How to be More Interesting and Less Boring

Get out, do new things.  Do something different.  It will give you something interesting to talk about.

Learn to say "yes" to new experiences from time to time.

A change of scenery may be what you need to ignite some energy.

Find your passion for discovery and choose to live life to the fullest.

Be creative.  Start something new.  

Be less predictable, and become a little more unpredictable.  Be spontaneous. 

Get out of your routine rut.  Jump the curb. 

Think outside the box.

Take a stand on something, and be able to back it up.

Do something silly.  Laugh at yourself.  Laugh with others. 

When people ask you questions, don't answer with just a one or two word answer.  Elaborate, make it into a story if you can.  Don't overdo it though.

Listen to or watch the news.  Form an opinion about it, listen to the opinions of others.

Volunteer for an agency.  That will give you something interesting to talk about.

Go to a restaurant or café that you've never been to before.  Try a different menu item.

Get excited about something. 

Have a cause.  Be passionate about something. Boring people don't have interesting things to say.

Have a party or get together. Invite fun and interesting people. 

Embrace a hobby and get involved with others that share the same passion.

Invite a friend or friends to do something fun or different.

Be positive and uplifting.  Be encouraging.  Show interest in other people's lives.

Say "Yes" to invitations and suggestions to do something with people you like being with.

Be enthusiastic about something.  It can be contagious.

Come "out of your shell" sometimes.  Get others to do the same.

Play more.  Organize a games night.  Do some research on the internet and come up with something fun to do at the next family or friend get-together.

Do a "Happy Dance" when something good happens.

Learn a new skill, or take a course in something cool.

Make the best of whatever situation you are in.  Focus on what is good or positive. 

Meet new people when you are at a party or get-together.  Initiate conversation.

Wear bright, bold colours and prints.  Wear a new style or fashion.  Ladies-try a new lipstick color. Change your hair colour or style.

Compliment others.  Praise them. Smile.  Get them excited about something.

Get out of your comfort zone.  Try to be less serious.  Take risks. Do something strange.

Challenge yourself.  Push your limits.  Add some excitement to your life.

Plan an adventure.  It could be as far away as Hawaii, or as close as the local park.  Share what you learn, see and do with others.  Some people like to live vicariously through others.

Laugh at other people's jokes.

Plan a surprise party.  Or just plan to surprise someone.

Play harmless, practical jokes on people.

Flirt as appropriate.

Be confident in yourself.  Take care of yourself.  People prefer that over an insecure, unkempt person.

Sometimes be a little louder, a little bolder.

Here are some helpful links:

7 tips for being an unequivocally b-o-r-i-n-g friend:  http://www.thefriendshipblog.com/blog/7-tips-being-unequivocally-b-o-r-i-n-g-friend

How to be more fun:  http://www.succeedsocially.com/morefun

How to have an exciting social persona:  http://www.theemotionmachine.com/how-to-have-an-exciting-social-persona

Have an exciting, interesting day!

Angela Gentile

Pillow Fight!

I came across this funny clip called Pillow Fight!!!!! on Funny or Die by AKSpartanKiller.  Just had to share it with you.  Hope you enjoy it!

Click on this link for a laugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHqPzaUrMDQ&lr=1&uid=Jxcfy8qtVSJfoTJ6CvXqVA

Have a great day!

~ Angela Gentile

It's Magic!

From my personal hand-written journal, dated August 15, 2003.

     Yesterday, the kids and I went to "Peak of the Market".  They were having a fundraiser for cancer research.  There were lots of free things including a magic show, by "Anders".  Lorenzo, Simone and I arrived at about 12:10, at the place where he was setting up.  The show was to begin at 12:30.  Lorenzo, Simone and I found a spot, front row and centre.  Simone (5 yrs) kept looking at my watch, waiting for the big hand to get down to the "bottom".  Then she asked me if she could wear my watch, and I let her.  I told her to be very careful with it. 

     Anders finally started his show.  Lorenzo (8 yrs) went up and helped with a rope trick (he'd done it before).  Then Anders asked me to come up, and he took my hand and helped me up to the front.  He told me that he was giving me some keys and they were very important - for the end of the show.  He had a silver box, that the keys opened.  He told me to take the keys in my left hand, and he crossed them over, reassuring me they were in my left hand.  He then told me to sit down, and to hang on to the keys.  Better yet, he told me to put them into my pocket.

     The show went on for awhile, and I wanted to know what time it was.  I looked at my wrist, and my watch was gone!  I asked Simone if she still had my watch, and she said, "No", that she gave it back to me.  I was looking in my purse, pulling everything out.  I looked in my pockets, looked on the ground where I was sitting, where Simone was sitting, then I started panicking.  I thought that maybe I dropped it, and someone nearby stole it.

     Then Anders tells me it's time for me to come up, with the keys.  He opens up the first box, and there's another box.  He opens up the next box, and there's another.  The boxes are getting progressively smaller.  We open up about five boxes, and the last one is now in front of me.  He opens it up, and says, "Can you see what's inside?"  I say, "No".  Then he tilts the box, and says, "Now can you see what's inside?" and he pulls  out my watch!  I am truly amazed and freaked out and I exclaim, "My watch!  I was looking all over for that!"  I still don't know how he did it.  I told him after, "That was so freaky".  He thanked me.

     I was so relieved and freaked out at the same time.  The kids really got a charge out of it, too.

Have a great day!

~ Angela Gentile

Undercover Karaoke with Jewel

I found this video on the website called "Funny or Die". I LOVED it! Singer Jewel goes undercover at a Karaoke bar as an "ugly girl" called Karen, and it's so much fun!  I'm still smiling (and I got a few goose bumps, too!).

Check out "Undercover Karaoke with Jewel" (6:48) at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmv1VhrtYRo

For more Funny or Die, go to: http://www.funnyordie.com/

Have a great day!

~ Angela Gentile

Name Search - You May Surprise Yourself!

For fun the other day, I searched my name (married) and then I searched my maiden name.  I was so surprised to find a video that was from 1986!  I was in the Miss Canada pageant that year, and there is a video on Youtube.com of the opening ceremonies that I was in.  I could spot myself in a couple of different scenes.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNzOCdvs64

It's amazing how something from 24 years ago ends up on the internet!  It was before the personal computers and internet age, and I never dreamed this this would be on Youtube!  You never know when your past will pop up, or where.  I was also surpised to see my name on a list on a website called, Pageantopolis.  http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/canada_1980s.htm

From Wikipedia:

"Miss Canada was popular in 1970s, with up to 5 million viewers, but declined in the 1980s, until it was cancelled. Producers of the show cited mounting production costs, as the reason for cancellation, along with the absence of host Jim Perry, who went into semi-retirement after the 1991 pageant. The last winner was Miss Canada 1992 Nicole Dunsdon from British Columbia."

It's fun to search and find out who else shares your name, what they do, where they live, etc. You may also be pleasantly surprised and find a little trip down memory lane.  Finding this video, reminded me of the experience I had in the Miss Canada pageant.  Participating in the competition was quite remarkable and it made me feel like a celebrity.  I know people have strong opinions on  pageants (esp. women's groups who think pageants are degrading to women), but I also know they have changed a lot since I was in the Miss Canada Pageant (a scholarship competition).  Now there is a Miss Universe Canada pageant, check it out at:  http://www.beautiesofcanada.com/

Search your name (and maiden name if you're a woman) and where you live(d) and see what you come up with.  You may be surprised!  Let me know what you find.

Have a fantastic day!
~Angela