#Marriage: Now or Never?

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @maniacalmorgan

So, I might catch some flack for posting this article, but I have to get this off my chest. One of my closest friends who I've known longer than any of my other friends is thinking about proposing to his girlfriend. DON'T DO IT!

Ok, so I've known this friend for a looooong long long time. He was one of my first friends in 5th grade. I was 9 years old. I've known this guy for almost 15 years. For someone my age, that's a long ass time, right? I love this guy to death, he's my brother from another mother, but I caught wind that he wants to ask his girl to marry him. Now, I'm all for being happy and supporting my friends in what they want to do, but you have to have some background story.

My friend is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Seriously. He's always been there for me and all of his friends, whether it was convenient or not. I love this guy like a brother. He's always been so focused on his friends that he's been somewhat socially awkward with the ladies. Now, I'm not hating. I've always been there for him. I remember when we were 18, we were sitting on the beach with another friend; just three of us dudes. Now, we saw a couple of hotties camping out not far from us. Both friends being who they were made me go initiate conversation with these girls and invite them over. He's always been somewhat shy and hasn't ever really found the right girl to be in a serious relationship with until now. This is his first serious relationship in... forever.

 I do have to say that his girlfriend is great from what I could tell. Not all of our friends would agree, but I liked her. She's a sweet and seemingly genuine person, but I think he needs to wait. He moved about 3 hours away from all of his friends, and the only person he knew in the town was his brother who was going to school. Naturally, the first girl he met, he's clung on to. I get it, but I think he should too. They have had their fair share of arguments and problems and I always get the "Hey Morgan, what should I do?" phone calls. Give it a few years. You're young, and she's even younger. She's 22 years old. I'm a different person than I was 6 months ago, let alone 2 years ago. Things and people change. If you want to be with someone, be with them, but don't be so eager to slap a ring and make it permanent.

I think it's always important to keep in mind what your friends think. I have yet to have a successful relationship where my friends didn't approve of the girl I was dating. I realize that it's no coincidence. Your friends know you better than anyone and aren't afraid to speak their minds to keep you from a lifetime of regret. That's what friends are for... to make you better, not bring you down. Trust them.

Just to clarify for all my nerds out there, I am not opposed to being married. I am totally a hopeless romantic and I get it. I really do, but I'm not ready now. I'm still working on making myself better before I could commit to anyone else. An analogy Jen used was life is like an airplane. You have to secure your oxygen mask before you can help anyone else with theirs. I know that people at my age are still fickle and very much exploring themselves. Like I said before, if you are going to be with someone, be with them, but don't be so eager to claim it forever. If they love you, they won't be going anywhere. 

So, to my friend that may or not be reading this. I love you, man. You are my brother and my friend. Know that I care and want you to be happy, but I don't want you to lead yourself down a path of unhappiness. Just wait and be happy with what you have for now.

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May The Force Be With You...

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @maniacalmorgan

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I is moved

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @maniacalmorgan

OMG!!! Can I just tell you guys how happy I am right now? Too bad, I just did. Thanks to Twitter, I have found a beautiful house to live in with some totally awesome people. Huzzah for social media!

Back in August, I ended up moving back in with mom and dad due to some things going on at work. I thought I was going to lose my income and I didn't want to leave my roommate / best friend with my $900 portion of rent. So, I called up my parents and they welcomed me back into their home. I love love love my parents, but they drive me crazy when we live together. There are no boundaries and the expectations to attend family dinners and such. I can't tell you how many times I got walked in on while changing or getting ready to shower. It was awkward. Finally I sent a shout out via Twitter to see if anyone had a room or knew of a room for rent. Minutes afterward, I received this response...

 

This was my saving grace! Honestly, an extra 15 minute commute is TOTALLY worth living in a house with some cool dudes. In case you were wondering, this is the very same Coordinated Drunk that happened to message Jen on OkCupid. So, I met the guy and he's freaking awesome! So so nice, upbeat, and very genuine. I am very excited to be starting a new chapter in my life in this awesome house! 

Now, when Jen says that life is reflective, it's very true. A perfect example for me was how the move took place today. I had planned on having my buddy come with his pick up truck to help me out, but unfortunately that fell through. I was left with no real way to transport much of anything. I called up one of my friends and he came to help me, but space was limited in his Scion. Where there's a will, there's a way. We made a trip to my new house with some of my smaller things where my other totally awesome roomate, Stouty, awaited. He joined in our caravan in his Prius. Every little bit helps! Now, I wasn't sure how I was going to move my desk or my mattress, but worrying about it wasn't going to change anything. As we packed up the two small cars, sure enough my dad shows up in his big ol' SUV. Scoooooore! In just two trips, we were able to get all the essentials over to my new place where I am in fact posting from.

So nerds, this is a very happy and appreciative Morgan writing to you right now. If you love life, life will love you. Oh, did I mention there's a hot tub at my new house? Ummm, yessssss!

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Dear @Facebook, Your #Android #App SUCKS!

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @maniacalmorgan

Seriously, I can't be the only one that thinks this application is a big pile of doo doo, right? Ughhh, seriously, who signed off on this? Ok ok ok, I'm being a dick, but here's my point.

Let's start with the Facebook Application for the iPhone. It's amazing! Honestly, when I had my iPhone I rarely logged in to the actual Facebook website. I had no need to. I could do almost anything right there from within the app. It was very very well done and I applaud that. Here's the thing, I don't have an iPhone anymore... I have a Droid X (which is sex on wheels). 

The Facebook Application for the Android platform blows. Seriously though, it's not good. The first thing about it are the background updates. I have mine enabled and all that jazz, but they never show up. Seriously, updates are kind of important. So, inside the actual app, it looks something like the picture on the right. If you open up your notifications from the bottom of the screen and click on one, it leaves the Facebook app and opens up your web browser. Like, really? I am disappointed by this. When I open these notifications and try to write on someone's wall or comment on something, I can't. I have to go back into the app, click on "Friends," search for them, and post on their wall that way. Why doesn't going to someone's wall that way open up through the web browser? I have no idea. Honestly, so so so weird. 

I heard that Mark Zuckerberg recently bought an Android phone and has realized that they need to revamp their app for this platform. I don't know if that's true, but as long as they give the Facebook app some love, I'll be happy. 

Email Me  (Morgan@talknerdytomelover.com), Tweet me, or Facebook me and let me know if your experience has been the same! Tell me that I'm not the only one suffering through this!

You Laugh, You Lose

TalkNerdyToMeLover's @maniacalmorgan

It's time for more You Laugh, You Lose! This is going to be a special edition dedicated to Jen Friel and her love for cats. So, if you don't know the rules here's how it's going to go down. I'm going to show you some funny pictures. If you laugh, you lose and you have to like us on Facebook. Ready, steady, go!

That's good shit right there! I love lolcats! Amazing. So, we know you laughed so go ahead and like us on Facebook!

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