All posts for the month April, 2012

Thought for the day: Funny things on the tube

I really must say, when talking to friends from work, they are amazed at what my tube experiences have been.

Especially yesterday for instance.

Normally, no one speaks on the tube.

Everyone reads their paper or listens to their iPod at an extremely annoying volume level.

Either way, no one speaks.

Yesterday was an unusual and totally hilarious way to make my day go from terrible to amazing in 2.5 second.

So I am sitting on the Jubilee line, minding my own business.

When this guy walks up to me.

I am sure you are wondering what he said that made me day so amazing.

Well, Match.com has these silly adverts up that say things like “Mr. Right could be sitting right under this sign”…or “Your perfect girl could be sitting right here”.

I apparently was sitting under the “Girl of your dreams” one.

So this random comes up to me, I take my ear buds out so I can hear what he is saying..

He says, “The tube advert says you’re the girl of my dreams…and I think it may be right. Here is my number, call me sometimes.”

He hands me this piece of paper with a phone number scratched down on it.

I did not know whether to laugh or be creeped out.

Luckily I did not have to do much, because the next station was my stop.

I simply took the piece of paper, said thank you, smiled and got out of the train.

Minus the creepy factor of that situation, I must say that took some balls for sure.

I really do have the oddest luck EVER.

Weird/entertaining situations somehow always find their way to me.

Go figure.

Either way, thank you random guy on the Jubilee line…you made my day much, much brighter :)

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 28, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 28, 2012

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The Versatile Blogger Award

The Versatile Blogger Award

WOW! This is pretty amazing! ABlondesPointOfView.com has been nominated for “The Versatile Blogger Award”. Thanks to LondonLiaison for the nomination, you are my boo and I am so glad I got to meet you over here in London. Also, a big thank you to anyone who reads my blog! You all are amazing :)

Part of the award is to mention 7 random things about myself:

  1. I have recently thought about changing my career choice and go to LAW SCHOOL!
  2. I am a pescatarian and I don’t eat gluten
  3. I am not a natural blonde, at heart maybe, but thanks to bleach I can be a blondie.
  4. When I was home in April I auditioned to be a Disney Princess Look-a-like.
  5. I have a special playlist on my iPod for classic Disney songs..and I listen to it when I ride the tube.
  6. I am obsessed with the colour pink.
  7. I have a soft spot in my heart for super hero movies…and I fancy Captain America ;)

There are so many amazing blogs worth reading out there. I’d like to nominate following 15 Blogs for “The Versatile Blogger Award”:

Congratulations! “The Versatile Blogger Award” rules are:

  • Add the award to your blog.
  • Thank the blogger who gave it to you.
  • Mention 7 random things about yourself.
  • List the rules.
  • Award to 15 or more bloggers.
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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 28, 2012  •  Permalink
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Thought for the day: Side project

I have been encouraged by some friends to write down (possibly a short book) about my funny luck with dating.

I started writing it while I had down time at work this morning.

Let me tell you, walking down memory lane is hilarious and sad at the same time.

Bitter sweet.

I decided since I love all of the people I have dated and things like that, I have given them all nick names.

I would not want people to know exactly who I was talking about.

It is humorous to think back to undergrad and high school and write down all the funnies about past boyfriends, flings and hook ups.

In this you get the good, the bad and the awkward.

There is no sensor on the stories as I have written them thus far.

Makes me really look at my past dating life and sort of think “What the heck was I thinking” during some parts.

I have recruited a couple of friends to read what I have so far to get some feedback.

Who knows, maybe one day I will post bits and pieces to get you all’s feedback as well.

Until then, I will keep writing and laugh at my dating life experiences.

For those of you who think they might possibly be in this project….don’t worry, your identity is safe with me ;)

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 27, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 27, 2012

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Thought for the day: Five things I won’t compromise on

Having a typical girl/life/boy chat with my girl Wendy.

(Seriously people…without her I would die…she helps me keep my head on straight)

We got on the conversation about my love life…or lack there of.

When we were talking I came upon the conclusion that when I decide to date someone…I need to make sure they have four basic characteristics to them that I should never compromise on.

These are the five factors I have decided I need and can’t live without.

1. Religion. I can’t date someone who has the complete opposite religious beliefs as me…that will make things complicated come later on in the relationship.

2. Family man. I need a guy who WANTS to have a family one day. I want to be a mommy…that has been my dream since I was little. I need a man who wants a big family…and loves children as much as me.

3. Supportive. I need a guy who supports all my ridiculousness. Such as me wanted to audition to be a Disney Princess. I need someone who will support me like I will support them.

4. Similar motivation level. I need someone in my life who has goals and does everything he can to obtain them. I need someone whose motivation level is similar to mine. That way we are on the same page when it comes to what to do with our relationship and such.

5. Trust. This is a big one that most people easily have on their top five. I want someone I can trust with my entire heart…and they trust me with theirs. I can’t do the dishonesty or the lack of trust on their behalf. I need someone who trusts me as much as I trust them.

All of these things I will now have on my list that will remain in the back of my mind when dating people.

If you are missing one or so of these factors… I am not saying I won’t still give you the benefit of the doubt.

I still have to remain a little realistic or I will never have a date…ever…LOL.

However, for a potential hubby…I need all of these things. :)

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 26, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 26, 2012

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Thought for the day: Who I would LOVE to go on a date with

Every girl has that one guy they would absolutely LOVE to go on a date with. Just one date. Or even just meet…

Most girls would pick someone like Zac Efron….or Chris Evans (Captain America) …or someone like that.

Well, I must say, I am a sucker for musicians.

Any guy with a set of pipes. OH MY GOODNESS!

This one specific person I would totally love to just hang out with for a day…is the extremely talented singer/songwriter

*drum roll please*

Chris August.

If you don’t know who that is…shame on you. Below I will put one of his YouTube links. Listen to it and love it.

Now, I actually have met Chris.

Winter Jam 2011 I was interning for SpiritFM and this cute guy comes up and starts talking to me at the SpiritFM tent.

Now, to my embarrassment at this point I had NO IDEA who he was. (Sorry Chris)

However, I instantly started chatting with him about his tattoo…which is super awesome! And as a lover of tattoos, how could I resist asking the story behind his and such? Right?

Luckily after a few minutes of tattoo discussion, Chris was distracted by someone else talking to him…and thank goodness for my fellow intern who then proceeded to whisper in my ear,

“Psst..you know who that is right? That’s Chris August.”

HA! If you all could have seen my face. It was a mix between shock and embarrassment for NOT KNOWING THAT.

The next day I purchased his CD…and to this day its the only CD that has ever played in my car.

His music is amazing. The song I posted below is 7×70 which hits home for me in many ways..and still to this day makes me tear up.

Go check out his music. YouTube has some funny vids he posted as well.

With a personality like that AND a killer singing voice…

I am SOLD!

So Chris…if you ever read this…two things:

1. Please have a European tour and come to London (which is where I am currently living)

2. If you ever are in need of a coffee date…paintball date…movie date…WHATEVER. I will be happy to oblige ;)  

But seriously…so those who are reading this. Go check him out. He is a truly amazing and gifted artists.

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 24, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 24, 2012

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Thought for the day: Need to get my head in the game.

You know those times in your life when you just feel like no matter what you do…your life is a mess…or a better way to put it:

MY LIFE IS A CLUSTER F@!#

I just feel like I have lost all motivation to do anything at all. 

Uni work

Cleaning

Exercising

ANYTHING AT ALL.

I don’t know what has gotten into me. 

My room is a hot hell of a mess…I keep procrastinating and not doing uni assessments that I need to get done…and I have no energy to work out. 

I mean, I am working now. Which is amazing. I love it. 

Or you could be fine with those aspects of your life..and realise that your relationships in life are a mess. 

I am slightly there as well. 

Dating…what is that? Oh wait…that’s meant to be something enjoyable? oopsies. 

OR you may have the constant family drama. Ya, I have my fair share of that as well. 

Either way I just feel like my head is not in it. I feel like I am just gliding through life…and going through the motions. 

Anyone ever feel that way? I am sure it is not just me…

I just need to get out of this funk and step up my A-game. 

How am I going to start that process…?

Firstly, by writing my sociology essay…and secondly, by cleaning my hella disorganised room. 

Let’s get it done..shall we? :)  

 

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 23, 2012  •  Permalink
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Thought for the day: Dealing with those things you don’t want to

I have recently come across a slight dilemma in my family that I have been voted to deal with.

Now, this is not really a surprise. Mainly because I am fairly good at dealing with drama that happens in my family.

Some might say I am the “peace keeper” or the “middle man”. This would be pretty spot on.

And as the oldest, I do love this role.

Mainly due to the fact that this role helps me to help others in my family when they are going through something that they don’t/can’t deal with on their own.

Well, this is one of those situations where I know someone is going to get extremely angry…and possible not speak to me for a very long time.

However, that would be totally worth it since this particular person needs to know the ACTUAL truth about a certain situation that for 2 years he has yet to hear.

Me talking to this person will make his family happier, along with potentially help my family.

But it is going to be ugly…and we ALL know this fact.

Again though, I am going to handle this because I love this persons spouse and I know it will help her in their current situation.

Anger is a terrible thing that can rip apart a family.

Lies are another.

So it is time for me to help put an end to the lies and help ease some of the anger this person has…and temporarily put that anger towards me.

At least he will know the truth now…and it will make him a better husband and father in the long run.

So let the blood bath begin…I am going for it.

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 21, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 21, 2012

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Thought for the day: The tinniest of blessings

I have decided every day there are little things that I do that I don’t seem to realise I should be thankful for.

Today was a gorgeous morning…and I should have been thankful that my walk to my NPLQ class was not in a down pour like it has been.

I also managed to find the gluten free section in the grocery store today..meaning I could buy soup, bread and biscuits (cookies for us Americans).

I realise that I should be enjoying the little things that make my life so much more simpler.

I passed my NPLQ test (UK equivalent to the American Red Cross lifeguarding test).

I am thankful that my parents taught me to swim and thanks to some great coaches throughout my life I am a very strong swimmer…and thanks to my previous bosses I am also extremely knowledgeable about life guarding.

How many times do we just go about our business not realising just how grateful we should be about the little blessings we receive every day?

How many times do we only stress on the negatives rather than the positives?

All I know is I have more than I ever thought I did to be thankful for on a daily basis.

So, food for thought today. Think about the little things you overlook…but really they are tiny blessings you SHOULD be thankful for.

Let those little simple pleasures be a positive in your day. :)

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 20, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 20, 2012

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Thought for the day: One week gluten free

So my mom discovered my little brother may have a slight gluten allergy, which is causing him to pack/keep on extra LBS (or KG for the Europeans who read this).

When I was home my mom started having me try a gluten free diet, for the most part, since my little brother and I are so similar in all aspects of our lives:

Body type/metabolism included.

Plus, at the oldest…it is good to set a positive example for the little brother…

So, I made the decision to keep up the gluten free diet.

Might I add it is NOT EASY.

Grocery shopping. Eating out. Making dinner.

All those and more come with the trouble of looking at the ingredients and seeing if it contains gluten or not.

Some items I had no idea! Like SOUP! WHO KNEW?!

With a week of sticking to the gluten free diet…I feel SO MUCH BETTER!

I feel more energised during the day.

And I feel healthier over all.

Plus, I don’t feel quite so heavy like most do when they eat wheat…like in break or pasta.

Gluten free fills you up minus the SUPER FULL FEELING.

No weight loss yet, however I have heard with gluten free your body readjusts itself to being wheat free and LOVES YOU FOR IT.

So we shall see.

My little brother has already lost weight from going mostly gluten free AND his acne has decreased tremendously!

He is looking even more handsome that he already was. Soon I will be beating the ladies off with a stick ;)

(Don’t tell him I said that..he would get sooooo embarrassed)

Check it out though…I recommend it. I feel so much healthier! And in my little brothers case…it apparently works!

 

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 17, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 17, 2012

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Thought for the day: My dating life realisation

When I was home I was called out multiple times for being too guarded…or too independent.

That is how I am…not much I can truly do to change that instantly.

However, I won’t lie to you and say those facts along with some others do not hurt my dating life.

Not saying I have not dated some great guys…I have. They are all wonderful in their own little way and I would not change them for the world.

But when do you realise the people you go for aren’t really what is best for you?

Talking to the man who is pretty much my father figure in my life, he flat-out told me what I already knew…but I needed someone else to say out loud for me to get it.

He looked at me and said “Jordan, you date boys who you know you don’t have to get emotionally attached to. You date people who you don’t have to let your guard down with…you pick SAFE people.”

I always knew what is what I did….but it is different when someone who sees you as a daughter tells you that to your face.

I do pick the safe bet. I pick the boys I can control (so to speak). I pick the boys I don’t have to get fully emotionally attached to.

How is that type helping me out in any way?

It is not…apparently.

I made a vow to change my dating type.

Will it be easy? Nope.

I don’t know if people can completely change their type…but I can certainly try…to better myself and my potential future.

Will it be worth it for me to date people I can let my guard down with?

Completely.

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by Jordan Claire Weber on April 16, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jordan Claire Weber on April 16, 2012

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