According to Cosmo magazine geeks are the better kind of guy to date. Below are Cosmo's 7 reasons why geeks make better boyfriends. A few apply to me...Especially #3. :)
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1. He’s capable of memorizing every line of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings so he shouldn’t have trouble remembering your birthday and favorite kind of flowers.
2. Sure, he may secretly want to get it on with his super hot neighbor, but knowing that you’re the hottest girl he’s ever been with will probably keep him from cheating.
3. Geeks tend to be tech-savvy. Which means not only will he be able to fix a computer problem and upgrade your software, but he’ll actually enjoy doing it.
4. Although the dumb jock thing is a total cliche, you’re unlikely to meet a dorky guy who can’t string together a sentence and carry on an intelligent conversation.
5. Since he’s supersmart and probably already making a ton of money, he won’t think being a roadie for Vampire Weekend is a great “career opportunity.”
6. He was probably bullied during high school so he’ll be sympathetic when you vent about the office bitch...and help you plot a plan to bring her down.
7. He’ll never hog the bathroom while he’s manscaping.
March 14, 2010
Fact #9: I've been super busy...
…and I haven’t had my computer for about a week. I’ve felt lost, but no fear. We’ve reunited.
So, last Thursday night Devon and I went to Omaha to see John Mayer and Michael Franti & Spearhead in concert. It was an outstanding concert. I only knew one of Michael Franti’s songs, but Devon knew a lot of his music. He was so down to earth, running around the audience and bringing people up on stage to “play guitar”…it gave it a more intimate feeling. I loved that about him. John Mayer was also amazing. I could’ve listened to him all night if I had the chance. Plus I got to spend an evening with my wonderful boyfriend.
Then Saturday came and began what turned out to be a long, yet fun week with some talented singers and some of my best friends at the U. The Chamber Singers toured to Chicago making stops in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Minneapolis throughout the week. I met some of the nicest people, played with some of the cutest dogs, made new friends and memories, and performed my most memorable performance inthe most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen.
While tour is an exhausting time with periodic times of drama (mostly with those diva-like sopranos), it really is a blast. I get to do what I love to do (travel and sing) with people some of my greatest friends. The only thing I would’ve changed is that I would’ve enjoyed Devon's company. He was in choir last semester, but he transferred, therefore leaving me and the choir behind.
Guess this means that we’ll have to make up for it some other time. Roadtrip, Devon?
So, last Thursday night Devon and I went to Omaha to see John Mayer and Michael Franti & Spearhead in concert. It was an outstanding concert. I only knew one of Michael Franti’s songs, but Devon knew a lot of his music. He was so down to earth, running around the audience and bringing people up on stage to “play guitar”…it gave it a more intimate feeling. I loved that about him. John Mayer was also amazing. I could’ve listened to him all night if I had the chance. Plus I got to spend an evening with my wonderful boyfriend.
Then Saturday came and began what turned out to be a long, yet fun week with some talented singers and some of my best friends at the U. The Chamber Singers toured to Chicago making stops in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Minneapolis throughout the week. I met some of the nicest people, played with some of the cutest dogs, made new friends and memories, and performed my most memorable performance inthe most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen.
While tour is an exhausting time with periodic times of drama (mostly with those diva-like sopranos), it really is a blast. I get to do what I love to do (travel and sing) with people some of my greatest friends. The only thing I would’ve changed is that I would’ve enjoyed Devon's company. He was in choir last semester, but he transferred, therefore leaving me and the choir behind.
Guess this means that we’ll have to make up for it some other time. Roadtrip, Devon?
March 2, 2010
Fact #7: I love concerts.
I love music. What I love more that music is to listen to live music. I've been to a few concerts in my life and this spring I have two more outstanding concerts to look forward to; one of them is only two days away.
John Mayer.
I have the best boyfriend in the world (Fact #8). This past Christmas he gave me tickets to see one of my favorite musicians live in concert. I've been waiting anxiously for three months, getting more excited each time I heard a song of his come on the radio. And if you don't listen to the radio, he's on there a lot. So, I'm pretty freakin' excited (and yes, that's an understatement).
A three month wait has quickly turned into a two day wait.
And only about another two and a half months until the Nickelback/Shinedown concert...but...who's counting?
John Mayer.
I have the best boyfriend in the world (Fact #8). This past Christmas he gave me tickets to see one of my favorite musicians live in concert. I've been waiting anxiously for three months, getting more excited each time I heard a song of his come on the radio. And if you don't listen to the radio, he's on there a lot. So, I'm pretty freakin' excited (and yes, that's an understatement).
A three month wait has quickly turned into a two day wait.
And only about another two and a half months until the Nickelback/Shinedown concert...but...who's counting?
February 24, 2010
Fact #6: I'm a sensitive person.
...and I always have been. Words can hurt a lot. I shouldn't take them seriously because what people say are their own opinions and may simply be their way of joking around. I've always taken what people say too seriously.
Maybe it was because I grew up with a disabled sister, and it hurt me more and more the older I got to see people make fun of her, or inform me on the playground that "I had a retarded sister." And even though that was when I was about six years old, it ended up hurting me so bad. That's my sister. She's a person, too. At six years old I didn't even know what that meant..."retarded"...I told my mom what the kids on the playground said and asked her what that meant. The next day the girl that said it probably didn't even realize what she said, but it's stuck with me for 15 years.
In middle school, I ended up avoiding the pool for an entire summer simply because a boy pointed out that one of my toes was longer than another one and "that meant I'm a lesbian."
These things are stupid, yes. And I shouldn't take them seriously, but I simply can't help it. It's just the type of person I am.
I'm sensitive.
I've gotten better and learned who to trust and not to; but there are times even now that words still hurt.
I promise to continue to try and not let people's words control me.
Maybe it was because I grew up with a disabled sister, and it hurt me more and more the older I got to see people make fun of her, or inform me on the playground that "I had a retarded sister." And even though that was when I was about six years old, it ended up hurting me so bad. That's my sister. She's a person, too. At six years old I didn't even know what that meant..."retarded"...I told my mom what the kids on the playground said and asked her what that meant. The next day the girl that said it probably didn't even realize what she said, but it's stuck with me for 15 years.
In middle school, I ended up avoiding the pool for an entire summer simply because a boy pointed out that one of my toes was longer than another one and "that meant I'm a lesbian."
These things are stupid, yes. And I shouldn't take them seriously, but I simply can't help it. It's just the type of person I am.
I'm sensitive.
I've gotten better and learned who to trust and not to; but there are times even now that words still hurt.
I promise to continue to try and not let people's words control me.
February 18, 2010
Fact #5: I feel like a kid again.
I can't fall asleep.
I'm not tired.
For some reason, I am reverting back to childhood.
As a child I sometimes would wake up in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. My solution? Go to the living room, drink a glass of orange juice and sit contently in the dark watching King Kong, a favorite of mine as a child.
Here I am, twenty years later...sitting in the dark living room, on my couch, drinking a glass of orange juice watching Johnny Weir figure skate.
Reminds me of being a kid again. I like it.
I'm not tired.
For some reason, I am reverting back to childhood.
As a child I sometimes would wake up in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. My solution? Go to the living room, drink a glass of orange juice and sit contently in the dark watching King Kong, a favorite of mine as a child.
Here I am, twenty years later...sitting in the dark living room, on my couch, drinking a glass of orange juice watching Johnny Weir figure skate.
Reminds me of being a kid again. I like it.
Fact #4: I made a Bucket List.
1) Set foot on every continent
1) North America (My whole life)
2) South America
3) Asia (May 2008)
4) Europe
5) Africa
6) Antarctica
7) Australia
2) Visit the Wonders of the World
1) Chichen Itza, Mexico
2) Christ Redeemer, Brazil
3) Colosseum, Italy
4) Taj Mahal, India
5) Great Wall of China (May 2008)
6) Petra, Jordan
7) Machu Picchu, Peru
3) Visit all 50 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming)
4) Ride in a hot air balloon
5) Rock out at a rock concert (11.10.09)
6) New Year’s Eve at Time’s Square
7) Swim in Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
8) Go shopping on Boxing Day in Canada (12/26/05)
9) Learn how to ballroom dance
10) Attend Carnival in Brazil
11) Learn to juggle
12) Ride an elephant (1997)
13) Surf (or attempt to)
14) Stay up all night to watch the sunrise.
15) Attend the Olympics
16) Host a tea party
17) Participate in a huge food fight
18) Fall in love
19) Attend a red carpet event ((I was soooo close))
20) Ride a rollercoaster (12.27.08)
21) Kiss in the rain
22) Go skinny dipping
23) Meet Conan O’Brien
24) Send a message in a bottle
25) Hit a hole in one
26) Learn how to play the guitar
27) Learn to bartend (2006)
28) Join the Mile High Club
29) Write and send a hand written love letter
30) Learn how to drive a stick shift
31) Meet my favorite singer, Michael Bublé
32) Be serenaded to spontaneously.
33) Sing karaoke enthusiastically (2006)
34) Go on a major road trip
35) Get my picture taken in a photo booth
36) Ride in a helicopter (1999)
37) Own one item from a famous designer
38) Swim with the dolphins
39) Learn how to fire a gun
40) See a tornado
41) Get married
42) Have children
43) Be hypnotized
44) Ride in a taxi
45) Go to Disneyworld and Disneyland (June 1992, July 2003, March 2009)
46) Attend a Broadway show.
47) Lick the Liberty Bell, (or other historical thing)
48) Visit a castle
49) Sleep under the stars
50) Go camping
51) Fly first class
52) Go ice skating (2003, 2008)
53) Go to a drive in movie
54) See the Northern Lights
55) Watch a space launch (2003)
56) Go to a Frat party
57) Serenade someone
58) Ride in a limo
59) Kiss under the mistletoe
60) Be backstage for a concert
61) Mud wrestle
62) Ride on a motorcycle
63) Learn how to dive
64) Color every page of a coloring book
65) Try sushi
66) Be an extra in a movie
67) Go white water rafting
68) Sing to a live audience
69) Plant a tree
70) Ride a segway
71) Make-out in a library
72) Kiss a [male] stripper (12.26.09)
73) Take a midnight train going anywhere (May 2008)
74) Fly first class
75) Attend a masquerade
76) Go to a midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show and do all the actions
77) Receive flowers for no reason. [Okay, so maybe there was a reason :) ]
78) Get a degree
79) Go to Europe and have a fling with a hunky European
80) Create my own constellation, and find it on other starry nights (I named it Pete; 2007)
81) Ignore guilt and do what I want
82) Make an article of clothing (be it knitting a scarf, etc.)
83) Feel like the most beautiful girl in the room
84) Learn to not say “yes” when I really want to say “no”
85) Ride a gondola in Venice
86) Own a little black dress
87) Go sailing
88) Spend all day in a bookstore
89) Hold a tarantula
90) Be in the audience of a Saturday Night Live recording
91) Hug a panda
92) Get tickets to the gun show
93) Go to a movie alone, and not feel weird
94) Participate in a 5K.
95) Change a tire
96) Spend the day at the spa
97) Ride in a horse drawn carriage
98) Ride the London Eye
99) Parasail
100) Do something totally rebellious
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