Babes and Berries: May 2011

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Here we go again

Back to the farm tomorrow. Soon my life will be consumed by strawberries, blueberries, raspberries... and guess what! We're starting blackberries this year, I believe! Oh the thrills of berry farming. And when those certain thrills do not entertain me enough, luckily I have this blog. And girls. Who always seem to keep me my life interesting, to say the least.

Some upcoming posts to look out for:

An argument that "gay face" does, indeed, exist.

More True Life berry farm episodes

"FWAG"... don't know what that is? better check back in a little bit!

Douchey Thought of the Day: Swag/Winking

If you cannot pull off winking at a girl from across a party or a bar, you do not have swag.

Winking is important. I'll do an instructional post later on.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

New Segment: Douchey Thought of the Day

Hello readers!

I know my blog is rarely douchey enough for you all-- ha? So, I'm going to up the ante and add a new segment: Douchey Thought of the Day! Here I will put out a certain thought or idea that comes to mind that I probably would not ever write without acknowledging that it is a bit douchey.

So, here is your first Douchey Thought of the Day!

I have thought about it, and I do not believe that I can be sexually attracted to a girl who uses the word "frolic" in regular conversation to describe her actions or something she wishes to do.
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the word, or anything wrong with someone who would use the word, or even that a girl who uses the word cannot be hot--I just don't think it works its way into the vocabulary of girls that I am fully attracted to.

While writing this, I have come up with my newest challenge for myself: if the word "frolic" is a no go, what is a word that I really enjoy when a girl uses? Stay tuned.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

I love Dinner Parties

I really do. I know I blog a lot here about partying and drinking games, but sometimes it is so perfect to just chill with good people, good wine, and good food. Yes, dinner parties have the potential to be incredibly awkward, but I believe there isn't much enough wine can fix. Also, maybe that's part of the excitement of throwing or attending a dinner party. You don't know exactly how it will turn out, kind of a rush? People don't let a few awkward dinners keep them from continuing to attend or host though, awkward dinner parties are just a part of life, as are successful ones. I do think dinner parties are a pretty universal, cross-culturally enjoyed part of life. I've encountered a few while here in Denmark and they have all been wonderful.

Speaking of cross-cultural, the other night I was having dinner a teacher's house for an end of the year class social, and some of the Americans decided it would be good to try to make ranch dressing. We didn't succeed. However! In order to find a recipe, my teacher-who is Danish- brought out a cooking book to help us, saying basically that she swore by this book. Who wrote this helpful and beloved cookbook? JULIA CHILD. I was so excited! Not only a famous American cook helping out the Danes, but a Smithie! I bet you all didn't know that about her (since they never once mention Smith in the recent movie of her life) but yep, Julia Child attended Smith College.

Maybe this summer I will attempt to throw some dinner parties. I'm thinking themed. I'll keep you all posted.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Douchey/Motivational Playlist

Well, it's almost summertime again! Time for sun, fruity drinks outdoors, and as for any season- the pursuit of women! Mungo Jerry put it the best, "when the weather's fine, you got women, you got women on your mind."

So, I've compiled a douchey/motivational playlist of songs to get you ready for summer and nights out...

Enjoy and good luck!