There’s nothing more infuriating than trying to have a meaningful or serious conversation with someone while they scroll through their phone or text someone else. I’ve made it a personal habit to put my damn phone down on dates, if I’m getting dinner with a friend, etc. There’s a small part of me that hopes the other person notices I actually give a shit about talking to them, hanging out with them, connecting with them.
That and also don’t do hot yoga. I used to try to force myself into doing hot yoga but it just made me miserable and frustrated. Now I do unheated yoga classes and am significantly happier.
All my dates this year have been from meeting guys organically, whether it’s me going up to them and introducing myself or us just drunkenly meeting at a bar on the dance floor. It can be done, and you don’t need to stress about stupid apps!
Store bought pies–no one ever touches those. Fuck those!
My place has no common areas so I can’t ever be a host, so I’m more than a a little sad none of my friends have stepped up to the plate this year to host a Friendsgiving.
This is all too real. As someone who just turned 27 I still feel like I’m 24 and learning the real world. Having more money in your “late” twenties is a lie because I don’t have extra money to throw around on fun things. I’m also not anywhere close to being in a committed relationship. I’d also rather go out and enjoy my youth than sit around watching Netflix every night. I can’t be the only one….right?!
This literally happened to me this weekend, and like you I ignored my friends’ advice and decided to go for it. Only time will tell if I manage to fuck this up but hey, at least it’s a good story.
It’s really just a way to save money for me at least, and since my office is really anti-social I don’t feel like I’m missing out by going out to lunch. That aside though, instagramming your meal prep has got to go, and mason jar salads suck.
I usually slack off in August since summer is ending and most vacations are done. If anything, now’s the time for me to get my act together and stop acting like I have the metabolism of a 13 year old. Strict M-F is the only way to combat the incoming fall beers, candy and carbs.
It’s good that you, and what I’m hoping are most guys here, acknowledge the absurd amount of time, money and energy we have to spend to look halfway decent sometimes. The waxing especially. Yes, makeup is for myself but I’d be lying if I said I don’t wear it to attract guys. It’s all about looking good-> feeling good, and if that confidence translates to me feeling more flirty, whatever, when I’m on a date for example, then I will put in the effort.
Shit, when am I not thinking about ice cream? Damnit, I really wish I could adopt this mentality about sweets. My life would be significantly healthier.
I like meetings as long as I don’t have to organize, plan the agenda or take note, which is usually the case for my position. Makes me want to scratch my eyeballs out.
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Any vacation with limited or no cell service is always the best time IMO.
There’s nothing more infuriating than trying to have a meaningful or serious conversation with someone while they scroll through their phone or text someone else. I’ve made it a personal habit to put my damn phone down on dates, if I’m getting dinner with a friend, etc. There’s a small part of me that hopes the other person notices I actually give a shit about talking to them, hanging out with them, connecting with them.
Love this list, but honestly felt like I gained 5 lbs just reading it…
That and also don’t do hot yoga. I used to try to force myself into doing hot yoga but it just made me miserable and frustrated. Now I do unheated yoga classes and am significantly happier.
Honestly, if I had to drink eggnog instead of hot chocolate for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t be mad.
All my dates this year have been from meeting guys organically, whether it’s me going up to them and introducing myself or us just drunkenly meeting at a bar on the dance floor. It can be done, and you don’t need to stress about stupid apps!
Store bought pies–no one ever touches those. Fuck those!
My place has no common areas so I can’t ever be a host, so I’m more than a a little sad none of my friends have stepped up to the plate this year to host a Friendsgiving.
This is all too real. As someone who just turned 27 I still feel like I’m 24 and learning the real world. Having more money in your “late” twenties is a lie because I don’t have extra money to throw around on fun things. I’m also not anywhere close to being in a committed relationship. I’d also rather go out and enjoy my youth than sit around watching Netflix every night. I can’t be the only one….right?!
This is the most beautiful piece I’ve ever read about Friendsgiving. It truly is the best party of the year.
Great quote analysis, but I’ll have to disagree re: pizza with pineapple. Love that shit
This literally happened to me this weekend, and like you I ignored my friends’ advice and decided to go for it. Only time will tell if I manage to fuck this up but hey, at least it’s a good story.
It’s really just a way to save money for me at least, and since my office is really anti-social I don’t feel like I’m missing out by going out to lunch. That aside though, instagramming your meal prep has got to go, and mason jar salads suck.
Same here. I haven’t been on a dating app date in over a year. I’d much rather get out in the wild and meet guys that way.
I usually slack off in August since summer is ending and most vacations are done. If anything, now’s the time for me to get my act together and stop acting like I have the metabolism of a 13 year old. Strict M-F is the only way to combat the incoming fall beers, candy and carbs.
It’s good that you, and what I’m hoping are most guys here, acknowledge the absurd amount of time, money and energy we have to spend to look halfway decent sometimes. The waxing especially. Yes, makeup is for myself but I’d be lying if I said I don’t wear it to attract guys. It’s all about looking good-> feeling good, and if that confidence translates to me feeling more flirty, whatever, when I’m on a date for example, then I will put in the effort.
Shit, when am I not thinking about ice cream? Damnit, I really wish I could adopt this mentality about sweets. My life would be significantly healthier.
I pretty much never do a Sunday brunch. I’d rather go all in on Saturday and deal with the Sunday Scaries later.
I like meetings as long as I don’t have to organize, plan the agenda or take note, which is usually the case for my position. Makes me want to scratch my eyeballs out.
Seriously, consultants can be so insufferable about their self-importance sometimes.
If she could just make another album like 1989 and not try to be so fake-edgy, that’d be fine…her attempting to diss Kanye and Kim is just pathetic.