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I now know the identity of Matt.

admin - November 20, 2008

Anna is redeemed. Definitely a liar and potentially a criminal but at least, for now, redeemed. I go in Friday morning to drop off a load of legitimately dirty clothes. It’s around 8:38…8:40 – I can’t be sure. My plan is to say nothing. It’s been over two weeks since Anna’s even mentioned Matt so I’ve decided the drop-it-and-regroup plan is my best move. I …

FYGuys: Guys-in-suits

admin - November 20, 2008

FYGuys: a new, amazingly-named series providing tips to guys straight from the cryptic minds of women. The guys-in-suits effect is as illogical as it is impenetrable. It is not rooted in deep thought or consideration. It is does not vary by part of country or continent. It is not tested or even really questioned. It’s just fact. A group of men in well-fitting suits are …

It’s because we don’t have enough house parties

admin - November 19, 2008

Liz made a very bold statement the other day – a bold statement that might – and I’m just forecasting here – save this great city. She said she thinks there is a direct correlation between the lack of house parties and lack of dating here in New York. We were talking about the fact that three of her friends – not one or two …

Matt-tics. It’s like tactics but I’ve replaced “tact” with “Matt” because I can’t help myself

admin - November 17, 2008

Public outcry for my next steps in the on-going Matt saga has been overwhelming – overwhelming and frankly really weird. I’d like to thank everyone for their critical analysis of what’s really going on with Anna. If the crisis of my laundry love were, instead, the situation in the Middle East, I believe it would be solved. Too bad. The following recommendations come from a …

On leagues and whether or not they exist.

admin - November 14, 2008

You hear people referencing leagues all the time: she’s so out of my league — I’m no where near his league — and that whole group is in a league of their own. That sort of thing. What they really mean is: she’s so much better looking that I am — I’m no where near as cool or good looking as him — and all …

A game-time decision

admin - November 10, 2008

I know someone who recently broke up with someone on account of failure to perform to the expected level during a college football weekend. He invited her onto sacred ground for a sacred weekend with sacred friends. She wasn’t into it. He wasn’t into that. They broke up. Yes it sounds like the tritest reason to end an otherwise excellent relationship, but upon full explanation, …

Date it forward

admin - November 6, 2008

I’d like to see more of the following going on. I tell you I’d like to be dating — that I’ve given it a lot of thought, and right now I’d like to be going on dates with nice guys whom I might eventually bring to BC football games. You then rack your brain for every possible available and excellent guy you know and come …

The Matt Log: Week Four, Still No Matt

admin - November 3, 2008

Anna wants him for herself. I’m sure of it! She’s avoiding introducing him to me because she thinks she has a future with him. Today, this: “Anna, I’m so sad that you haven’t introduced me to Matt yet…” (Approach #3, the guilt-trip). “Jessica – I think you lie to me. I think you have boyfriend and you no tell me.” (Um…wtf Anna) “Anna! You think …

In-costume conversation

admin - November 3, 2008

Friday night was Halloween. Well, technically it was the whole day but for the purposes of this and most discussions, it took place at night. Geanna, Katie, and I went out to a few bars because that’s where they serve alcohol and play music. I was dressed as a mullet* (suit-style front, party paraphernalia all over my back. Right. Business in the front, party in …