Apparently, Esquire's come up with this list of 75 Skills Every Man Should Master. I didn't know about this list; I learned about it from Maggie at Mighty Girl (I know, I know, yet another blog for you to get sucked into, but you'll love Maggie - she seriously rocks!). Anyway, she made her list of 7 Skills Every Woman Should Master. Here's my list of 8, because I like the number 8:
1: Jump-start a car. Change oil.
2: Play poker.
If you find yourself in a room with a deck of cards and a dude/dudette you desire, a game of strip poker is the obvious next step. Be prepared!
3: Identify poisonous relationships, and end them.
I had a family member who expected blind-obedience. Didn't matter what it was. S/he would use all sorts of manipulation and emotional blackmail. I felt trapped, and my self-esteem plummeted. But I still didn't have the strength to break away.
It wasn't until I was an adult with my own family when I realized I was better off without this person in my life. I haven't looked back since.
4: Deliver a good punch.
Make a fist, thumb on the outside and curled along the knuckles. Aim with the middle-finger joint closest to the back of the hand, making a line with the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Deliver the punch from the shoulder blade and back. (I used to take Sikaran, a filipino martial art.)
5: Choose fruit and veggies at the peak or near-peak of ripeness.
Know when you want to eat your veggies or fruit, and know if it'll be ready when you are.
6: Help your partner give you an orgasm.
They won't be offended, and it turns them on too... or so I've been told. ;)
7: Take a good shower in under 5 minutes.
Multi-task and hit all the important parts first. If you still have a minute or two, maybe you can shave. Maybe.
8: Ask a really hot guy out on a date.
Or maybe a game of strip poker.
15 May 2008
8 Skills Every Woman Should Master
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13 May 2008
My Mother's Day 2008
Okay, I think I've finally come down from my Mother's Day high. It really was a wonderful day, one that I just didn't want to end.
My little family spoiled me rotten with two Zero dark chocolate bars, and a beautiful blue chaise lounger for enjoying the summer sunshine like a queen while Roomie tends the veggie garden and the kids play in their playhouse.
We spent a lazy morning together, and later that afternoon, my family dropped me off on the Corydon cafe strip on their way to see Gramma so I could have some much appreciated alone-time. I had sushi at Sushi-Ya and enjoyed my new favourite roll, their Flower Roll. So good!
(Since that was my first trip to Sushi-Ya, I'll be writing a full post review very soon. Stay tuned for that!)
After sushi, I had a cappucino at my favourite Starbucks, and then strolled home in the beautiful sunshine - with the sounds of Hawai'i on my mp3 player! - for a relaxing rest on my new lounger.
My family returned home from their visit to Roomie's mom just in time for dinner delivery from Charisma of India, my absolute favourite East Indian restaurant in town. We then relaxed the evening away until bedtime. Oh, yes, it was a great day!
How about you? How did you celebrate Mother's Day?
