…Because we have all tried to hide some unsightly growth right before that big date/ meeting/ photo… Try it!
(Disclaimer: I have not tried this but I will when I need to!)
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Tags bbq, beer, cheap, cooler, easy, friends, life hack, party, pool, simple, social, tailgate, that guy
Categories Life hacks, social
Remember when everyone you knew was a stranger to you? No? They were. Even the closest person to you was once a stranger.
People get caught in their routines of life. They rush from their car to the door and back to the car as fast as possible. They do the same thing when they get home. Who wants to bother with the neighbors ? They say they aren’t in the mood to be sociable or they don’t need to make new friends. Nothing can be further from the truth.
My life long friends were strangers at one time. We met way back when we were 4 years old. Some of my best memories were made with people who were once strangers – but we met in college or through work, some of us met having drinks at a bar or in the pool. I don’t know what I’d do without them. We have a blast together. Even your significant other was once a stranger, but one of you took a chance and talked to the other one.
I’ve heard if you grow old and can say you have 3 close friends you can consider yourself lucky. I think we should aim for a lot more than 3!
Don’t underestimate the people that cross your path. Open your kind a little and let people in. You never know what they can offer your life, or you to theirs.
You never know what memories are waiting to be made.
Tags friends, happiness, laughter, meeting people, memories, neighbors, sharing, sociable, social, strangers, trust
Categories friends, health, mindset, Professional networks, Relationships, social
Too often the holidays come around and we think it is a time for family. And to many, family means relatives, by blood or by marriage. But does it really stop there?
Over the years I have moved away from my family to reach my own personal goals. All of my family lives a plane ride away. Needless to say, I have made new friends throughout my travels, both in my new home area and on my many journeys’. And I’m proud to say that many of these new friends have become very close friends. We have had amazing adventures together, shared very good times and very bad times together.
Although there have been years that I have not been able to spend the actual holiday with my blood family, I have always been able to get back home to see them “around” the holidays. This year is the first year where I have not been able to get back to them. Even after taking a new position at work afforded my more time off, I found that I accidently planned a foreign trip pretty close to the holiday season. I made the decision to skip going home, after the trip, and for the holidays. It became costly for airfare and was going to be a lot of traveling.
My family was very understanding and thanks to modern conveniences of Facebook, speaker phone, and Skype I was still able to see their shining faces for the holiday. But the wondered what I would spend my holiday doing “all by myself.”
I found that family does not always mean blood. I ended spending my holiday with some very special people, none of which were my relatives. Some of us exchanged gifts – very well thought out gifts I must say! We all came together and made a great meal and shared some laughs. It ended up being an excellent day.
I did miss being with my blood family, but it was wonderful to see how important a close group of friends can be. Family truly does not have to be blood.
Which non-relatives did you reach out to this holiday season? Did you include those special people of your life in your holiday celebrations?
Tags celebration, family, friends, groups, holiday season, holidays, relatives, social, together
Categories friends, Relationships, social
It’s thanksgiving here in the US. We will see and hear many messages of being thankful and givings thanks. Families will join together, friends will be welcome.
Let’s try to carry these joys and warmths with us through the year. Always try to be thankful for what what you have. Many more may have more, but undoubtedly many more have less..
Simply being with people you care about serves as reason to be thankful. Enjoy the people in your life or reconsider why they are there.
Having been in the position to spend holidays alone in the past, I urge anyone who finds themselves there to accept an invitation that finds you. Or simple go to a popular spot where people are gathering and enjoy the crowds. Start a conversation with a stranger. You will be surprised how many people will welcome your company. And if you see someone alone, don’t hesitate to say hi.
Break your comfort zone and spread good will.
Happy thanksgiving to all.
Tags crowds, famile, friends, grateful, groups, holidays, joy, lonely, social, thankful, thanksgiving, warmth
Categories current event, Relationships, social
life is full of social events, football season, holiday parties, work events, you name it. Do not be the guy who walks up to the bar with a lost look on his face when the bartender asks “what can I get cha?”
Every guy needs to have a default drink he can order fast. And it doesn’t have to be alcohol. And there will be plenty of times where you can ask for the wine list and take your time and chit chat while you decide if that beer is too dark or too light.
But be a man and know what you like. It can be as easy as ordering a light beer. Or soda water and line. But have something in your mind when you buddy finally get the bartenders attention and your asked what you’re having.
My preferences change depending on my mood and the setting. If I’m watching a game, I’ll have a beer. If I’m in a nice Italian restaurant, I like a glass of Cabernet. But the point is, I know what I like.
If you’re not sure what you like, try some stuff when you are out to dinner, or when your home relaxing.
But don’t be the guy standing there with the “deer in headlights” look on your face when it’s your turn to order.
Tags alcohol, bar, bar skills, beer, beverage, drinks, man, manly, manners, non-alcoholic, shots, social, socialize, thirsty, wine
Categories social
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