How old are you?? Neat little trick, I tried it several ways and it still came out right every time. Too bad thought I really don't like to have chocolate that often during a week.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like
to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)

3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755 ...
If you haven't, add 1754.

6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.

You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your
original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each
week).

The next two numbers are...

YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)

This will only work during the year 2005, so don't be trying it come January.

Okay I stole this from my friend Alexis, but it really got me thinking and my adrenaline running. So I want to hear everyone else's opinion even if it differs from my own. So now take a minute to read this article,
http://www.dailytoreador.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/10/27/4360528fd7674?in_archive=1

Now that you have read the article post a comment before proceeding to read the rest of my entry. If you choose to continue to read, please post your comments even if you don't agree with my own. So here goes it...

I definately have strong opinions about all of this and mine deal mostly with Character and Godliness. Christian dating vs. what this girl seems to be talking about. I only guess its not Christian dating from the fact that she defines dating by kissing and havivng sexual relations:)

First the 10 minutes late thing talks about 3 dates in a row or more. And yes I believe that is disrespectful. I understand a one time thing, sometimes there is traffic, etc. But if its continual than he needs to have better time management. Its not that hard to be on time somewhere. Be a man of your word, show up when you said you would. It shows a lot about your character. And amazingly there is a thing called a phone and most of us have cell phones, so if you are caught in traffic or something call...you have no excuse. If its a first date be extremely cautious to not be late. And ladies...be ready early, do not make a guy wait for you. I've actually heard girls say that they don't get ready on time to make him wait, I'm pretty sure that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

As far as oversalting and adding ketchup goes, I have no opinion. But undertiping is another sign of perhaps a lack of character. I love going on a date with a guy who knows how to tip well. It's just respectful to leave your waitor/waitress a good tip. Nothing like going on a date and having the guy only tip 5% and having to teach him how to tip.

As far as talking about ex's, I know many of us have been hurt by them and honestly don't really want to say anything positive about them. But may I say from personal experience that people change and who "Bob" was 6 months ago may be totally different than who he is now. We actually learn from our mistakes and how horriable would it be to have that all ruined for us. Tell a close friend how you really feel about Bob but respect Bob around others, he deserves it even if he did treat you like crap. Help him maintain a good reputation. You can always talk about the positive traits Bob had. Plus, bitterness isn't attractive and its not so attractive when you bash someone. Who knows what they would be saying about you later...

Now dating time, I think thats dumb. All of the guys I've dated only lasted a month and with good reason. I knew after a month that they weren't worth my time and that they weren't right for me. Unfortunately I should have realized that from the beginning. But if they only dated someone for 3 months that its good that they aren't wasting time keeping someone around who they won't end up marrying. I personally worry more about those who have dated for a couple years and can't make a commitment or those who have been in several very long relationships. But thats just me.

And split date paying on the first date...I totally agree. He should pay if its a date. If he didn't pay for the first date, then perhaps it wasn't a date at all and he was just wanting to go out as friends. In fact I even think that the first few dates should be paid for by him. Don't be cheap, if you can't afford a nice restraunt don't take the girl to a nice restraunt...take her somewhere you can afford. And girls be respectful and don't order the most expensive meal on the menu. Now for women paying, I think its a great idea to suggest paying. Don't make him always pay. And what great character can be shown when they won't allow you to pay. I have great respect for a friend of mine who makes sure he has money to take a girl out or he won't ask her out at all. He refuses to let a girl pay no matter what. I love that about him, it shows such great character. Oh and guys, please be respectful when the girls chooses to pay. Nothing like the time I paid for my boyfriend and when he normally ordered fairly light he ordered this huge $20 meal, talk about a red flag:)

Like where's waldo, but instead...where's Jana? My friend Russell couldn't find me anywhere. Sometime's I wonder about him...

So my friend, Nikki is the one in the Whoopie Cushion and well we decided to run by Dollar Tree to finish off Shannon's costume...the angel. Anyway, they both own fart machines so of course Nikki had hers with her since she was a giant whoopie cushion. We are walking through the place and she is setting it off occasionally. And as we are standing in line she sets it off and this little girl turns around and looks at her as if she just committed the worst sin of all...Farting in Public. Oh it was hysterical. We had fun with it! The party was fun, I carved a Double T in my pumpkin and I then quickly met 3 Tech grads. I thought there were only 3 of us, but now there are 6. Wahoo, WRECK EM' TECH!!!