Playbook of Love- Are you Ready for some Football?

Football season can actually be bonding time with your honey, so get on his team and get in the game- don’t forget to pass the ball sometimes too…

Tip #1- Get to Know his Team

If you don’t know your honey’s favorite team by now, shame on you. So find out secretly who’s the quarterback, running back and other stars of the team. Then surprise him with a new jersey, cap, socks, bumper stickers, car flags- something that shows you are on his team.

If you don’t like his favorite team, or if you despise them… you can still have a little fun with a friendly rivalry. Competition is good, but don’t rub it in too much if your team dominates his. Don’t forget, he is sensitive… You can Tweet, update your Facebook page, check in with Foursquare and even post to Pinterest during the game. But you will pick up a penalty if you post any crying videos of your honey, and stay away from posting lowlights of his team, believe me, he’ll see them again and again on the highlight reels.

If his reaction is too intense, you might want to find a peace offering, bear in mind, there’s always next week and your team could get slammed. Personally, I like the Houston Texans since we live in Houston and also the Rams since that’s my zodiac sign- Aries..

Tips #2 – Cute Cornerback

Every man wants to show off his “better half” so make him proud. You can dress like an athlete with the jersey, jeans and sneakers or you can razzle dazzle in the cutest top, jewelry and removable tattoo. So get to shopping, and make sure you put your own spin on your outfit… Keep it fun and flirty, no dresses allowed. By the way, the Houston Texans are the #1 team that sells the most merchandise in the NFL and season tickets have been sold out every year since the franchise launched. Take that… Cowboys…

Tip #3 – Goddess of the Gridiron

Be a beast in the kitchen or the grocery store and he’ll brag about you… Marinate those ribs overnight, get the barbecue sauce ready those sausages, hotdogs and burgers. Chicken and shrimp, cheese, and jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon can be popped on the grill. If you have a signature dip, make sure you throw in some spinach to make it healthier… And don’t forget to help with the checklist. Water, beer and margaritas—check. Plenty of food- check. Utensils, condiments and plates- check. Chairs, tent, and tickets- check. Tailgating parking pass—check.  If the gang is coming over, the man cave is clean and the flat screen is ready for the action.

Tip #4-Goddess on Steroids (Franchise Player)

If you REALLY want to impress your honey AND you have the budget--secretly gather the girls and charter a private jet to a special game for your men. OMG, they will NEVER stop talking about it, especially if their team wins… Take lots of photos to remind them of their special day and the lengths you will go to in order to please them. He’ll be on his best behavior and you’ll pick up some extra points.  He’ll feel that you really understand him.  If you’re feeling lucky, Super Bowl tickets should be on your radar.

Tip #5 – Free Agent

If you really just don’t like football, and if all else fails, make sure you have two TVs. If the man cave is stocked, then no one is stopping you from heading to a movie, museum, brunch or shopping. Count this as your renewal time. Do the things that make you happy. Catch up on your reading, yoga class, donate more time to charity.  Be creative and have fun. When you both are enjoying what you are passionate about, it makes for a happier couple. Don’t forget to ask him about the game when you get home.

By the way, here are some relationship penalties, singles need to be aware of.

Penalties for Singles

·         Excessive Crowd Noise – You man is listening to his boys too much..

·         Illegal Substitution- Ditching you in order to Hang Out with the boys – repeated offense

·         Excessive Time Out- We’re getting close, then ‘bam’ where did he go? We need some space??? Really??

·         Defensive Holding or Illegal Use of Hands-It’s a given you are only going to touch me with a loving embrace, but putting your hands over my mouth? OK, I will not talk during the game.. but the commercials are fair game…

·         Failure to report change of eligibility- You got what? Engaged??? When??

·         Clipping Below the Waist- Get to know my brain first..

Darian Ward Nichols

Author-How to Catch a Mate…with the Right Bait

Playbook of Love- Are You Ready for some Football?

Football season can actually be bonding time with your honey, so get on his team and get in the game- don’t forget to pass the ball sometimes too…

Tip #1- Get to Know his Team

If you don’t know your honey’s favorite team by now, shame on you. So find out secretly who’s the quarterback, running back and other stars of the team. Then surprise him with a new jersey, cap, socks, bumper stickers, car flags- something that shows you are on his team.

If you don’t like his favorite team, or if you despise them… you can still have a little fun with a friendly rivalry. Competition is good, but don’t rub it in too much if your team dominates his. Don’t forget, he is sensitive… You can Tweet, update your Facebook page, check in with Foursquare and even post to Pinterest during the game. But you will pick up a penalty if you post any crying videos of your honey, and stay away from posting lowlights of his team, believe me, he’ll see them again and again on the highlight reels.

If his reaction is too intense, you might want to find a peace offering, bear in mind, there’s always next week and your team could get slammed. Personally, I like the Houston Texans since we live in Houston and also the Rams since that’s my zodiac sign- Aries..

Tips #2 – Cute Cornerback

Every man wants to show off his “better half” so make him proud. You can dress like an athlete with the jersey, jeans and sneakers or you can razzle dazzle in the cutest top, jewelry and removable tattoo. So get to shopping, and make sure you put your own spin on your outfit… Keep it fun and flirty, no dresses allowed. By the way, the Houston Texans are the #1 team that sells the most merchandise in the NFL and season tickets have been sold out every year since the franchise launched. Take that… Cowboys…

Tip #3 – Goddess of the Gridiron

Be a beast in the kitchen or the grocery store and he’ll brag about you… Marinate those ribs overnight, get the barbecue sauce ready those sausages, hotdogs and burgers. Chicken and shrimp, cheese, and jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon can be popped on the grill. If you have a signature dip, make sure you throw in some spinach to make it healthier… And don’t forget to help with the checklist. Water, beer and margaritas—check. Plenty of food- check. Utensils, condiments and plates- check. Chairs, tent, and tickets- check. Tailgating parking pass—check.  If the gang is coming over, the man cave is clean and the flat screen is ready for the action.

Tip #4-Goddess on Steroids (Franchise Player)

If you REALLY want to impress your honey AND you have the budget--secretly gather the girls and charter a private jet to a special game for your men. OMG, they will NEVER stop talking about it, especially if their team wins… Take lots of photos to remind them of their special day and the lengths you will go to in order to please them. He’ll be on his best behavior and you’ll pick up some extra points.  He’ll feel that you really understand him.  If you’re feeling lucky, Super Bowl tickets should be on your radar.

Tip #5 – Free Agent

If you really just don’t like football, and if all else fails, make sure you have two TVs. If the man cave is stocked, then no one is stopping you from heading to a movie, museum, brunch or shopping. Count this as your renewal time. Do the things that make you happy. Catch up on your reading, yoga class, donate more time to charity.  Be creative and have fun. When you both are enjoying what you are passionate about, it makes for a happier couple. Don’t forget to ask him about the game when you get home.

By the way, here are some relationship penalties, singles need to be aware of.

Penalties for Singles

·         Excessive Crowd Noise – You man is listening to his boys too much..

·         Illegal Substitution- Ditching you in order to Hang Out with the boys – repeated offense

·         Excessive Time Out- We’re getting close, then ‘bam’ where did he go? We need some space??? Really??

·         Defensive Holding or Illegal Use of Hands-It’s a given you are only going to touch me with a loving embrace, but putting your hands over my mouth? OK, I will not talk during the game.. but the commercials are fair game…

·         Failure to report change of eligibility- You got what? Engaged??? When??

·         Clipping Below the Waist- Get to know my brain first..

Time is of the Essence...

Can you believe we have about 8 weeks left of 2011. I'm working on my plans for 2012, so I'm in tunnel vision gear. So it's "whatever it takes" right about now and I'm not taking no for an answer.

My passions are television, radio, web and films. I'm planning on landing projects in each of these areas.. My other passion is motivating folks to put their plans in motion and follow their dreams. No one likes a "whiner" they are so annoying.. Who wants to be annoying when you can either make a change, suck it up.. or move along.. I know it's easier said than done, but a negative attitude is like a black hole.. It sucks the life out of everyone around you...
So time is of the essence, what plans can you put in action before the end of the year to get you ready for 2012?

Sgt. Darian Interactive

Calling Sgt. Darian Interactive..... I bet you didn't know that in my spare time I'm an Army Sergeant barking out orders in an online training exercise. The folks at iMedia-it are leaders in the development of performance based on-line learning. By infusing cutting-edge gaming technologies into objective based scenarios, critical thinking and decision points are exercised beyond traditional training approaches. I think I got carried away a couple of times when I kept saying...Your score is unacceptable.. My other favorite line, "Let's get started soldier. You have a lot to accomplish." They do quite a bit of work for the Army. I'm one of 16 characters in the latest online training video. Marcos handled the audio, Shari made sure I didn't miss any words in the booth..Roosevelt, Shari and Leslie cheered me on in front of the blue screen at the studio where my "green room" was green like the walls, clothes, boots, t-shirts and all. The Animators, flash designers, and multi-media video group hangs out in the pit. There are programmers, instructional designers and my stylist involved in making sure my character is on-line ready. They've been designing training programs for about 10 years, that's why the Army looks to them for the latest online tools... BY the way, some of the 3-D Effects are outstanding. There's a lot of creativity over there with Vincent and the crew. Check out a few great websites. http://www.imediait.com/ http://www.generalsoundwave.deviantart.com/ http://www.2cents.tv/

GREAT Author! Karen Ward

My sister Karen Ward is a GREAT writer. She has a passion for young people and enjoys inspiring and encouraging them. She has an innovative book, "It's All About School." She also has networking opportunities and seminars planned to get young people talking about their challenges and issues. They'll also come up with solutions they can implement. There's a great opportunity to support a solution-based organization by putting your company's name or logo on the back of the latest edition. The book has been enhanced with open discussion questions, advice from educators, youth comments and a listing of community resource agencies. Various topics in the book include, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, conflict resolution, bullying, gang involvement, and peer mediation. Gracious Hands Literary Company will have a book give-away for youth on Saturday, January 13, 2007.
Support young people....Support the book, "It's All About School," www.gracioushandsliterary.com or e-mail Karen at kwgracioushands@yahoo.com

Pre-Thanksgiving Feast

You missed some Great Food this week. Members of the Houston Texans and the Houston Firefighters thoroughly enjoyed fantastic turkey, dressing, greens, candied yams, dirty rice, lemon cake and sweet potato pie, etc. provided by Frenchy's and Glennlock Foods. Our event at Fire Station #33 went off without a hitch. Regina Woolfolk with the Texans and her crew were fantastic. My sister Karen pitched in to help. As you can see, we had great media coverage...

Elegant Evening!

The Holiday Season has started...My hubby and I were invited to dinner recently by our buddy Glenda. Her super chef buddy-- Charles whipped up a magnificent meal of salmon with sun dried tomatoes with a Chardonnay vinaigrette reduction and salmon with a rasberry kiwi vinaigrette with cracked pepper and sea salt. Grilled sauteed squash, scallions, and orange bell peppers were a treat along with the grilled portobello mushrooms and sauteed mussels. The wines of choice were a 2004 Sonoma Ridge Chardonnay and a 2005 Panarroz Jumilla. Charles, the Super chef picked up everything from Central Market and Specs. Charles says cooking is relaxing and a chance for him to be free, experience new flavors, textures, smells and educate the palate. What a wonderful evening surrounded by great friends, wonderful food, find jazz, and awesome art- Glenda is a big collector.. Let the Holiday's BEGIN.. By the way, my photo was used for one of Glenda's art pieces by Lionell Lofton. By the way, Charles is a private chef.. e-mail me, and I'll send his information. info@darianward.com.