"hope it gives you hell...."

Tomorrow you'll be thinking to yourself
Where did it all go wrong?
But the list goes on and on

Truth be told I miss you
Truth be told I'm lying

When you see my face
I hope it gives you hell, I hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
I hope it gives you hell, I hope it gives you hell
~All American Rejects

I think that song is pretty appropriate for this next part of my post. I found it via my livejournal friend. I thought it'd be interesting to do...


In a sentence or two, write what you learned from your past and present relationships. You don't have to list every boy or girlfriend you've ever had, just ones that you feel were/are important. Make sure you indicate how old you were during the relationship!


I'll probably list as many as I can think of...ha

Josh Graham taught me that I wouldn't be boyfriendless (as much as I thought I would be when I was the only one in middle school without a boyfriend): Age 13/14

Matt Stern taught me that if someone really cares about you, they'll wait for you (and don't have a zillion other things going on...ie swimming, nhs, classes and whatnot): Age 16

Mike Schmidt taught me how to feel really strongly about music and the words that are being said within songs: Age 16

Joe McKeontaught me that kissing can be VERY fun...and pretty much perfected my ability to kiss well: Age 16

Anthony (cant remember his last name) taught me it is possible to make another guy jealous...and that if you don't kiss a 16 year old boy at the end of a date...they won't want to take you out again. HAHA : Age 16

Derek Drechsel taught me how you can love someone completely and have them be your best friend all at the same time. He also taught me how it feels to lose the person you love the most in the most unexpected way and at the worst time....and that no matter how much time passes, you will always look back on that person as someone who will always be a part of your life. Age 17-22

Dave Wilson taught me that you can love someone so much even though you know you can't do anything about it....and that being the "good guy" doesn't always work out well in the end. (we never dated..but we might as well have...) Age 18

Sean Greene taught me that it is possible to make out with someone's ear (yes, he did that)...and he also taught me that I wasn't over derek the way I thought I was...Age 18

Paul Contino (despite never having dated him officially he's been one of my closest guy friends for a long time) has taught me that it's possible to be just friends with a guy. Age 18 - Present

TJ Hubbard taught me that it's possible to love a "rebound" and that when you're in your most vulnerable state, guys will "swoop" in to try and fix it....AND...that future girlfriends/wives will shut you out of their life. Age 21 - 24

Reagan Smith (again, never dated but another great guy friend) taught me and still teaches me to this day...that I am worth it...and I deserve to be with someone who is amazing. Age 21 - Present

Allan Wertheimer taught me that getting involved with guys who are younger can be fun...but not always the smartest idea. Age 23 - 25

Pat Brown taught me how intense love and heartache can be...and that no matter how much time passes...there will always be an attraction between certain people...always. Age 24 - Present

Simon Yorinks taught me that I can love Dave Matthews Band again....one of the BEST things I ever got out of a relationship. Age 25

Ben Elisha taught me that what you see isn't always what you get. Age 26

Ben Roma taught me a lesson I learned already...younger guys aren't always the best choice. That jumping in to things before you really know someone is a mistake...and that I am more comfortable with who I am now than I ever have been. So...in a way...thanks. Age 27

For all the guys to come.....I look forward to finding out what you can teach me....or what I can teach you.

GOOD LUCK! haha:-)