I Love Love

If you know me, don't read into this... I just wanted to get a post in and this quote has been in my queue for a while now.. I do think it is pretty much on point though!

"We all have the potential to fall in love a thousand times in our lifetime. It's easy. The first girl I ever loved was someone I knew in sixth grade. Her name was Missy; we talked about horses. The last girl I love will be someone I haven't even met yet, probably. They all count. But there are certain people you love who do something else; they define how you classify what love is supposed to feel like. These are the most important people in your life, and you'll meet maybe four or five of these people over the span of 80 years. But there's still one more tier to all this; there is always one person who you love who becomes that definition. It usually happens retrospectively, but it always happens eventually. This is the person who unknowingly sets the template for what you will always love about other people, even if some of those lovable qualities are self-destructive and unreasonable. The person who defines your understanding of love is not inherently different than anyone else, and they're often just the person you happen to meet the first time you really, really want to love someone. But that person still wins. They win, and you lose. Because for the rest of your life, they will control how you feel about everyone else.“ --Chuck Klosterman, Killing Yourself to Live

Hands Across America

I don't why I was thinking about this (well actually I do, but its not really relevant) but, I just wonder how easy it would be to truly do a Hands Across America.  I remember years back this was a thing, but with today's technology I have to believe it would be just so easy to accomplish. 

We already see on facebook people promoting "turn your lights off at this exact time to support save the earth" and "don't fill your gas tank on this day" (which doesn't make much sense to me by the way), etc.  How hard would it be to spread the word and have millions of people line up across the nation?  Send out one mass Tweet/facebook message/text and have millions of people head to certain designated highways and just line up.  You could of course make it for some cause and have people collect money from each person (imagine just a dollar a person)...

I wonder, could we get people on boats to line up and create a global chain?  Would the world stop fighting for a few minutes to join in?

Anyway, that's my random thought of the day...

For the Ladies: Setting Up Friends

Last night the issue of setting up friends became a topic of importance.  Now, for guys, setting up friends is relatively straight forward.  "Dude, I think she likes you" or "Take a shot"...  BUT, for ladies (as with everything) it's a whole nother situation.  With ladies it's not straight forward.  It's about the games. 

If a girl is trying to set a guy up with her good female friend she inevitably promises to "talk you up" and make a good impression for the guy.  But, this is the kiss of death.  Girls (like guys) like what they can't have.. or at least like the chase (at least a little).  Talking up a guy to your female friend is like saying "yeah, he's totally into you and this is why you should like him back.".  It screams "he's desperate and you're single".  It makes both parties look less than awesome. 
Rather than that, here's some advice... The key is to talk up the girl.  Tell your female friend that she's awesome.  That she's worthy.  That maybe she has the chance.  This makes that female friend think the guy is a catch without actually saying it.  It also allows the guy to make the REAL first move - allowing for the "thrill of the chase" and even more importantly it doesn't leave either feeling like it was a set-up...

*I know some of you are agreeing with me and yet others (who know I'm right - or eventually will) are questioning my expertise.  Well, here it is... I'm that guy.  Or rather, I've been that guy.  I've been in the friend zone.. WAY too often.  But, it has allowed me to see the inner workings.  I know what I know.. and what I know is legit.  (Still, I'm totally open to your feedback -positive or negative)

** And of course, I admit this is GENERALLY speaking... (as is everything I post on this blog.)

Random Thought of the Day

Do you ever wonder what people from your past say about you?  When the fiance of your best friend from grade school (who you haven’t talked to in years and years) sees a picture and asks ‘who is this’ does he/she say “one of my best friends growing up” or are you just reduced to “a kid I knew in high school”. 

What do you say about him/her? 

Friends with Talent - Music (part 2)

It's been a while since I've used this forum to promote my many friends with talent, but honestly, that's one of my favorite things to do.  What better way to use social media than to share with the world how awesome you (duh!) and the people you choose to surround yourself with, are?  I mean, seriously!

So today I introduce you to Max Gruby...






If you like what you hear drop some feedback here.  Or subscribe to his channel on YouTube.  If you know anyone in the biz or want to hire him for gigs, etc. let me know and I can put you in touch!  (My contact information is on the side bar to the right.)

While you're here, be sure to check out my previous "Friends with Talent" posts.  Same deal.  If you like what they're doing leave some feedback!

And of course, if you've got a talent or something you want me to promote feel free to reach out.  I make no promises, but I'm definitely open!