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Boldly go

Published March 12, 2010 CJ , This post contains pictures , single life 3 Comments
Tags: nerds, dating nerds, star trek, turn-ons, turn-offs

A few weeks ago some friends and I went to the philharmonic orchestra here in town to see “Star Trek – the music.” Me, some Romulans, Vulcans and a few Borg Drones all swaying to the sounds of Star Trek music makes for a most lovely evening. Mind you, I’m not a trekie fan. I grew up watching an episode here and there because my Dad was a big fan, but I never really got into it. My boyfriend (Yes, you heard that CORRECTLY – more posts to come on that soon!), however, is an avid fan and I knew an evening spent swooning to the symphonic sounds of Star Trek theme music would pretty much make him the happiest guy alive, so I was happy to join in the trekie love-fest. Now I’ve heard about the Trekie conventions and fan clubs, but let me tell you, until you see these people in real life, it’s difficult to fully grasp their enduring fanaticism. It’s intense nerdism. I personally love a bit of nerd in a man. My boyfriend is a delicious nerd and I just lap it up. He’s no Romulan-reciting nerd, moreso an appreciative fan, if you will (but it wouldn’t matter to me even if he was), but his nerdism runs deep in other areas of his life, and I love it.

Look, these people are also celebrating their nerdism (and love, how sweet!):

Wedded Klingon bliss:

I want to know from you – have you ever dated someone only to find a little (or a whole lot) of nerd lurking within? Is that a turn-on or turn-off??
-CJ.

I’m Everywhere

Published February 4, 2010 Uncategorized 5 Comments

*shifty eyes*

Looking for Blonde Monde content (um, probably)?

Today it’s over on www.phronk.com. Go there, and read. And leave a comment ’cause his readers might not like me that much, and I want him to ask me over again. *wink*

- Blondie

Do you find my nose cast sexy?

Published February 3, 2010 CJ , Date Mishaps , This post contains pictures , single life 6 Comments
Tags: avoiding dates, bad dates, black eyes before date, dates gone wrong, dating excuses, getting out of bad dates

We’ve all done it: tried to get out of a bad date, or in an even worse state of anxiety/paranoia, offered excuses to avoid even the FIRST date. Some excuses fair better than others. My dear friend Kristina offers here, one of the best (and most legitimate): a broken nose and 2 black eyes. Poor Kristina got nailed in a soccer match only days prior to a first date, resulting in this:

Not really the first impression she was hoping to make. But perfect excuse material, yes indeed! (BTW, Hi Kristina! Hope you don’t mind me posting this in the blogosphere, you’re still fetching daaarling!)

What’s the most ridiculous excuse you’ve used to avoid/get-out of a date? Do tell!!!

-CJ.

Things I don’t understand

Published January 28, 2010 CJ , Strange events , Things I don't understand , This post contains pictures , Uncategorized 7 Comments
Tags: strange ads, Things I don't understand, weird advertising

I’m starting a new series about THINGS I DON’T UNDERSTAND. Let’s get started with Exhibit A. I found this ad in a HAIR magazine this week. Upon first glance, what would you think this is an ad for???

Toothpaste was the FIRST thing that popped into MY head, naturally. I wonder how many 10-year old boys were suddenly eager to improve their oral hygiene after this.

-CJ.

Wardrobe Malfunction

Published January 27, 2010 Boldly going... , CJ , Just Embarassing , Uncategorized 6 Comments
Tags: dress flying high, embarrassing moments, wardrobe malfunction, windy days

Ever had a wardrobe malfunction at work, on a date or just in a very public place? What happened?

- I’m Sorry Ms. Jackson

Hi Ms. Jackson,
I’m so glad you asked! I never like to disappoint when it comes to sharing humiliating stories about myself. So here we go:

Work wardrobe malfunction: I was crossing a rather busy street downtown between our two office buildings and doing so while wearing a knee-length cotton wrap dress. I emphasize the material of the dress because cotton tends to have a rather high degree of “flapability”, if you will, unlike, say, polyester, or wool, which is crucial to this story. It was a rather windy day. I was jay-walking, so I did my requisite “run-walk” that I do when I’m doing something unlawful like that, and tend to look ridiculous doing as I prance my way across the street in 3-inch heels. As I was run-walking, what felt like a cyclone came up under my dress and literally split the ‘wrap’ element of my dress in two very distinct pieces. Up by my shoulders, that is. Thankfully I wore my black and white zebra print thong that day, phew! It just wouldn’t have been my day if I would have selected a more conservative choice of underwear for this momentous occassion. I was also fortunate to be crossing the street at the same time that a police car pulled out right in front of me, as I was jay-walking, of course. And as my zebra-print thong flashed a bold “helllllloooo officer” directly in front of them.

At least I didn’t get a ticket! Thank you zebra-print thong!
How about you? What’s your worst wardrobe malfunction in the workplace, or beyond??

-CJ