Today I am writing history, I am not a blogging virgin any more.
Never thought I would end up flogging my real life rantings on a blog, but here it goes. I guess you could interpret it as yet another sign confirming the fact that I am getting old, or I mean wiser and more experienced. Life starts at 30, alledgely, so I still got some time. *Panics and applies yet another layer of anti-wrinkle firming cream*.
Today is yet another day in paradise for me. I know I should be grateful, I've got a nice flat, plenty of clients, and I am not in Baghdad. Before you ask, I am not a call girl..lol.
What makes today so horrendous is the fact that I've got the dreaded man flu.
Contrary to common belief, it doesn't just affect men, women get it too, the only difference is that we don't moan about it.
One day man flu will be recognised as an actual medical condition, and not dismissed as "just a sniffle", like it was this morning when I tried telling my boss.
I am a snivelling wreck in severe discomfort at the moment. It feels like I've got an erupting vulcano permanently residing behind my nose.
As a result I am suffering from breathing difficulties, and my only option is to keep my mouth slightly open and take small breaths. Not a pretty sight, trust me! If I inhale too forcefully, I cough like a chainsmoker with TB.
Whilst I should be tucked up in bed, in close proximity to my tv and remote control, with a tub of ice cream on standby, I find myself clocking up another 9 hours in the presence of a client..
Where is the rest, care and reassurance when I need it?? Not to mention the constant supply of warm drinks and painkillers.
This client of mine, a successful female executive, can best be described with the word intense. A boardroom Molotov Cocktail: rich, rude and stunning.
Intelligent and articulate, dangerously captivating. On a personal level, I learn that this blue chip bomshell is also a high level calculated maneater with commitment issues... great, this will be a very looong week.
-Have a look at this she says and takes out a stack of letters from her Gucci bag. Tell me what you think, honestly.
I quickly identified them as love letters, or actually, break up letters.
"Did he take you for granted, unwilling to commit or make amends? I ask."
-He is married and refused to divorce his wife, although I know he loves me and not his wife.
Ok, sorry to hear that. Did he tell right from the start?
-Yes
And that didn't put you off in anyway? or made you think that one of you will end up getting hurt.
- Indeed that occurred to me, but it certainly didn't put me off.
I take it you like a bit of challenge then? and the fact that he was already a married man, added to the excitement?
-You are smart, you know that!
As a bartender once told me: "men are like toilets, the best one's are already occupied". I am sure time spent with this client will tell..lol.
Time for some Day nurse, night nurse and loads of ice cream! Not to mention honey, tea and lemon.
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
What your drink says about you...
What your drink says about you
Have a pint to get the creative juices flowing
The lager lout is a thing of the past, replaced by the lager literate, according to research linking certain personalities to alcoholic drinks. So what does your tipple of choice say about you?
At last, a way to find out everything about the mysterious stranger in the pub without having to risk the pitfalls of conversation.
Forget the 10 questions or the star sign, just look at what's in his or her glass.
WHAT'S IN YOUR DRINK?
Red wine - mature in outlook, discerning and organised
Vodka or white wine - entrepreneurial spirit, like being in charge
Tequila - extrovert, free spirits, live for today
Gin - crave comfort and security
Lager or bitter - experimental and creative
Chartered psychologist Ros Taylor, who helped in the research, says: "This study seems to show a link between your personality and what you drink. This is understandable as everything that we do is an extension of ourselves.
"Outward signs give an indication and clue to what a person is about, such as clothes or hair style. It is not the drink that makes the person, but rather the person who, quite literally in this instance, makes the drink."
Here Ms Taylor sums up the findings:
RED WINE - MATURE
"Mature in outlook and discerning, reflected by the fact that they know their drinks and palates and in particular their red wines. They tend to be organised professionals and the type of people who alphabetise their CD collections.
"Boring or slightly unadventurous to some, but organised and focused individuals with a clear appreciation of what they like."
VODKA / WHITE WINE - ENTREPRENEURIAL
"The distinction between vodka and white wine drinkers here is that vodka drinkers represent a younger version of this personality type. They both have an entrepreneurial spirit and like being in charge.
"Fashion is important and they like being up to date with modern style. Whereas a red wine drinker might opt for pinstripe, vodka and white wine drinkers favour Giorgio Armani or designer equivalents. They also tend to be opinionated and independent."
TEQUILA - EXTROVERT
"When asked what type of car would sum them up best, many tequila drinkers scrubbed out the Nissan Micra option, instead choosing the VW Beetle. This sums up the fact that most tequila drinkers know that they could never afford to buy a VW at this stage, but could probably opt for a Micra.
"In other words, they aspire to the Beetle. Tequila drinkers are free spirits, unconcerned about tomorrow or achievements either short or long term.
"Really good fun to be around, gregarious in nature and extrovert, the Tequila drinker is typically younger in behaviour and outlook."
GIN - STABILITY
"The gin drinker, unlike the tequila drinker, has accepted the reality of their own existence. They focus on the home, family, friends and their interest in transport is to carry as many people around as possible.
"They enjoy the comfort and security that this lifestyle has to offer. They are into relationships, soap operas, novels with happy ending and saving the whale. Fashion passes them by."
BEER (LAGER or BITTER) or RUM - EXPERIMENTAL
"This group is experimental and constantly creative in thought and behaviour. However, the majority of these ideas are never acted upon when they are superseded by other ideas.
"They are most likely to enjoy jazz, media and unusual art. They are above mere fashion and favour the drama of wearing black.
"Socially they meet in places like the pub on the corner, which keeps them in touch with their roots.
"Inspiration and invigoration come from meeting and interacting with other disparate, off the wall people. They can be slightly eccentric in behaviour - and rather self consciously enjoy their difference."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4358859.stm
Have a pint to get the creative juices flowing
The lager lout is a thing of the past, replaced by the lager literate, according to research linking certain personalities to alcoholic drinks. So what does your tipple of choice say about you?
At last, a way to find out everything about the mysterious stranger in the pub without having to risk the pitfalls of conversation.
Forget the 10 questions or the star sign, just look at what's in his or her glass.
WHAT'S IN YOUR DRINK?
Red wine - mature in outlook, discerning and organised
Vodka or white wine - entrepreneurial spirit, like being in charge
Tequila - extrovert, free spirits, live for today
Gin - crave comfort and security
Lager or bitter - experimental and creative
Chartered psychologist Ros Taylor, who helped in the research, says: "This study seems to show a link between your personality and what you drink. This is understandable as everything that we do is an extension of ourselves.
"Outward signs give an indication and clue to what a person is about, such as clothes or hair style. It is not the drink that makes the person, but rather the person who, quite literally in this instance, makes the drink."
Here Ms Taylor sums up the findings:
RED WINE - MATURE
"Mature in outlook and discerning, reflected by the fact that they know their drinks and palates and in particular their red wines. They tend to be organised professionals and the type of people who alphabetise their CD collections.
"Boring or slightly unadventurous to some, but organised and focused individuals with a clear appreciation of what they like."
VODKA / WHITE WINE - ENTREPRENEURIAL
"The distinction between vodka and white wine drinkers here is that vodka drinkers represent a younger version of this personality type. They both have an entrepreneurial spirit and like being in charge.
"Fashion is important and they like being up to date with modern style. Whereas a red wine drinker might opt for pinstripe, vodka and white wine drinkers favour Giorgio Armani or designer equivalents. They also tend to be opinionated and independent."
TEQUILA - EXTROVERT
"When asked what type of car would sum them up best, many tequila drinkers scrubbed out the Nissan Micra option, instead choosing the VW Beetle. This sums up the fact that most tequila drinkers know that they could never afford to buy a VW at this stage, but could probably opt for a Micra.
"In other words, they aspire to the Beetle. Tequila drinkers are free spirits, unconcerned about tomorrow or achievements either short or long term.
"Really good fun to be around, gregarious in nature and extrovert, the Tequila drinker is typically younger in behaviour and outlook."
GIN - STABILITY
"The gin drinker, unlike the tequila drinker, has accepted the reality of their own existence. They focus on the home, family, friends and their interest in transport is to carry as many people around as possible.
"They enjoy the comfort and security that this lifestyle has to offer. They are into relationships, soap operas, novels with happy ending and saving the whale. Fashion passes them by."
BEER (LAGER or BITTER) or RUM - EXPERIMENTAL
"This group is experimental and constantly creative in thought and behaviour. However, the majority of these ideas are never acted upon when they are superseded by other ideas.
"They are most likely to enjoy jazz, media and unusual art. They are above mere fashion and favour the drama of wearing black.
"Socially they meet in places like the pub on the corner, which keeps them in touch with their roots.
"Inspiration and invigoration come from meeting and interacting with other disparate, off the wall people. They can be slightly eccentric in behaviour - and rather self consciously enjoy their difference."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4358859.stm
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