The dilemma of living in the past

By Kelli Stevens

I have a friend who has kept every greeting card she’s ever received. I have another friend who barely tears the envelope before tossing its contents. Each of these habits is demonstrative of a particular worldview. While some people struggle to hold onto the past and, as the cliche goes, “keep their memories alive,” there… Continue reading The dilemma of living in the past

In the name of science

By Kelli Stevens

There are many ways of looking at the world, but scientific knowledge seems to reign supreme. Society seems to have a need for everything to fit a theory. Nothing goes uncategorized. There’s a reason for everything and, more likely than not, these reasons stem from rigorous testing. At university, scientific laws surround us–even if we… Continue reading In the name of science

Getting your signals crossed

By Kelli Stevens

By this stage in our lives, most of us have learned to read certain signs. A smile represents warmth, prolonged eye contact signals attraction, a few seemingly casual brushes of the arm are anything but casual–the list goes on. Of course, some signs are misread, we experience body language dyslexia, if you will. For example,… Continue reading Getting your signals crossed

First kiss fantasies

By Kelli Stevens

From fairy tales to romance novels, from sitcoms to full-length movies, we’re taught a first kiss should be romantic, meaningful and emotionally intense. Real life, however, tends to send a different message. From junior high dances to clubs, from first loves to blind dates, first kisses are often awkward, nerve-racking and unsettling. Of course, there… Continue reading First kiss fantasies

Don’t call us…

By Kelli Stevens

The phone rings and a sense of dread settles in the pit of your stomach. No, you’re not starring in a sequel to Scream–you’re suffering the aftershocks of giving out your phone number. While supplying your number can result in great conversation, entertaining dates, and even a satisfying relationship, it seems that it can also… Continue reading Don’t call us…

Daring others can be dangerous

By Kelli Stevens

For some, proving others wrong is a hobby. The words “I bet you wouldn’t…” are powerful motivators, resulting in many outlandish acts. These feats can be funny, scary and everything in between. I once made the bold statement, "Becky, you’d never have the guts to go and pet that guy’s mullet!" Normally, I would have… Continue reading Daring others can be dangerous

Using clothes to call back

By Kelli Stevens

I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, but the end of 2003 corresponded with the demise of my dating tactics–I resolved to “put an end to all game playing.” Keeping this resolution would mean not worrying about the appropriate time to wait before calling someone new. It would mean not creating new ways to turn… Continue reading Using clothes to call back