Guilty Pleasures: Should We Give Them Up?

I’ve become very aware that my blog might be a guilty pleasure for some. After all, I don't claim to be an authority on literature or a master of writing epic essays. So, because I'm not either of those, you may have a sense of guilt reading my little blog.   

Maybe you keep returning and reading it because it makes you smile, you feel a connection, or it might be just entertaining enough to fill up a space of boredom in your day. 

What's up with Guilty Pleasures anyway? They usually bring some kind of personal excitement and entertainment that most others wouldn't understand.

It could be something that reminds you of a childhood memory. Possibly it's a feeling of something familiar, safe or sinfully tasty. 

So where does the guilt come in? Why feel guilty for something that brings pleasure? 

The Battle of Movie Choices: Men vs Women

When it comes to movies there's the male driven films packed with shoot 'em up action and thrill-seeking crash and burns and on the flip side, chick flicks brimming over with passionate romance and sentimental happy endings. The choices can become complicated when planning a date night with your mate.

At times, it can turn into a battle of the sexes if there isn't a compromise on what to watch. Eventually, someone will give in to spare a date night meltdown. 

There needs to be a movie truce, a happy middle ground or a trade-off. 

Without a doubt, Mister O has different taste in movies than I do. Occasionally we're on the same screen page, but he usually gravitates towards science fiction, action suspense and super hero movies. I'm more about rousing dramas, romance and comedy movies. 

May's Picture The Possibilities

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Do you often catch yourself gazing at the green grass on the other side? By this, I mean, wishing you had what someone else has or maybe you're a little bit jealous that they seem better off than you. Or, that they're accomplishing greater things and you're wondering...what am I doing wrong?