The Wait for The One

I've often wondered who you are. Have we already met - perhaps when we were in school? Or did we cross paths in that unexpected way that only God can arrange? Or have you still yet to make a footprint in my life?
When I think of you, I wonder if our lives are running parallel. Are we struggling to make our dreams come true or are you way ahead than I am?

I know that given the experiences that life has put me through, the wait for you will be worth it.

I hope to meet you soon, if I haven't already.
Now, today, I know my place in my life and with you, I'm ready.

I'm far more than ready with the glow in my eyes everytime I talk about you, everytime we fight and make up, everytime I think of a future with you.
I know that when this happens, I want you to meet my friends and family. They'll be so thrilled because just like me, they've waited for you too. That person who brings the spark in my eyes to life.

I know that when this happens, I want to meet your family and friends too and boy, do I hope they'll like me. They are the people who made you happy when I'm not with you/when I hadn't met you yet. They're the people who raised you so well and who made you into the person that I fall in love with.

I think of a future where we'll go on adventures together - mountain climbing, road trips, sky diving (though that will probably scare the hell outta me) and everything else that we desire. I can't wait to travel the world with you as we see the beauty of each country and explore what we can. I want to sit or lie down next to you as we watch tv or movies or read books.
The experiences will be so much more meaningful cos I'll have you by my side, holding my hand.

I want to look at you when we are 90 and say, "we made it through all the obstacles and i love you".
I want to be the last girl in your life. To be the one to comfort you and ease the pain whenever you're troubled.

I have no idea who you are, though I certainly know who I want you to be.
But, that doesn't stop me from wanting to meet you and I know that no matter how long it takes, the wait will be worth it. 

Hugs,
Nora

I'll Show You I Can, With or Without You

Support doesn't come from the people you think it would. If anything, they're the ones to shoot down your dreams and aspirations.

But I refuse to bow down. So go ahead and tell me you don't have faith in me. Tell me I'm not good enough.

Cos I'll do it on my own and show you that I can. No matter how hard it'll be, I'll show you.

Hugs,
Nora

6 Attributes Women Find Attractive in Men

Some of us like men who can sing. Some like men who will give you the remote control.

Some of us just like men in general.

Here’s a list of 6 simple attributes that women find attractive in men.

1)      Men who make us laugh
Laughing releases endorphins which gives us a warm, tingling feeling. Remember that warm feeling you had when you were “oh-so-in-love” with your high school sweetheart? Or that college frat boy?
If laughing makes you feel that way all over again, then yes. That is an extremely attractive quality in a man.
As women, we tend to appreciate a man who can see the lighter things in life. Life in itself is already stressful enough and being with someone who manages to make us laugh will naturally make us gravitate towards him.

2)      Men who will communicate
Men are notorious for not being able to communicate and it’s cool. WE GET IT. But what I mean here is that we don’t need our man to refute everything we say or even give solutions or advice.
One word: Listen

That’s all we need from you. If we wanted someone to bitch with, we’d call any one of our girlfriends. Sometimes we just need you to listen and hug us.

3)      Men who cook
Cooking a meal for women will stir a primeval feeling in her and come on, what’s sexier, sweeter and more romantic than a man cooking for you?
It gives off a signal that the man cares and wants to make sure your basic needs are taken care of.

4)      Men who dance
As the saying goes, “Dancing is the vertical expression of a horizontal desire”.

By dance, I’m not referring to weird ape-like movements on the dancefloor while you attempt to groove to the music. No, I mean like a proper dance to charm the ladies or if all else fails, at least a sense of rhythm.
Dance, to me, is one of the sexiest form of expressions.
Time to sign up for those dance classes!

5)      Men who make us feel secure
We know we’re not the most beautiful woman in the world, nor are we the skinniest one. But play down our insecurity issues by telling us that we’re beautiful in your eyes anyway. We also know attraction to the opposite gender can happen anytime, anywhere when you least expect it. So make us feel secure by not giving two hoots about the other women who make a play for you.

6)      Men who like children or are good with children
For some reason, seeing our man be so at ease with the young ones will cause our maternal instinct to kick in. Now, don’t get me wrong. You may be 21 and not ready for a child but seeing your man in that occasion will make u see him as a potential long-term partner.

Hugs,

Nora

That Fatal Attraction to Bad Boys

Those smouldering eyes that burn into your soul. 

That one-sided smirk that sends chills down your spine. 

That feeling of unattainability that simply leaves you wanting him more. 

Let's face it, we've all been there. We've all fallen for that bad boy (maybe more than one) whom we had hoped to be able to change into THE ONE. 

I'm sure at some point, someone would have told you never to change a person cos you should love him for who he is. But your egos are trained to think otherwise. Every girl wants to say that she's the one who tamed the bad boy. She's the one who managed to have him n keep him. It's all a matter of bragging rights. 

We all know that bad boys treat you way worse than you deserve. They are risk takers and unpredictable, and more often than not, will cheat on you. So why do us girls still fall for these boys? 

Bad boy sex appeal. 

You like the chase and in a more general scheme of things, you tend to appreciate the things that you have to work hard for way more than those that come easily to you. Bad boys have been (and will always be) a challenge and it gives you a sense of morbid satisfaction when you thrive in your conquest of getting them. Keeping them on the other hand, is a different ballgame altogether.

The worst part is these bad boys don't even have to try really hard to get the girls cos girls flock to them like bees to honey. They don't have to have extra wit or better pick up lines. 

TV shows and movies have glorified bad boys and come on, everyone wants a relationship like the ones you watch on the screens. I know I do.

Take The Vampire Diaries for example. Male leads are Damon and Stefan Salvatore. Is it any wonder that us girls want a boyfriend like that as opposed to the sweet and considerate character like Matt? Of course, I'm one of those who fall prey to Damon's bad boy looks.

Then there's Glee (of course there's Glee.. THERE'S ALWAYS GLEE!). Bad boy Jake sees girls swarming around him in almost every episode but sweet guy Ryder? Not so much.
Again bad boys are glorified. 

 

Liam from 90210. Enough said. 

Bad boys have a way of screwing up your life simply because as girls, we tend to be more emotionally affected than any other creatures. But hey, I'm a believer of everyone has to make mistakes at least once in their lives. So go ahead and fall for the bad boys cos it's an experience that you'll never forget. God knows I've fallen for bad boys enough times.

If this post doesn't teach you anything, at the very least, you know I watch a lot of typical girly tv series.

Hugs,
Nora