Top 5 Guy Movies of All Time

June 2, 2010 by akemp  
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Hey fellas! I know that there are certain movies that you can watch a million times in two days and never get tired. I know that whenever a male celebrity’s house was featured on MTV’s cribs, he had to show his colossal DVD collection, and it had to include ‘Scarface’. So tell me, is it a man law to have this in  your possession?

Even so, I’ve stumbled upon a list of 50 best guy movies, but I’m showcasing the top 5 here. Let me know if you have any to add to the list!

  1. Dirty Harry
  2. The Godfather
  3. Scarface
  4. Die Hard
  5. Goodfellas and Animal House (Tie)

photo credit: Jack Brodus

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3 Things Not to Say to a Hearbroken Friend

May 24, 2010 by akemp  
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Reversible tissue box cover

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We’ve all been there: the messy breakups, the seemingly unending heartbreak. Rough times, man, rough times. These are the moments where  you just want a shoulder to cry on, and an ear to bend. If you’re on the recieving end of these conversations, you have to proceed delicately. Be honest in  your approaches, but don’t make your friend feel dumb. Here are 3 things not to say to a heartbroken/newly single friend.

  • Don’t say: “I’m glad you got rid of him/her. I never liked him/her anyway”.
  • Why: The friend will wonder why you had the false admiration for the person while you were together; they’ll wonder what else you’re lying to them about
  • Say instead: “I’m sure you’ll find someone who will give you exactly what you want/need.” This way, the focus is on bigger and brighter things and not what she/he just lost.
  • Don’t say: “How can someone as perfect as you be single?”
  • Why: Personally, I hate when people say this. It makes you feel like something is wrong with you; everything looks alright on the outside, but when you get in a relationship something goes wrong. Just stay away from this sentence all together.
  • Say instead: “Seeing anyone?” This way, you can judge how one feels about their love life. If they’re tight-lipped, just move on.
  • Don’t say: “You were too good for him”
  • Why: This may seem like  you’re saying he/she has bad taste. Or it could be a confidence booster. Make sure you really know your friend before you drop this statement.
  • Say instead: “His/her loss!” I think that’s pretty self explanatory. :)

Do you have any to add?

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What to buy the happy couple

May 17, 2010 by akemp  
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Filipino wedding at the St. Edward's Parish in...

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Wedding season. The season of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. While you think that the bride is having a time trying to get everything organized, you may be in a little tizzy yourself: what do you buy the happy couple?

A better question is, if  you are in the wedding party, do you have to buy anything at all? Come on, now. When in the wedding party, if the bride or groom is not taking care of it, you have to buy your dress/suit, shoes, females have to get their hair and nails done, and when you add in whatever types of quirks that the bride and groom wants, you’ve already spent a mini fortune.

Therefore, you don’t necessarily have to purchase a gift. If  you still feel obligated, budget your money accordingly and see what funds you’ll have left over. Even if you can only get a little book of love poems, it’s the thought that counts. :)

Happy shopping!

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