Half a Monday with Rushdie

I just finished reading a book by Mr.Rushdie, which I haven't quite figured out yet. His way of writing is either brilliant or just totally stupid. I won't comment any further on the content of his book rather than quoting a short passage from it:

He came to her once a year and ordered her to get ready, because it was time to plant the seed, until she felt like a vegetable patch whose naturally fertile soil was being worn out by an over-zealous gardener, and understood that there was no hope for women in the world, because whether you were respectable or not the men got you anyway, no matter how hard you tried to be the most proper of the ladies the men would come and stuff you full of alien unwanted life.

Make what you want of the quote. I felt both amused as well as sad by the statement. Surely it's not that in real life, in parts of the world? Is it?

MzI

Something about nothing

The latest news about miss Hilton; another sexvideo is spreading around the internet like a virus! Seriously, who the hell cares?! Wrong answer. Obviously people do care about seeing Paris act like a girl scout in the bedroom. I think that some people have too much spare time, that's what I think. Just admit that your life is too boring, too monotonous and too bloody ordinary. That is the reason why you read other people's blogs, watch sex-videos made by B-celebrities, pretending you're living an exciting life!

Nowadays fashion blogs are out, and sex blogs are in. Women revealing everything about their sexlife, and their partners... watch it guys, they don't leave out a theeeaaang! They all want to be like Samantha..

Well, me and MzS both have a life, and we're proud to call it ordinary... uhhmmm (don't say it mzS), well, it's not that ordinary.. it's pretty mellow. Yes. And mellow is swellow!

MzI

My kingdom for a lobster!

I believe in rebirth, and I know what I want to be rebourn as in my next life (for like a second or two). Yes, you guessed it, a lobster! Why, you ask?

I read an article about how some people, human beings, treat the lobster with such cruelty! To keep a lobster in ice-cold water is, apparently, torture to the lobster. It needs to be in a large aquarium with other lobsters where it can move freely, and NOT in freezing cold water! Shame on you people for not knowing any better!!!!

A more comfortable and happy lobster makes for a better one. Knowledge is power people, power!!!!



mzS

An Irish Boy

Damien Rice people! Just listen to his recent album, it's a killer! This man knows how to capture the essence of emotions, it's spectacular. So simple, and yet so revealing. He doesn't hide behind formalities. Just read these lines:

Do you come

together ever with him?

Is he dark enough

enough to see your light?

Do you brush your teeth before you kiss?

Do you miss my smell?

Is he bold enough to take you on?

Do you feel like you belong?

Does he drive you wild

or just mildly free?

What about me?

And I agree with MzS that one should see to the music and not to the artist. The truth remains that we often times are fooled by an artist, instead of appreciating their ability to produce good music. I mean, remember when you were young and fell in love with every boy-band or girl-band just because they looked good, and knew how to work it?! Did we ever appreciate their music? And how many artists are truly talented today? Will we ever hear another Eva Cassidy or a Nick Drake?

MzI

All these -less

Homeless. A homeless man should never be homeless in his own town. Still, there are people living in their town, without having more than a box, a step, or a sidewalk to sleep on. It's frightening. They're just like you and me. They had a life. Noone is born homeless. But here they are. All alone. When did they lose it? How? Why?

Rootless. Some people do have a home. But they don't have a root. And they keep on living in their town, without their roots. Noone is born rootless. When did it happen? How did they lose it? The root. Who broke it? Who'll fix it?

Weariness. Some people have a home, and a root, but they're bored. They're sick of the days. They're sick of the nights. They live in their town, doing the things they always do. But they lost the joy of why they're doing it. Noone is born being weary. When did it happen? What caused it?

Hopeless. There is no such thing. One should never lose hope. Nothing is hopeless. The day you lose hope, you lose it all. You can lose a home, a root, the excitement, but don't lose hope.

MzI

No You May(er) Not!

I have a confession to make. I like John Mayer, no strike that, I like John Mayer's music! I like the early John because he sounded so sincere and genuine, and I like the "now" John for trying to be all blues and "it's all about the guitar", his music nonetheless is still good.

I, like so many others, enjoy a good read every now and then, not to catch up on all the gossip, but to see the pics of what the so called "hot" celebs are wearing or NOT wearing!

John Mayer needs to stay away from the gossip news, he needs to stay away from Mr Chow (who goes to Mr Chow for the food anyway?!) and stay away from Hollywood. I have great respect for him, for his talent, but overexposure in the media can backfire! Think about that!

"A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized. "
- Fred Allen

mzS

Have you ever cried on a bus?

The other day, when I was sitting on the bus, on my way home after work, I started to cry. It's true, I was listening to my ipod, like I always do, but this time I totally fell apart. I don't if it had to do with the sullen landscapes, or that it's just january.. maybe I was feeling a bit too sensitive with my period coming up and all. I don't know, but it felt so good to shed a few tears. And no one turned around. People on the bus are so busy with their own thoughts, their personal issues. Nobody cares about the other passengers, we are too self-absorbed and if we would see another person cry, we would pretend not noticing it. Human nature, why worry about other people, when you can worry about yourself?

2007, how is this year going to be different from the other ones? I wonder. Have you made any new year's resolutions? I have a good one. I'm determined to go out, on my own, to a pub, and order a beer. By myself. All alone. I mean, we see it all the time on tv, people going out by themselves, mostly men, but why don't women do it too? Could it be that we are prejudice when we see a woman sit on a pub alone, is it a sign of desperation? We would probably make up all these stories about why this stranger sits on a pub, all by herself, the stories would never end. She has had her heart broken, she walked in while her man was unfaithful, she has an illness, or she has just lost her job.. the stories would never end. I say, let them talk! I'm going to do it, go to a place, sit down and have a beer. Alone. And 2007 is the year to do it.

Quoting one of my favorite artists:

Pain throws your heart to the ground

Love turns the whole thing around

No it won't all go the way it should

But I know the heart of life is good.

John Mayer

MzI

To be or not to be?

As my dear friend pointed out earlier I am somewhat of a believer in fate. I do believe that some things are meant to be BUT I do not wake up each morning and let my horoscope dictate my life. I'm not that naive. Nor do I believe in the stars to "guide" us through our life. I do believe that we make our own choices, and that thru those choices we find our destiny. And why can't it be a little bit of everything? Why can't things be explained by saying that it had something to do with luck, a lot to do with choices and a little bit of destiny? Does that make any sense?

However, all things cannot be explained or even rationalized (this is what she's been dreaming of ), and that's when fate (or destiny if you like) kicks in. Simple things like: if my alarmclock had worked that day, I would've never overslept and been late for work BUT I would've never met the stranger, who turned out to be the man in my life either!
And no, that doesn't just happen in the movies (I think).

I'm going to end this with a quotation, I like quotes because they always seem so wise and interesting and the last thing a person reads is usually the one thing they remember.

"Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today"

-Friedrich Nietzsche


mzS

I know you'll marry that geek from your neighborhood

We're gonna have a vote. I'm curious to see how many of you out there put your trust in the stars, on fate, or just believe things happen by accident. Meant to be, or a coincidence?

Personally, I don't get fooled by the hocus pocus, zimabimbim, shubidibaba, magic, unexplainable spells... Things happen when they happen, without being pre-written by something bigger than rationality. My other half, MzS, is of another opinion, and that's fine. But I choose to write about it, so I get to decide the outcome!

So, let's see if people depend on the writings in the stars, fate, or luck.

MzI

Honest to Gal

Well girls, now's your turn to listen and learn about what things to avoid doing when you have alcohol in your blood.

- Don't make a fool out of yourself on the dancefloor. My goodness, some women can't move when they drink. Know your limitations, and for the sake of God, don't caress yourself all the time, it's not attractive.

- Men might like flirty, somewhat slutty, women when they're out. They even sleep with them for a night or two. But here's the truth. Decent men would never see these women as more than just a sleeping companion. Tramps are rarely introduced to his family, and if you've managed to bring a guy home, hoping for more than just a onenightstand, well, good luck. The chance that he will fall in love with you is one i a zillion.

- Self secure women scare men. It is a well known fact. However, there is a key to how you can fool the man. Let him have the last word in 60% of your conversations, but make sure to never give him the upper hand. Make him feel important the first time you meet, but show him that you have a will of your own.

- If you see a guy whom you've been with a few times, but then he stopped calling you, don't approach him. And don't look at him with sad, pathetic, whydidn'tyoucallme eyes. Ignore him. If he's interested of a chat, he will come up to you. If not, let it go. There's more fish in the sea.

And finally girls, never become a victim!

MzI

Please your Woman

All men want to know, and I feel that I am obligated to share this with them. You are now about to see how you can avoid being the loser who made a fool of himself last night. Remember that women tell their female friends everything. I am not kidding. When it comes to sex they don't leave out a single thing. Size, form, flexibility, positions, smells and so on and so forth. Do you now understand that you need to read this if you want to avoid being that guy who did all the mistakes one can possibly make in bed.. Read carefully and take notes:
Have you ever seen the episode on Friends where Monica shares the 7 zones with Chandler? If they could have made a documentary of that instead of humorizing it, women would have less to complain about over their afternoon dates with their girlfriends. I am not going to talk about the zones, not today. The facts that will follow are going to be an introduction..

First of all, a woman hate it when the guy starts playing with her hair. Has it ever occurred to you why women are so stiff all the time? If you spend more than an hour styling your hair every morning you most likely don't want someone touching it. So, the-playing-with-the-hair-part does not turn women on.

Secondly, women don't like to be "leaded" down there... If you want a woman to give you a blow job, just ask her. Do not, I repeat, do not shove her head down to your dick. It's not only humiliating but it's also a turn off!

Rule number three; women and men don't always like the same things. In this case, most women dislike it when a man starts kissing her behind. Yes, you heard me, some men like kissing a woman's butt. Now, this is not unbearable, but it's more often unpleasant. Men should please women, not make them feel uncomfortable.

Fourth and not last: Some women don't like kissing in the morning. Why? Well, have you ever heard about morning-breath? And if the man or the woman has forgot to brush his/her teeth the night before... Oh my god. Need I say more?

The fifth no no may be an obvious one. Women want to feel that they are equal in bed. Never force them or convince them if they hesitate. Women want to be worshipped, treat her like a princess.

To be continued...

mz.I

Honest to Guy

Are you one of those guys who needs to drink copious amount of liquor in order to approach a girl you've been checking out at the club? Or just to be able to hit the dancefloor?
And when you finally get the nerve (or get drunk enough) to talk to the girl, do you feel charming and unconquerable? Do you? How many times have you actually succeded in charming the panties off of a woman?

There are a few fatal mistakes that men make when they harass (pick up) women, and I'm here to give you some pin pointers of what NOT to do.
Now, listen good and listen carefully because I say this only once:

• Consuming large amount of alcohol might make the ugliest girl look attractive in your mind, but it does nothing to improve your sexappeal.
• When you see a group of girls on the dancefloor having a great time, do not for a second think that you can just waltz right over and act like you're Travolta. Generally when a group of girls head out to the dancefloor they, believe it or not, just want to dance.
• If a girl smiles at you it does not mean she wants you! That's just the alcohol talking. If a girl is interested in you, trust me, she will let you know!

I could go on and on about what not to do, but basically all I'm trying to say is this: drink less and act more! It's OK to make a fool of yourself, to fail. There's plenty of girl-fish in the sea and some of us actually like insecure guys, because most of us are just that...insecure!

mzS

One Two One Two

Welcome to a site where honesty is the foundation that lies behind our posts. This is a not a typical kind of blog. We are two chickalicious beings with a mission, and that is to tell YOU the truth about everything and anything. May it be why women never kiss in the mornings, or why men never call the day after... it could be why some like sugar and some like salt, or something as valuable as where to find the best pizza when you're in a serious need of a calory booze , or what CD to put on when your hot neighbor knocks on your door.

We are gonna teach you
how to:

• Earn like you don't need the money
• Love like you've never been hurt
• Dance like nobody is watching!

My question to you is: Are you strong enough to see and read the truth?!

/Mz.I