Everyone needs a Hug

Today I participated in a Free Hug event. We gave away hundreds of free hugs today in downtown Vancouver, in front of the Art Gallery. With hand painted "Free Hug" signs around our necks we set out to hug as many strangers as possible, to spread some joy and bring smiles to everyone. It was incredible....hugs do make you feel good. I know I felt good hugging everyone. For the most part people were pretty receptive to being hugged. There were some skeptics and an occasional dodgy fellow but all in all I think it was a success. People walked away with smiles on their face and told us how much they needed a hug.

The free hug campaign was started by a fellow named Juan Mann, whose mission in life is to bring hugs to everyone in the world.

You can read about the campaign at http://www.freehugscampaign.org/

Let me know if you are interested in participating in the next free hug event. Here are some photos that show just how much fun we had.

http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o124/jennifer_archer/Free%20Hugs%20Vancouver%20Nov%202006/

Who are you trying to impress?

Today's rant and raves is directed towards guys that just don't get it. If you try too hard with a girl, she will sense your desperation and be completely turned off. I repeat, don't try so hard. I like boys that know what they like and aren't afraid to go after it, but there comes a point when you have gone way to far. When you try too hard it tells me you are insecure and don't know what you are doing. Don't come on so strong and please don't use cheesy pick up lines.