Presidential Elections

I really didn't think that I was going to do this, because well... I'm not a political person. But, this has just gotten so out of hand, I wanted to express my thoughts on the matter.

Obama won, bitches. Get over it. Is he my first choice for president? No. Is Romney? No. But I'm not sitting here getting all butt hurt about who won. You voted and at the end of the day, that's all you can do.

If you didn't vote, and you're complaining. Shut up. You didn't even participate. 
If you can't vote because you're not eligible for whatever reason

• Not legal age
• Not U.S. citizen

Then you're cool, no worries. 

If you did NOT use your right to vote and you were able to, don't even open your mouth to complain. YOUR vote could have made the difference.

Anyway, moving on. You people are WAY. TOO. TENSE! You know what Obama is like, so why are you sitting there acting like the world is going to end. Four years. Four freaking more years. I'm sure you can spare that much. If you don't like it, do something about it. Move out of the country if you have to. 
To the people who are being incredibly childish:
Stop with the name calling. 

What? You think calling a black president a rag head lover and "nigger" makes you cool or something? No, it makes you sound like an uneducated racist. Who, in my opinion, have no standing in society. Seriously.
I'm not going to sit here and defend Obama because I think he's the best choice (as stated earlier), but I am defending him because he's the one who is getting shit thrown at him...
... verbally speaking, of course.

People want the world to end 21st December, 2012? Seriously? Are you mental?! Again, four years of a guy running the country or the end of your life? One seems a bit extreme compared to the other. 

I'm going to catch a lot of hell for this, I'm sure... but Americans piss me the hell off. Get over yourselves. Seriously. Be happy that you even have this right. You've done the best you can, but now you have to live with what the country, as a whole, thinks is best.  

On a side note, I'd like to happily announce that Tammy Baldwin won her race. She is the first openly gay person to win a seat in the United States Senate. Congratulations to you, ma'am. And congratulations to the other 18 women (I'm pretty sure it's 18 at least) who won seats. 

And congratulations to everyone who got to where they wanted to be. 

What are your thoughts about the elections and their results?

I Got Lost With English (What?)

Oh my gosh. I can't even tell you how confused the first time I had an intense conversation with an English(wo)man. Yeah, I did that.

Obviously it's not as difficult as talking to someone who is... oh let's say... French. Or German. Or Korean. Basically anyone who doesn't have English as their first language. Or really speaks English at all, but that's not the point I'm making.
So you might ask: Why was it confusing?

The answer: Their the meanings of their words are different!
Not everything of course, but some are, and needless to say, it really threw me off.

Like:

Brilliant is pretty much the equivalent to "great". When I think of brilliant, I think of super smart. Genius maybe. So needless to say, it was a change, nothing to really matter though. You kind of get the gist of it. Personally, I like "brilliant" better. Just sayin'.

Pants are "trousers". Pants are underwear. Awkward social events can definitely be avoided. "Hey, I really like your pants." Wait, what? I'm not going to lie, I don't know anyone who would say that, but I was just trying to give you an example. If you're the one who does actually say that, I'm going to pick on you.

What the heck is wrong with you?! Why are you looking at someone's pants trousers long enough to comment on them?

Just kidding. I'll admit, some people wear really distracting clothes, so I won't judge you.


.... Aaaaannnndddd. Reverse.


Do you watch the BBC Sherlock? If you do, you're awesome. And you would also know what a flat is (and what flatmates are) within the first episode. For those of you who do not, and just don't want to be bothered with it... what are you doing here?
No, I'm sorry. Please stay. It'll make me feel loved.
Anyway. The BBC. Sherlock. Flat. Apartment. The building you live in when you don't have a house. Get it? Got it? Good.


The toilet is next! In a house or flat or whatever, a bathroom is a room with a bath in it. Though most of you will learn the difference in school. Instead of bathroom, in public, here, you say "restroom". And there's something you can pass on to your children. You're welcome.
No one will no what a bathroom or restroom is out in public- or so I'm told. Personally, I think someone can put two and two together... and being a big tourist attraction, I think they would get use to American words/phrases. Don't hold me to that, though. Anyway, that's in public.

The tube. Guys, the tube. I love this. Subway, underground train... whatever. Tube. Is. Awesome. I could laugh and make jokes about this, but I don't want to offend anyone.
... and I need to keep this PG.

"Oh yes, wait a minute mister postman..." Think The Carpenters. If you don't know who they are... Youtube, my friends. It'll become your new best friend. Anyway, postman. I'm sure it's not rocket science to figure out what that is. Right?
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Yeah! You got it right! Well, if you said mailman you got it right. So easy. Learn it. Know it. Love it.

Okay, I know I said I would keep this PG, but pubs, in their own rights, are not. I don't, maybe bump it up to PG-13. Use your imagination, people. So anyway. PUBS! Bars. A place where you go play pool (among other things) and you drink and socialize to your hearts content.

And we're taking another turn.

You know how you all like driving down the freeway motorway? Yeah, I hate it too. Car rides aren't exactly the best things to look forward to.

See what I did there? No? Look again.

Anyway, I hope you've all enjoyed my wonderful whatnots. I'll be back with more. Definitely more opinions and more jokes. It's a slow day. Don't hate me.

Questions, comments, remarks? Anything I've said that you don't agree with or I got wrong. Words. Words, words, words.

The New Project

I want to give everyone a head-up on the new project that I'm working on. 
When you see it, it won't really be surprising, but oh well. 

England.

Yeah, not surprising, right? From what I'm told a lot of American girls like England (for the accents, if I understand this correctly). I like it for more than that, so in yo face, stereotype! Okay, I'm not sure if that would be considered a stereotype, but I don't want to sit here and think of a better word, so let's see if I can have you guys keep up. 

Anyway, some of you might be wondering why I actually decided to start blogging about this. If you don't, well... we're going to pretend that you do- just go with it. 

Next summer ('13) I'm going to England. It's my 21st birthday present. Don't get confused though, my birthday is actually in October, but England is what I'm going to be doing for my present. I would go in December over Christmas break, but really... I'm a struggling student. I'm lucky that I can budget for the summer. But I am. 

And I'm so excited about it. No lie.

Anyway, I'm blogging about England so I can educate the non-British people about British customs, food, life, etc. Anything I can think of. This is also about educating myself. I don't want to go over there and be totally lost. So I'm pretty pumped for this project. Obviously, it's going to be very time consuming. We'll see how that goes with school in the mix. 

Now: 
I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but I'm not sure how this is going to go. I do NOT want this to crash and burn. It all depends on what I can find out. 
I'm not going and looking at what others say and just talk out my butt about this. 
I am talking to actual British people who know what they're talking about. If I can't get answers then; it'll crash and burn. 


So wish me luck. 

My Thoughts on "Twenty-Six Things A Perfect Guy Would Do"

Originally posted on February 23, 2012. After this,we're all up to date. :)

There is this wonderful thing floating around on the internet and I'm here to voice my opinion on this. Now, what I'm saying isn't right or wrong, but how I feel.

Just so you aren't behind, I'm going to be posting a link. If you want to see the guys perspective on it, look. If you don't, well, just follow me.
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http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=26_things


Here we go (side/random note: When I say this, I think of Peter Pan).

1: Know how to make you smile when you are down:
Okay, when I see this, I see things like making a joke to take our mind off of whatever is making us feel down. I'm not saying you have to go and be macho man on us and threaten to beat some ass (if it's a person who is upsetting us(though on some occasions, it' is acceptable)), but make a distraction for us. If we really want to feel better and get out of our little pity party (yes, we are occasionally entitled to those), we'll let you distract us.

2: Try to secretly smell your hair, but you always notice:
I don't want a dog smelling my hair, let alone a guy. No, just no. That's weird on so many levels I can't even begin to tell you. What is that; some sort of hair fetish? There's no reason to be smelling someone's hair, unless we ask you to (though I don't know why we would, but to each their own), don't do it.

3: Stick up for you, but still respect your independence:
I don't really have much to say about this. It's pretty self explanatory. Perfect guys don't have to be the only ones who do this: Gentlemen can too.

4: Give you the remote control during the game:
I'm sorry, but even perfect guys wouldn't do that. I can understand this, I can. Guys need to do guy things, which is watching the big game on TV. I'm not being stereotypical or sexist in thinking girls can't like that too, but if that were the case, this wouldn't even be an issue. Girls, go pick up a book... or get on Facebook; Youtube even. You have plenty of things to keep you distracted for a few hours.

5: Come up behind you and put his arms around you:
There is a time and place boys. A time and place. Don't get me wrong, it's charming and romantic, but we (or I) would NOT appreciate that all the time. Personal space. If it's being romantic and spontaneous (again, in the right moment), it's really appreciated, but other than that, don't do it. Oh.. don't even dare do it if it's a territorial move. We are not possessions.

6: Play with your hair:
Sure, I'm all for that... if you want me to pass out on you. Not every girl likes to have their hair touched. In fact, I hate people touching my hair. That's why it's almost always up, so nobody has the urge to reach out and touch it. *Shudders* Just, no. Unless, you know, you're married and your just all lovey-dovey with your wife and wanting her to relax before bed- that's cool.

7: His hands always find yours:
Umm, again, there is a right time and a right place. For example: It's scorching hot outside and both of your hands are sticky and sweating. Not a right time or place. I'm just saying. Other than that, holding hands is cute.

8: Be cute when he really wants something:
No, just no. When I first read that, "WTF" popped into my head.

9: Offer you plenty of massages:
Eh, for some girls, this is a really pleasant thing, but for me, no. Unless I'm in desperate need of one, but if I do, I can just go find someone who does it for a living. I don't need my "perfect guy" to have his hands on me all the time. Now, if on that rare occasion they want to give me a massage, I'm totally down for that (again- if I need it). Personal space. --Aside from that, I'm super ticklish, so I just can't have massages. *laughs*

10: Dance with you, even if he feels like a dork:
This is cute, no lie. For me, I think I would enjoy if a guy would dance with me, at least a couple of times a year (at least). I'm not one to make a spectacle of someone when they're uncomfortable. I'd be happy if we danced in either or our living rooms. I mean, it's three freaking minutes of your life. If you seriously like your partner, I'm sure you can find a way to dance with her without looking/feeling like a dork (you can take my living room idea).

11: Never run out of love:
In a perfect world, this would be a yes, but it isn't, so no one, man or woman, can really say this won't ever happen. It's a nice thought though, just not realistic.

12: Be funny, but know when to be serious:
Yes. Absolutely yes. It's either this or royally piss a chick off. I don't think this is asking too much, to an extent of course. Just be considerate.

13: Realize he's being funny when he needs to be serious:
Look at number 12.

14: Be patient when you take forever:
That's asking too much. You're wasting their time, pick up the pace ladies. Some guys don't care how long girls take, but others do. Consideration works both ways.

15: React so cutely when you hit him and it actually hurts:
No. Not just a "just no", a HELL NO! Gender equality and all that. You hit a guy and I wouldn't complain if they smacked you upside the head. I'm not saying they have the right to punch you in the face if lightly smack them, but don't expect guys to just let you smack them around.

16: Smile a lot:
This really just depends on the person. Obviously you don't need to smile 24/7, but smiling when you feel happy, that's okay. Not those dopey grins though. That's just creepy.

17: Plans a romantic date full of cheesy things he wouldn't normally like to do, just because he knows it means a lot to you:
Really, it just depends on the girl. As for me, no. I'm not one who likes people to go all out. Guys should do things that they both like to do, not just what the woman likes to do, unless it's something really important like an anniversary or something.

18: Appreciate you:
Yes. And woman should appreciate men as well. Like I said, it goes both way.

19: Help other out:
Common courtesy people. That shouldn't have to be about "perfect guys". It's just a nice thing to do. Good karma and all that.

20: Drive 5 hours just to see you for 1:
Eh, I'm not too keen on that, unless it's for a really big reason. I mean, it just doesn't seem worth it, realistically speaking.

21: Always gives you a peck on the cheek when you depart from each other's company, even when his friends are watching:
Again, this has nothing to do with the "perfect guy", it just means he cares. It's a sweet gesture. Guys who think those guys are "pussy whipped"... there's a reason you don't have a girlfriend, or can't have a long lasting relationship.

22: Sing, even if he can't:
Please, for the love of everything good and beautiful- DON'T. That's not sweet; it's not romantic. Don't do it. If you can't carry a tune, please, find something else.

23: Have a creative sense of humor:
Sure, go for it. I can't really say anything about this.

24: Stare at you:
Creeper.

... Seriously, please don't stare at someone. It makes them uncomfortable.

25: Call for no reason:
I'm not really keen on this either. If you don't have a reason to call, then you probably have nothing to talk about. I didn't pick up the phone just to hear you breathe.

26: Quit smoking, chewing, drinking, or drugs - Just because he loves you that much to quit:
If you don't want to date someone who does any of that, DON'T DATE THEM! Hello, common sense knocking at your door. On a personal note, I don't care as long as they don't do it about me. I can't control someone else like that.

I'm not really sure who the heck thought up these things. Some of these were acceptable, while others were over the top. I'm not into "perfect men", I'm into a man that's perfect for me. There's a difference.

Update: I'd also like to mention, these are my viewpoints as a single woman and are subject to change... if they do, it won't be that much. As a whole, my opinion stays the same.

A Relationship's Value

Originally posted on January 31, 2012:

Okay, here we go, second post.
This week I will be talking about relationships and what I find to be wrong with them, and what is right - of course this is all just my opinion.


Let me start out by saying: I have never been in a relationship. That's right, in my 20 years of life I have never had a boyfriend. But as far as my opinions go, I find them to be pretty accurate. How? Well, I "study" other people's relationships.
So you tell me how accurate I am.


First, do NOT lie to your partner. I don't care if you're a chick or dude, do not lie. That's worse than being brutally honest... and being that honest can be pretty hard- go figure. It's easier to tell the truth than keep up with all of those lies. Besides, lying is exhausting, and a deal breaker when it comes to relationships. One thing that most people (I would assume all people, but I might be proven wrong) look for in relationships is honesty. So lying: a no-no. The smallest lie isn't a big deal -don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's okay to go and lie about the little things- but it might turn into telling lies about the bigger things later on. I understand nobody is perfect, believe me, I do, and people do make mistakes, but if you're seriously debating with yourself whether to tell your partner the truth about something, do it. Now earlier I mentioned being brutally honest is better than lying. It is, really, but it's still a turn off. You're in a relationship as equals. You don't need to be condescending to your partner. It's rude and disrespectful. You're there to be with them, not to be their mother/father.


Trust! That's a big deal. Like... humongous. I watch all of these reality shows like "The Jeremy Kyle Show" and "Steve Wilkos" and you see all of these guests who are all, "they cheated on me, I know they did". Okay, on shows like that, 10 to 1, yeah they probably cheated on you. But in real life (aka, away from the cameras), you never know. If you have that fear that they're cheating on you, confront them about it (this goes back to the lying thing). Remember though, just because you're accusing them doesn't mean they actually cheated on you. If you have concrete evidence, look into it, don't get all up in their face about it though. If you're just insecure, talk to your partner about it. They're there to listen to you; that's a part of being in a relationship. If your partner comes to you with a concern, don't just brush them off and call them insecure. Listen to them, because if you don't, someone else will and you'll lose all that respect. No matter how "lame" you might think it is. It'll help strengthen your bond. Anyway, trust isn't just about cheating and not cheating, there are things like keeping secrets and watching each other's back, etc. Of course, when I hear trust, my mind jumps to cheating- obviously.


Communication is ESSENTIAL in a relationship. I said above that you need to listen to your partner. Even the smallest issues can make or break a relationship. Things can be misunderstood and blown way out of proportions. Of course, when that happens you know you're going to be screwed for awhile. Stay with it! Guys, girls (most, not all) want you to grovel and beg for forgiveness for whatever it was that upset them. Don't. Plain and simple. You aren't there to baby them. Again, talk it out. You're both adults, act like it. From what I've seen, guys either give their girls the silent treatment when the girls have done something to upset them or they go crazy with rage. Violence (words or otherwise) doesn't solve violence. Girls, calm them down, but also give them their space. They're like a wounded animal. Don't get too close or else they'll bite, but don't just leave them alone. I know some issues can't be resolved and if that's the case, please, move on. You'll only be making yourself and your partner suffer if you stick with a relationship that isn't working.
Note: Do NOT ever put your hands on your partner. Guys aren't supposed to hit girls, but just the same, we're equal genders. Girls have no business putting their hands on guys. Communication isn't about getting physical to prove a point.


Relationships are far from perfect and I know that it takes a lot to make one work, but if it's worth it, you want to stick with it right? Fights happen, I get that. Even petty fights. You sit there reading this and look back on stupid fights that didn't mean anything. Some of you will feel guilty (maybe) because it's what ended a relationship and some of you will laugh because you realize how stupid it really was but you and your partner made it through! Yay! When I say stupid, I mean how you and your partner overreacted, I'm not saying the one who started the fight is stupid. I think fights, not huge blowups, are healthy for a relationship. You know when you're really pissed off you don't hold back on how you feel? It's easier to get feelings out that way, but then after you're both calmed, talk it out. Yes, back to that. There's no point in staying mad at each other. Seriously.


I'm going to make a little note here. When I brought up cheating, I didn't want to preach to you any more than I had. Not that I'm trying to preach, I'm just trying to give you an outsider's outlook. Anyway, Guys and girls: stay faithful. Nobody wants a player. That's disrespectful to your partner and you might think it's cool at the time, but when you get dumped, it won't be so cool anymore. Nobody wants to be cheated on. That's like saying, "hey you aren't good enough, let me go find someone else to have on the sidelines". No, not cool. At all.


Ahh, here we go. Being supportive of your partner. This seems to be a big issue for some as well. You might not like your partner's decision, one that could affect your lives or your relationship, but you need to support them. It goes back to trust. Trust that they'll make the decision that's best for both of you, as a couple. If they don't... well, it wasn't meant to be then, but give it a try. Just because you're going one direction doesn't mean your partner is, but even going opposite directions you can still be together. It takes work. All relationships do.


I'm just scratching the surface of what a relationship is, but I hope its an eye-opener for some of you (Another note: Once thinking about it, this isn't just for relationships, this can be with anyone you're with. Friends, family, etc.).


The last one. Love. You shouldn't be in a relationship for convenience. You need to love your partner (or if you're just starting out or haven't gotten to love yet, like them, as more than a friend). Love is looking passed all of your partner's flaws and forgiving them when they mess up (not anything big like continuous cheating, you deserve more respect than that). Love is about looking passed the surface and looking into their hearts. It's knowing that they're the one and that when you look into their eyes you can see your future together. Love isn't something that can be explained. You have to feel it.


This was all about emotions, though I'm sure you can add them to a physical perspective of a relationship. There is a physical side of a relationship, but I'm not going to really touch that. All I can say is do what you think is right and what you're comfortable with. Don't let anyone push you into doing something that you aren't ready for (they just want some action, that isn't love - if they loved you, they'd wait).




I hope this will all help you in the future, or at least make you think about what you have and/or what you want.

Too High of Expectations/Standards

I originally posted this on January 23, 2012 on my new blog. But I have too many emails, so I'm just going to start posting here again. Anyway, here's the blog.
First blog! Here we go.

I love reading. I love it. There's no doubt about it. I could read all day, every day. My favorite (and pretty much only genre) is romance. I love seeing that at the end of a novel, the guy gets the girl/the girl gets the guy. I do have a problem with the actual books. I do. It's horrible, I know. My problem? The guys.

Why?

Because, they're just too perfect. No matter how realistic authors make them, you can't find someone like that. I'll throw some examples in here, just so you see where I'm coming from.
Candace Havens: All of her men are perfect. Not perfect in the sense that they don't have flaws, because they do. A lot of flaws. When I say perfect, I mean that she makes them my ideal type. Yes, a guy in a book is my type. Sigh. Anyway, that makes it hard for me, as an actual person, to get a boyfriend. Again, why? Because my standards are too high. Where in the world am I going to find someone like her character Will Hughes? A captain in United States Marines-- gone model. Yum.
The answer? I can't find him anywhere. He's yummy, perfect, and he doesn't exist. I'm not saying he's perfect because he's in the Marines or even because he's delicious. I'm just saying his personality, which would take too long to explain, is just perfect. Don't get me wrong, deliciousness and in the military is a huge bonus. Yes, I said huge. In simple terms, he hot (a given), he can take orders, not conceited, he's kind, caring, gets his job done, but doesn't let people walk all over him. It's perfect... but too high of standard for real guys. Note: If you're a guy who's this perfect: I need to meet you. Prove me wrong. I'm begging you.


Another person- Sherrilyn Kenyon.
I admit her Dark-Hunters aren't really realistic. I mean, they're dead. But again, they're personalities are so realistic. They lose their temper, just like every other human being, but they own up to it. They have their flaws, like a real person does, but they (and their significant other) fight through it, together.
Guys in the real world, don't do that. No guy I've met anyway. They keep it all bottled up, telling girls (or guys) that it's none of their business and they can handle it by themselves. Personally, that irritates me.

Girls (and guys) do realize that there are things that they can't understand, and there are horror stories that people aren't comfortable sharing. I'll use the military and active duty as an example. They go over there, they kill people. Some people can deserve it, and others are casualties. That's just like SK's "League" series. It's like our military (maybe like isn't the right word, but it's the only one I have at the moment) but... otherworldly. The guys in the books, and even the girls, keep their feelings and pasts to themselves, but in the end, they open to each other and become a better person. No need to suffer alone and all that jazz.
Of course it takes a strong person to bare that weight with that other person, but I think everyone has that strength in them, but they just need to find it.

Don't go dishing your dirt to the first person who will listen. Obviously there needs to be some bond there, but don't keep them at arms length all the time.


Historical Romance:
Alexandra Hawkins, Kinley MacGregor (Sherrilyn Kenyon) and others:

Here's the fun part.
They can literally be knights in shining armor. Way back when, when there were assassins, kings, noblemen and all that... everyone had a past. Some nobody really cared about and others... they were so mysterious people couldn't help but wonder. I certainly wondered as I read the novels. They had bad boys back then too, but not to the extent of which people are today, which can be a real turn off.. People nowadays try to hard, but that's my opinion. The relevance with historical novels? I like them. That's the relevance. Aside from that, you have a modern woman writing historical romance. There has to be some generation/cultural ties in there somewhere.

Back to standards of "real" guys and a novel's main guy...
In one of Candy's (Candace Havens) series, she has a character who can see dead people. This is, I think, realistic. I do believe people can see things that others can't... and it doesn't make them crazy. There are things out there that can't be explained. The character, of course, was a girl... and the guy she ended up with was totally cool with her ability,maybe not at first, but my point is that he didn't abandon her, something that is getting less common now. One sign of trouble and either the guy or girl can hit the road. People just don't try anymore... Anyhoo, He was mellow, of course not all the time, but I couldn't pick out many flaws with his character that I haven't mentioned before, which I'm cool with that.

I've never seen/ read about a main character that is so conceited that I can't stand them. Watch, now I'm going to read something and I'm going to hate the main character. He's gonna be a complete... well, you know what I mean.

Oh! And real guys that are super bossy. Not attractive. I was bossed around by my parents, I don't need another one once I'm out of the house. Make decisions with me, not for me. I've never seen a character be completely bossy because he can be. It's always for the greater good of something... and not his ego.
These were all "adult" romance.

Now for a quick little trip to teen world.
They're all kind of the same, but not really.

Rosemary! If you haven't read it, her Maggie Quinn vs Evil books are genius. Read them.
Anyway, her main male character, Justin, is a very calm, down to Earth guy - except he believes in the supernatural. Which is fine, because some guys do. He does what he can to help Maggie. He tries to keep her safe without being overbearing. He does have a blowup moment... it's not big, but it shows he's human. I definitely don't know any guy who can hold his temper like that. Not to say they don't exist, because I'm sure they do.
Obviously, guys need to show emotion and not be this dead thing who doesn't react to anything, but guys do have real PMS moments, and that's not cool. Girls do, but I think we have a little more reason than guys do. Of course, guys do have the right to be mad at things, I'm not saying that they don't.
Anyway, I'm kind of running off topic.

With all of my examples, I think I've made my point pretty clear.
Guys in novels are perfect, with their personalities, their looks, the way the react to things... it's realistic, but it's not like any guy I know... which sucks.
It's like... they're humble. Don't get me wrong, real guys can be humble, I'm not saying they can't.
I just think that fictional characters that could be real somewhere in the world, make me have too high of standards/expectations when it comes to guys.

I know I've been saying this as if girls don't have flaws themselves, which they do. Just like guys, they have a lot of them. This is about how I feel and how it mixes in with my personality. I can't write for every girl out there because, honestly, that would take weeks... and some girls (no offense) are just ridiculous when it comes to what they want from guys. They're totally over the top.

I've repeated myself and kind of gone off topic at some points, but I feel I've gotten my point across for everyone with my gazillion examples.

So tell me what you think.
Do you agree?