT or NOT?
Posted by One of the Guys on September 20th, 2009and was filed in Commentary: Hot or Not? with 12 responses, what do you think?
Online Dating: HOT
After hearing success story after success story from our online and offline friends, we must conclude that online dating has arrived as a viable alternative to smoky, or not so smoky bars. Sure, we all hope to meet someone in a casual, natural setting. In a word, "spontaneously." However, life intervenes sometimes. This would be called: a job! In this day and age when money is tight and housing is expensive we are all working more and more. And so, going out casually 2-3 times a week just doesn't happen as much. Online shopping, fills that void perfectly. Did we say shopping? Yes, because that's what it's like. Scrolling through profile after profile is just like shopping for that perfect gift. Except this gift you get to keep for yourself. So GO FOR IT!!
School Buses: NOT
Expectant parents spend hours online researching the safest car seat. They ask friends, and seek advice from those "in the know." When they finally choose that extra special deluxe version, their job has only just begun. Now the installation process begins, often ending at the local police station for professional consultation or actual installation. Safety is probably the highest priority for parents of young kids. So help us understand something. Why do all of us happily smile and wave as our kids get on school buses across the country? This is a vehicle containing, no car seats or no seat belts of any kind? It remains a mystery to THE GUYS.
And of course, our number one nemesis on the road is the dreaded school bus. If you're in a rush, be prepared for one of these yellow submarines to unexpectedly turn right in front of you. Now you are really late!!
Spontaneity: HOT
We recently saw a chick flick. Yes, our partners were happy. Hey, it's all about give and take. Anyway, in this movie the couple goes to the airport without an itinerary and buys tickets on the first plane out of there! WOW!!! Not only does that sound fun, but very creative. Now the key here is injecting that type of spontaneity into our daily lives without having to go to the airport. We need to think outside the box people. OK, so here's example of what we're NOT talking about. (You're in the car driving) "Hey honey, do you want to go to Starbucks instead of Dunkin' Donuts? You know just to mix things up a bit?" When we say be creative, we really mean be CREATIVE!!!
Kanye West: NOT
By now we all now this "Guy" behaved badly. Just about everyone is talking about it. And we'll jump on that bandwagon for sure. What he did was pretty lame to say the least!!! And he should be publicly reprimanded for his behavior. But that's not our biggest beef with Kanye. When his first two records came out we thought he was hip, unique, fresh and funky. But since "Goldigger" he hasn't released one good song. Not anything remotely creative. Sure people still buy his stuff because he made a name for himself. But right now he's either coasting or he's already done. Either way, he's gotten too big for his bitches……oops, we mean britches……….
Mini Vans: HOT
OK, hold on before you scream. Yes, we know that these are the equivalent of a 16th century castration to most GUYS. BUT, have you ever actually ridden in one? These vehicles drive like cars, unlike their distant cousins the SUVs, that feel like small tanks. And minivans can hold 7-8 people comfortably while still hauling luggage for everyone. We're not sure why we don't see more touring bands using these utilitarian vehicles. The seats come out easily to hold amps, drums, guitars and more. Or if you're feeling "randy" they work for that too! But we just use them to haul the local soccer team around.
Divorce for anyone: NOT
OK, THE GUYS have some friends going through this process. Tough stuff. No one ever goes into a marriage thinking one day it will end. Sometimes life happens. It's never an easy decision, even if a person wants to leave. And of course, if there are kids involved, the decision is even harder. So nothing funny here. Just plain sadness.
Presents: HOT
Why wait until a holiday or birthday? Come home with a surprise present for your spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend. Nothing too extravagant, but something thoughtful. Not flowers. Not chocolate. Although, those are nice. We can't answer it for you, but you'll figure it out. Be spontaneous, it will come to you. Do you sense a theme here? Get CREATIVE!
Being Present: THE HOTTEST
We live in a fast forward world. "I can't wait for the weekend!" "I can't wait until the kids are older!" "I can't wait until I get that bonus" "When we get in that new house things are going to be great!" Guess what? The only thing that all these statements have in common is by the time these things happen, you'll be older. And when you try to remember all that actually happened you'll realize you missed it. Stop people. This is so difficult for us too, and something we struggle with all the time. But enjoy the moment. No other way to live! TRULY!
Divorce for GUYS: (Tune in on Wednesday to see if this is Hot or Not?
Raising Your Level of Mediocrity: This Friday!
THE GUYS
wow! this is awesome.I’d better bookmark this article.
Online dating…I’m trying to talk my single sister into it.
School buses…pisses me off that there are no seat belts in them.
Spontaneity…definite thrills!
Kanye West…I would tell you what I think of him expect swearing isn’t lady like. ;o)
Mini Vans….I suck at parallel parking in them.
Divorce…I have 3 sisters and two of them are divorced, but I would have smacked them up side of the head if they stayed married to those jerks.
Presents…what women doesn’t like presents!
Being Present…absolutely!!!
Hello,Thanks foe stopping by my blog,Your comment made me laugh! I will be back!
The only thing my fiance adamantly dislikes about the United States is school buses. He has this really deep, unexplainable hatred for them.
The first time I came to Lithuania, we went to his friend’s wedding. After the ceremony, we were told to go outside and get on a bus to travel to the reception. The bus? An American School Bus. It was great.
I especially like your last point and think it leads to more joyful living.
I have to admit but I love SUVs and Mini Vans. They are so comfortable and have so much room in them. they are very useful and lot more space in the back for doing naughty things.
Haha cool post! I couldn’t have said it better! I’m feeling the creative vibe there hehehe ^_^
My favorite part is what you had to say about living in the present. Everyday most of out miss out on things that we could have taken joy in if we had just stopped for a few moments to appreciate them instead of racing past them onto the next task or appointment or whatever.
Great post! I can’t believe school buses still DON’T have seat belts! So crazy. And don’t even get me started about Kanye. LOL
divorce sucks as does kanye west.
I love what you said about living in the present. That is so true, if we keep looking forward we’ll miss out on life.
And great idea with presents, I need to come up with a fun creative gift for my boyfriend.
I will have to disagree with minivans being HOT. Most Guys would NEVER and I mean NEVER buy one of these things if it wasn’t for our planet saving wives. We would much rather have a big 4 door gas guzling truck than ever own a minivan. For the Guys who disagree I have to say, “you have been taken over buy your female counterpart please look down and check if your still a man.”