Saturday, March 01, 2003

got this from a link from lianne's blog.. ck.. you once asked me what kinda guys do girls want.. here it is :)

You want a guy who gazes into your eyes as though he's seeing stars for the first time, who calls you because he really is thinking about you, who wants to hold your hand and hear your thoughts — and not just get in your pants (or get home in time to watch the Jets game). Sometimes it seems as if they discontinued that model after 1946 or — if you believe the Meg Ryan flick "Kate and Leopold" — somewhere in the 18th century. But scientists have some reassuring news.

Apparently, when the world's top researchers finished mapping out the human genome last year, they found firm DNA evidence that true romance still exists. However, it is a rare trait, and in most males of the species it's somewhat impaired, according to a report in the New England Journal of Chromosomal Abnormalities. But don't despair. Gene therapy — which is now being used to cure a startling number of inherited disorders — will soon be available. Men who previously showed all the chivalrous potential of an Indy 500 car mechanic will be transformed into Gregory Peck and Matt Damon on an Emily Post high (or, at least, they'll be able to dial the phone).

Until then, there's not much you can do to find old-fashioned romance except keep hope alive — and rewire some of your expectations. I've found that tenderness, reliability, genuine interest, and that delicious hint of adoration and doting can be found where you least expect it. Sometimes, our romantic dreams are out of sync with reality (never mind the genetic possibilities). Holding out for a handsome stock broker who does yoga and loves to give back rubs and discuss the poems of Rumi is, how should I put this, stupid! Look for someone more ordinary and less of a "player" — a guy who is willing to love you, truly and simply, for being you. Matthew McConaughey may never waltz into your life, but Mike from down the hall might be a real-life Romeo underneath his rough exterior. Remember that romance is about true, tender, expressive love — not Rumi and back rubs or bells and whistles.



Wednesday, February 26, 2003

*shudder* another philo essay due next week. *shudder* and there is a stats test too.. i flunked the last one so bad, i'd better do more than alrite this time, else i will flunk overall. but honestly.. I NEED HELP. *waves frantically* HELP....

nothing much to say.. erm.. oh yeah.. watched 'Chicago" with melvyn yesterday.. i told him i will start calling him "vynnie" coz 2 mels can get confusing.. so Melvin shall be mel and melvyn shall be Vynnie *chuckles evilly* Anyway, Vynnie and i watched chicago.. not too bad.. nice songs.. *sniff* not THAT fantastic either. ending not much of an impact. i pity amos though. some character in the show. he v poor thing.. everyone plays him for the fool.

*yawn* words can't express how i feel.. actually, i'm not too sure abt how i feel.. part of me feels like crying, the other rejoicing, another part feels like dying etc etc.. life sucks.

just took a test. it says i'm ESFJ: "Extra Special Friendly Joiner"

Well, what's there to say about ya, huh? You're a helpful person who places a high value on harmony. You pay close attention to people's needs and wants and work well with others to complete tasks in a timely and accurate way. You follow through on your commitments...you like structure and closure and like situations where warmth and compassion is shown. You're at your best by organizing people in getting a job done. Radiate warmth and fellowship and generally fit in well with your classmates or workers....concerned about the feelings of others and like to help out when possible. You know it's important to give as well as receive and like to donate your services as a volunteer. You like to be with compatible people. You have an easier time making friends and accepting their roles in life... you like doing things traditionally.. you're old-fashioned that way.
You take the parent, spouse, employee or whatever role seriously...you learn best in a situation where you know what you can expect...you don't like continued interruptions..you really have to get along and like your teachers to learn well from 'em, huh? You place a high value on following through on tasks and assignments...you take the time to see how things fit together in the big picture, but this sometimes slows you down and makes you feel like you're learning slower than others...you respect rules and authority.. you do what you can to make sure your relationships run smoothly...

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When you're in a leading situation, you pay attention to the needs of others. You often come across to others as friendly, warm and concerned....leisure is to be earned after work is done...like posting on the Storm Palace before playing the games.. ...you like including others in your relaxing... you like to have your social events regularly planned -- like a weekly softball league..
Love means warmth and commitment and you show this to your partner in many tangible ways...like cards and gifts and flowers and so on ...once you're committed, you stay in it even if it's an inconvenience to you...and maybe even longer than it's healthy...because you give so easily in a relationship, you're disappointed if others don't give as freely as you do.. you're more loyal to the institution of the relationship or marriage than the person...when burned in a relationship, you get hurt bad, and may need time to heal and get over it before moving on....you can really hurt someone if you wanted to...
Watch for: you tend to avoid conflict and sweep problems under the rug.. learn how to manage conflict and appreciate that conflict can help people in relationships to understand each other better...value your own priorities more and don't always put others' needs ahead of your own...don't bite off more than you can chew...hard to take or give corrective feedback, isn't it? You may not always ask for appreciation that you deserve...you might need to develop more assertiveness that way..you assume you know what's best for others and state these opinions.. that might rub 'em wrong and make you look bossy and rigid.... don't get so caught up in the details that you forget the larger picture....

didn't read it?.. that's alrite.. i didn't bother reading the results either. too long.