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It makes me sad when people have some misconception about me. I was having a great time at a party when a guy who knows I have this blog told me, “I know that you have a blog. Please don’t blog about me.” “You’ve read it?” I asked, surprised. I’ve taken care not to tell […]
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I’ve noticed that my blog delves in the topics of men, friendships, relationships, work and other stuff that pop into mind now and then. However, I’ve never really talked about the taboo topic of sex. *feels some readers cringing* Yes, sex. I feel no such shame in saying the word sex, other than what a […]
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The weirdest place I’ve ever met a guy in was at the Alexander Gym. Back when it was still in operation, Alexander Gym was a place I frequented three times a week. Sometimes, I’d go to their pilates classes, while others, I would do some crunches, weights and jump some rope. It was there where […]
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From the Raven Archives – June 21, 2006 You pick up bits and pieces of treasure and trash, pain and pleasure, passions and disappointments, and you start throwing them in your bag, your big bag of experience. You do some dumb things that don’t work out at all. You stumble excitedly on little gems that […]
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Is it just me but do you usually know if that person will be your good friend in just a 5 to 10 minute conversation? People call it chemistry. I call it fate. Today, I’ve had dinner with a corporate contact of mine with whom I seem to share much in common with. From the […]
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…then I’m royally screwed. 🙁 As you already know, I need to upgrade to a new laptop because 1) mine is 4 years old and it’s time for a change, and 2) unfortunately, I have to make the change fast because it has less than 1 GB of hard disk left (even worse than the […]
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“You know what’s your problem?” CW tells me, “you inadvertently send out indicators of interest wherever you go…” “You are ultra-friendly to almost every person you met, are affectionate, and wear low-cut clothes that make guys place more emphasis on your boobs than your personality,” he continues. “I think this signals a big problem.” “So […]
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Random Thought #1 My laptop has around 2 GB of dismal hard drive left. I need an upgrade. My friends are pushing me to get an Apple Macbook Pro. “No viruses,” they raved. Unfortunately, for the lowest end specs, the stylish Apple machine already costs NT$39,800. However, a durable boring Asustek notebook PC brings me […]
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I try as much as possible not to miss work. However, sometimes, when a terrible bout of the coughs/flu sends you reeling and you realize how weak you’ve become, you can’t help but take the afternoon off work. And when you’re a busy woman like I am, disaster strikes. Last afternoon, not only did I […]
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Raven: “Thank you for taking care of me last week. In return, please allow me the pleasure to take you out to dinner.” Guy: “No need to thank me. Dinner would be nice, but not this week. Full schedule. :)” Raven: “You’re lucky am polite and would like to thank you properly. How about next […]
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After 40 minutes of conversation… Raven: Thank you, you helped me feel a lot better. Friend: Not making you feel better. Because you are a good woman/girl, you deserve someone good, someone special… somehow, something tells me this guy is special. Raven: Aw shucks. Well, he was at Carnegie’s last Saturday. Hope he didn’t pick […]
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After 40 minutes of conversation… Raven: Thank you, you helped me feel a lot better. Friend: Not making you feel better… because you are a good woman/girl… you deserve someone good, someone special… somehow, something tells me this guy is special. Raven: Aw shucks. Well, he was at Carnegies last Saturday. Hope he didn’t pick […]
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