DIY Love
Yay! I had the good fortune of having two days off of work for Labor Day last weekend, but I didn’t hit the beach, eat hot dogs or attend any fun parties (I know, you’re probably as shocked as I am).
Instead I painted, painted and painted some more in my Manhattan apartment. In case you didn’t know, I lived with a crazy chica last year and she finally moved out the rest of her furniture in the spring. Anyway, it was time to turn over a new leaf and redecorate my crib!
I painted one living room wall a bright navy blue (Benjamin Moore’s Blue 2066-10 for all the home decor fans out there). I have a cool porthole window so I’m going for a funky Nautical theme. My roommate Casey and my eternally awesome boyfriend Sam helped me paint this weekend.
Sam was definitely the captain of our painting crew. He told us what angles to paint, what we should avoid, etc. He’s pretty amazing, huh?
Throughout our painting sessions, Sam and I kept on asking each other cheesy questions like, “Would you get a prenup?” (we both answered “yes” on that one) and “Are your parents Republicans or Democrats?” (his are staunch Republicans, mi padres are die-hard Democrats).
“Whoa, you guys are asking intense questions…it’s kinda funny,” remarked Casey with a giggle, “I’m waiting for you to really disagree on something!”
We didn’t disagree on much and hanging out for four days straight brought us closer together.
Sometimes I would stand there and watch him paint up a storm and think, “This is weird. I’m kinda getting domesticated with a dude. And he’s making me laugh during a boring house chore.”
I feel so lucky to have Sam in my life. I tried to thanking him numerous times for helping me paint. “Lex, I’m your boyfriend. I’m supposed to do this stuff,” he said with a shrug.
I don’t know a lot of guys who would give up a four-day weekend to paint with a chick. How do I repay Sam? Take him out to a super swanky dinner? Write him a card? Or is my adoration and amor enough?
Un abrazo fuerte,
Lex
Hi,
Sam sounds like a great guy, maybe you should make him a nice latin meal. I bet he would like that.
So, I’ve been reading this blog for a while and I have to say that I am a little dissapointed. No, I am not hating or trying to be mean. I just want to give my honest opinion.
I feel like this blog lacks substance, everything I have read here is very superficial and shallow, it doesn’t make you think. I know your personal life is private and I am not asking you to talk about it. But it would be nice if at least once in a while the postings were about important things, if the postings made people think and compare their views. Not just rambling about nothingness. This blog lacks depth.
Lex, you need to post a picture of this Sam! I’m curious to see how cute this charmer is.
Give him a threesome.
HAHAHHAA a threesome! I love it!
Hmmm lemme ask Sam if I can post a photo of him. Even though I write about him all the time he’s a private dude too.
H — thanks for the constructive criticism I really appreciate it. It’s a sex and dating blog so that’s what I write about ….do you think I should discuss deep issues like rape or something completely different like the presidential election? I’m curious to hear more of your thoughts.
XOXO,
Lex
Ok for the post up there about it lacking depth, I totally disagree. You are going for the sex and the city kind of lifestyle only in good old Latina fashion! This is a blog about your life in Manhattan and it is supposed to be fun to read! It is expected. Maybe you should write a blog every once in a while about maybe your political views on things as a Latina or maybe how you grew up. But overall I think you are doing an amazing job and keep doing what you are doing chica!
i second Alexandra’s notion! Checking your blog is part of my daily routine, keep up the good work.
ev
This may be a love and dating blog, but the “descriptive teaser” link to this blog is not representative of the content. Juicy details and sexy escapades are not provided. It just doesn’t add up.
It’s definitely a fun read, but it lacks the risqué factor that the link describes. The first blog was bold, but it’s trickled down to a relationship journal. It’s great to hear you have a great boyfriend. We’re happy for you, we’d love to hear some racy topics.
Looking forward to some spicy blogs.
Aww….Lex..Simple is sweet…Guys dont really pay too much attention to things like women. So just give him a card expressing your gratitude.
I just thought that maybe you could discuss topics that affect women in the dating world. I respect your current relationship and believe that lots of things need to remain private.
But maybe talk about past relationship experience, being single in your 20s, when to have children and how times differ from our mother’s and grandmother’s time. Are we waiting too long to start a family or are we doing the right pursuing a career.
Stigmas of being a single mom in the latim community, stigmas of being sexually liberated in the latin community.
Things that have to do with dating and love.
Just my 2 cents
But thank you for acknowledging my comment and not taking it the wrong way. I appreciate that kind of maturity.
I completely agree with H.
Thanks for keeping it real everyone! I love hearing all opinions on this blog!
I agree with H….you could write about topics that affect the second generation of Latinas. I am 27, have no kids, working, college graduate and my family still gives me grief that I am no where near marriage. They feel that is the ultimate goal for a woman…to have a family. Do you agree?