Amelia's Gold Brocade

So, I hate blind dates enough, but when you couple that with a blind date who flaked, it just irritates me like nothing else. You know, I took time aside from my busy VLOG and retail businesses - and my Netflix drama time - to talk to you on the phone, and set up a date. My friend vetted you. I vetted you. There was a lot of vetting happening. . .  Therefore, men, you should give ample reason if you don't follow through. Also, I can also explain how you can not cancel a date on the same day that it's going to happen, but that's for another time. Anyway, so, this vetted guy talked t o me for about an hour on the phone. He seemed . .  interesting enough, and I thought that I was really bringing my A game, but maybe not? Maybe he was intimidated? I have no idea. Anyway, we were going to do lunch the next day, and come the next day I get no text. We spoke about maybe wine tasting, so I texted him around 12:30. "I haven't heard from you. Did you still want to go w...

Lies are the single most destructive force on this planet. There is nothing that can delve so deep inside your psyche, pull out your insecurities and then beat you senseless with them. The beating can be pretty merciless if you are left without support or coping strategies. Even with both sometimes you don't recover without an apology. One thing is for sure. The longer you have to stew on a lie, the more it digs in.  The pain can feel like the worst betrayal you've ever felt. People can take away your bed and clothing, starve you, beat you and still nothing might ever be as painful as a lie. The lie that a man thinks is docile, innocent and white, could sometimes turn out to be the biggest black hole that he's ever experienced. You know the saying: There is no wrath like a woman scorned. Why? Because he lied to her, and cheated on her.  It is a double betrayal. Think about all the lies that he had to tell in order to cheat on her with a mistress. It is unfathomable the de...

What this world need more of is mature men. Men who can speak to women honestly. I understand that everyone has insecurities. I know that they sometimes work against you.  If you are dating someone though, you need for them to be able to talk to you. If they can't talk to you, and if you don't understand each other, life is a constant struggle with them. Having a relationship will be nearly impossible.