What Is This "Spa"? Are you trying to say spaghetti?

Strange alien formations usually found hiding in sweaty cotton caves or scrunched in leather or fabric bondage.

And now that I have your attention and you're probably wondering what World of Warcraft character I'm referring to...

I'm actually talking about feet. Gloooorious feet. Smelly, creepy, and for some people, their ultimate vice (something I will most definitely never understand.)

Whether you think they are sexy leg hands or you think they should star in the next horror movie, they do serve their purpose and in fact, they are very important! I mean, where would those sexy high heels go??

BUT, men need to take care of those little piggies too! If you think pedicures and at home spas are just for the ladies, then you have clearly never participated in any of them. Check out Groupon for awesome deals on spa packages or Well Groomed Fellow for manly home spa treatments.

The main reasons you want to participate in these activities are:
Number 1 - How gross would it be to go home with a girl and end up cutting her ankle with your overgrown toenails. Seriously. It's happened. You don't want to do that.

Number 2 - This list of reasons here of why you should take care of your feet.

Number 3 - If Bono can look this cool having a spa day, so can you (maybe skip the cigarettes though..)

A Little Help From Our Friends

In the world of dating, the less gifted of us should use all the resources available to us to make the process a little less painful.  And realistically, dating shouldn't be like going to the dentist. It should be like going to the spa (with an equal amount of hands on skin!)

The internet itself is chock full of dating advice. Not to say that it's all good or relevant to you but there is a lot out there. Don't be alarmed or overwhelmed. I'll help you wade through the bad sites and send you on your way to Dating Bliss.

First and foremost, one of my favorite life/relationship advice websites belongs to someone who I believe I have mentioned before - and hell, if I haven't, I apologize for .  This masterful linguist is none other than the esteemed Mark Manson.  He has over 2 million monthly subscribers, writes about life, relationships, travelling, and basically he just lays it all out and guides you down a path to enlightenment (okay, maybe not quite that far, but it's pretty damn close.) My ALL time favorite article of his, which I would say changed my perspective on relationships, is one called Fuck Yes or No.  If you are ever debating about whether or not you want to continue dating someone, or you can't decide whether or not you want to eat that second donut .. Refer to this article!! It's a godsend. I have referred it to a countless number of people and it still blows my mind how such a BASIC concept could make such an impact on so many facets of your life. READ IT.

Secondly! There is a book coming out in a couple of weeks by a writer by the name of George Reagan called Masterdate: the handy guide to internet dating for guys. He writes about his struggles with dating after being divorced and has a bounty of information pertaining to getting out of the dating rut and how to, instead, valiantly succeed.  His new book comes out on December 1st and I recommend giving it a read! You can view a preview of his book to see what you think. I think it will be worth the read if you are looking for some stories and advice you can really relate to. (Follow him on Twitter: @masterdate48 ).

Maybe you should think about taking his advice about finally parting with those few wisps of hair left and really embracing the bald. On behalf of everyone who made the leap, they salute you.

It's Heating Up

To start a fire - along with a spark - you'll need tinder. And well, in this day and age, you might just need Tinder! Now, I'm generally not a supporter of online dating, in particular the type that favours one night stands and the like, but sometimes even the best athletes (or gamers) need practice.  Some of the benefits of using dating apps and sites include:

-Not tripping over your words (or your shoelaces) as you try to start conversation with a woman.

-The ability to stretch the truth about how awesome you are (I wouldn't recommend going too far - she'll probably find out soon enough that you don't work out 2 times a day.)

-More selection aka better odds for you.

Here are AskMen's 50 Definitive Rules to Dating Apps

The main reason I don't like dating sites and apps is that generally the people that you meet on these sites know how easy it is to just find another mate via "the interwebs." Yes, it is a bit of a generalization, but when you have 1,000's of people to chose from, how could you ever settle? If you're just looking for a fling (or a few) then yep! Absolutely.  But if you even have an inkling of wanting something more substantial, be careful! Plus - not to freak you out or anything - but apparently syphilis is back so unless you want to end up like Scott Joplin or Nietzche, I would keep those Tinder swipes to a minimum.

Email me for tips, advice, and if you're lucky, my famous Moroccan chicken recipe (hell, why not? It's free!) 

To Bald or Not to Bald..

Regardless of what colour Hawaiian shirt or track pants you wear on any given day (YES, I'm being facetious.. you better not be wearing either of those!) your hair - or lack thereof - is the one thing that you can maintain effortlessly as long as you have some sort of an idea of what you're doing..

..Usually this just means going to a PROPER hairstylist or barber (sorry boys, this leaves out your mom) and sometimes it just means getting the "It's Time" talk from a friend.  If you don't know anyone who would be straight up with you about this, or they're suffering from the same ailment, feel free to email me for advice!

If you aren't yet suffering from a case of the missing follicles, here is a compiled list of some of the haircuts that the ladies love! Take a risk and try something new! If you're in the Vancouver, BC area and need a hairstylist (& some eye-candy) try out this bombshell, Jasmine Lorimer for a new do. She also happens to be the winner of the Red Dragon Model Search .. good luck trying to get away from your computer or the hair studio after that Google Search!

Follow me on Twitter  or send me an email at circuitsu@gmail.com for some fair hair advice!

Halloween!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And no, I don't mean Christmas...

It's Halloween! The only holiday where you can basically wear whatever you want, be whoever you want, and act however you want and there is very limited judgement.

If you only go out one single day a year, make it Halloween! Wearing a costume gives you the ability to hide behind a character and should help you get out of your shell.  Costumes are also the ultimate ice breaker and (in theory) you should be able to start a conversation with anyone! Wearing a costume that is funny or culturally relevant is usually the best way to go if you're trying to get conversations out of the ladies.

Here are some ideas for you if you're last minute and trying to find something before you head out on the town tonight!

If you have any questions or need some costume advice, send me an email at circuitsu@gmail.com!

Now get out there and meet some people!

Rekindling The Spark

As with any fire or idea, everything must first begin with a spark.  I'm going to go a bit nerdy on you here and explain to you where the name Circuit-su came from.  Now, I'm not a huge fan of the comics or the movie Transformers but I do love the idea of a good old fashioned transformation, a phoenix from the ashes if you will.  

So, the official nerd definition of Circuit-su is "a Cybertronian martial art that emphasizes mastery of the energies of one's spark." If you don't know what Cybertron is, you can learn more about it here. But I think it's safe to assume that if you've found this page, you probably have a good idea of some of the nerdier lingo out there.

This blog is going to (attempt) to be a way for the nerdier fellas out there (or ones that simply can't wrap their heads around why you shouldn't wear socks and sandals together) to have a female mediator between you and the oh-so-confusing and complex female brain (and maybe be someone who can tell you when It's Time to stop balding and just be bald).  

Yes, you may know how to hack into the darkest depths of the interweb, dance around Algebraic equations like they're your bitch, and know the Trekkie phrase, "mom's basement," and to you, the most complicated protocol is what pair of track pants to put on in the morning.  But let's be real, it's not what the ladies are digging. 

I think the first thing to understand is this: we're not all complicated beings. Some of us like staying up till 4 am playing video games. And most of us like to have someone around who we can do that with.  We don't all want a ripped, 6'7 Prince Charming. We like someone who can make us laugh, someone who treats us like we're their best friend and most of all - and this might come as a surprise.....

Someone with confidence!!!

That right there sums up why most men - who are maybe not considered "attractive" by societal standards - are able to do so well with the ladies.  But more about this in a future post.

Anyway, if you have any questions for me or want some tips personally tailored to you, send me an email at circuitsu@gmail.com! I'll try and help you best I can to get that spark going!

-Samantha