Do boys call anymore?

Here's what I want to know, do boys bother to call you anymore? Or do they really think texting is the only way to communicate? A few months ago, I ran into a boy I used to work with several years ago. For some bizarre reason it seemed like we were both interested in each other now, when it had never really been an option or possibility before. Okay, maybe it's not so bizarre. He's very cute and a lot of fun. He was married and I used to be his boss. Guess that's why. Anyway, after an exchange of phone numbers and text messages it seemed to me like we would never actually get together in person. And while frustrating, I'm not going to beg a boy to ask me out to dinner. Then a few weeks ago, while in Key West with my friends, I received a text message from him on a Saturday night. "What are you doing?" it read. I didn't respond.

Here's the deal. I was out with my friends. And honestly what was the point of responding? I hadn't heard from him for weeks prior to that and the last time when I actually (gasp) tried calling he only texted back. So I figure ignoring it was my best bet. Then while on vacation in Ocean City, MD one of my friends sent me an e-mail saying he was asking her about me. He told her he'd been trying to get in touch with me for some time now to have dinner and our schedules never match up, etc. He mentioned the ignored text and asked if I was mad at him. She told him she didn't think so and that I was out of town for the week. Then the following day he told her he'd checked out Miss Attitude and wanted to know what the blog was all about. I'm not sure why I'm telling you this part, except I guess to recognize it's possible he's going to read this blog entry so I'm choosing my words carefully!

Anyway, more than a week later I still hadn't heard from him. I knew I should just let it go. But the attitude in me just couldn't, so I e-mailed him. (Wait, before you criticize me for e-mailing and not calling, I have to confess I no longer had his phone number.) Within a few hours, he e-mailed me back with an included "I figured you were mad at me." And still no invitation for dinner. I don't know why I expected anything different. It's obvious this just isn't going to pan out. So the answer my friend is no, I'm not mad at you. I'm just no longer interested in playing the game. If you ever want to go out to dinner, I'd love to go. All you have to do is call me and ask.

Stylishly yours,
Miss Attitude

Stupid boys, one night stands and kids who ride the short bus

I love David and Goliath products. I've been a fan for years. I have a few t-shirts including this old standby.



And I happen to think the sayings are amusing and not hard-core male-bashing as some people have claimed. In 2004, I read about a father who launched a campaign against "Boys are Stupid" products. His campaign had the opposite effect on me. I went online right away and my love of these t-shirts was instantaneous. I bought two. And forgive me if I laugh but "it's natural that many boys feel the deck is stacked against them." was one of his arguments. Hello! Welcome to being a girl or a woman! Besides these products are meant to be humorous and entertaining.

Last weekend when I was in Key West with my friends, three of us hit the David & Goliath store. We were laughing so hard in the store, I almost peed my pants. Take a look at some of the ones we spotted:



Sadly for the clerk who kept following us around re-folding the shirts we barely touched, we didn't buy anything. But it was definitely free entertainment.




BTW-- this one is my new favorite.



My only major complaint with these products is the shirts are made so teeny tiny. Please, some of us have boobs and can't fit in what you call a large! I also personally happen to think the tank tops are too long (because that's what I wanted to buy.) I know that style seems to be in, but some of us are petite! Make 'em shorter please.

Stylishly yours,
Miss Attitude