Recently, my friend has been trying to date online and has been on some dates, that may have conjured some hilarious comments and afterthoughts. Of the two best: "I have more chemistry with my hairbrush" "The date was pleasant.. but just pleasant." At first, that made me turn towards our male population, with a few … Continue reading Dates that FAIL
Month: May 2010
Woes of a Small Group Leader
Our Bible study small group recently lost 2 girls. Girl A left because she started going to a different church in King of Prussia, which is much closer to her house and she gets much more from the sermons on Sunday. She wanted to get involved in that church, which is great! Understandable for her … Continue reading Woes of a Small Group Leader
Did you know that you can make a bad impression in 5 minutes?
My girl friend met a guy online, and decided to trade numbers to try to have a phone conversation after emailing back and forth for a few weeks. She called after work, "Hello," she says. "What is UP?" he excitedly answers. She describes the answer as a jumpy little juvenile puppy (though he's 33). She … Continue reading Did you know that you can make a bad impression in 5 minutes?
The powers of a psychic
A woman comes up to my friend and tells her: "You have many enemies, because they're jealous of you. And you're heart has been broken before. You need to move on out of the sadness of that man in your life." Really?! That's so vague. Any woman in her late twenties early thirties will have … Continue reading The powers of a psychic
Trainers are your superheroes
I went into Bellevue's Sporting Club. I went for some gym time and some classes and a massage. Honestly, I haven't been a fitness gym much. I used to be an athlete and did a lot of my conditioning on the courts and fields. Anyhow, so I'm in their fancy fitness room with hundreds of … Continue reading Trainers are your superheroes
First date jitters
I was out with some girl friends for a farewell party, and we noticed a couple next to us that were probably on their first date (or maybe first few dates). The girl was flipping her hair and giggling, the guy was earnestly trying to make conversation. Everything was going "fine". That is... until my … Continue reading First date jitters
Healing – I no longer react poorly when I hear Korean
It's been 10 months after my break up with my ex, who is Korean, who I found was cheating on me. (Suffering and Pain) Back in July when the break up just happened, I would wince every time I heard people speak in Korean; men, women, young, old. Anyone. It was so bad. Reason? I … Continue reading Healing – I no longer react poorly when I hear Korean
When a “lady” talks about her ovaries
then you're no longer a lady... Who does this?! I must just be unlucky and running into many customers with horrible ideas for conversation topics (or have gotten overly intoxicated over some dinner drinks. sad when people don't have self control.) We were at Continental Roof Deck and the next table over was very loud. … Continue reading When a “lady” talks about her ovaries
Lonely Mother’s Day – Third Culture’s Story
This most likely happens to many third culture kids (TCKs) when holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day rolls around. I phoned a florist in Taiwan to make sure a basket of flowers (carnations for mothers day! of course) in her favorite color assortments are sent over on Saturday. Why a day before Sunday? Because … Continue reading Lonely Mother’s Day – Third Culture’s Story
Things that make you sound horrible at a table
Telling a story that you called you husband as you were driving smashed drunk on I-76.... not a good story to tell... reflects poorly on your decisions. As you flirt with your colleagues and coworkers, you talk about your husband. Then let on that you have a daughter. Are you just a miserable wife and … Continue reading Things that make you sound horrible at a table
She’s not shy, she’s just not interested
This actually happened. Hilarious as it is. My girlfriend, Mandy is a cute blond, and was out with me and some friends. We ran into more friends at G lounge (one of me fave places!) and we all started hanging out. I introduced one of my single guy friends to my friend, Mandy. My guy … Continue reading She’s not shy, she’s just not interested
Don’t forget about Mom!
So aside for pushing out work deadlines, arranging social events for 13,000 people in Philadelphia, teaching and mentoring college students, I thankfully did not forget that it's almost Mother's Day! After a crazily overwhelming day at work, I remembered to call a florist in Taiwan to place an order for my mother for Mother's Day. … Continue reading Don’t forget about Mom!
Delayed responses to texts? Huge turnoff.
Recently, two of my friends started seeing each other. However, the girl would sometimes be texting with the speed of light, i.e. responding texts within 1-2 minutes. But other times, she would not respond until 3-4 days later. This really frustrated the guy."Is she playing games? What is going on? Is she just playing me?" … Continue reading Delayed responses to texts? Huge turnoff.
The Adventures of a Third Culture Kid 
