That Awkward Moment When...

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You see someone whom you briefly talked to online/over the phone in the grocery store (or some other public place).  He walks up to you and says, "Don't I know you from somewhere?"  One could certainly say, "Sure - we met on Plenty of Fish a couple of years ago.  We talked on the phone once and you never called again.  I took an inkblot test shortly thereafter and they said I was normal, so I don't know what your problem is." 

On second thought, that's probably not the best course of action.

I made a few broad statements to clue him in on who I was. No dice.  He gave me his card, and asked that I sent him a friend request on Facebook.  Now it's my turn to be the flake. #karma #yeahbaby #imnotcallinghim

How would you react if this happened to you?

Just a Hair Overboard

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*No frogs were smooched in the making of this story*

A few years ago, I was coupled up with a few friends for a night out on the town.  We settled in at a low key bar with minimal patrons.  The basement was a vast space with a nice size dance floor, a bar, and a lonely DJ awaiting our arrival (at least in my version of it). 

My friends and I requested song after song.  The DJ's extensive collection allowed him to grant our every wish.  Soon other people started filing in.  Among them was Gabe, a guy I'd met at a wedding the year prior.  If anyone knew how to start a party, it was Gabe.  I knew we were in for a good time.

Gabe initiated a cat walk/ dance competition with the ladies.  We.were.fierce.  I whipped my Chaka Khan-like hair piece back and forth (and yes, this was before Willow Smith's time).  Me, the girls and Gabe danced around each other, creating our own music video.  Others joined in.  We were having the time of our lives. 

I slowed down for a beat, then a Beyonce song came on.  I went in full force again.  To further enhance my performance, I  added a flip of my hair - only there was no hair to speak of.  My "piece" was missing.  Sacre bleu!  Panic stricken, my eyes darted around the basement.  I noticed my friend's husband with his buddy in the corner motioning me to come over.  Apparently they had been trying to get my attention for a while.  They saw my hair slide across the floor, and were holding on to it for safe keeping.  Talk about a major wardrobe malfunction!

I've since increased the amount of hair pins I use and decreased the intensity of my head whipping.  Lesson learned...

 

Theme Music

Do you ever find yourself moving in-step to music?  I don't mean a simple stroll.  I'm talking about allowing the music to overtake and define your life for that moment.  It might be accompanied by a head nod.  Or even a playful kick (I'd be careful with this one though).  It can motivate you to do something as simple as try a new hairstyle.  Or give you the courage to apply for that new job you've been wanting.  It can encourage you to flirt with that guy you've been crushing on or leave the one who just isn't "the one".

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Most times, a theme song doesn't even have to come from your iPad or MP3.  The melody takes residence in your brain waiting for the right moment to explode. You might fight it at first.  Then the next thing you know, you're strolling to the beat.  I pull my "theme music" from a multitude of genres.  My brain does the work of pulling the correct rabbit out of the hat.  Here's my top 5:

Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees
Hey Love - Mobb Deep
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
You're Making Me High - Toni Braxton
It's Amazing - Jem

Do you have theme music?  Feel free to share!