Success for Dress for Success

BOL recently held a highly profitable fundraiser at Biermarkt. Keep your eyes peeled for future fundraisers!

BOL:Word/Phrase of the Month

"Big Pretty” i.e...“My pretty is so big, it won’t even fit in the photo!” or “You look great! You're sure putting on some big pretty tonight” (July, 2009)

BOL's Relationship Status is Staying Put!!

The BOL was recently asked to discuss Status Updates, or more specifically “to do an expose on the farce that is the relationship status”. There are only a few options and yet they are sooo telling:

Single—this is what 2/3 Board Members claim and yet, the only time you should be required to tick this little box is if you’re doing your taxes. It’s kinda like advertising “bring me out on a date, I’m lonely”.

It's complicated—do you need to let all your coworkers know this? This status is only allowable under the age of 16 or if you’re knocked up by someone but don’t actually like them. (like on 16 and Pregnant)

Open Relationship-We didn’t realize this was the 70’s. Just try to keep your STD’s away from us.

Engaged-Ahem, there’s still a chance for us, right? Right?

Married-In other words, you’re boring (unless you have single friends, in which case we like you again)

The real clincher is that Fbook tells all your friends every time you change your status. Do you really want to advertise every one of your breakups? Our vote is to keep it blank and keep ‘em guessing!

Give a single, Take a single

Everyone has one. That friend who is attractive, funny, smart and people are always asking you, "Why isn't 'X' dating anyone?" And quite honestly, you don't have a good answer. This month, why not do a good deed and fix your single friend up with another single? Talk to people, ask if they're single or if they have an awesome, single friend and if you think it's a match then make it happen! If all goes right, this time in a year or two you could be enjoying an open bar at their wedding! And where there are weddings (and open bars), there are usually singles to be taken. Give a single, take a single...it's only fair.

Curtsy your butt off

thinks it's about time to bring the curtsy back! The good ol' curtsy where you bend your knees and bow your head while holding out your skirt and saying things like "Good day, sir." It's better than a handshake. It's fancy. Plus, you can tone and shape your lower body at the same time as you bend and straighten your knees. Want to work on your arms, too? Add some weights to your skirt, when you go to hold it out the resistance will eventually give you strong, sculpted arm muscles. So let's do it...it's Curtsy Time! And while we're at it...fellas, what do you say we bring the top hat back, too? (July, 2009)

　

　

　

Reasons the BOL loves the iPhone

There is an app for everything

It recognizes words like camijennydatenight and BOLtastic

Cleveland Craigslist missed connections...at your fingertips!

You become part of “the club”

Creative pickup lines

Easy to post photos on facebook from Tina’s Nite Club

There is an app for everything (did we mention that?)

iStore employees are cute

Whiskey Island

Where in Cleveland can you sit next to a biker, have a chat with a bonified Cougar and get served by an inked up indie waitress? Whiskey Island! Half trashy, half rocker, and all cover bands! It’s where you meet friends and build up a $550 bar tab before the sun even sets over the yachts docked nearby.

The Perfect Boyfriend

Tribute to Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson...he was Bad and a Smooth Criminal. He denied being lovers with Billie Jean and he challenged us all to start with The Man in the Mirror or else Beat It (though BOL tried, they never found a man in their mirror to start anything with...but we're still hoping). He was a moonwalking, crotch-grabbing dancing machine and he always gave BOL a reason to dance. For many nights to come I'm sure we'll be singing his tunes at Tina's and waving our hands about. The world lost a great performer in MJ. Thanks for the Thrill(er)s and The Way Youmade us Feel, Michael!

BOL: cool in the summer

Movie Theater Marathons

Fridge Parties

Ice Bikinis

Wearing our “Birthday Suit”

Smoking Camels (it made Joe the Camel, cool..why not us?)

Ice cream truck trysts

BOL's Petition to be on Stuff White People Like

Dear SWPL,

Enter a room and there are three girls in the corner talking about a date from the previous night. These ladies are probably a Board of Love. White People love this as much as Vespas, Scarves and Studying Abroad. So why is this not in SWPL? We are frequent followers of your website and want to give you props for encapsulating everything that is us. But what about us? What do white people like better than the Board of Love? Love, BOL

Still Single?

Here are some BOL comebacks that you can tell your family at the 4th of July BBQ:

I’m not done boozing and whoring

I’m holding out for Obama’s inevitable divorce

Not everyone can deal with my communicable STDs

My jailed penpals all keep getting the death sentence

I get all the pleasure I need from a bowl of ice cream

Waiting till they change the pedophile laws and the Jonas brothers are fair game

BOL Friends, Facebook Style

I’m sure you’ve been befriended by these people..

The Overbefriender – this person has more than 500 friends and befriends everyone they meet. This person likely has very little in common with you, updates their status twice a day and you will never meet them again…ever.

The INeedABestFriend – beware of this person. They seem nice at first and you do have a lot in common but their interest in befriending you, messaging you, hanging out with you, calling you, texting you and randomly stopping by your house are…err…desperate.

The Brushoff– So you met at a bar and gave him a “let’s be fbook friends” as opposed to a “here’s my number”. That means we’re not interested. They’ll dutifully try to contact you, ask you out and then suddenly your schedule is just entirely too full to accommodate him.

The BlastFromThePast – You went to highschool with this person and never talked to them. Suddenly, you’re looking in your yearbook to remember who they were. These people often live in different cities and though you’d be satisfied with a 5 minute conversation at your next high school reunion, you’ll now be subject to photo collages of their children and status updates about how they are “living life to the fullest”.

The HowAreWeNotFriends – You have common friends, common interests and you both exclaimed “how have I not met you before”. This person’s status updates will actually bring you closer together! Going to the Beachland ? Perfect..you needed a Beachland buddy! This is where Fbook actually fosters new friendships…so see, they’re not all negative!

Do you have a boat?

BOL is on a mission...to find friends with boats! Yes, we know, we also like NOT being on a boat...but we’re trying to expand our repertoire. Not only do we like Sea-men but we’re more than happy to go below deck. In fact, recently a BOL member has been caught asking to see someone’s mast, so instead of us having to ask...why don’t you come to us? We may even bring T-Pain.

Tips for Summer Loving

It's June. You're hot (in every sense of the word). People are wearing less clothing than normal. It's a great time of year to pick up a Summer Hottie (SH)...and BOL has a few tips to help you do just that:

*The Sprinkler - If you spot a SH across the street, pretend your sprinkler isn't working and ask him to take a look at it. Just as he's crouched down over it have a friend hiding nearby to turn it on full blast. You and the SH willend up drenched, the perfect time to invite him inside to dry off.

*The Sand Trap - You see a SH coming your way on the beach. Ask him if you can bury him in the sand for your niece/nephew (wave your hand in the direction of nearby small children, whether you know them or not). Once he is buried you will have his undivided attention for a great conversation and to ask him out. *The Lemonade Stand - Set up a small lemonade stand. As a SH walks by ask him if he'd like to squeeze your lemons. If he acts offended, have two lemons under the table to quickly prove your statement. If he acts intrigued, you can take it from there...

*The Pool Dance- At the pool, ask a SH to help you work on your synchronized swimming routine. After hours of precisely imitating each other's movements how could he resist you?! Most likely he'll even follow you to your car, walking in the exact same pattern as you. (July, 2009)

BOL's hastily made Cleveland Video Lyrics

BOL Loves Cleveland

West Side Market sells pizza

BOL Loves the pizza

The board of love can meet at a Cavs game.

LeBron is a champion in our hearts

You can afford to eat at nice restaurants

Cleveland Clinic will fix your face right up

BOL loves long walks on Edgewater beach

See the train bringing love to BOL

BOL Word/Phrase of the Month

BOL-ing"

(i.e.: "I met this guy last night and couldn't stop BOL-ing to my friends about him!") (April, 2009)

BOL Gets Dirty...

May is a great time to start gardening, and by gardening, we mean picking up your hot neighbor! Gardening is a great opportunity to wear tight/minimal clothing (you know, for “sun”) whilst crouching down and getting your hands dirty. The cute neighbor boy (probably working on his BMW in his driveway) will have to notice! So lean over ladies, show off your petunias. We encourage you to keep “ho’ing” all summer!

Mother May I

May holds a special day dedicated to all the goodness that is MOM! So BOL wants to take a moment toour moms. They're the specialwho put up with our crying, our mistakes, our complaints and helped us grow into who we are today...BOL! So to those special BOL moms out there:Board of Lovebefor that special guy to love,we want to thank you for showing uslove is in the first place!you we'd be a board of...nothing

The Trucker Honk":passing a truck, the car passenger holds uparm as though they're about to pull an imaginary truck horn, then makes an up & down motion. Do so until you have passed the truck.should then respond via honking his truck horn. Note: May result in your arm getting tired and/or extremely buff.

-"Marry, F- or Kill": Three people are named (celebrities/friends/characters) and everyone must assign from those three who they would marry,-or kill. Note: BOL does not suggest using people who are actually in the car with you while playing this game.

-"Pretend We're at Tina's": Car passengers sing at the top of their lungs to all songs on the radio. Note: Not to be played with jell-o shots.

BOL + LeBron

Dear LeBron,

BOL would like to let you know that you are on our “list”. You know, you’re that guy that will always be given a wave and it can’t be constituted as cheating (if BOL is in a relationship, of course). Yea, we said it. So anyway, what are you doing this Saturday? We know it’s your off night and BOL is free…

Love, BOL

BOL Loves the Derby

This month BOL went to the Derby! We camped out at a flea market, hijacked a party bus, danced with Brooke Shields (well, near her) and that was onlynight!Saturday weon big hats anddresses (or airbrushed t-shirts in one instance), loaded up our liquor hidden in peanut butter jars, and made our way to Churchill Downs. There were horses, races, mint juleps, amazing hats and shoes, and Kid Rock being escorted to VIP. Throughout the weekend BOL met some nice guys, some mean guys and some drunk guys.none of these resulted inBOL love connections the weekend was still a fabulous time, filled with valuable lessons!learned that 50-1 odds are still pretty darn, that it's best to let the ice melt some in your mint julep before chugging it,we learned how to be "Classie Ladies". Thanks, Derby! See you next year...

BOL Cooks!! The Famous Vodka Taco Recipe

Everyone in your KY Derby group will look forward to this BOL favorite!

1 shot Vodka

1 Leafy Lettuce

Large Burrito

1 Sandwich Baggie

Liberally pour vodka into the baggie. To prepare the taco, fold the baggie in half and place on a burrito shell. Wrap lettuce around plastic and roll burrito. Serves 1

BOL Hall of Fame and Museum

This month brought many celebrities to Cleveland for the Rock Hall Induction Ceremony. BOL would like to congratulate all those inducted this year, including such names as Run DMC and Metallica. The star-studded ceremonies got us thinking about the inevitable Board of Love Hall of Fame & Museum, and what items we'd put in it. Here are some ideas:

First handwritten meeting minutes

Original BOL brochure

Pizza menus

Original photo collage of Cami's perfect man

Wigs worn during video shoots

Signed photo of Oprah

BOL gavel

(*Be sure to print up this newsletter; if you bring a copy with you to the museum's Grand Opening you'll get $2 off the ticket price! You're welcome.*) (April, 2009)

BOL hearts Recycling

On April 22nd it’s one of BOL’s favorite non-love category holidays, earth day! You don’t need to be a dirty hippie to recycle. In fact, feel free to recycle your perfectly usable boyfriends and let us know when the pick-up day is for your region. Consider it a BOL tax deduction!

Diorama warning-o-rama!

Whilemay seem like a fun way to pass the evening, you should set a time limit on how long you will work on them. Spending more than 4 hours building a diorama can lead to: irritability, aching back, eating too many cheesy puffs,of memory and a overdose on arts and crafts. Be safe! Keep it under 4!

　

　

　

　







BOL’s New Business is Your Business!

If you're a steady follower of BOL, then you've probably noticed our recent lack of new fellas to report on (with the exception ofhappily dating member :)). We have no goodfor this. Perhaps it was the cold winter, orlack of new presenters at meetings, orlack of meetings. Or could it be that while we were watching "The Bachelor" every eligible bachelor in Cleveland gave out his final rose?! Nah...

BOL is ready to put this dry spell behind us. It's Spring; afor growth, sunshine and happy hours on patios (which make it much easier to spot a cute guy walking by)! But we can't do it alone, we need your help. So if you're at the library and spot a cutie reading a book on "Executive Board Members and the Men who Love Them", or if you're at the park and spot a guy eating a pizza, or if you're at the Ritz and spot Justin Timberlake being single...send them our way! We'll be waiting.

　

　

Online Dating, Reviewed

As many BOL readers know, BOL loves the internet! We’ve posted Craigslist adds, BOL’s gotten at one buddy from Match (Hi D!), and now we have a new fascination! Plentyoffish.com is a bit more DIY but, and make note of this….it’s free! Sure there are a lot of car mechanics and unemployed fellas with heavy neck tattoos on there, but if nothing else—it’s highly entertaining! So if you get a text message that says “Help Me” from one of our BOL members—now you know the rest of the story (April, 2009)

BOL ♥ Pizza

March 9-13 was Cleveland Pizza Week! Yes,week dedicated to that doughy, cheesy, saucy goodness called pizza. So get out there and grab yourself a slice...or 5...and save some for BOL!

BOL Poll: What would you like to find at the end of the rainbow?

Kermit the Frog

A boyfriend

A pot of gold

A leprechaun in a tree

BOL Toast on St. Paddy's Day

Trying a toast on March 17th and you don't know where to start? Try one of these!

*May you never get an STD!

*May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and your significant other love you.

*May you never loose a pair of underwear on a regretful night of drinking.

*May those who love us love us. And those who don’t love us, may God turn their hearts, and may he turn their ankles so we’ll know them by their limping!

*May God give good health to the enemies of your ex-boyfriends (or ex-girlfriends).

* May you live to a hundred years and still look rockin!

*Here’s to health, fitness and tone. I’ve drank to health so many times I’ve ruined by Goddamned own!

*May you always know who you wake up next to.

*When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit not sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let’s all get drunk and go to heaven!

BOL puts on their beer goggles!

BOL would like to pay homage to something that get’s a bad rap...beer goggles! Most people see beer goggles as being an excuse for making out with someone who may not exactly be the pick of the litter. BOL sees them as an excuse to get some action! Who cares what the person looks like, at least you’re having a good time in the back of an otherwise boring and dark bar! In fact, this person could very well have a “good personality” or at least a fat pocketbook. BOL encourages everyone to just close your eyes and enjoy the ride! Who knows what can come of letting your guard down a bit!

Finding Love at the CIFF (March 19-29)

It's that time of year, when people from all around Cleveland will be flocking to Tower City, cramming into one dark room and watching hours of great films from around the world...it's the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)! And to BOL it's also a great chance to find love. Here are a few tips and lines to use while at the film festival in order to snag yourself a CIFF Cutie (CIFFC):

See a movie with subtitles and pretend you forgot your glasses, find a CIFFC in the same theatre and ask him to whisper the dialogue to you.

Sit next to a CIFFC and as the lights go out gasp and grab his hand, then tell him you're afraid of the dark.* Sit near a CIFFC and when the movie ends ask if he wants to go back to your place to "talk about the movie"...we suggest using air quotes to get your point across.

Buy the largest pop you can, then when that CIFFC gives you a strange look pull two straws from your purse and give him a wink.

BOL V-day Poems

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

BOL likes pizza,

How about you?

*

This Valentine's Day

BOL'd like to say

'Hey single fellas,

look this way!'

Watch us drink,

and watch us dance.

Do you like ponies?

Then you've got a chance!

BOL n' MTV

After reaching to top 10 on 107.3—the Wave, BOL knew we had to act! Our new music video was shot on location in Cleveland and was directed by Jenz von Zukimus. The hours were grueling but we’re proud of the final result! Keep your eyes peeled for “BOL loves more than Pizza” and “BOL wants to have your babies” on MTV! Please check your local listings a/o facebook videos.

Drinking Games, BOL Style

Recently whilst watching television, BOL got bored. Obviously the easiest way to fight this is through the eternal question, “Gay, not Gay?” or with drinking games! Drink to the following:

Figure Skating: When there is a guitar on the ice, When blinded by sequins. When someone falls. When they hold their skate. Jazz hands. When they rest head/sleep on hands while twirling. When a skater is of drinking age. When there is an overly dramatic suicide attempt while waiting for the results.

Wheel of Fortune: When they clap. When Pat gets the people’s story's wrong. When Vanna tells a life lesson. When they talk about the military. When they hit bankrupt. When they hit the million dollar. When the answer is so obvious but they’re sooo not getting it.

The Bachelor: When a bachelorette cries fake tears. When they proclaim to be in love. When you see leopard print. When someone knows wayyyy too much about the Bachelor. When a bachelorette is drunk. When Mr. Obvious announces that there is only one rose left.

Zupid

Many have looked to Cupid to find them true love. With his wings and diaper he can do no wrong as he shoots people with his bow & arrow of love. Well, BOL couldn't seem to track down Cupid, so this year we've enlisted the help of Zupid! Yes, Zupid: the love finding dog. BOL will take Zupid to fine establishments around town, set him free, and the first eligible bachelor that he sits on the lap of will be ours. It's a simple plan...but it just might work. So tell your friends, if they see a tiny dog with tiny wings running around, then BOL is near...and looking for love. (February, 2009)

Oh...Ryan Bradley!

Recently, some members of BOL attended the Figure Skating Championships - men's free skate -in Cleveland. We went looking for great performances, the thrill of drinking a cold beer while watching men in spandex and sequins spin and glide across the ice. But we left with much, much more. We left with a new BOL crush, and his name is Ryan Bradley! He stepped onto the ice with confidence, an unbuttoned shirt revealing his actual skin and a grin that made BOL melt. His performance was excellent, he shook his butt and did some fancy spins...it was flawless in the eyes of BOL. He may not have won first place in the championships, but he'll always be #1 for BOL! (Ryan, if you're reading this, call us! We'd love to talk about your triple axel!)

XoXo, BOL

BOL's New Years Resolutions

Get new business

Send Oprah our press pack

Get BOL on Wikipedia

Sing karaoke @ Tina’s, often

Say no to hot dogs, yes to pizza!

Get a boyfriend

Sneak in the grandstands at the Kentucky Derby...again.

Dance!

Try not to be a bitchy baby

Don’t eat other people’s leftover food at Southside if you don’t know them...

January 1st and the BOL

How did BOL ring in 2009 you ask? With style, great friends, and a cheese battle - against no one (we won).

For NYE BOL partied it up at Dave & Hans’ apartment. BOL dressed to impress that night: fancy dresses, (fake) bling, heels. We laughed, we drank, we danced, we flipped cups and as midnight drew near we practiced our backward counting! Then as the party ended and people started to leave, BOL sat on the couch together and threw cheese. Why, you ask? Because you can dress BOL up, but you can’t calm us down. Happy New Year!

　

　

Love at First Snow

It’s January in Cleveland, and as far as BOL is concerned this is the perfect month to meet that special someone, your ‘snowman’, if you will. Here are a few ways to use the January weather to your advantage:

The Snow Artist: Ask a cute guy to pose for you as you build a snowman statue of him.

The Icy Sidewalk: Find your target, then simply slip and fall in front of him and wait for him to help you up.

The Man Blanket: Tell a cute guy that your place is far too cold and you need someone to keep you warm. (January, 2009)

Ring in the new year by talking Rings!!

Are Diamonds really a girls best friend? Though there is some infighting within the BOL, it’s been decided that they are defiantly NOT (sorry, Carrie)! As per a recent Leonard DiCaprio movie, diamonds contribute to African wars and atrocities. Also according to our sources (possibly named Alicia), Moissanite is the next best thing! It costs a lot less, double refracts (whatever that means) and no one had is up their ass. Moissanite’s are from meteors and the score a hardness of 9, second only to diamonds. So BOL wants their readers to know– keep it conflict free!

BOL Gets Buff

BOL came up with a new workout plan that anyone can use. This is a great way to start off 2009!

First off you’ll want to make sure you’re wearing a super cute outfit. Either to impress the cuties at Bally’s or meet a potential mate while running in front of their moving vehicle, you’ll want to look your best! BOL recommends showing some skin and/or not wearing underwear.

Second off, let’s stretch! If you can touch your toes, great! If not, you can just lean over and do the Michael Phelps arm flap. You know what we mean...

Next, make sure your equipment is in good working order. We don’t want anyone getting hurt while doing the BOL exercise plan!

Lastly, pick up your beer and drink. You’re welcome.

BOL Poll: What would you like stuffed in your Turkey?

Cranberry stuffing

Oyster stuffing

Walnut stuffing

A boyfriend

BOL Loves the Browns...errr...Brownies!

BOL thinks that Clevelanders need to start paying more attention to their brownies. No, not the football team silly (eww..football!)!! Brownies are so much easier to love. They never lose, they don’t break their legs, they don’t need playbooks, they can be served warm and gushy or with ice cream and never will you be required to eat a brownie out in sub zero temperatures! Cleveland obviously has its priorities wrong, BOL says...goooooo brownies! That’s our kinda touch-down!

Wanna Wing?

BOL would like to make an open call for all and any possible wingmen to come to our open tryouts. It’s an around the clock job and we need someone on call 24/7! We expect you to spend your evening fully engaging any eligible bachelor to “come talk with” the BOL. Come tryout and see the many benefits of being a BOL wingman! BOL compensates via big smiles!

An Open Letter to Britney

Dear Brit-Brit,

Hey, Perez said you were coming out with a new song! Sweet! We loved Gimme, Gimme (if you recall, there was that one time that a BOL member slid down a railing on a cruise ship to that song) and we’d just like to suggest some lyrics for your new song? Maybe “BOL rocks my world” or “BOL is my inspiration?” We also have music written and we think it’d be a great way for you to prove your sanity while also coming out with what will obviously be a top single! You know, just an idea… Love, BOL (November, 2008)

BOL is Thanksful for

New Business

Oprah

Multi-vitamins

Posh Army

Oxygen

Target $1 aisle

Dancing

Pizza

Public Transportation

Happy Hour

BOL friends, fans, frenemies! (November, 2008)

BOL Likes the Pilgrims and Stuff

Once upon a time in Plymouth in some earlier century than now, a group of ladies cooked up dinner to eat with the native “injuns”. They ate corn and well, they probably just ate corn. Since then we’ve taken this great holiday and morphed it into what it is today. Crazy eating fest! BOL looks forward to a smattering of the following: turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans, yams, Tofurkey (ahem, Hi Carrie!), and you got it, corn! And where does this all come from you may be asking yourself? Why...women of course! We’re busy slaving away in the kitchen so our men can say some stupid prayer, eat, watch football, and then pass out in a tryptophan induced stupor. Oh, but we won’t complain, we’re women...that’s all we’re good for! So thanksgiving is the time of year that reminds us who we are and puts us back into our place...the kitchen!

BOL's Got Moves!

Recently BOL found themselves in some of the best situations one can find themselves in…dance parties! Dance parties can happen anywhere…concerts, bars, a friend’s living room, a stranger’s living room, Panera. But there’s one thing you should always have ready for those unplanned dance parties: a signature dance move!

Here are a few dance moves that have been perfected by BOL, but you can borrow in emergency situations:

* “The Sprained Ankle”: (Sprained ankle not required.) Stick out the sprained ankle, placing most of your weight on the opposite ankle. Then use the un-sprained leg to shake what your momma gave you! Use any pain you experience during this move to give a sexy, pain face.

* “Rusty Robot”: (An old move, with some new flavor.) Turn at the waist, bend your arms and swing them in and out from the elbows, after several swings keep one arm frozen in the outward position and yell “Oh no, rusty robot!” At this time a fellow dancer will have to use a pretend oil can on the “rusty hinge” and you can then continue bending your arms and turning like a robot.

* A couple more (contact BOL for complete descriptions): “Slide Down The Wall”, “Kick Him In The Nuts”, “Dance On A Table”, “Limbo Arms” (November, 2008)

What BOL Wants for Xmas

*A pizza tree

*New business

*Pony

*Cheese

*To meet the gang from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

*World Peace

*The ability to teleport

*Manolo Blahniks

*Tickets to Miami

*A new/sweet dance move

*A boyfriend

BOL Poll

BOL Poll:

What’s your favorite holiday song?

*All I Want for Christmas is BOL

*I saw Santa Kissing BOL

*The 12 Days of BOL

Vote now!!

BOL Craft Project

BOL recently crafted, all kindergarten teacher style! What we learned from the project. Carrie likes Dave, Jenny likes honesty and Cami likes assholes who tell dead baby jokes on motorcycles (not anyone we know though...Jenny!).

A special thanks to Renee!

BOL wants to send a super-sized holiday shout out to Renee at the Map Room! Renee created the Board of Love shot and without her help BOL would have spent many a night slightly more sober. Whenever BOL sees Renee at Map Room, she checks on our relationship status and even provides possible “boy-finding” locations. So thank you, Renee, for always giving BOL the royal treatment…see you next weekend! (December, 2008)

How to Score at your Office Party

The annual holiday party is typically an event that either brings upon disappointment, or...well, disappointment. There’s that awkward conversation, your coworkers annoying family and hmm...did you say it’ll be dry this year because of the economy? Great.

The only way to make this palatable is with a flask and some loose morals.

First off, before even leaving your house make sure you look hot. Not business casual hot, now is that time to break out your low cut shirts, short skirts, high heels and for you gentlemen out there, a couple unbuttoned buttons. Screw you HR dress code!

Make sure your flask is well known to any cute observers and well, that with some obvious sex appeal, and the yearn to leave early, it should be enough to make your night memorable!

Think of the great water cooler gossip...just make sure you change your name to “that skank down the hall”. (December, 2008)