Simply Camden

With All due respect to my fellow Blogger, srgmtzluna and his blog on bachelor pads, my game would not thrive in his bachelor pad; I would be out of my element.  I am sure his list works well for him but I have no reason to go invest in wine glasses, I’d much rather pour a nice red into Fenway pint glasses anyways.   When it comes to me I am 24, a huge geek, and a bit of a slob. If a woman were to stop by impromptu I’d be less impressive than with some time to prepare. With the list below even my modest 1 bed room Camden apartment can impress the shoes off of women.

1.  Time to prepare:  Someone somewhere is going to say that this is deception.  I won’t disagree, if left to my natural state clothes would never be folded.  I don’t mean that as hyperbole, I would either hang my nice clothes or leave the rest in a pile to pick clothes out of and iron before I go out.  This is unacceptable in the eyes of most women.  Just like any guest, I like to tidy up and set my best foot forward for my female callers.  I know it’s deception but it’s a good deception like saying, “No dress could make you look fat,” or “I was only looking at that woman because I was disgusted by how low-cut her dress is.  Why can’t all women be as conservative as you, honey?”

Sometimes this preparation is done because someone might come over.  As the boy scouts say, “Be Prepared.” Also, it is nice to have a fresh smelling house (mine smells like sugar cookies).

Sometimes there is too much time to prepare. I would use it to clean; not recreate a Star Trek set but that's just me...
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ultimate-star-trek-bachelor

2. A made Bed: This is the sign of someone who has their life together.  From the moment they wake up they are ready to face the world.  My bed is my sanctuary the sanctuary that is my apartment.  I have way too many pillows for one person (4 to be exact), including a body pillow, a “hug pillow” and two giant feather pillows.  I have a down comforter– with a duvet of course– and matching high count sheets.  Under the sheets is a pillow topped mattress.  People snore just looking at my bed.  My very well made bed.

3. Something Interesting but not too interesting:  I stole this one from Barney Stinson, from how I met your mother.  Your apartment should have an excuse to go see it.  It could be your gorgeous view of the city, a wine cellar, or a full size replica of a Storm Trooper from Star Wars.  (If that is interesting to her feel free to give her my email).  Visiting someone’s home can be an intimate and personal experience.  This gives your date/lady-friend/new friend an excuse to go see where you live other than seeing you.

4. A great TV or Sound System: With a great collection of movies or music.  This gives your space a personal touch and gives some background music or zombie flesh-eating in the back ground.  I am a movie buff so I opt into the zombie flesh-eating ambiance.  This assures there wont be any awkward silences– at least bad ones.  Not to mention both of these are status symbols and as my Grandmother used to say, “You can marry anyone you want; might as well pick a rich one.”

5. A comfortable place to talk:  This does not have to be physically comfortable.  This should be a comfortable place for you and your guest to get to know one another.  Everyone wants a sixteen candle’s experience.  But have you ever sat cross-legged on a table?

This can't be comfortable and they clearly aren't paying attention to the candles that is a fire hazard!
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6. Frames:  In college I loved my posters and random stuff on the wall.  The demotivational posters, concert posters, and one or two which celebrated the female form were all hung by some sort of tape or tack.  The older the poster the more beat up it was, wrinkled and torn from moving from one residence hall.  I am sure that one or two were the victim of my rugby team which used to frequently stay at my place.  The first thing I did post graduation is invest in some new posters, this time art work, and some frames.  I am still able to express myself.  I selected the art of my favorite places and things that represent me.  I just put them behind glass.  I still have art which celebrates the female form.  I hung Roy Lichtenstein’s The Seductive Girl in my bedroom.  I love the style and it speaks to who I am. The only one that isn’t framed is the 4′X6′ vintage Thor comic wall mural which is opposite my Lichtenstein print.

7. An interesting Host:  Your home should be an extension of you.  That is why each list of “the best bachelor pad” is different.  Your date is there because she wants to see you.  All you have to do is convince her she has already made the right choice.  Be yourself;  it has worked this far.  Hopefully, you are clever enough not to screw that up.  I advocate being a gentleman but history has shown that, that is not a necessity for love; ask any of King Henry VIII’s wives.  The only requirement is to be awesome by your and your guest’s standards.  So good luck and bachelor on!

Do you have a cool bachelor pad?  Do you agree?  Do you think I am an idiot (you’re probably not alone)?  Let me know, send in pictures of cool spots and I’ll do my best to post them.