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Show 10.05.2009 culture Bethesda wants Picking the perfect dating advice you to get WET pumpkin Commitment phobia? KNATEBAGLEY Culture writer Are you scared of commitment? Do you have "something-be tter-mightcome-along syndrome"? You desperately want a relationship, but every time you let someone get close enough that you might have to Define The Relationship (DTR), you wig out and run the other way faster than a BYU student at a party that serves alcohol. It's time to cool your jets, break the streak of empty, selfdestructive NCMOs and remember how great it feels to trust and love someone enough to commit. children. inevitably result in misery and regret on both parties. When you weigh the good against the bad and choose to focus on the good, it will transform your relationship. I mean, honestly, are you going to give up a handsome guy who loves you for who you are, treats you like a princess and has goals and drive because he picks his nose in the car? Or what about the girl who is kind, caring and assertive who snorts when she laughs? You be the judge of what you can tolerate ... but judge carefully. £ Remember, just because you're dating someone doesn't mean you have to C_)How often do we fall out marry them! One of the plagues of Utah Valley culof love because that person we've viewed as the perfect ture is the fear of marriage. match for so long just starts Some nut job somewhere along the line decided that to grate on our nerves? We once you start dating somestart to focus on the little one, the lifelong (and somequirks in that significant times longer) commitment other, which, if not remof marriage is inevitable. edied quickly, can turn into Now, on the first date, the personality defects that girls are thinking, "Wait, make you kill the relationif he wants to take me out, ship faster than it started. that means he wants to date Ladies and gentlemen, it's me, which means he might time to change your focus. want to marry me. I'm too Love is blinding. There's young to have babies! I'm going to come a time when not ready for this kind of the twitterpation goggles commitment!" On the flip start to lose their effect. side, guys, stop thinking of This is the time where you every girl you ask out as a get to make the choice to potential wife. Just go have either count the virtues in fun, and stop thinking of your companion or conevery potential girlfriend as centrate on the glaring the rearer of your unborn imperfections, which will O ~ t o p telling people all about your love life. Seriously, Do you really think it does you any good to involve your roommates, your mom, your ex, your best friends from high school, your institute teacher and that dude who sits next to you in English class in your love life? Trust me, it doesn't. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Before you know it, your relationships don't involve you and your love interest, but an entire community of people. When you keep the personal things personal in your life, you will notice that you have more balance. You stop second guessing yourself so much, and you start trusting your feelings. Suddenly, you have control over the giant bag of crazy that used to be your relationship, and when something terrible rolls your way, instead of turning to the peanut gallery for advice, you get to be an adult and work things out together with your mate. Imagine that. Commitment doesn't have to be an earth-shaking, panic inducing thing. Focus on seeing the good in each other, having fun and being yourself. Stop worrying so much about the future, and you'll soon see that it works itself out quite nicely. with relative ease and Rubi's repertoire of stunCulture writer ning acrobat moves make Bethesda Software is sure that every firefight known far and wide for its can be approached from a incredibly deep, varied and multitude of angles. story-driven games. 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This game motion. This allows you to is about shooting and stabtake on groups of enemies bing people in the face and it does that very, very well. L"1 JONNY POQLE ., I FANDREALINDGRET: Culture writer There is something magical about the autumn season - the leaves changing into brilliant colors and a cool breeze floating in the air. The holiday season really begins to take off as preparations for Halloween begin. What began as an Irish custom of carving gourds and turnips became a well loved tradition of pumpkin carving for many throughout America. The carved pumpkin, or Jack *O' Lantern, was originally lit with a lump of coal and placed in windowsills to ward off unpleasant spirits. This was followed by the use of candles and today some even use battery powered lights. Though the Jack 'OT Lantern has changed through the years, one thing has remained •constant: the amusement and regalement that comes from choosing and carving your very own pumpkin. There are many places to find the perfect pumpkin for carving; however, the experience of carving the pumpkin is enhanced if it begins in the right place. It may be different for each individual person; perhaps quickly browsing through the grocery store selection is adequate for some. It might also be the "Disneyland" of pumpkin patches: the one that is perfectly groomed and surrounded by pristine landscaping and paved paths. Don't, however, dismiss the engaging atmosphere offered by a Teal farm, with rea4patches, and yes, weeds and dirt. There is some-': thing to be said for riding an old rickety wagon drawn by an old John Deer tractor to a large pumpkin patch and spending some time wandering through the dirt and finding that flawless pumpkin. OPENS: SEPT 18-19 25OCT. 1ST - HALLOWEEN: (CLOSED SUNDAYS) y 7:30 PM TO 10:00 PH WEEKDAYS^ ^ 7:30 PH TO WMlCTT WEEKEHW ' 4yWWtHA_jNTEPUTAH.COM AUTO REPAIR 341 SOUTH STATE OREM. 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It's good to choose one with a stem, as it will generally last longer. A lighter tinted orange pumpkin will be easier to carve than a darker one; the skin gets tougher as the color gets darker. It's also good to try to pick one without holes or soft spots. But from there, the specifics are a matter of personal preference. Whether it's an orange, yellow, green or white pumpkin, chances are the perfect one is out there. Perhaps a tall pumpkin will work best, or maybe it's a fat short one that will display the spooky face best. Whichever size, shape, or color is fitting, be sure to take the time to soak in the mood while choosing the one that will display original personality and unique flare this . Halloween season. |