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Posted on Sep 02, 2010 — advice — No comments — Posted by Kristin

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

I know this is supposed to be advice (or at least my thoughts) on dating, relationships, and sex. What about when your relationship comes to an end? And not just any end, a crash and burn, massive car pile-up, train wreck, house fire of an end. We all know there are two kinds of break-ups, the mature-civil ones (that very rarely IF ever seem to actually happen) and then the other ones (see my above description).
Regardless of how it happens, break-ups SUCK ASS. And our friends who are supposed to be there to console us during these rough times sometimes only make you feel worse. Throwing cliches out there like “There are many fish in the sea” and “You have to go through the wrong ones before you find the right ones”. LIES. A bunch of bullshit. I’m not Nemo, I donʼt live in the sea, and I donʼt want to go through all the wrong ones. (Note: Usually the friends with these cliches havenʼt been in a real relationship since kissing Michael behind the monkey bars in junior high school).


Best way to get over a bad break-up? Time. (Or as someone JUST told me, “The best cure for old pussy, is new pussy.”) Depending on how long you were with someone, it could take a long time to fully recover. If you donʼt feel up to dating right away, then donʼt let your friends set you up on a blind date. The post break-up random drunk bar hook-up isnʼt always a good idea either. Then youʼll just wake up with a hangover laying next to someone you canʼt remember their name and still depressed.
What Iʼm really saying is tell your friends to go scratch. Self-loathing will only make you feel worse. Keep your day to day routine. But ALWAYS make sure that if you break-up that itʼs for good, because once you end it if you try to go back it will never be the same.

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Posted on Aug 30, 2010 — Sports / advice — No comments — Posted by Craig

Are You Ready For Some Football!

We are only 11 days away from the 1st NFL game of the 2010-2011 season. The first game will be played by the returning of Brett Favre of the Minnesota Vikings and Super Bowl Champions – the New Orleans Saints. I am super excited for this season to start and the non-stop eating that will occur.  But what food is really right for football season? Every Sunday my friends and I head to each others’ homes to pig out but what to bring is always the question. Here are some top food ideas.

1) Pulled Pork: This stuff is amazing. It melts in your mouth and is worth any amount of money you spend on it. Jack Daniels Pulled Pork

2) Mexican/Tacos: This place might be a little far depending where you’re coming from, but is well worth the trip and hands down beats any other Mexican food establishment. Visit Taco Bill’s at Englishtown Auction in NJ.  They offer “football packs” on Sundays that are a sure win!

3) BBQ: It can get boring but just mix up what you choose to make each week.  Instead of dogs and burgers try some ribs or chicken wings.

4) Pizza: It’s quick, it’s easy and usually you will have your order in 45 minutes or less – not to mention it’s ri-friggin’-diculously delicious!

What do you eat during the football season?

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Posted on Aug 26, 2010 — Socializing / advice — No comments — Posted by Kristin

‘They’ are right.

They say opposites attract, and whoever “they” are, are right. Maybe having too much in common with someone can become boring and routine, so opposites can seem exciting. However, with opposites, differences can (and probably will) turn into arguments. I will admit, sometimes I do enjoy a good argument, especially when I know Iʼm right, but arguing doesnʼt solve ANYTHING. Best thing to do? Compromise, compromise, compromise! If you want any relationship to work, sometimes you just have to suck up your pride and find that happy medium where the both of you are comfortable. If you arenʼt willing to compromise, then you may just have to cut your losses and move on. You canʼt expect your partner to compromise their beliefs/routines/etc. if you arenʼt willing to do the same with yours.

When having this conversation, start off by saying something along the lines of, “I know you arenʼt happy with the way _________is, do you have any suggestions on how we can fix this problem? How about ___________.”

Yes, this might sound a bit text-book boring, but throwing in unnecessary words will only cause more problems. By you being the bigger person and starting off the compromise, it will show that you care and are willing to make things work. Hopefully they will reciprocate.

If not? On to the next one, on to the next one…

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Posted on Aug 23, 2010 — Socializing / advice — No comments — Posted by Craig

5 Drinking Tips To Survive Your Weekend

After a long weekend of drinking, this includes Friday night and all day Saturday, I wondered to myself, ‘How do I know when enough is enough?’ I do not support drinking and driving whatsoever, so I try to balance my drinking with the time I’m leaving the party. If I can’t drive, I stay to sober up.

1) Eat before you drink: Eat pizza,wings,or some types of bar food to coat your stomach.

2) Remember this: Liquor before beer, never fear. Beer before liquor, never sicker.

3) Pace yourself: If you are socially drinking with friends don’t pound beers to be a big-shot. Take your time.

4) If you cannot walk or talk straight don’t drive: Call a buddy if needed.

5) If you really are unsure about drinking/driving buy one of these: personal breathalyzer test.

Simple as that. Now I’m off to have another cold one.

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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 — TV/Movies/Music / advice — No comments — Posted by Craig

4 Great Concert Tips

This past weekend I attended two concerts. Something Corporate on Friday night and Green Day on Saturday night. My ears are still ringing from the noise, but it was well worth it. I have learned a lot of things by going to concerts over the years and I believe these tips below will help you in the future.

1) Viewing: If you are going to a venue with no seats, just know that you will have to push your way through the crowd to get to the area you want. Make sure you get there and stay there.

2) Pre-Game: If at all possible, drink in the parking lot. One beer at a venue will cost you about $10, when a 6 pack will cost you about the same. You do the math.

3) Merchandise: Skip it, unless it something you really want. $35 for a Green Day shirt! I think I’ll pass. I know I was at the show,you don’t have to show off that you were at the show. If you want to show off, just show your ticket stub.

4) Security: Some security guards are real hard-asses but some of them are really cool. If you ask nicely, you might be able to get closer to the band than other people. During the Something Corporate show, we were actually on the railing were they were hanging out. It was pretty cool and the guard didn’t care much. Sometimes just ask.

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Posted on Aug 09, 2010 — Fitness/Health/Diet/Hygiene / advice — No comments — Posted by Craig

5 Quick Tips to Have More Energy After Having Little Sleep

Let’s face it, us bachelors love to sleep, but there are nights that we do not have the chance. I recently was up till 3AM coming home from an Avon Junkies concert and then realized I have to be up in 3 HOURS for softball in Jersey. What!?!? We did come home with a W and made it to the championship game, but I am dead tired. A few quick tips from friends informed me how to have a “power boost” until I actually get some real sleep.

1) Drink anything with caffeine: Coffee, Soda, Tea, or even an energy drink. But make sure you watch your intake, because you might crasher harder than you think.

2) Cold Shower: The cold water on your body will help wake you up and make you feel new again.

3) Breakfast: Go to your local Dunkin’ Donuts and get some eggs whites with toast.

4) Exercise: I think this helped me this morning. This will get the blood flowing and your muscle moving.

5) Music: Loud rock music can awaken your senses and get you going.

Remember these tips for next time. As for me I’m going to bed finally.

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Posted on Aug 05, 2010 — Broads/Sex / Socializing / advice — No comments — Posted by Kristin

Friends, Or More Than?

When you first begin talking to someone, there is something that must be discussed right away or your in for a roller-coaster ride of bullshit. Either this is just a fling where you will have great sex (hopefully) or you will be dating at some point, where feelings will come into play. Sounds easy right? Well itʼs not. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is assume that the other person wants to be more than, when they donʼt.

This doesnʼt have to be an awkward conversation either. Youʼre both mature adults right? (Yes, even though you play video games for 5 hours after work in your undies, you can still be mature). If you were looking for something more and she isnʼt, then take it for what it is and just enjoy the fun. But there are two rules that you must follow.

1.Donʼt ask questions! You donʼt want to know if sheʼs dating someone else, if she is sleeping with someone else, where she is going or who she is with. It has to be strictly a “Want to come over?” relationship. The more you know, the more you will become needy, get an attitude, jealous and just fuck this up. (Say no all you want, this ALWAYS happens).

2.Donʼt say how you feel! Now normally I would suggest that you always tell someone how you feel about them, but in this case itʼs better to just keep quiet. If you tell her that you are catching feelings, she may run for cover and thatʼs the end of your fun- stress-free relationship.

As long as that boundary isnʼt crossed, tip-toed near or even glanced at you should have no problems.

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Posted on Aug 02, 2010 — Gadgets/Technology / advice — No comments — Posted by Craig

5 iPhone Apps You Need

Being an iPhone Developer, I realized their are some apps I always need by my side.

1) HootSuite/TweetDeck: If you are a Facebook/Twitter junkie like myself, these apps will consolidate both streams into one app. You can message, reply, comment,@ someone all in one. It’s easier than switching back and forth to the Facebook and Twitter apps. I believe the newest version of Hootsuite will have a check in feature of Foursquare.

2) At Bat 2010: Being a baseball fan, I miss a lot of games while I’m at work. Never fear! The At Bat app is here. It feature all live audio streams of every game, scoreboard, news, standings, videos, and video streaming of certain games (out-of market).

3)Shazam: No, it’s not a new marketing product, but this app will tell you what song is playing on the radio by just holding your iPhone up to the speaker. BOOM! 20 Seconds later the app will come back and tell you what song is playing and save it into your history. It will also give you the option to buy the song from iTunes.

4)Mint.com: Mint will keep tracking of all your checking, savings, credit card, & loan information all in one location. It’s a quick and easy app that will tell you how much money you have in each account.

5)RedLaser: Recently turned FREE, this app will use your iPhone camera and take a picture of a SKU and tell you the best price for that product. I recently heard that some retail storeswill actually price match the price that you come up with on RedLaser so they don’t loose your business.

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Posted on Jul 26, 2010 — Broads/Sex / Socializing / advice — 1 comment — Posted by Craig

5 First Great Date Ideas

We are old enough now to figure out that dinner and movie doesn’t work for a 1st date. Talk for an hour at dinner and then not talk for 2 hours at a movie. No good.

Here are some quick ideas for a first date:

1) Play video games – PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, it doesn’t matter. If your date is into video games, it might be time for some Street Fighter Turbo or some Wii Boxing.

2) Visit a new restaurant – New restaurants pop up all the time. Take 5-10 new restaurants put them in a hat and pick one out and go to it. It’s a gamble but worth the shot.

3) Eat in at your/her place- Ask before doing it but if she clears it, just order in.

4) The Aquarium/Zoo- Who doesn’t like the zoo? I am scared of snakes, but they are locked away. Show interest in all the animals.

5)Meet up for a drink- Harmless. If it doesn’t work out, you can leave it there and just move on.Who knows, she might stay around for dinner.

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Posted on Jul 22, 2010 — Socializing / advice — 1 comment — Posted by Kristin

Great Dates On a Tight Budget

Being a bachelor is no easy task, you have to look good and have the ultimate bachelor pad- which could become pricey. Between rent, food, hair gel, beer, cologne, new Xbox games, beer, awesome selection of dvdʼs, more beer, you might not have a lot of extra dough. So what happens when you have a date with a fly-ass honey and your low on funds? Be creative! No one said you have to take her to the most expensive restaurant to show her a good time. Here are some fun, cheap ideas:

Make yourself some sandwiches, grab some drinks, snacks, and have a picnic. Park your asses under a tree at the park on a blanket and have some lunch. Go for a walk around the park after or bring a ball and toss it around.

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