March Madness: A sporting event that steals the attention of all men and leaves their wives and girlfriends wondering where the heck they disappeared to!
ex: Dean is so into March Madness that he has completely forgotten about his girlfriend Tara and is close to getting dumped by her.
(Courtesy of Urban Dictionary www.urbandictionary.com)
Posted By: Gia
10 Ways To Avoid It!
(Originially published in June 2008)
By Jennifer Chowdhury
You’ve got the ring, you’re getting all the attention, and you feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Keep your sweet nature going and sidestep the part of the wedding process when you go totally berserk! These few basic guidelines are the key to a saner wedding day:
1. Expect the unexpected.
It’s okay to plan down to the last detail, but you’ll have a better wedding experience if you learn to shrug or laugh things off and take it all in stride. Know that every event-no matter how well planned-is subject to a crisis. Something will probably go wrong. “Sure, your wedding dress is important, but remember-everyone will be looking at your smile more than your dress, so focus on that,” says Ursula Guyer, co-owner of the bridal boutique White Chicago. Someone might accidentally spill something on your gown during the reception or step on your train before you go down the aisle; you just have to remember the importance of the bigger picture.
Helpful hint: Ask for sanity checks. Tell your mother, maid of honor, or fiancé to give you a warning if they start to see signs of the beast emerging!
2. Take care of yourself.
Don’t let stress eat you up physically. Make sure to exercise, eat well, and sleep as much as you can in the midst of all the madness. Exercise will help you alleviate tension and sleep will help ward off anxiety. If you don’t feel well, your anxiety will worsen. You want your nerves to be as calm as possible on one of the most stressful days of your life.
Helpful hint: Join a gym or sign up for yoga classes. Working out will help you release stress and also get in shape for the big day!
3. Be considerate.
Everyone is really happy for you, but they’re also really busy with their own lives, so try not to forget that. You want everyone involved in your wedding to enjoy the process! “If during your planning, friends and family members experience major milestones and achievements, allow the spotlight to widen its glow for someone other than you,” suggests Trina Myers, chief consultant of the catering company To A Spectacular Affair.
Helpful hint: Consider your bridesmaids’ budgets when picking out their dresses. No matter how fabulous you think it is, they will never wear it again.
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(Originally published in December 2008)
By Olga Valle-Herr
The music was blaring, the customers demanding, and my feet were hurting when I saw a cute guy motioning to me with his hand from the table he was sitting at.
I was moonlighting as a waitress at a popular nightclub. I only worked on weekends since I had a full-time job as a teacher for Head Start, a government program designed to fight poverty by offering young kids health care and social services, along with their education. We also emphasized parent involvement. Being a divorced single mother of three, I knew how difficult it was for parents like me to do so while working an extra job in hopes of covering all your bills.
Holding my tray high, I made my way through the crowded dance floor and finally reached his table. I looked down into the most intriguing eyes and the warmest smile I’d ever seen. I felt that there was something special about him as he placed his order for drinks. He was with a group of people, including three ladies about my age.
When he stood up to hand me his credit card, he leaned over to me and whispered, “I don’t see a ring on your finger. Does that mean I stand a chance for a date?”
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