UPDATE!!

Hey you guys! I know I am never on here but life just got in the way! Happy belated Mother's Day to all my followers who are moms! I did want to come on here and let you all know that I have started my own talk show called As Told By GiGi! You can catch it on youtube at youtube.com/astoldbygigi101, there is also a fan page for it on Facebook at facebook.com/astoldbygigi101. I really hope you all will go over and show your support to my new career path. Please rate, comment, subscribe, and share because sharing is caring! If you could help get my show out there by featuring my channel on your blog and letting friends and family know I would greatly appreciate the support! Thank you guys so much! Have a great week ;)

Men and their Priorities?!?!?!

Hello and happy Holiday's! I hope everyone had as fab of a Thanksgiving as I did, surrounded by an abundance of fabulous friends and family.

This blog I want to talk about "Men and their Priorities?!?!?!"

I just honestly do not understand where men priorities lie. Maybe it's the way they are raised or something because I honestly just do not understand. Lets look at some examples of the way men or SOME men I should say prioritize.

Cleaning or playing a game ....... Playing a game
Start work early or wait till the day its due ....... Wait till the day its due
Clean while having girlfriend over or clean while having friends over ........ Clean while having girlfriend over

Maybe it is just my boyfriend or maybe its the men I pick period but they seriously just have no sense of priority.

If there is one thing I have learned about myself it's that I am a control freak perfectionist! But hey isn't everybody?!?!?! Anyone?!?! Anyone at all?!?! Okay fine maybe it is just me! But honestly I think that it just makes sense!

If I am traveling I will be at the airport 2 hours before departure like they say! I do not like being rushed because being rushed means forgetting EVERYTHING and not realizing it until you have landed and started to unpack!

If I am traveling I will also be saving up my money and not doing outlandish things with it because I know I will be going on vacation.

Also I like to leave room for error ..... even though I detest errors .....You never know what may go wrong so be prepared.

See my boyfriend is not a traveler so the first two and so far only places we have traveled ... while being grateful that he did this for me ..... where still difficult.  Honestly I felt like I traveling with a child!

Scenario 1 - Our first trip together AND it was Meet the OLDER siblings.
My boyfriend is 1 of 17 children so clearly its kind of intimidating to be meeting all of the older ones at once while staying in their home an meeting all their children. So lets start from the VERY beginning. For privacy sake I will be referring to my boyfriend as Future Hubby or simply FH because despite our differences there is still no one else I would rather share the rest of my life with .... how much of an oxymoron is our relationship? LOL

FH: Babe I want to take you to Florida to meet my siblings
Me: Really?!?!?! Awww how sweet! I've never been to Florida.
FH: You will love it!

Ok so if you haven't figured it out by know I like things to be in order; have a plan!

Me: Okay so what are we gonna do in Florida? I've never been to Disney.
FH: Disney is fun and my brother knows someone that could get use into Universal Studios for free
Me: Ok cool
FH: But the thing is my family is not taking time off from work so I don't know if they will be able to come.

PAUSE: let the record show that he just said his family will NOT be taking time off work meaning we will be in the house by ourselves for hours right?????? Okay I'm just saying.

Me: Oh so then we should def plan out activities since we are going to at your brothers house by ourselves for so long.
FH: Yea that makes sense

PAUSE: Let the record show that he not only just confirmed the obvious but that he also agrees that we should find things to do while they are at work! Just saying!

So as we are sitting there at his computer and I am looking up activities and prices and car rentals he is just sitting there and I noticed his facial change.

Me: Whats wrong?
FH: Nothing!
Me: Lets not play this game I know you, what is wrong?
FH: Well I feel like you are taking time away from me with my family. Like the only reason we are going to Florida is to go to Disney World!

ERRKKKKK PAUSE WAIT A SECOND .... Can we please just review the conversation? Go ahead I will wait. In fact lets do a quick play by play so far: Family going to be at work 9-5 ... we are sitting in the house doing nothing 9-5. A whole 8 hour window to ourselves to do activities and be back before they get home and spend the evening with them. Is that what y'all got from the conversation because that is how I interrupted the conversation but clearly I was way off.

I did not feel like an argument so I simply explain that I was not trying to take him away from his family but that we ARE going to be at his brothers house for 8 hours by ourselves with nothing to do. His retort:

FH: But still

I let the argument go so lets get straight into the arrival.  We arrive, we are in Florida, and what happens?!?!? I meet everyone ... quite intimidating its a lot of people and I was raised as an only child, I am very bubbly and "valley girl" like, his family is more on the none valley girl side, they like to point out (as do most people) that I was a valley girl. So I think you can imagine how I was feeling the whole time right. Stuck in someone else's home for 8 days feeling super uncomfortable and he just keeps leaving me by myself. But guess who was the wrong one in this situation?!?!?! Go head take a guess ... I'll give you 3 life lines. Well if you guessed me ding ding ding you WON.

When I feel uncomfortable I become introverted and some may take that as being snobbish when in fact I'm just uncomfortable. Well the funny thing is that his brother and sister-in-law could tell that I felt uncomfortable but to him I was being rude and did not like his family

So my boyfriend and I do what we do best. We argue, he doesn't listen, completely miss interrupts the whole argument, and gets angry. Then we both calm down and calmly explain how we are feeling and come up with a solution.

Let me point out that this happened in the very beginning of our relationship and thank god we are past that stage. We have been friends for 4 years but sometimes you still truly do not know a person. But lets just get to the overall conclusion of our vacation.

CONCLUSION/OVERVIEW:
- We stayed in the house the whole time and went to the community pool (his brother and sister-in-law live in a gated community)
- I did not get to see Florida because he did not save any money to go on this trip
- He admitted that I was right and he should have planned activities because all we did was sit in the house the whole time.

MORALE OF THE VACATION:
- We learned that we both have different perspectives on the definition of vacation
- He is hard headed
- When I feel uncomfortable I become introverted NOT a snob

Well thank you all for listening .... no reading... this random rant! I will be posting scenario two: California Adventure next time. Have a fabulous weekend!!

TTUT ~ Bullying or Insecure?

Hey this is a topic that I have never spoken on but I wanted to kinda just clear up some differences in my opinion  What do you think? Hope you enjoy ;)

I'm Back

Hey you guys so I am BACK!! I was not able to log in for a while and I really had nothing going on that I thought was worthy to post or even talk about anyway lol! But it is a New Year and I wanted to get back into my blog page as well as back into my youtube videos. You can find me under NewStarRising on youtube if you are interested!
So lets get right into it shall we: UPDATE

HAPPY FREAKING NEW YEAR!!!

1) I have finished my course for grad school and all that is left is my Comp Exam this Saturday the 19th ... blahh to that

2) I took my LSAT because I have decided I want to go to Law School  for Family Law so fingers cross to me getting into NY Law School which is my family's Alumni Law School.

3) If Law School does NOT work out I WILL be moving back to California!!!

4) I will be visiting Cali in March for two weeks one week in SoCal and one week in NorCal (first time there ... EXCITED!!!)

5) I think I do want to get into my original dream job of TV Hosting ... so looking into doing that!

6) Posted a video of my review on Jodie Foster's Golden Globe Speech!!!!! DID ANYONE ELSE SEE THAT??? (click here to see my review)

7) I have grown in ways that I did not know was possible! I have found that I have just a little bit more self esteem and trust in myself and I am not willing to let feel step all over me .... so yay for that haha

8) I have been going to so many Broadway shows! I live in NYC for Pete sake why not utilize what I have ... plus i have seen so many shows that they know send me immensely awesome discounts (Cinderella on the 30th and Kinky Boots with Cyndi Lauper March 6th)

9) I just hope that everyone has and continues to have a great New Year!!!

Love always
Gigi ;)

Talk To Us Tuesday

Talk To Us Tuesday

Best day of the week ;)

Talk To Us Tuesday

Hope you enjoy my nerdiness!! 

Yes I'm a Gleek and proud of it lmfao!!

Talk To Us Tuesday

Talk To us Tuesday

We Want To Know Wednesday

{1} Tell us about your job/daily routine.
{2} What is your favorite place in your home to relax? (bonus points for a pic)
{3} Summer cool treat...popsicle or icecream?
{4} Be sweet to yourself, list 3 things you LIKE about YOU!
{5} If someone saw my __________ I would likely die of embarrassment!

Talk To Us Tuesday

Sunday Stealing Party 2

21. Has there ever been anyone that now you regret meeting?

22. What's the last film you saw? Would you recommend it?

23. Would you rather have roommates or live alone? 

 

24. Do you like any of your friends a little more than just a friend?

25. We loved the results yesterday on Saturday 9. Post a rather current song that you'd like us to hear.

27. If you found out that you were going to be a parent, what would you do? If you are one, tell us what the best parent of being a parent is.

28. Do you give money to homeless people when they ask? 

 

29. A weekend in Las Vegas or Miami? Why?

30. What was your reaction to the president supporting gay marriage? 

 

31. You are totally alone on a Saturday. What do you do?

32. You have 3 months left to live, what is your bucket list? 

 

33. You're having a bad day, what one thing can make your day better?

34. Ever use a tanning bed? 

35. Is there anything you would change about your body if you could? 

 

36. You wake up in an unfamiliar place, what is your first reaction? 

 

37. Is there anything that you should be doing right now? 

38. At what age do you think that sex becomes less important? Why?

39. What is your favorite breakfast food?

40. Your phone rings at 4am, who do you expect it to be?

Sunday Stealing

1. When you're home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom?

2. If you have to go grocery shopping, would you rather go alone or with someone? 

3. It's your best friends birthday, would you buy them a gift even though they didn't buy you one for yours 

4. You win the lottery. Lump sum or small payments over a period of time? Why? 

5. Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level? 

6. Are you a beach person or a snowy mountain person? 
  
7. When do you brush your teeth?

8. Can you watch scary movies alone?

9. Soft bed or firm? And in fantasy land, who's in it with you?

10. Would you rather stay home all day, or be out and about?

11. What's one of your worst memories (that you are comfortable sharing)?

12. Do you like to keep the peace or be confrontational?

13. Are you more likely to be with a large group of people or a few close friends?

14. What are your plans for October?

15. If money were not a problem, where would you like to live?

16. What is your ideal profession?

17. Are you (or were you) close to your Mom and Dad?

18. What is one fear that you can't seem to overcome?

19. Are you good at math?

20. Editor's note. There is no question 20. It is sort of like getting a "Get out of Jail Free" card. We will do 21 to 40 next time. Peace & love! 

Sunday Stealing Part 2

21. A better name for me would be:

22. I have a hard time understanding:
  
23. If I ever go back to school, I’d:
  
24. You know I like you if: 
  
25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be:
  
26. If I could bring back a TV show for a reunion it would be:
  
27. Take my advice, never:
  
28. My ideal breakfast is:
  
29. A song I love, but do not own is: 
  
30. If you visit my hometown, I'd suggest:
  
31. If I could meet a couple of my blog buddies, I'd include:
  
32. Why won’t people:
  
33. If you spend the night at my house:
  
34. I’d stop everything for:
  
35. The world could do without:
  
36. The last time I got drunk I:
  
37. My favorite blonde is:
  
38. Paper clips are more useful than: 

39. If I do anything well, it’s:
  
40. And by the way:

Sunday Stealing part 1

1. My uncle once:

2. Never in my life:

3. When I was five:

4. High School was:

5. I will never forget:

6. I once met:

7. There’s this girl I know who:

8. Once, at a bar:

9. By noon, I’m usually: 

10. Last night: 

11. If only I had:

12. Next time I go to church:

13. Jonathan Frid:

14. What worries me most:

15. When I turn my head left, I see:

16. When I turn my head right, I see:

17. You know I’m lying when: 

18. What I miss most about the 80s: 

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be:

20. By this time next year: 

99ers Part 4

76) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?

77) How did/could someone win your heart?

78) In your world, what brings on more creativity?

79) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?

80) Why did you break up with your last ex?

81) What would you want to be written on your tombstone?

82) What is your favorite word?

83) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word: delusional.

84) What is a saying you use a lot?

85) Are you watching Idol this season? If yes, how do you like it?

86) Were you surprised that House got canceled?

87) What is your current desktop picture?

88) If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?

89) What would be a question where you'd not tell the truth?

90) One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by WEEPING ANGELS. The Weeping Angles aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What would you do?

91) You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power?

92) You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?

93) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

94) You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. (let's say that you are both single and available) Who might it be?

95) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?

96) Do you have any relatives or friends in jail?

97) Who's winning the U.S. Republican presidential nomination? Why?

98) Who's winning the next U.S. Presidential election?

99) If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?

99ers Part 3

51) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?

52) What is your astrological sign?

53) Do you save money for anything? What?

54) What's the last thing you purchased?

55) Have you ever had a relationship that you realized was lust not love? 

56) In a relationship?

57) How many relationships have you had?

58) What do you want to tell us about your day?

59) Where were you yesterday?

60) Is there anything interesting within 10 feet of you?

61) Are you wearing socks right now?

62) What's your favorite animal?

63) What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you?

64) Where is your best friend?

65) How did you end your last relationship end?

66) What is your heritage?

67) What were you doing last night at 12 AM?

68) What's new?

69) What is the key to seduction?

70) What was the weirdest thing that happened to you this week??

71) You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?

72) You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?

73) You can only have one of these things: trust or love.

74) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?

75) Who has your cell phone number (other than family)?

99ers Part 2

26) Are you happy with the person you've become?

27) What's a sound you hate; sound you love?

28) What's your biggest "what if"?

29) Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

30) Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.

31) Smell the air. What do you smell?

32) What's the worst place you have ever been to?

33) Choose: East Coast or West Coast?

34) Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?

35) To you, what is the meaning of life?

36) Define: Art.

37) Do you believe in luck?

38) Patriots or Giants? Or, who gives a rat's ass?

39) Will you watch the game? If yes, with who?

40) Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?

41) What was the last book you read?

42) Do you like the smell of gasoline?

43) Do you have any nicknames?

44) What was the last movie you saw?

45) What's the worst injury you've ever had?

46) Have you ever caught a butterfly?

47) Do you have any obsessions right now?

48) What's your sexual orientation?

49) Ever had a rumor spread about you?

50) Do you believe in magic?

99er Part 1

1) Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up.

2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.

4) What do you think about most?

5) What does your latest text message from someone else say?

6) Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

7) What's your strangest talent?

8) Women.... (finish the sentence); Men.... (finish the sentence)

9) Ever had a poem or song written about you?

10) When is the last time you played the air guitar?

11) Do you have any strange phobias?

12) Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?

13) What's your religion?

14) If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?

15) Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

16) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?

17) What was the last lie you told?

18) Do you believe in karma?

19) What does your URL mean?

20) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?

21) Who is your celebrity crush?

22) Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

23) How do you vent your anger?

24) Do you have a collection of anything?

25) Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

1. Where are you from and where do you live now? 

2. Favorite childhood story/book/film? 

3. If you could change gender for a day what would you do?

4. Do you feel you family is complete or would you like more/some children? 

5. What do you do/Where do you work and do you enjoy it?

6. Which three words do you think sum you up?

7. If you were a fairy what magical powers would you possess? 

8. If you were invisible, where would you go and what would you do? Why? 

9. What song can’t you listen to without crying? 

10. Which book changed your life – or at least made you think a lot?

11. Why do you blog? 

12. What is your top ‘me-time’ tip? 

13. What can’t you live without? 

14. Which of all your blog posts are you most proud of and why?

15. Have you ever met a famous person? Who and where? 

16. When did you last have a full nights sleep?

17. What would you think is harder: Going to work or staying at home with children?

18. What are you doing for Easter?

19. What is your favorite drink?

20. Do you play any sports? 

21. What is your most embarrassing moment? 

22. How clever are you? 

23. Name a new favorite TV show? 

24. Any guilty pleasures? 

25. If you could have chosen your own name, what would it be?

26. Who do you most admire in life, and why?

27. What is your most treasured possession?

28. Tell your favorite funny joke…

29. What is your biggest fear in life?

30. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? What does it remind you of?