How You Too Can Be a Social Misfit

Funny. I didn’t start this way and I probably won’t end up this way. I’m going through an “awkward” stage, ya know like a gawky teenager that just doesn’t fit in correctly.

I used to be the life of the party and on some level I still am. But while everyone else is partying, I’m sitting here watching Two and Half Men and Sex and the City, every night same bad time, same bad channel.

Does this happen to other people? Or is my breakthrough as a misfit a complete anomaly?

This isn’t really about partying, it’s about finding your niche. Which I know everyone wants somehow in some way.

After a few broken hearts and failed friendships it’s hard to find where you fit in.

Harder to make yourself fit in.  Even harder to watch it all go by.

well, I’m a better actress now that I was before. Unfortunately that’s not my thing.

Hopefully someone out there knows my struggle, on second thought I hope not, I don’t wish this on anyone……….

Platonic Relationships Got You Troubled?

Are you having  trouble with those platonic relationships? Are you stuck in a pattern that you cannot get out of and see no possible end to? Is your best friend more of a boyfriend? Relax, I hear ya. Check out my article The Challenges of a Platonic Relationship and shed a little light on that mystery relationship. Who knows maybe you’ll work up the courage to talk things out with your friend and who knows where that will take you!

You Know It’s Time to Leave Ikea When….

Ikea reigns as the God of furniture stores. Well maybe that’s stretching things just a little. Ikea is the store for cheap college students and young professionals trying to achieve that contemporary feel with the money left over after buying rounds of martinis at the bar.

How I love Ikea. But you know it’s time to leave when you see a familiar face. Especially when it’s one you thought you’d never see again

Keep reading and I’ll tell you how I found myself fleeing from Ikea and what it means for all of us.

Let Me Tell You The Secret of Why I’m the Only One For You

Besides the fact that Melissa Etheridge is singing it on the radio right now. But that’s a side issue. We’re really not even talking about me and you because that notion is so absurd it makes pigs flying seem possible. Just stick with me here.

It’s only fear that makes you run.

True  statement. (and a good lyric) But what exactly are you and me and all of us afraid of?

If You Don’t Speak Up Now You’ll Be Eating Your Regret Later

 If I had a magic wand the first thing I would do is create clear communication between the sexes. Alright, after I create world peace. There’s always that relationship that is there, but not quite there. If you haven’t had  it yet, hold on it’ll find you. You have perfect chemistry, you enjoy each others company, your friend’s love him, but for some reason he’s still eyeing every other girl in sight.

Sigh.

My fool proof advice, Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Here Is a Quick, Surefire Way to Get Rid of the Man Who Won’t Go Away

I’ve been there. You’ve been there. We’ve all been there. Girls, you know that guy in your life that just won’t go away. Yes, him. You know exactly who I mean. The clingy one who clings to you like a dryer sheet to nylon. It’s as if he just doesn’t get it.

Well, you can breathe a little bit easier, for I have developed a sure way to get rid of him once and for all.

Follow me this way to get that pesky man out of your life for good.

You’ve tried ignoring him. You’ve tried reasoning with him. You’ve tried everything short of going into the Witness Protection Program. You’ve told him no, no thanks, no way, uh uh, sorry Charlie, get lost,  and the infamous get out of my life. But yet he persists. See we are dealing with a peculiar breed here and special care must be done to really remove the problem.

Click on the link below to see how to remove this man from your life for good

Visit Me At My New Home

Hi everyone here is the information regarding my second blog. bLush will still be up and running along with the new blog. Unwritten was started to chronicle my experiences as I begin publishing my work on the web and strive to become a better writer. Feel free to come visit me!

Reaching Out and Holding On

I’m still on that music kick that I was on yesterday and I was sitting here doing some work when the song Run Around by Blues Traveler came on the radio. It’s not as if I don’t hear this song all the time but something tripped my trigger when I heard it today. In fact it was a certain line that did me in. In the end of the second verse the lyrics are as follows:

“But I want more than a touch, I want you to reach me

And show me all the things no one else can see

So what you feel becomes mine as well

And soon if we’re lucky we’d be unable to tell

What’s yours and mine the fishing’s fine

And it doesn’t have to rhyme so don’t you feed me a line”

That Sweet Sweet Sound

I’ve been absorbed in music lately and it seems to be coloring my life. From my iPod to my cell phone I have music like crazy. I’ve been rocking out to old albums and cranking up the volume on some new found gems. As long as I can remember music has  defined experiences for me. Shaping memories and lending a soundtrack to people and places who will always be in my memories. Which brings me to another point, why am I so damn sentimental lately? I blame it on the season, or the fact that I’m getting older and time is going by quicker and quicker. People are going in and out of my life at lighting speed and sometimes you just want to hold on. Although I’ve learned that sometimes its better to hold on to a song. A song can’t hurt you and a song can’t leave you, it can only bring back a smile or a tear, but it brings you somewhere. It is a way of connecting your past with your present and there is not many ways to do that in this life. So blast your music, indulge in your memories and remember who you are and where you came from and who walked this path before you. Don’t forget to look forward as well. Cherish it, love it, embrace it, let your hair down and throw yourself into it. Music is universal and something we all share. Live it for what it is and who you are. While you ponder this here’s some music that I’m into.

My new fave: Sara Bareilles-Bottle it Up

Old fave: Elton John-Tiny Dancer

Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans…….

Well, before we all have a John Lennon sing a long let’s get back to business. Blush has been my pet project for the better half of a year now. Since it started on blogger and now moved here to wordpress it’s been a challenge and a delight. I’m not closing down this site, I’ve just been consumed with more writing tasks plus the rapid approach of classes beginning. So for anyone who is still reading this, I’m going to attempt to keep this site going, at least in some aspect. I also will be starting a new blog to detail all of my new adventures. Thank you to everyone who has visited Blush and please check back for updates and for direction to my new project.