I figured I’d be able to talk to some people before actually meeting them. I’ve found a couple of people to talk to so far and for the most part they are being perfect gentlemen.

One however asked for pictures of me without clothing within an hour of meeting me. When I told him I wasn’t that kind of girl he continued to pester me. So I just stopped responding to him. Last message was a few days ago.

Today I got a message asking what happened. I responded letting him know that someone that asked for naked pics within a few hours of meeting wasn’t someone I wanted in my dating pool.

He then proceeded to get mad at me and said I led him on. So I re-read all the messages to see where that might have happened. I can’t for the life of me see where I might have led him on or once made him think that I was okay with texting pics of myself without clothing.

Can someone, anyone, please explain to me why men get upset when women show just a little bit of self respect? Just a little bit of back bone? When we say no?

You’d think from all the rejection stories you hear that almost every man on the planet would be used to hearing no. However every time I’ve ever used that word when speaking with a man he gets all angry and butt hurt like I’ve done something terrible. I just don’t get it. Maybe I never will. I am, after all, not a man.

I pray on this day to Heavenly Father to keep those of you still active safe and coming home soon. I pray to Him in remembrance and thanks for all those have have given their lives for our country.

America wouldn’t be what it is today if it weren’t for all the men and women in our armed services. Thank you.

I’m blogging again which means I must be in a better state of mind. This is a good thing. Life is looking up. I know that the next few months are going to be very important to my future and shape the path my life is going to take.

I met an amazing man this weekend. He likes me for me, flaws and all, at least I think he does. He isn’t just trying to get into my pants. I know! Amazing isn’t it? A man that doesn’t just think with his penis. They’re hard to find ladies, if you’re lucky enough to find one hold on to him.

He’s smart. He’s funny. He’s good looking. We share the same faith. We share a lot of the same values. We even like a lot of the same things.

There are some things about him which aren’t all that awesome but they can be worked around. His work takes him away for 3 weeks at a time and he likes golf. Blech! Golf? The most boring sport on the face of the planet. How anyone can enjoy it I don’t know but then again I’ve never played it.

Of course i tease. There are positives and negatives in every possible relationship. His positives far out way any negatives that I can see right now.

It’s Land Down Under by Men at Work

I’ve got all the ingredients and am going to start in the morning. I am currently at 5’7″ and 185lbs. That’s a BMI of 29 which is just under obese.

The BMI categories are:

* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
* Overweight = 25-29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

You can calculate your BMI here. If you’d like to do the cleanse as well I would suggest doing a lot of research before you start. There are several days which can be unpleasant to say the least.

Wish me luck!

Neun und Neunzig Luftballons by Nena

It’s Duran Duran with The Reflex

It’s Blondie with The Tide is High.

Girls

1. Isabella/Isabel/Bella – Really ladies? We can’t find better names for our girls than one popularized by a series of books about Sparkly vampires? Especially since the girl is obsessed with being a vampires housewife. A perfect Mormon woman whose name means devoted to God.
2. Emily – I’ve never really liked this name. The last Emily I met was in karate class and she was a “pacifist” who liked causing pain on her practice partners. I’ve never met any Emily’s who were industrious or striving for anything.
3. Elizabeth – Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Ellie. Why should you have a name that can be shortened so many ways? And the only really good Elizabeth’s I’ve ever even heard of were Queen Elizabeth I, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. If you’re going to give your child a biblical name pick one that doesn’t mean my God is an oath.
4. Ava – I can’t hear this name and not think of the Smashing Pumpkins.
   
   With a song that includes not only your daughters name but lyrics like

   And you’ll always be my whore
   Cause you’re the one that I adore
   And I’ll pull your crooked teeth
   You’ll be perfect just like me

   How can you expect your child to ever turn out normal? Also if you insist on naming your child “like a bird” prepare for a lifetime of eating disorders.

5. Olivia – I hear Olivia and I think of a little blue haired grandma in a rocking chair knitting or something. I do not think cute little girl. I know there are quite a few Olivia’s in the world. Olivia Newton-John perhaps being the most famous. I’d have to say that this is by far, however, my least disliked name on this list. I would possibly have considered it for my future daughter if it weren’t for the meaning. Olive tree. Really? If you’re going to name your daughter after a tree pick a better one. Like Willow or Rowan. Not something that is poisonous unless treated for at minimum a month before they’re edible.

Boys

1. Aidan – This one’s not too bad actually. I just don’t like how many different ways there are to spell it. Just on the website I stole these from there are 11 different ways to spell this one name. It does have a cool meaning though. Little fire.
2. Jayden/Jaden – Yet another biblical name on the list. This time it means God has heard. So, appropriate if you’ve been praying to get pregnant. However like Aidan there are too many different ways to spell this name. 17 different variations on this one.
3. Michael – My first real boyfriend was a Michael. You know what I called him behind his back? Mikey. I’ve never really liked the name since. If you’re going to name your child after an Angel though why not go with the biggest and baddest of them all. The one that led the army for god.
4. Jacob – Yet another name made popular by sparkly vampires. This time however NOT the lead. I’m surprised Edward didn’t make the list but the werewolf did. According to the meaning though this name is only appropriate if you have twins and Jacob is born second.
5. Ethan – Firm and steadfast? I’ve never actually met any Ethans in my life so I can’t really say if this is true or not. But still I can’t help but think of unemployed slackers when I read/hear this name. Remember this?
   

   Not exactly my picture of firm or steadfast.

As always some of the comments are made purely for comedic purposes. I know that what you name your child only in part influences how they’ll turn out.

It’s Tears for Fears with Everybody Wants to Rule the World.