The old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress

So I had an hour break in between my politics discussion and going to see Angela perform in the jazz forum (which rocked my socks btw). I love these little breaks because it's not quite a long enough time to go back to my apartment, so i usually end up either wandering campus or sitting on a hidden bench next to Bovard and watching people as they walk down Trousdale. Today, I decided to find a table outside of Commons and write a letter to my pen pal. Yes, I have a pen pal. Anyway, I was writing my letter and just kinda relaxing with the weight of midterms off my shoulders when these two guys sit next to me. They were the typical USC guys. I have a problem with listening to other people's conversations, I cant help it. So i was listening to theirs and they happen to be talking about their girlfriends. Guy #1 said something about how he found out his "fucking girlfriend" had been cheating on him and he was over with the whole thing. Then Guy #2 said that when dealing with a girlfriend you have to show them who is in charge and just yell really loud one time and it'll show your girlfriend you're the man. Then he went on to talk about how all girls only treat you nicely when youre a jerk to them, but when you are nice to them they step all over you, so it's best to be a jerk. And that's what he likes about those girls, it's more fun that way. WTF? I felt like turning to him and dropping my iced mocha all over his sleezy black hair. But their conversation did make me think. Why do SO many relationships that I witness thrive on conflict and fighting between the two people. It's all about the drama, but it really seems to be what people want. I don't understand why you can't just be happy, laid-back, nice and have fun in a relationship. Being genuine and real is very important to me, I dont like doing anything that feels fake (aka excessive flirting) and maybe that's why a lot of things that might drive some girls crazy with their boyfriends doesn't really bother me. Like, if I were with a guy, I'd just want to go out and have a good time and talk and not make a big deal about every little thing, but apparently a lot of guys would prefer a dramatic girl who flirts constantly and is so high maintenance that they guy has to sit and second guess the double meaning in everything the girl says. Is it more fun? Hopefully a guy will explain this to me one day.

Oh, so I went out to a few parties last night and one guy I met noticed I had a tongue ring. And he actually said to me 2 minutes after meeting me for the first time that his girlfriend used to have one, but she'd never go down on him. And then was like "why else would you get one?" ARG! I hate that response. It's not unexpected because Im not naive and I know that's people's impressions, but sometimes people just like piercings and tattoos, etc, for unexplained or their own personal reason. I was annoyed, that was the first time someone has said that to me. hhaha, but i wasnt that pissed cuz it was a little funny too because I am obviously not that type of girl. hahaha.

Anyway, im slightly disgruntled today but am looking forward to the Sigma Chi exchange at the 9-0 tonight. I will update on how it goes later. Hopefully no tongue ring comments from anyone. :)