The Breakup Rules

I read this article at www.askmen.com and I kinda have an understanding with this because I've experienced being dumped and have also experienced ditching my girlfriend. Trust me, either way, it sucks. So I posted this one to serve as a reminder and a way to keep me in check for future break ups.

There Is No Good Time To Break Up With Someone, Ever

How many times have you heard someone who was just dumped say, “And on New Year's, so brutal” or “How could he/she do this so close to my dog’s birthday?” Get real.

Dumpers: There is never a good time to break up with someone, ever, so when you know you want out, you should just buck up and do it. It’s far crueler to stay with someone out of pity, fear, cowardliness or laziness. While we’re on the subject of ripping the Band-Aid off, if you have been hanging out with someone long enough to need to actually break it off to get out of seeing him or her, then a text is not an acceptable method of communication.

Dumpees: Life sucks. Toughen up. You are not alone.

Take A Break

I once had a two-year relationship with this guy we’ll call Dale. Dale was an incredible boyfriend. He had manners, he was hot, he was driven, witty and he was a slayer in bed. It was only when Dale and I broke up that I realized the magic of not speaking and how it can save your life after breaking up.

Dumpers: Do not text, phone, email, Facebook, Instagram, tweet or communicate with the person you broke up with for at least half the amount of time you were together, or until the person you dumped says it is OK. And even then, proceed with caution.

Dumpees: You know what rules about Facebook? You can hide people from your feed without deleting them. This is what you need to do when you have been dumped. (While we’re on the subject on Facebook, never put your relationship status on there, seriously. It sucks when you break up.) You also need to email the dumper and say you cannot speak until you feel OK. The person will get it. Plus, he or she probably doesn’t want to talk to you for a while either. Ban yourself from communication and if you run into each other in public, say hello politely and move along. Restraint is what it’s all about here.

Don’t Ask Questions When You Don't Want To Know The Answers

Just don’t. Don’t ask about who your ex is sleeping with or what she was doing with that guy at that bar. Ignorance is bliss.

Slip up, Sleep Together And You Are Doomed

Dumpers: If you dump someone and then sleep with the dumpee, it’s not going to end well. Exes always want more than just sex. They probably want to win you back because even if they know you shouldn’t be together, this whole game is about power. Don’t do it. You’ll be in a world of drama when it’s over.

Dumpees: As much as you want to sleep with your ex for whatever reason, it’s always a losing game. Again, restraint.

Focus on Yourself

Dumpers/Dumpees: You are now single. It’s time to focus on yourself and what you want. This is a liberating time. Never forget that. Breaking up is not the end of the world. There will be another relationship, another great love and another bad ending. It’s just life. We all do it and we’re all still here, aren’t we?

Female Sex Drive

One of the best things about spring is that cleavage comes out of hibernation, but sexy outfits are not the only thing in bloom, apparently. A new study shows that women's sex drive also blossoms in the springtime.

Research from University of Tromso in Norway has suggested that women are more horny in the spring than any other time of year. Apparently their arousal is closely linked to light that as it starts to shine more in April and May, their craving for sex peaks.

Spring breakers are thrilled with the news, and while they couldn't care less as to why that’s the case, one hypothesis for the arousal increase is that sunlight can have an impact on certain hormones in the body, such as endorphins, which influence our happiness and horniness.

As for men, although we’re horny 24-7/365, the study showed that our randiness ramps up in the fall, with August being our peak month.

Consider this just one more realm where men and women aren’t on the same page.

Source: www.askmen.com

Three Times a Lady

I heard this from the movie What's your number. I just thought it's worth posting. : )

5 Words That Can Help Land The Job

An interview is a competition. How do you win? You have to sell yourself as effectively as possible. An important component of that sales pitch is the implementation of a few keywords that will grab the attention of the interviewer. 

Through my personal experience of being interviewed, interviewing others and hearing both enlightening and dumbfounding stories from friends, I've developed the keyword list below for you to consider on your next job interview.

One friend of mine actually admitted that she used the phrase "I think this might be interesting" when referring to the open position; the interviewer laughed at her. This may come as a shocker, but my friend did not get the job. You had better be beyond interested. On a brighter note, interviewers have conveyed to me and other friends of mine that they sincerely appreciate our passion for the job.

On another note, every interview is a learning experience. Try to observe the body language and facial expression of the interviewer as you say certain words and phrases. Does the interviewer lean in toward you and make eye contact when you emphasize a particular word that describes you or your skill? This is usually a good thing. Does the interviewer give a condescending smirk, lose eye contact or lean back away from you? Probably not a good thing.

5 interview Keywords that can help you land the job

1- Passionate
Be certain to convey your passion for the position, mission or company. The last thing an employer wants is someone who is just working to "make a living" or "try something out."

2- Asset
A job is not the same as an internship. An employer does not want to hear that you are applying to "learn." You had better bring a unique skill set or perspective to the table that is going to greatly benefit the employer. Make sure to express why you are an asset to the company.

3- Communicator
What's the No. 1 quality an employer looks for in an employee? Answer: The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to articulate your ideas and perspective to both fellow members of your company and the public is extremely valuable.

4- Quick study
There's no hiding the fact that you're a recent college graduate. However, while you may not have the years of experience, you only need to be shown a task once to be able to do it well and, ultimately, come to master it.

5- Practical
Most recent college grads are excited to jump into their first position full-force. While that excitement can be viewed as an asset, it can also turn off employers. A young person's excitement is often associated with the potential to "act prior to thinking things through." Therefore, it's important to reassure the interviewer that you will approach each assignment with practicality, logic and reason.

Pacquiao - Marquez III: The Aftermath

After 12 rounds of heavy combat, Juan Manuel Marquez raised both his hands believing that he clearly won the fight. Opposite him, Manny Pacquiao was in his corner kneeling and probably praying that the outcome of the fight will go his way. 

Minutes later, Michael Buffer announced the verdict, 116-112, 115-113, 114-114, a
majority decision for Manny Pacquiao. A decision that raised the eyebrows of many. A decision that forever will be debated.

7 years ago, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez first met in the ring as featherweights. Pacquiao knocked Marquez down 3 times in the first round, only to see El Dinamita fight back and become stronger as the fight goes on. The bout ended in a draw. 

4 years later, they met again in the card entitled "Unfinished Business", this time for Juan Manuel Marquez' WBC Super Featherweight title. Pacquiao won by a mere 1 point via split decision. 

After 3 years, they clashed again. At a catchweight of 144 pounds, Pacquiao and Marquez were to settle the score between them and promised to leave the ring winning convincingly, proving who the better fighter is and putting a closure to their epic rivalry. But after 36 rounds, the controversy hasn't been settled. 

 How did Glenn Throwbridge score the bout 116-112 Pacquiao? How did Dave Moretti came with a 115-113 Pacquiao score? Only they know it. As they say, it's different when you are actually ringside watching the fight, than watching it on television. Even the compubox support the judges' scores, Pacquiao landed 176 of 578 punches. Marquez connected on 138 of 436 punches, preferring, as in his first two fights, to counter punch. Pacquiao had a 117-100 edge in power shots. Stats say that Pacquiao was the busier guy and even on a night where he wasn't the Pacman we usually see, he still outboxed Marquez.

To the eyes of many, not only mexicans but even Filipinos as well, Juan Manuel Marquez won the fight. He was precise with his punches. He hit Manny when it mattered most. He countered to perfection. He kept Manny thinking. He let everyone know that he has Manny's numbers. Proving to doubters that even in a bigger weight class, he can outclass the Pacman, that he can take his punches and retaliate with an even stronger one. And as the decision was handed, only Marquez could say was, "This is the second robbery of the two that we had, and I think this was even more clear than the first,".

“This is part of the game,” Pacquiao said. “The fight is close, but it is very clear I won the fight.” What was Clear, was that we didn't see the Manny Pacquiao that we used to see. We never saw the Pacquiao that annihilated the likes of Dela Hoya, Cotto, Hatton, Morales, Barrera, etc. We never saw the power left, the aggressiveness, the punches in bunches, the Knockdowns. But did we ever think that Marquez is a good counter puncher? Was Manny was being careful instead of being careless? We could only speculate. But even on a night when he was less spectacular, Manny Pacquiao still emerged the winner and in his eyes, he believed it.

After 3 meetings, nothing has been solved yet. Both fighters claiming winners of all three. Will they meet for the fourth time? We don't know. But one thing is for sure though, Juan Manuel Marquez earned the respect of each and everyone of us and have proven to be the puzzle that a Manny Pacquiao can't solve.

For Manny Pacquiao, a greater challenge is waiting for him. "Let's get it on," Pacquiao said of Mayweather. "Let's make the fight happen and give the people a good fight." 

The world is waiting....... 

365 Project (Day 15)

I'm starting to work with portraiture now. This was taken noon time while the sun was at its highest. Beating the heat was a challenge but it was worth it. More pictures to come.

365 Project (Day 14)

My Sister