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Rating 10 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the One that’s Right for You!

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind” and along the week I did. Here’s the last one: the one that’s right for you. So ladies, where is your man? And guys, which speci-man are you? Feel free to comment and discuss, but all I hope is that at least I made you smile.

Rating 10 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the One that’s Right for You!

The man of whom you see all the flaws and issues immediately but still makes your heart beat. The man who will take risks (even the risk of giving up is freedom) for you, because he thinks you’re worth it, and won’t complain about it later on.

Where to find him: Wherever you’re not looking. I’m still not proud of where I found my man so I will not give away that information, but trust me, it’s really somewhere I was not looking.

How to spot him: He’s probably the one that you will think “so not for me” at first sight, or first encounter; but deep inside, something already tells you that the interest is sparked and you want to know more.

How to seduce him: Seduce him? You don’t want to seduce him. You have no interest in him, remember: “so not for you”… So why can’t you take your eyes away from him and why do you instinctively maneuver to be closer to him?

What’s the catch: Oh wait, he could be the one. And if he’s the one you’re done: no more cat & mouse games, no more martini-afternoons with your girlfriends complaining about the whole man genre, no more first dates and their collections of sordid but funny stories… You’re out of the market. Are you ready for that?

Something a One that’s Right for You would say (and mean and make you want to say back): “I love you.”

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Are you a Good on Paper?

Monday, September 7th, 2009

In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind”…

Rating 9 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the Good on Paper!

woman_listA man whom your mother would love. A man so perfect that he leaves you wondering what can be wrong and why your heart does not beat faster as you check all the items down your list.

Where to find him: Where YOU like to hang-out… The Good on Paper shares your interests or your affinities for places; that’s what creates the comfort. “Someone I can spend time with and not feel like I’m forcing him (or myself) into an universe he (or I) doesn’t belong to…” Checked. Heart-rate: flat.

How to spot him: He’ll catch your eyes because you’ll find him attractive. He’s a good looking or very charismatic guy, that fits the profile that you have of Prince Charming, whatever your standards are. “Someone who gives me an ego boost as we stroll down the streets hand-in-hand” Checked. Heart-rate: flat.

How to seduce him: No efforts necessary, you’re just yourself and he’s loving every minute of it. You both laugh at each other’s jokes; you make him feel good, he makes you feel pretty; you can talk for hours about life & death and discover that you’re standing on similar grounds. “Someone that I don’t need to pretend for” Checked. Heart-rate: flat.

What’s the catch: Whatever you mentally try to convince yourself of, whatever poll you put your friends through, whatever your mother/grandmother/sister/best friend/boss is telling you on what a great couple you make, whatever exciting/exotic/erotic things you do together… the heart-rate is still flat and the answer to questions on your feeling is “I don’t know”.

Something a Good on Paper would say: “Will you marry me?”

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Are you a Starving Artist?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind”…

Rating 8 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the Starving Artist!

starving_artist_art_gear_customized_tshirt-p235313204353830173qjfl_210A man who lives for his art. Whether he’s a painter, sculptor, danser, musician or poet… his art comes first, you second and any material comfort could potentially come way down the list.

Where to find him: Gallery openings (where he’s not necessarily showing), bars holding open mics (where he’s not necessarily playing/singing), book signings (where he’s not necessarily signing), art supplies stores (where he’s not necessarily buying anything). Being a starving artist addict myself, here’s where I found mine(s) along the way: dance studios, bars, through friends, on Craig’s list (no kidding).

How to spot him: Usually comes in one of 2 categories: the European wannabe (stylish look, dandy style) or the bad boy (scruffy look and tatooes). One common denominator, from my experience, the Starving Artist loves to wear hats.

How to seduce him: Here again, you can apply one of 2 strategies: either you impress him by your knowledge in his art and he will respect you, or you show a total ignorance in his area of expertise and he’ll want to teach you.

What’s the catch: Be prepared to pick-up the tab, more than once. If that’s a problem for you, stay away from the Starving Artist. Personally, I never really cared, which probably explains the long list above. Be also prepared to see very little of your guy, he will always have something in preparation (a book, an expo, a concert, a movie, a show…) that will be his priority.

Something a Starving Artist would say: “I cannot be available whenever you want me to; I’m an artist, I work when inspiration comes.”

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