I got a new computer. It has cool new thingies. Like I can make comics. How to upload them here, I have no idea, but this is a shot...

Quirky facts about chemistry

These are my favorite 3 of the 7 listed "facts" about chemistry in a msn online article. They are about dating, so each number corresponds to a way that you and your partner would interact or something....

[1. Like go-get-’em types? Look for a long fourth finger. Here’s why: If your date’s ring finger is longer than his or her index finger, it’s an indication that he or she was exposed to higher than average amounts of testosterone in the womb, says Dr. John T. Manning of Rutgers University in his book Digit Ratio. This correlates to a personality which tends to be logical, decisive, and ambitious. If these traits tickle your fancy, stick around. ]

I have this trait. Is this why I am manly? I refer back to my freshman year nickname of Mangan... and Joe Nervis used to call me Megaman... punk. But I wonder how true this really is? Check your ring and index finger to see if you fit this. Let me know if this is or is not true for you.


[4. Don’t let your married friends weigh in on your love life. Think your hitched pals can help you detect good chemistry with a date? Um, no… Science has revealed that your married friends are clueless when they try to give you dating advice. In one study, psychologist Frank Bernieri asked 168 subjects to watch video clips of couples and rate how in love they were. Subjects who were in relationships guessed wrong again and again compared to their single peers. So the next time your friend with the rock on her finger waxes poetic on the intricacies of your love life, smile serenely and then get a second opinion. ]

Not sure if I agree with this... my plan was to ask married couples for their advice...


[5. There’s such a thing as “Pill goggles.” Consider these the first cousin to beer goggles—if you’re taking the birth-control pill, ladies, your taste in men may take a turn. That’s because birth control pills affect women’s hormone levels and to whom they are attracted. In one study, researcher Tony Little showed women different images of men and asked them to make their picks. Results show that women on birth control pills tended to choose men with more pronounced masculine features than those who weren’t on the Pill. The downside here? These manly traits are linked to high testosterone levels, aggressive behavior, and even higher divorce rates. So if you’re on the Pill, don’t turn a blind eye to those red flags… your contraception could cloud your judgment and lead you to fall for a less-than-wonderful guy.]

I really makes me laugh that they coined the phrase "pill goggles." This is not something that I learned in human sexuality. However I did learn that when women were menstruating or ovulating they were attracted to more masculine men. The "scientific" reason for this is that those men would have superior genes and their offspring would be more likely to be successful. And women are always subconsciously trying to find the best genes for their children. (see men can shoot out as much sperm as they want, but women have to wait about 9 months for the child.... so men can impregnante whoever they want to get a really good chance of having lots of offspring, but women need to be more selective because they actually have to carry and birth the baby... make any sense at all?) I have been on birth control for about 3 years, because of acne, but I have not noticed a strong preference for masculine men. Although, I have never had a thing for skinny guys, my men need to have muscles. And Matt, well he does have a pronounced jawline which is a strong trait of masculine men... although I do not think he is move aggressive than the next guy, and he will not be getting a divorce. I need to call him and discuss this new finding of pill goggles with him. haha

I hate Grey's Anatomy

Stupid season finale. I do not think I want to watch the show anymore. And "Private Practice," what a lame runoff name. I am so mad at Burke. For so long he fought for Christina and declared how much he loved her and wanted her to commit, then he leaves her at the altar? Granted, what he said made sense. He doens't love her, he loves who he wants her to become. Although, maybe that is who she is now. And he left. HE LEFT! Jerk. And then Meredith left Derek? For so long she was so torn up over him and so hurt, and now it is over? Stupid show. Anyone? Thoughts?

On another note, I read this verse during my bible study today and thought it was good. (Totally switching from the adulterous and sex filled life that is Grey's). So today you get a verse instead of a picture.

1 Peter 1:13-16
"Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy'."

Matt proposed!!!!

To Emily that is... her boyfriend Matt. Not mine. This is the mean practical joke that I played for about 5 hours and tricked about 20 people. Oh I love the world of facebook and instant messenger. Although I felt like a jerk once I got tons of congratulations (for the future, you say best wishes to the bride, congrats to the groom). But yes. I did trick some people. But someday, I am pretty sure I will be able to say Matt proposed and be talking about mine. And then life will be confusing, 2 Matts in the family! It is a good thing I call mine Matthew, half of the time. Matt #1 (in order of appearance, only) goes by Matt all the time. Mine can go back and forth. haha But trying to split checks at a restaurant is confusing too. They have to write their full names, because Matt does not suffice.

In all, I am really excited for Emily. And she tried to tell my mom that her wedding colors would be bright yellow and green. So the dresses could double as A's attire. Mean Emily, very mean. haha

Oh! Picture... this is an angry baby Megan. And yes, I look kinda like a boy in this picture. Deal

I'm graduating

I really cannot believe it. 19 days and I can check the "college graduate with a BA" box in surveys. Wonders never cease.

And I am moving out.

Contracts get signed on Friday. Move in a week after. Sleep on the floor on airmattresses for a few weeks after that. (until I go home on June 11th for Jury duty. haha)

Those are the top two news feeds for me.

Oh and everyone should stop bugging Matt about weddings, and stop pushing him to propose. Let us take our own time in doing things.

Things are much better now... I should remember not to post when I am upset! But I did not know what else to do, I wanted to write out a muted version of what was going on in my head. I ended up calling Sarah, my best friend from high school, now a good friend, and we talked for an hour. We spent a long time discussing everything in her life before talking about me, and I felt good about it. I did not feel used or underappreciated, like I did earlier. Sarah and I talked about how we are similar in the best friends area. But that people change and their lives move on. So it is inevitable that you do not stay best friends forever. It is just weird because I saw others (Lisa, Kelley, Brenna) stay really close with friends from home, and I never had that. But I am becoming more okay with that. I have a bunch of friends who I could call at a moment's notice and they would have my back. I am okay with that too, I like having different groups of friends and different people to call at different times. I realized I have one best friend though, Matt. And that is what he should be, boyfriend and best friend. If everyone else in the world bailed on me and dissappointed me, I know he is there. I do like that a lot. He is wonderful... and here is another picture.... How wonderful is my Matthew? He will make a good Dad someday to some lucky kids...

So I am pretty sure that the reason I cannot keep close friends is not them... but me. I am a screw up. I do not know why, but basically, I do not have best friends. I get close to someone for 6 months or so, but then we slowly stop hanging out as much. I am not sure if there is anyone who would call me one of their really close friends (Em you are the exception)... like I can think of 4 or 5 people to include in my wedding party... but who would choose me? sad to think about. Em, you are still my maid (or Matron) of honor... whenever i get married.

Ugh. A depressing post needs to end with a good picture.