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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Buried Treasure
(February Air - Lights)
If you know me, you know I like to rummage through racks of used cd's, old movies and bargain bins. It's not because I like to find a deal. It's because I like the feeling of finding buried treasure.
One of the best feelings in the world is finding something special in the mediocre.
(February Air - Lights)
If you know me, you know I like to rummage through racks of used cd's, old movies and bargain bins. It's not because I like to find a deal. It's because I like the feeling of finding buried treasure.
One of the best feelings in the world is finding something special in the mediocre.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Dating
(Drive My Soul - Lights)
Recently I've been helping a friend with his love life by creating an online dating profile on one of those free dating sites. I guess when it comes to online personas, mine is maybe a little more charismatic than his. So in the three or four days that I've been on the site I've created more leads with women than he's created in three months on the same site previously before giving up. So I gave him probably one of the most important tips for attracting the opposite sex.
And I'm no expert on dating or anything but I think I understand the human condition. Every human being whether that's a 32 year old woman or an 18 year old guy wants and needs inspiration. When people see others with a passion, a gift, or a talent, they feel like they can feed off of it. Somehow living vicariously off of it.
So how do you translate that into a successful online dating profile? Create something that inspires people. Write something that provokes deeper thought. Write something that someone else could relate to but never had the ability to put into words. This is the starting point for a conversation that's bound to happen as people look to you to inspire that next provocative thought.
Once you've established first contact my rule of thumb is this. You need to end every exhange with at least a question that creates an opening for people to open up to you. People naturally want to share intimate details with others to generate empathy. Everyone needs to feel like they aren't alone in whatever battles they might be fighting. You in return also need to share an intimate detail. Show some vulnerability but don't come off as some sort of pity case. No one wants to carry your baggage. They just need to know that you are also an imperfect human striving to find something better.
Hopefully after sharing intimate details back and forth you'll create a bond based on understanding and can inspire each other to something better. Maybe a happy existence.
Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
(Drive My Soul - Lights)
Recently I've been helping a friend with his love life by creating an online dating profile on one of those free dating sites. I guess when it comes to online personas, mine is maybe a little more charismatic than his. So in the three or four days that I've been on the site I've created more leads with women than he's created in three months on the same site previously before giving up. So I gave him probably one of the most important tips for attracting the opposite sex.
And I'm no expert on dating or anything but I think I understand the human condition. Every human being whether that's a 32 year old woman or an 18 year old guy wants and needs inspiration. When people see others with a passion, a gift, or a talent, they feel like they can feed off of it. Somehow living vicariously off of it.
So how do you translate that into a successful online dating profile? Create something that inspires people. Write something that provokes deeper thought. Write something that someone else could relate to but never had the ability to put into words. This is the starting point for a conversation that's bound to happen as people look to you to inspire that next provocative thought.
Once you've established first contact my rule of thumb is this. You need to end every exhange with at least a question that creates an opening for people to open up to you. People naturally want to share intimate details with others to generate empathy. Everyone needs to feel like they aren't alone in whatever battles they might be fighting. You in return also need to share an intimate detail. Show some vulnerability but don't come off as some sort of pity case. No one wants to carry your baggage. They just need to know that you are also an imperfect human striving to find something better.
Hopefully after sharing intimate details back and forth you'll create a bond based on understanding and can inspire each other to something better. Maybe a happy existence.
Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Heinous Villain
(Bohemia - Mae Moore)
So my friends and I have started giving each other supervillain/superhero names based upon our perceived "super powers". For example, I call my friend Stan Professor Moist because he sweats profusely when we do anything remotely active. His power is simply making things wet or slightly damp. I call my friend Garry Dr. Impulsive because he buys things on a whim (e.g. expensive kitchen cabinets, electronic devices, engagement rings). His power is singlehandedly keeping the economy steady with his unrelenting purchasing power. I call Sonia Ms. Green because of her penchant for saving the Earth one kilojoule and one recycled paper at a time.
My supervillain name happens to be Mr. Passive Aggressive or Mr. PA for short. My superpower involves not dealing with my problems directly but instead funneling off that anger in my everyday interactions with people. For example, letting air out of the tire of the HR lady's tire because of her pissy attitude towards me. Or shitting on her windshield, then breaking into her car and turning on the wipers.
As an evil genius and supervillain one of the things I came up with was the acronym "jkso". I often use it when I'm making a joke about someone that I secretly hate. Like, "Can you get any sluttier?...haha...jkso". Which basically translates to, "Can you get any sluttier?...haha...just kidding, sort of...bitch." It's my thinly veiled passive aggressive joke.
What's your superpower?
(Bohemia - Mae Moore)
So my friends and I have started giving each other supervillain/superhero names based upon our perceived "super powers". For example, I call my friend Stan Professor Moist because he sweats profusely when we do anything remotely active. His power is simply making things wet or slightly damp. I call my friend Garry Dr. Impulsive because he buys things on a whim (e.g. expensive kitchen cabinets, electronic devices, engagement rings). His power is singlehandedly keeping the economy steady with his unrelenting purchasing power. I call Sonia Ms. Green because of her penchant for saving the Earth one kilojoule and one recycled paper at a time.
My supervillain name happens to be Mr. Passive Aggressive or Mr. PA for short. My superpower involves not dealing with my problems directly but instead funneling off that anger in my everyday interactions with people. For example, letting air out of the tire of the HR lady's tire because of her pissy attitude towards me. Or shitting on her windshield, then breaking into her car and turning on the wipers.
As an evil genius and supervillain one of the things I came up with was the acronym "jkso". I often use it when I'm making a joke about someone that I secretly hate. Like, "Can you get any sluttier?...haha...jkso". Which basically translates to, "Can you get any sluttier?...haha...just kidding, sort of...bitch." It's my thinly veiled passive aggressive joke.
What's your superpower?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Ms. Green
(Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros)
So my face has started peeling very badly. I guess this is what happens when you are in the sun for 15 hrs without sunscreen. I wish I had kids, because this is something that I could show them for a fast lesson on why you need sunscreen.
Speaking of thinning ozone...elections are coming up soon for both Americans and Canadians. I hope everyone is thinking green in this upcoming year. I think it's an issue we can't ignore much longer. I am no saint when it comes to doing things for the environment but I think collectively, if we make it more of a priority, we can get some great stuff done.
Ms. Green (Sonia's superhero name...my supervillain name is Mr.PA aka the Passive Aggressive One) has already started planning our green wedding. No stretch SUV limos for you! I've already suggested using used toilet paper for our wedding invitations but so far the jury is out on that decision. Visiting our first venue tonight. I can't express to you how excited I am (my other supervillain name should probably be Sarcasmo). So much to do, so little time...
(Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros)
So my face has started peeling very badly. I guess this is what happens when you are in the sun for 15 hrs without sunscreen. I wish I had kids, because this is something that I could show them for a fast lesson on why you need sunscreen.
Speaking of thinning ozone...elections are coming up soon for both Americans and Canadians. I hope everyone is thinking green in this upcoming year. I think it's an issue we can't ignore much longer. I am no saint when it comes to doing things for the environment but I think collectively, if we make it more of a priority, we can get some great stuff done.
Ms. Green (Sonia's superhero name...my supervillain name is Mr.PA aka the Passive Aggressive One) has already started planning our green wedding. No stretch SUV limos for you! I've already suggested using used toilet paper for our wedding invitations but so far the jury is out on that decision. Visiting our first venue tonight. I can't express to you how excited I am (my other supervillain name should probably be Sarcasmo). So much to do, so little time...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Mobile blogging! What will they think of next!
Maybe mobile mini-blogging!!! http://www.twitter.com/shaky_jake
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ball and Chain
(DJ Sammy - Heaven (Candlelight Remix))
So back in 2004, I wrote a blog about nothing ever going as planned and that getting married was one of those things. That I hoped to one day wake up and be married. I guess the day has come and I've started to build my ball and chain. I am officially engaged as of this past weekend. Now for the fun of planning a wedding! I'm planning on hibernating for the rest of the year, hoping to wake up next fall in time for this glorious event.
(DJ Sammy - Heaven (Candlelight Remix))
So back in 2004, I wrote a blog about nothing ever going as planned and that getting married was one of those things. That I hoped to one day wake up and be married. I guess the day has come and I've started to build my ball and chain. I am officially engaged as of this past weekend. Now for the fun of planning a wedding! I'm planning on hibernating for the rest of the year, hoping to wake up next fall in time for this glorious event.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Random Pieces of Media
(Maxwell - This Woman's Work)
Found this cool site that allows you to do post your own mixed tape...check it out!
www.shaky.muxtape.com
If you're a fan of Joss Whedon and his work in Buffy, Angel, Firefly and Serenity Now...or a fan of Neil Patrick Harris...check this link out.
dr.horrible
I just reserved my copy of Dexter season 2 on dvd from Amazon.com! Can't wait til season 3 starts this season!! If you haven't watched this show, watch it. Dexter mesmerizes!
(Maxwell - This Woman's Work)
Found this cool site that allows you to do post your own mixed tape...check it out!
www.shaky.muxtape.com
If you're a fan of Joss Whedon and his work in Buffy, Angel, Firefly and Serenity Now...or a fan of Neil Patrick Harris...check this link out.
dr.horrible
I just reserved my copy of Dexter season 2 on dvd from Amazon.com! Can't wait til season 3 starts this season!! If you haven't watched this show, watch it. Dexter mesmerizes!
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