UPDATE – it's been over a month since
my last post. Never fear, still no relationship change. It's nearly
April, which means, I'm ¼ of the way through my “resolution”. So
far so good!
Today's tip:
How to stay single without really
trying – Tip #21
- Be a “shipper”.
For those who are un-aware of this
term, a “Shipper” is a person who advocates for someone's
relationship. Usually in television, movies or books. Usually a
romantic relationship. Sometimes just friendships, but, generally,
you cheer for a certain couple to “get together”. AKA – Freak
out about them.
Basically, they're your “emotional
outlet”. You get so invested in THEIR relationship, you have no
time to even contemplate having one of your own. Slash, if some
prospect comes along, you don't take it because you're waiting for it
to be as “awesome” as the fictional relationships.
You can take it one step further and
create “Shipper videos”.
(For the record....I have NOT created
one (yet). I have ideas, but basically too lazy to actually create
one. I will admit to spending a considerable amount of time WATCHING
shipper videos....which....is also “pathetic”. But I contend NOT
AS BAD as the ones who make them. ;-)) (No offense to anyone who
actually makes them. Without you making them, what would I watch at
2 AM?)
Of course I had to go look up some of
my favorites so I could provide examples. ;-)
Parker/Hardison - Leverage
Mary/Matthew - Downton Abbey
Barney/Robin - How I Met Your Mother
There are so many other couples....but this provides you with a taste of different types. And different types of song/editing choices.
I could go into what makes a good
shipper video versus a mediocre one. But, I think you get the point.
