Nine words women use

LOL. I thought this was too perfect. So true!! Even if you've seen this before, it's worth a re-read.

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "nothing" usually end in "fine".

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. "That's okay" means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you. Do not question or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - this is true, unless she says "thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome". That will bring on a "whatever".)

(8) Whatever: a woman's way of saying "Go to Hell".

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?'. For the woman's response, refer to #3.

Valentine's Day 2011

My valentine done did good. He sent me two dozen red roses, even though he thinks the holiday is pointless. LOL.

I love them.










And my mom and dad each sent me a card, so I got all sorts of unexpected love yesterday!! :)

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My rite of passage.

I'm going to Europe.

Yeah, I know what you're thinking - I've been there five times.

This time I'm going to BACKPACK through Europe. As in, the verb.

Yep. I've decided. My bookmarks tab on my laptop is full of guide websites and advice columns, community forums and hostel locations. I've already ordered Rick Steves' College Student's Guide to Europe, and Let's Go! Europe.

I've joined CouchSurfing.com (on the advice of Yvonne Brett, whose sons apparently love it) - an online community of people ALL over the world who will host travelers, and vice versa, in their homes ("on the couch"). It's all free, as an international "pass it on" kind of exchange, and traveler guests simply do chores or help out around the house in return for a place to sleep. I was skeptical when Yvonne first told me about it, but every host is verified with the site and other people who have stayed with them vouch for them. And it has amazing reviews from over 2 million people and acclaimed guide sites/sources, so I'm a bit relieved.

And of course, I have Bjorn. But his taste for the luxurious, however tempting to me, is going to be on the backburner for this trip. I want to do this old-style - literally with only the things on my back, and a damn good pair of walking shoes, I'm going to travel through Europe. Doing whatever I want, whenever I want, for as long as I want...or until my money runs out, of course.

Oddly, I'm not that scared. I'm EXCITED beyond belief. It's a daring, nerve-wracking, courageous kind of excited though - it's taking a plunge I've never taken before, but I know deep down that I want this more than anything.

I want to see things without a time constraint. I want to walk around and soak up the art, architecture, history, culture, natural beauty, languages, and the people. I want to go "wherever the wind takes me" - and discover myself along the way.

I know it's not all romanticized fun and pleasure and relaxation. But regardless of the trials I encounter, I truly think this will be a rewarding journey of self-discovery. I'm SO excited to go!

So. I think I know what I want for my birthday now... :)