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Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina

September 11, 2019 by Nile Leave a Comment

Cabo Wabo Cantina is a Mexican style restaurant, in Las Vegas, owned by the rock singer Sammy Hagar. Yeah, the same guy who sings “I Can’t Drive 55.” While in Las Vegas, I got to visit and eat there.

Frankly, my expectation of the Cabo Wabo Cantina was that I wanted tacos, but because I knew it was Vegas, and owned by a rock singer, I probably was going to be disappointed in what I chose. I used to live in San Antonio, Texas, and I have to say, Mexican or Tex Mex is the best there… so I’m kinda of a Mexican and Tex Mex food snob.

Why my friend, Pollyana Brito (she runs a site called Polly Cast) and I got were a surprise. These tacos were the real thing! I think, even a little healthier than what I expected too!

Aside from the food, I tried their Bahama Mama drink. It’s something I usually order at other places, as a standard to compare. Plus I like fruity alcoholic drinks! I was almost expecting something elaborate, but this drink was delivered in a humble glass, but tasted great! It wasn’t the overly sweet version I’m used to being served at other places.

The decor of the place was also really cool too. Of course, being a place owned by Sammy Hagar, it was decorated with pictures of the rockstar, some of his awards, pictures, and more.

I definitely recommend this place, especially if you’re on the Vegas strip, and it happens to be a Tuesday… because come on, you gotta have a Taco Tuesday! The pricing for the food was actually decent too. I didn’t feel like I walked away hungry, so that was a plus too.

“Please and Thank You” – Stop It, It’s Rude!

June 18, 2019 by Nile Leave a Comment

“Please and thank you.”

The intent to be polite is there, but frankly, it’s just plain rude. For the younger crowd, this phrase has become popular, and it’s catching on in the 20s and 30s crowd.

When I was a young girl, I was taught to say “please” and “thank you”- never both in the same phrase. In saying please, I asked politely for some type of favor or object. In saying “thank you”, I was displaying gratitude for obtaining the object.

However, in immediately saying both together, it puts people on the spot. If someone says “please and thank you”, and you have to be out the door for another obligation, as another polite person, who wants to help, you feel guilty that you can’t do what someone asks.

When a Girl Scout comes to the door and tries to sell cookies, and after her little spiel, she says “please and thank you”, she’s being a rude. She’s assuming you’ll buy her tasty cookies because she spent all of 2 minutes telling you what purchasing her cookies will help.

The problem I keep observing is that there are a growing number of people that say “please and thank you”, and they get angry, because they feel entitled to some service being done after saying that phrase. Frankly, it’s a phrase that is becoming abused, even more so by the younger crowd that still haven’t really learned their manners.

Also, the context is always rushed, and doesn’t sounds as appreciative. It seems so blasé.

What can we do about this?

Well, I certainly know I sound like some old crotchety bastard about this, but I wasn’t raised like this, and I never raised my son to be like this. We embrace some old fashion ways, and take the time to say “please” and “thank you” when appropriate… never rushing a “please and thank you.”

Let’s make sure to teach our youth patience and proper manners. We need to also help teach them to be humble and have gratitude. In this day of fast paced technology, we need some things to slow down, so we can fully appreciate each other.

Online Dating: What Not to Use for a Profile Pic

May 2, 2019 by Nile Leave a Comment

Online dating is not as easy as it seems. I think more people hookup on Facebook than some of the online dating sites. And there’s a reason for it- most of the guys that participate have no fucking clue on how to fill out their profile or even care. And usually its because they aren’t really serious. The ones that are, take time to fill out their profile, post decent pics, and don’t include “hookups” as part of it.

For the others, I’m not sure if they gave up, but here’s some things no to do specifically in regards to uploading profile pics to an online dating profile.

1 Don’t use Snapchat filters that really distort your face or cover it.

No one wants to see you as a puppy or kitty for your main profile pictures. It’s cute, but people want to see your face. If you do use a filter, use ones that do little to alter your face. If you’re male, probably not going to win any points with other men or women.

2 Don’t be an asshole and post a pic of yourself flipping off people.

It’s not cool. In fact, you look like a dick.

3 Your Halloween costume might be awesome, but post it in other places.

Some online dating sites allow you to upload pics into different albums, and even allow you to connect to Facebook and Instagram. Utilize those types of areas to show off.

4 Don’t dress like a slob.

You’re trying to get a date. Unless the dating site is to attract other slobs, you need to dress decent. You don’t have to have a suit and tie, or a dress, but you should be cleaned up. Most people are trying to look for others who look like they take care of themselves.

5 Tame your facial hair.

Got a beard or mustache, or unruly eyebrows? You don’t need to look clean-cut, but take care of that facial hair. You might not think your beard looks bad, but if it looks like birds nest in it, and looks like it’s not well kept, no one is going to think you’re a catch. Online dating is not a “it is what it is” kind of thing. If you feel like that, then you don’t care enough about yourself or are willing to try to take some care.

6 Put some clothes on!

Sure, your washboard abs or even if you have a semi-decent body might attract people, but if you’re looking to date, and not do the hookup, put some clothes on for your online dating profile pics.

7 When it comes to your online dating profile pic, keep your main ones free of other people and animals.

Yes, even if you have a photo with your mom or sister or cousin or brother or dad… don’t use those. Your potential partner isn’t looking for those, and sometimes it deters people from your dating profile. If you’re a guy, and have a hot gal pal for a bestie, you’re probably going to send the wrong message. A lot of times that message could be that the viewer may believe you’re attached and looking for more partners, or you’re a player. Yeah, it seems dumb, but a lot of people overthink these things. Keep it simple, so you eliminate any potential issues. (On the other hand, you can utilize it to weed out red flags, like paranoia or jealousy issues.)

Also, don’t add your pet to it. They aren’t dating your pet. You can always include those in the spots where the dating site allows you to share more pictures. Tip: Make sure if you do have pictures with other people, to label or add descriptions to them if the dating site allows this.

So, these are just a few things I’ve seen with dating profile pics, that probably shouldn’t be done.

What’s a turn off for you, when you’re looking at dating profile pics?