Research shows that others see you as 20 percent more attractive than you think you are. That's because, when you look in the mirror, you're simply judging yourself on looks. All you can see is your reflection - but none of the personality.
Man, oh man. You know it's bad when you'd rather be watching E!'s The Soup mock reality show women. In this case, Bravo's Date My Ex was that kind of second-hand embarrassment you just can't stand to watch, your finger poised on the "last" button on the remote should it get too unbearable. A little backstory: Slade and Jo were originally cast filmed on The Real Housewives of Orange County. I know little about this show. I do know that Jo and Slade were engaged, and she got all sorts of royal treatment. Slade appears to have gobs of money. Or at least gobs of credit. Regardless, Jo decided to break it off, leave the money Slade behind, and pursue a singing career in LA.
The Monkey Rocker Tango looks like a piece of gym equipment with squiggly red seats -- pretty innocuous, until you notice the dildo and buttplug protruding from its middle. Made for two people and supporting up to 450 pounds, the chair responds to the motion of your body without batteries.
If you haven't already seen it, check out Katy Perry's video for "I Kissed A Girl." The song is number one on Billboard's Hot 100 and the "I Kissed a Girl" video is a perfect pop confection: slightly transgressive, pinks, full of girls dancing in lacy reds and golds, feathers, guitars.
An OB-GYN in British Columbia was recently suspended for asking out a patient- an ethical no-no according to the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons' annual report, which dually notes its recent review of the 28 sexual misconduct allegations of 24 different physicians in 2007. The report vaguely recounts the telltale signs of inappropriate conduct -as if there is any question whether sexual intercourse may be inappropriate during a typical pelvic exam. Also far from surprising: "sexualized touching" appears on the list.
At a mere 173 square feet, the "Eh'haeusl" or "marriage house" has quite a large reputation. The Bavarian hotel, built in 1728, is a fixture in South Germany's history, according to Reuters. What does 173 square feet get you? Three stories, actually: The first floor is the entryway, the second floor the bathroom, and the third, the bedroom. The structure was built by placing a front, back, and roof between the tiny space between two existing buildings. Voila: a cozy home for two. Actually, the space served many a newlywed, as it's name "marriage house," implies: According to 18th-century law, couples who intended to marry needed to own property to do so. The tiny house was quickly constructed and passed from couple to couple to allow lovebirds a way to the altar.
What's your biggest regret? Folk singer Chris Blake Googled "my biggest regret" and posted what he found inside a music video.
Kristin Schaal, of Flight of the Conchords fame, opined to hilarious effect, on cougars, the slightly sexist name for older women who date younger men.
A mediocre-looking guy recently approached my sister, a hesitant JDate subscriber, online. After a brief chat, the strangers decided to take things to the next level. Sex? No. Facebook? Yes. They exchanged names and allowed the inter-network stalking to begin. A day or so later, my sister burst into laughter at a Facebook message she'd received a video message from the JDate boy. Playing the piano and singing (in a surprisingly good voice, I might add) he began: Here I am writing strange girls messages via video, via song, but only because you looked like someone I'd like to talk to more.
Quick hit for the day: Even if you're not going to cheat on your man, why don't you set up a "private" rendezvous with him and make like you are? Check out these five-star spots courtesy of concierge.com, perfect for discreet check-ins and dirty little secrets.
