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Monday, May 24, 2010
Dating, It's a Whole New World
I recently met someone at one of my friends parties.
I think the first thing that caught my attention was either her bubbly personality, or her Lady Gaga T. Looking more closely,
she is absolutely beautiful and has this laugh that makes everyone around her laugh too.
Isn't it remarkable
how much our first impressions of people reflect reality? I didn't know her name, but I had a general idea of the kind of person she is. And when it comes
down to that person's reality, I can be very picky. I
haven't paid too much attention to meeting people since my last relationship that ended two years ago, or so. But this time,
I wasn't thinking about it, and she surprised me. I figure that giving it a try-- and actually putting effort into meeting
her-- is worth it.I went through the motions: introduced
myself at the party, added her on facebook, messaged her, asked for her phone number, and texted her. But the texting part,
that was so awkward. I remember having to have an actual phone conversation with someone I liked. Now, you can just shoot
them a text and take your time responding to their texts and think about what you want to say before you say it and I think
that all of that is absolutely terrible. I won't lie, I do text as often as any other student in my last Linguistics
class at the U of A. It can be very convenient. But initiating conversation with someone who you are interested in getting
to know is one of those things that is difficult, but it is prudent to have an audio dialogue. You get to know the person
in a more raw fashion. It is vulnerable. And respectable, in my opinion. Doing all of that was kinda intimidating for me. But having done it, I have now acquainted with someone new. Puts
a little pep in my step. In life, you gotta change it up. However, now I have hit a wall. Because we are texting, rather,
I was texting her. I decided it's better not to lift a finger in the beginning. Old habits die hard, and this one is like
a sinking rock.So here are some dating tips (just a few)
that I will let you in on. Hopefully, I will be encouraged to  take my own advice.1. Initiate conversation over the phone. (see above)2.
Ask personal questions to get personal answers, rather than discussing Irish Pole-Vaulting. 3. A movie may be a good ice-breaker for the first date, but surely not for the second. Pay attention. You have to
talk in order to learn about someone. 4. Get excited,
but not over-the-top. Yay, you have found someone to put interest in. But don't get clingy. Think about it. This is the first
step and there hasn't been enough time to be attached. 5.
Maintain perspective. Sometimes you may be closer than you appear, and a birds eye view may look differently.6. Don't hide things from that person. Just tell them. They are going to
find out. It will have just as much of an impact on your relationship either way if there is an issue. Get it out of the way.
7. Let them get to know you. Hogging the conversation
is not good, but don't be curt with them. Think about what you want to say. It may force you to evaluate yourself. P.S. Don't
talk about the Xs.8. Stand your ground. Don't conform
to your perception of what they want you to be. Be yourself. 9.
Don't send them dirty things to get their attention. Unless that is what you want, which would definitely not be me, be classy.
Not tacky.10. As I always say, have fun! This is life.
Live it.
 peace.love.ariana.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
I finally went to see BODIES: The Exhibition today.
 I finally went to see BODIES: The Exhibition today. I am incredibly
impressed. I thought I was going to be running for the door the first dead person I saw.
Now, I don't
want to give away too many details because you really should go see it yourself. Let me tell you, I don't like biology
or anatomy or really science of any kind. But it wasn't graphic. I was expecting to see blood and guts everywhere- grody-
but I felt like I was walking through an art gallery. With way cooler things than paintings.
 I lied. I love painting too much to say that, but it was wonderful.
I learned so much about my body and I know that sounds so dumb, but it was really interesting. I'm not fond of museums in general, or guided tours, because I like to do everything
my own way. I don't want to listen to a monotonous tour guide who awkwardly leads a group around a small space.
First thing when I walk in the doors, I got a little remote that you can activate if you want to hear information about whatever
you are looking at.
Each exhibit has a number, so you can pick and choose what you want to learn about.
It doesn't feel like learning. I really don't like putting it like that because I FINALLY finished the semester today
(WOO-HOO!!), you just acquire knowledge. Another
concern of mine was that it was going to take three hours to get in and out of there. You  always spend that time in museums... especially with nerds. But this
was a very artistic display. There were maybe 5 rooms, each appointed with the body parts you are seeing. The
rooms are spacious, the lighting is absolutely wonderful.
Honestly, I can't even get over how well they
displayed this artistically. Anyways, you can spend as much time as you would like in each room. The time flew,
I stayed for an hour or so; but I'm sure that you could get through there in ten minutes or ten hours. And I'm sure
going back! It's up to you. Pretty cool, I would say. Here's the deal- Gay Tucson is giving out FREE tickets for the exhibition because it's such a big deal. Info on the FREE tickets . It is incredibly gay-friendly, so take someone with you when you win them :)
In fact, we ran into
some friends from LGBT organizations who work there. My next task is to take the girlfriend I don't have, because it
is just perfect for a date. Okay, I'm done rambling. Just do it!peace.love.ariana.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Bodies, The Exhibition is Coming to Tucson
On the 15th of this month, BODIES...The Exhibition is visiting Tucson for 8 weeks. The display itself is essentially positioned
bodies stripped and dissected. There are over 200 specimens that are displayed for the purpose of educating the general
public.
For example, there might be a body throwing a ball, and he looks like he is in the midst of that
action, but he is actually dead and missing some skin. The cool part is that you get to see what we look like on the
inside.Now,
I hear people rave about this exhibition frequently. Many people think it is interesting or educational, while others
are not so fond of seeing dead bodies. I fall into the latter of those categories. Luckily, I will be going
to the exhibit this week to scout it out for you! (that was not my super excited voice) Honestly, I am so nervous
to go.  I don't know where
the bodies come from- it is not advertised- but I would imagine that they are donated. When I got a drivers license,
I decided that I wanted to be an organ donor. I don't care, I will pass life naturally and someone may benefit from
an extra organ.
However, the thought of seeing bodies manipulated in this fashion, comparatively to organ
donors in a mortuary setting, is mind-boggling. Selfishly, people do not want to be so close to death, to see the
workings of a human's internal body. At least I don't. But the truth of the matter is that life, death, and taxes
are the only things we are certain of in this life. Why does it scare us so much? It is hard for me to apply
this concept to my life because I don't like change or uncertainty. One goal of mine is to learn to appreciate all
stages of life and death. It really is beautiful in its peaceful existence. I'm going to check out BODIES...The Exhibition, and
I will get back to you about how it was. Make sure to check my blog by the 15th to see how it went and go to the
Bodies page to get more information. I almost forgot to mention, Gay Tucson is giving away FREE TICKETS to the exhibition! Seriously, check it out. It is so different from anything I have ever experienced.
Wish me luck!peace.love.ariana.
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