Lesson 28: Screw The Spark

So it’s date number one with the perfectly normal guy in front of you and just as he launches into yet another sort-of funny story about Spring Break 2011, you cant help but wonder why your dating life lately has felt so incredibly ‘blah.’ There’s definitely nothing wrong with this guy – he’s cute, trying his best to be funny and he’s been nothing but nice – and still you have no desire for a date two. And so it happens, almost instinctively, you ask yourself, “God, where’s the spark?”

As single women, we live and breathe “the spark” and yet, not many of us know exactly how to explain it but we know for certain when the spark is non-existent. The elusive spark, also fondly referred to as “chemistry” or “oomph,” has become a deal breaker in relationships before they even become relationships. However, when we convince ourselves we’ve got the spark, we convince ourselves we have it all. But how can we have it all and not even know what it is?

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My college has some great professors (and needless to say, some horrible ones), but ever since the UK College of Humanities decided to hire 7 new celebrity professors, I couldn’t help but think about what celebrities my school could hire to teach some out-of-the-ordinary (and really unnecessary) classes.

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Okay, so none of them are doctors, scholars, or philosophers, but they’re all making more money than any of us right now, am I right? Would you take any of these classes?

Cue two naked couples, both in sexual scenarios.

Couple 1 attacks each other like wild animals, both racing to the big O.

Couple 2 takes their time, pleasing each other in various kama sutra-like positions, aiming to prolong the act of sex by channeling sexual energy and increasing intimacy, letting go of all reservations and connecting to their sexual experience spiritually before engaging in the physical.

So, which couple are you? If you’re an ordinary lover like myself, then you can probably identify with couple 1. If couple 2′s experience sounds more appealing, then the increasingly popular “tantric sex” might be of some interest to you.

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While Nautical inspired clothing is big every year around the 4th of July (I mean we all remember owning an Old Navy $5 flag shirt at some point or another) this year, Nautical is even more in style. From stripes to cherry colored bottoms, Navy blazers to white terry zip-ups, dressing yourself in the colors of our grand ol’ flag has never been easier! Not to mention navy, white and red, when paired together, are a fabulously flattering combination. Score!

Here are three summer outfits to take you plenty more places than just your family 4th of July BBQ- from the beach to brunch, shopping to a soiree…all whilst feeling tres nautical!

Nautical Beach
This bold bathing suit draws the eye up keeping it fun and flattering. I love the simple crispness of the white cover up and sandals on the beach- not to mention it TOTES matches your SPF!

Product Information: Bikini Tip- Old Navy, $15; Bikini Bottoms- Old Navy, $15; Coverup- Gap, $28.99; Headwrap- Forever 21, $4.80; Flip Flops- Target, $12.99. Read More »

So the other day I did a little Google search for the term “dream man.” (Don’t ask. I’m bored and single and this summer is proving to be long and lonely already.) What I turned up is…well…not what you’d expect.

Ladies, meet your Dream Man. Literally. Apparently thousands of people can identify this man as someone they’ve seen in their dreams. Sounds weird, right? Flyers have been posted around the world asking if people recognized this dude. There’s a guestbook online for witness reports that spans over 400 pages.

Have any of you guys seen this guy before? With such a horrifying handsome face, I’m sure you wouldn’t forget!

Bridesmaids has been rocking it in theaters, earning over $100 million dollars. (Sidenote: loved it when my guy friends were pretty open about the tough decision of choosing between Bridesmaids and The Hangover Part II.) For pretty much the first time ever, the chic flick wasn’t a romcom but just a shout out to ladies, a story about friendship and general hilarity. Because the movie did so well in theaters, Hollywood apparently has a whole slew of women’s interest movies coming up that also won’t be classified as a romcom. Don’t get me wrong, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days still ranks pretty high on my list of faves (Helloooo Mathew McConaughey) but there a lot of other issues that I’d like to see addressed.

1.) Pregnancy

Ridiculous cravings, outlandish tempers, and random bodily issues paired with baby showers, friends who drink without you and– oh yeah– that whole weight gain thing. Sounds like a recipe for success to me. Read More »

No one would ever walk up to a friend on financial aid and accuse her parents of being lazy, good-for-nothing, bad parents for not making enough money to send her to college. Yet people feel completely comfortable going up to a friend with an unpaid internship and accusing her of being a spoiled brat because she’s fortunate enough to be able to afford spending a summer making no money.

Don’t think that’s true? Just read the comments on almost any internship post on this site (like this one or this one).

I had two unpaid internships in NYC and I can’t even count the number of times people told me “it’s ridiculous that your parents are just letting you live in the city and make no money.” But was it ridiculous? In today’s world you’re expected to graduate with internship experience and if my parents decided to spend their hard-earned money paying for me to live in NYC and reach my dreams, was it wrong for me to take that opportunity? Should I have spent my summer waitressing instead? I don’t want to come off like a whiny bitch, but I want some answers on why I should feel bad that my family can afford this. Isn’t complaining about unpaid internships the same as complaining to a friend when her family goes on a week long resort vacation?

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[This summer a dream internship with Lucky magazine moved me from Austin, Texas, where I’ve spent all 21 years of my life, to New York City for the summer. Come along for the ride and follow me through this column as I take on all that the city has in store for me. I’ll share tips I’ve picked up along the way about everything from how to pack (stop, drop and roll people!) to dating to fitting in (or standing out) and so much more.]

When a friend came to visit me in the city this past weekend, I really wanted to show her a good time while also doing some quintessential New York things. The weekend was a whirlwind to say the least but I definitely learned a lot.

Tip #9 – Take advantage of student rush discount pricing for tickets.

As former show choir nerds my friend and I knew we wanted to see a musical while she was in town but when it came to buying tickets we were both completely confused on how to nab the cheapest tickets. Luckily, one of my roommates, who’s currently interning for a musical theatre company, had no problem shining a spotlight on discounted tickets. Instead of waiting in line at TKTS in Times Square, like my friend and I had planned, my roommate told us to use Playbill.com to see if the show we wanted to see had a student rush deal. Sure enough, Catch Me If You Can was running a $27 student rush sale and all we had to do was get to the box office when it opened to buy our tickets for a show that night. Even if the website doesn’t disclose it, be sure to bring cash to pay for your ticket as many box offices only accept cash for student rush tickets. The seat location wasn’t exactly prime but we had no obstructing views from our balcony seats. We walked out of the theater thoroughly satisfied with the show and the price.

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