Wednesday, July 29, 2009
editor's note
There have been some negative comments about my being unemployed. No!! Perhaps this post confused you, but I have been gainfully employed for over a year! If you had only read earlier here, you would have realized. :)
Literary Moment
I thought I'd expand this blog to be less about boys and more about culture. I'm reading this book and it is AMAZING!! This girl in the book is living MY DREAM!
Get this--in the book this girl is young and single and dating some LAME guy and doesn't think she is super cute. Then she hits her head and has a coma and when she comes to she thinks it is 2004 but she has AMNESIA and it is really 2007!!! And she can't remember anything about the past three years, but now she is HOT and SKINNY and....get this...MARRIED!! And her husband is gorgeous and rich!
Seriously--dream life! Can't wait to see what happens next. :)
Get this--in the book this girl is young and single and dating some LAME guy and doesn't think she is super cute. Then she hits her head and has a coma and when she comes to she thinks it is 2004 but she has AMNESIA and it is really 2007!!! And she can't remember anything about the past three years, but now she is HOT and SKINNY and....get this...MARRIED!! And her husband is gorgeous and rich!
Seriously--dream life! Can't wait to see what happens next. :)
what happens at Institute, stays at Institute (except for when you publish it online!!! Yikes!)
So last night at Institute I saw Alan! I still am not sure how to act around him, so when I saw him walk into the classroom I tried to look like I wasn't paying attention to him. And then he CAME AND SAT NEXT TO ME! Awesome! And during class OUR ARMS TOUCHED!! WOOT WOOT! It was great. LOL--I feel ridiculous sharing/being so excited about this.
Anyway, after Institute I had to play it cool and so I went to munch and mingle and ended up talking to some other people, too. Including some random other guys and one of my girlfriends who wants to set me up on a blind date! Is that cheating on Alan?
How do you feel about blind dates? I never know. But we're going tomorrow...wish me luck!!!!
Oh yeah, by the end of the night Alan came up to talk to me and put his arm around me and we chatted for a while. But then bff Paul came up, and Alan walked away. :(
Anyway, after Institute I had to play it cool and so I went to munch and mingle and ended up talking to some other people, too. Including some random other guys and one of my girlfriends who wants to set me up on a blind date! Is that cheating on Alan?
How do you feel about blind dates? I never know. But we're going tomorrow...wish me luck!!!!
Oh yeah, by the end of the night Alan came up to talk to me and put his arm around me and we chatted for a while. But then bff Paul came up, and Alan walked away. :(
Monday, July 27, 2009
a good convo with Paul
So I was talking to Paul on the phone while I was typing that last post, and he had some great "guy insights" for me about this whole Alan situation. Basically he said I should chill out about it, and if Alan didn't ask me out he was blind. :) Paul is THE best friend EVER!! He is always there to give me guy insights.
Paul has been so unlucky in love, too. I don't know why! He is so the perfect man. Someone once asked me how I would feel about DATING PAUL. LOL! He is like my brother! Dating your brother would be SICK.
Paul has been so unlucky in love, too. I don't know why! He is so the perfect man. Someone once asked me how I would feel about DATING PAUL. LOL! He is like my brother! Dating your brother would be SICK.
a bold move by T
So guys, I was going crazy. Alan was sending mixed signals (oh yeah, he did text me randomly on Saturday but did NOT ask me on a date) and I was driving myself mad going back and forth over the multitude of possibilities as to why Alan didn't ask me out...too afraid to even think of the possibility that he is NOT INTERESTED!! I decided to take matters into my own hands.
So Saturday night I got online and WHO ELSE is on gchat but Alan! Seriously? So I struck up a conversation
T: so you'd rather be on gchat on a Saturday night than hang out with me?
Alan: hey, T
T: (awkward silence)
Alan: oh yeah, I guess it's pretty lame to be on gchat on a Saturday night, huh?
T: (awkwardly wondering why he is avoiding the question and also wondering DOES HE ARCHIVE HIS GCHATS??? He could preserve this forever--awkward!)
Alan: What are you up to tonight, T?
T: Oh, just checking my gmail in between party hopping.
Alan: That's cool
T: (freaking out) well, gotta run
Okay, not as bold as I wanted. But I think I'm just going to talk to him about us. I can't handle this anymore. Seriously. It's not that I have a crush on Alan. It's more than a crush...it's an obsession!!!!!!!
So Saturday night I got online and WHO ELSE is on gchat but Alan! Seriously? So I struck up a conversation
T: so you'd rather be on gchat on a Saturday night than hang out with me?
Alan: hey, T
T: (awkward silence)
Alan: oh yeah, I guess it's pretty lame to be on gchat on a Saturday night, huh?
T: (awkwardly wondering why he is avoiding the question and also wondering DOES HE ARCHIVE HIS GCHATS??? He could preserve this forever--awkward!)
Alan: What are you up to tonight, T?
T: Oh, just checking my gmail in between party hopping.
Alan: That's cool
T: (freaking out) well, gotta run
Okay, not as bold as I wanted. But I think I'm just going to talk to him about us. I can't handle this anymore. Seriously. It's not that I have a crush on Alan. It's more than a crush...it's an obsession!!!!!!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
(drumroll, please...)
HAPPY PIONEER DAY! I love living/working in Utah and getting a bonus holiday! What did you do for your day off???
Oh yeah, Pioneer Day also means a winner of THE BLOG CONTEST!
And the winner is.......ANNA!!!
Congrats, girl. and get excited :) (everyone else, you can buy yours here)
Oh yeah, Pioneer Day also means a winner of THE BLOG CONTEST!
And the winner is.......ANNA!!!
Congrats, girl. and get excited :) (everyone else, you can buy yours here)
Friday night invite!
Faithful blog readers,
So...I did end up getting a Friday night invitation. It was from my friend Marie. She called and asked if I wanted to go to dinner and--instead of saying no because I was hoping for a last-minute boy invite--I said of course! During dinner Marie dished and she has been MAJORLY stressed lately and I just listened and did not even mention Alan once!
And guess what? It was great fun and the whole time I wasn't even stressing about my dating life! Thanks, Marie!!!
xoxoxox
T
So...I did end up getting a Friday night invitation. It was from my friend Marie. She called and asked if I wanted to go to dinner and--instead of saying no because I was hoping for a last-minute boy invite--I said of course! During dinner Marie dished and she has been MAJORLY stressed lately and I just listened and did not even mention Alan once!
And guess what? It was great fun and the whole time I wasn't even stressing about my dating life! Thanks, Marie!!!
xoxoxox
T
Thursday, July 23, 2009
trying not to panic...
So, it is Thursday. And my crush (Alan, duh) has not asked me out for the weekend yet!!! He hasn't even called/texted me about getting together AT ALL.
What should I do?
I have kept my ENTIRE weekend schedule open, just hoping he might contact me...should I just call him?
What should I do?
I have kept my ENTIRE weekend schedule open, just hoping he might contact me...should I just call him?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
More bad dates :)
So one time this boy called me. He sounded terrible. I asked what was wrong and he said he didn't want to talk about it and I was very concerned!!! So I told my roommates and we made some cookies and dropped by his house to console him...he sounded REALLY bad!
We get there and he doesn't look too great (and doesn't appreciate my cookies!) and I try to pry out of him what is wrong. Finally he admits the reason he is so upset is because...(you're not going to believe this)...he asked a girl out for a group date and everyone else flaked so now he had to PLAN THE DATE!
L!O!L!
I should have taken my cookies back. :)
So, he was stressed about planning the date. Turns out he asked out my friend, so she was able to give me the post-date dish! He took her to dinner, then said "I don't know what you want to do next...I need to buy some shoes...." My friend said (jokingly...well, maybe not THAT jokingly) "I love shoe shopping!" but was surprised when he said okay and they went to the mall to find men's size 15 shoes!
We get there and he doesn't look too great (and doesn't appreciate my cookies!) and I try to pry out of him what is wrong. Finally he admits the reason he is so upset is because...(you're not going to believe this)...he asked a girl out for a group date and everyone else flaked so now he had to PLAN THE DATE!
L!O!L!
I should have taken my cookies back. :)
So, he was stressed about planning the date. Turns out he asked out my friend, so she was able to give me the post-date dish! He took her to dinner, then said "I don't know what you want to do next...I need to buy some shoes...." My friend said (jokingly...well, maybe not THAT jokingly) "I love shoe shopping!" but was surprised when he said okay and they went to the mall to find men's size 15 shoes!
Contest Reminder!
The contest for the Marriage Prep manual WITH MY COMMENTS ends on Friday! Don't miss it!
Anonymous?
How come everyone who reads this blog is "Anonymous"??!?! Are you ashamed to be reading?? And, more importantly, why aren't you giving me helpful dating tips? I need to get married SOON. (They say to date through four seasons and one road trip...but...is that really necessary? I don't think I can wait that long!)
Anyway, Anonymous mocked "the 100 questions"--gasp! Well, Anonymous, if you don't want to use them and thus ensure marital compatibility, don't come to me when you have to create your "why this Mormon girl is unhappily married" blog!!! J/K :) (how awkward would that blog be!?!)
Time for...MORE QUESTIONS!! Enjoy!
Did you serve a mission? What were some of your best and worst mission experiences?
Do you have a current temple recommend? How often do you attend the temple?
How often should a married couple attend the temple together?
Do you watch R rated movies? PG-13?
Would you be willing to walk out of a movie that you found inappropriate?
When does the Sabbath begin and end?
Do you begin fasting the night before Fast Sunday? How long do you fast for?
Do you watch sports on Sunday?
Do you drink Coke?
Do you eat coffee-flavored ice-cream?
How much of General Conference do you usually watch?
How should a married couple study the scriptures (read out-loud, read silently, discuss)?
What Church callings have you had? What has been your favorite / least favorite?
Do you want to go on a mission when you’re retired?
Anyway, Anonymous mocked "the 100 questions"--gasp! Well, Anonymous, if you don't want to use them and thus ensure marital compatibility, don't come to me when you have to create your "why this Mormon girl is unhappily married" blog!!! J/K :) (how awkward would that blog be!?!)
Time for...MORE QUESTIONS!! Enjoy!
Did you serve a mission? What were some of your best and worst mission experiences?
Do you have a current temple recommend? How often do you attend the temple?
How often should a married couple attend the temple together?
Do you watch R rated movies? PG-13?
Would you be willing to walk out of a movie that you found inappropriate?
When does the Sabbath begin and end?
Do you begin fasting the night before Fast Sunday? How long do you fast for?
Do you watch sports on Sunday?
Do you drink Coke?
Do you eat coffee-flavored ice-cream?
How much of General Conference do you usually watch?
How should a married couple study the scriptures (read out-loud, read silently, discuss)?
What Church callings have you had? What has been your favorite / least favorite?
Do you want to go on a mission when you’re retired?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
X
X=Ex=Ex-boyfriend=ex-fiance=Jimmy.
That's right. I was engaged. It is now time to answer the title question of this blog--why am I still single?
Because Jimmy is a JERK!!!
Some of you may have noticed this comment:
"Jimmy said.... This is garbage. Mormon boys are not cheap, Mormon girls were raised on an IV drip of Disney princesses and daddies with home equity loans.
"Maybe if you and your friends would go out and work you could appreciate what guys go through. I dated a girl last year who refused to get a job because it was 'good training' for marriage for when she has seven kids. This is the attitude I see from every girl. My sister sells her own candles and vinyl decals--the ward list is out there for a reason, use it."
That girl he defamed on my blog is...ME!!!!
It feels so good to get this out there in the open. Trying to hide my past engagement from you was getting HARD! Just know that I refused to get a job because I hate working, not because it was good training for marriage!!! And his sister makes bank off that ward list.
That's right. I was engaged. It is now time to answer the title question of this blog--why am I still single?
Because Jimmy is a JERK!!!
Some of you may have noticed this comment:
"Jimmy said.... This is garbage. Mormon boys are not cheap, Mormon girls were raised on an IV drip of Disney princesses and daddies with home equity loans.
"Maybe if you and your friends would go out and work you could appreciate what guys go through. I dated a girl last year who refused to get a job because it was 'good training' for marriage for when she has seven kids. This is the attitude I see from every girl. My sister sells her own candles and vinyl decals--the ward list is out there for a reason, use it."
That girl he defamed on my blog is...ME!!!!
It feels so good to get this out there in the open. Trying to hide my past engagement from you was getting HARD! Just know that I refused to get a job because I hate working, not because it was good training for marriage!!! And his sister makes bank off that ward list.
John Update
Oh yeah, someone asked me about John. Well, I successfully avoided him at church and institute and everywhere I could possibly see him. But my friend and I did go to Red Mango the other day and I cried into my frozen yogurt. The pain is too fresh.
Monday, July 20, 2009
More Questions
By popular demand...I present...more of the questions!!! To keep you reading, I will not put ALL 100 here! Read these on your first date and you are GUARANTEED to know whether you are compatible--and then you can stop going out if the answers don't match up! For example, I tried this last night on my Home Teacher, and he is NOT a morning person!!! Who wants to live with Grumpy?
Let me know your favorite questions/your answers!
Should the toilet paper roll from the top or the bottom?
How often do you watch television? What do you like to watch?
What time do you like to go to bed and wake up?
Do you snore, kick, or talk in your sleep?
Do you lie still at night or roll a lot?
Do you hog covers?
Do you like to take naps?
How many hours of sleep do you usually get a night?
Do you consider yourself a night person or a morning person?
What are your plans for having pets?
Do you roll the toothpaste tube? Squeeze from the middle? Put the cap back on?
Do you flush the toilet after each use? After every other use? Once a day?
How often do you exercise?
How comfortable are you with using a computer?
Do you like house plants?
Do you prefer the house temperature warm or cool?
Do you turn down the thermostat at night? in the summer?
Do you recycle?
Dos it bohter you when peopel mispel wurds?
How often should a man shave?
How often do you floss? brush your teeth? use mouth wash?
Do you mind using public bathrooms?
Do you pluck your eyebrows?
Do you read on the toilet?
Do you sing in the shower?
Do you listen to the radio while you drive? watch TV while you cook dinner?
Let me know your favorite questions/your answers!
Should the toilet paper roll from the top or the bottom?
How often do you watch television? What do you like to watch?
What time do you like to go to bed and wake up?
Do you snore, kick, or talk in your sleep?
Do you lie still at night or roll a lot?
Do you hog covers?
Do you like to take naps?
How many hours of sleep do you usually get a night?
Do you consider yourself a night person or a morning person?
What are your plans for having pets?
Do you roll the toothpaste tube? Squeeze from the middle? Put the cap back on?
Do you flush the toilet after each use? After every other use? Once a day?
How often do you exercise?
How comfortable are you with using a computer?
Do you like house plants?
Do you prefer the house temperature warm or cool?
Do you turn down the thermostat at night? in the summer?
Do you recycle?
Dos it bohter you when peopel mispel wurds?
How often should a man shave?
How often do you floss? brush your teeth? use mouth wash?
Do you mind using public bathrooms?
Do you pluck your eyebrows?
Do you read on the toilet?
Do you sing in the shower?
Do you listen to the radio while you drive? watch TV while you cook dinner?
Mike Update
Oh yeah, I never told you more about Mike! LOL! I know you've been dying to know.
Well, him and Heather went out and I guess it went well? But she exaggerated in telling me it was a date. hahaha Girls are catty! So they just hung out and she is totally into him. Luckily I am SO over him. What was I thinking?!?!?!
Well, him and Heather went out and I guess it went well? But she exaggerated in telling me it was a date. hahaha Girls are catty! So they just hung out and she is totally into him. Luckily I am SO over him. What was I thinking?!?!?!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Alan Update
Saw Alan at church. He got to class too late to sit next to me in the front row of Sunday School, but after class we chatted for a while (and hugged!). I'm hoping for another DATE soon!
Also, today during Relief Society they passed out THE best hand out ever...100 questions you should ask someone you're dating to see how compatible you are!! I know you're interested. I will periodically answer some of these for you!!
Today's answer: should the toilet paper roll from the top or the bottom? Top, duh!
Also, today during Relief Society they passed out THE best hand out ever...100 questions you should ask someone you're dating to see how compatible you are!! I know you're interested. I will periodically answer some of these for you!!
Today's answer: should the toilet paper roll from the top or the bottom? Top, duh!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
DATE Details :)
Did you notice the title of this post? YES--DATE! It WAS A DATE!!!!!!!
We went to dinner and it was FUN and delicious, and he is great. He has no idea I am 30, so don't tell!!! I can't wait to see him at church--I better go shopping for a new outfit!!!!!!!!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Another Single Story
I have a fantastic friend named Wendy. Wendy is a hot item and kept having booked weekends before her crush had a chance to ask her out. He kept on asking--she kept on having to say "sorry; already full." One weekend her crush planned ahead and asked her out a WEEK in advance (just in time for her to say no to some creepy other guy who asked her out--whew). She was excited all week for her date.
Right before her date--in the midst of her primping--her crush calls to see if they are still on. "Of Course!" Wendy replies. He says he's bringing his buddy, so can she bring a friend? Wendy runs and grabs her friend. Well, her crush shows up with TWO boys, one of which was some guy who loved Wendy's friend and Wendy's friend was NOT interested. (DRAMA! Are you following this?)
Anyway, the five of them go out to eat, the waitress asks how the bills should be separated and Crush says "separate checks for everyone"!!!! Luckily Wendy brought her purse. Then they go home and the Crush has planned nothing so they sit around Wendy's living room and it is a DISASTER. But--amazing--Wendy's friend and the fifth wheel finally hit it off and found love!! Wish the same could be said for Wendy....
Right before her date--in the midst of her primping--her crush calls to see if they are still on. "Of Course!" Wendy replies. He says he's bringing his buddy, so can she bring a friend? Wendy runs and grabs her friend. Well, her crush shows up with TWO boys, one of which was some guy who loved Wendy's friend and Wendy's friend was NOT interested. (DRAMA! Are you following this?)
Anyway, the five of them go out to eat, the waitress asks how the bills should be separated and Crush says "separate checks for everyone"!!!! Luckily Wendy brought her purse. Then they go home and the Crush has planned nothing so they sit around Wendy's living room and it is a DISASTER. But--amazing--Wendy's friend and the fifth wheel finally hit it off and found love!! Wish the same could be said for Wendy....
A Text!
Alan just texted me....wait, let me look it up to give you the exact wording:
"Dinner plans tonight?"
WOW!
Do you think this is a date? If it's not a date, should I say no? Should I ask him if it's a date??? Remember--NO MORE HANGING OUT!
"Dinner plans tonight?"
WOW!
Do you think this is a date? If it's not a date, should I say no? Should I ask him if it's a date??? Remember--NO MORE HANGING OUT!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
New hot guy in my ward
Remember that young guy I sat next to in Sunday School? (what--are you implying that my multitude of crushes is too hard for you to keep up with??? Sorry--I can't put pictures of them on here! Creepy!)
Anyway, last night I was at a birthday party for this girl in my ward and who was there but hot ward crush (a.k.a. Alan). I am trying to implement both my plans to be a man chaser and to not hang out but just date. hmm. It is difficult. But when Alan entered the room I smoothly approached him and flirted and he was talking about being new to the area so I mentioned that I had been here a LONG time (I didn't mention just how long!) and then I put my number in his phone. AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haven't heard from him yet, but I'm thinking I will have some hot weekend plans. :)
Anyway, last night I was at a birthday party for this girl in my ward and who was there but hot ward crush (a.k.a. Alan). I am trying to implement both my plans to be a man chaser and to not hang out but just date. hmm. It is difficult. But when Alan entered the room I smoothly approached him and flirted and he was talking about being new to the area so I mentioned that I had been here a LONG time (I didn't mention just how long!) and then I put my number in his phone. AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haven't heard from him yet, but I'm thinking I will have some hot weekend plans. :)
A CONTEST!!!!!
My friend just gave me an AWESOME idea: have a blog contest! Super fun!!! I racked my brain for a fitting prize, and realized there was only ever one option:
A Marriage Prep manual!!! Complete with my comments/tips/thoughts/highlighted portions.
This book is AMAZING! I read it daily/nightly/at the gym on the treadmill--everywhere! Trust me--you want this book.
How do you win? Put a link to this blog on your blog/facebook/twitter. Then leave a comment here and also give me your facebook/twitter/blog address. Do this by Friday, July 24th (I love Pioneer Day gifts) and then I will randomly pick someone and send you this book that will CHANGE. YOUR. LIFE.
*****IMPORTANT: This book is for everyone: single, married, engaged. And more importantly, my awesome margin comments are for everyone, too. :)
(if you don't have facebook/blog/twitter or don't want to be a part of my shameless promotion, then just leave a comment, and you can still be in the contest :) )
A Marriage Prep manual!!! Complete with my comments/tips/thoughts/highlighted portions.This book is AMAZING! I read it daily/nightly/at the gym on the treadmill--everywhere! Trust me--you want this book.
How do you win? Put a link to this blog on your blog/facebook/twitter. Then leave a comment here and also give me your facebook/twitter/blog address. Do this by Friday, July 24th (I love Pioneer Day gifts) and then I will randomly pick someone and send you this book that will CHANGE. YOUR. LIFE.
*****IMPORTANT: This book is for everyone: single, married, engaged. And more importantly, my awesome margin comments are for everyone, too. :)
(if you don't have facebook/blog/twitter or don't want to be a part of my shameless promotion, then just leave a comment, and you can still be in the contest :) )
Confessions of a Man Chaser
That title is misleading...I am NOT a man-chaser. This is a matter of pride for me.
This may also be why I am single!
There are so many things that people judge other people for doing when it comes to dating: desperation, internet dating, man-chasing, etc. But in the end, who cares if you are happily married? My friend said that at her stake conference they were told IF YOU AREN'T ONLINE DATING YOU DON'T REALLY WANT TO GET MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes! The closest I've come to internet dating is attracting the masses of online men through this blog. Comment, please. ;)
Back to man chasing...maybe I should do it? Can this fit in with my new "no hanging out" rule? Should I just ask guys out? Or just flirt? What does man chasing even entail? Do I need to "man chase" in order to get a man???? I probably have to just to compete with the hoards of desperate, man-chasing girls (as opposed to the hoards of desperate, non-man-chasing girls...the only real difference is that one group has dates; the other does not).
Tips?
p.s. this is NOT intended to be social commentary on lazy men. If I was being man-chased, I wouldn't have much incentive to chase others!!! this is like one time when things were going SO well with this boy. He would call, ask me out, come over, etc, etc, etc. One day it all stopped! I was sad and told my married bff about it, and she said "T, have you ever gone over to his house/called him/invited him to do something?" I said "no--why would I need to when he is doing everything?" She then asked if I ever wanted to get married!!! YES!
This may also be why I am single!
There are so many things that people judge other people for doing when it comes to dating: desperation, internet dating, man-chasing, etc. But in the end, who cares if you are happily married? My friend said that at her stake conference they were told IF YOU AREN'T ONLINE DATING YOU DON'T REALLY WANT TO GET MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes! The closest I've come to internet dating is attracting the masses of online men through this blog. Comment, please. ;)
Back to man chasing...maybe I should do it? Can this fit in with my new "no hanging out" rule? Should I just ask guys out? Or just flirt? What does man chasing even entail? Do I need to "man chase" in order to get a man???? I probably have to just to compete with the hoards of desperate, man-chasing girls (as opposed to the hoards of desperate, non-man-chasing girls...the only real difference is that one group has dates; the other does not).
Tips?
p.s. this is NOT intended to be social commentary on lazy men. If I was being man-chased, I wouldn't have much incentive to chase others!!! this is like one time when things were going SO well with this boy. He would call, ask me out, come over, etc, etc, etc. One day it all stopped! I was sad and told my married bff about it, and she said "T, have you ever gone over to his house/called him/invited him to do something?" I said "no--why would I need to when he is doing everything?" She then asked if I ever wanted to get married!!! YES!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
sitting, waiting, wishing...
I really thought that last post would bring hundreds of comments from the single, eligible, local men that read this blog--all asking me out on REAL dates. So far, no comments. So I'd better kill the time by sharing about why another one of my hot, righteous, beloved girlfriends is still single! This time it's all about Maria.
Maria got set up on a blind date. She wore her cutest outfit and "set her phasers to stunning" (Fraiser quote--love it). Her date tried to take her bowling at MULTIPLE bowling alleys, but sadly they were all full so then he drove around for a while and they had this conversation:
Blind Date: So my brother didn’t tell me anything about what you looked like, so I was a little worried. But I have to say I am really happy with how things turned out! Did he say anything to you about me?”
Maria: Um…thank you, and no he didn’t. (awkward silence follows while he stares at her)
Blind Date (as they were discussing their jobs): It’s really nice to have this new job and not have to worry about my finances anymore. (leans forward across the table conspiratorially and whispers:) I make 30 a year…
Maria(stifling laughter): Oh, that must be really nice to not have to worry about money anymore. (she makes more than him!)
Maria: I am a bit of an introvert. It takes me a while to feel really comfortable with someone.
Blind Date: I guess I’ll have to wait until the 3rd date to propose.
Maria: Oh haha (awkward nervous laughter). Yeah, I would have to know someone REALLY well before I married them.
Blind Date: Well, my dad proposed to my mom after the 3rd date.
Maria: That is really quick!
Blind Date: They have been happily married for 30 years! So I know it could work.
Maria: Oh that’s nice…(quickly changing the subject)
Blind Date kept calling Maria afterward, but luckily she started dating someone else who made a LOT more money, so she didn't have to go out with Blind Date anymore. :)
Maria got set up on a blind date. She wore her cutest outfit and "set her phasers to stunning" (Fraiser quote--love it). Her date tried to take her bowling at MULTIPLE bowling alleys, but sadly they were all full so then he drove around for a while and they had this conversation:
Blind Date: So my brother didn’t tell me anything about what you looked like, so I was a little worried. But I have to say I am really happy with how things turned out! Did he say anything to you about me?”
Maria: Um…thank you, and no he didn’t. (awkward silence follows while he stares at her)
Blind Date (as they were discussing their jobs): It’s really nice to have this new job and not have to worry about my finances anymore. (leans forward across the table conspiratorially and whispers:) I make 30 a year…
Maria(stifling laughter): Oh, that must be really nice to not have to worry about money anymore. (she makes more than him!)
Maria: I am a bit of an introvert. It takes me a while to feel really comfortable with someone.
Blind Date: I guess I’ll have to wait until the 3rd date to propose.
Maria: Oh haha (awkward nervous laughter). Yeah, I would have to know someone REALLY well before I married them.
Blind Date: Well, my dad proposed to my mom after the 3rd date.
Maria: That is really quick!
Blind Date: They have been happily married for 30 years! So I know it could work.
Maria: Oh that’s nice…(quickly changing the subject)
Blind Date kept calling Maria afterward, but luckily she started dating someone else who made a LOT more money, so she didn't have to go out with Blind Date anymore. :)
"Am I Married?"
I LOVE the book The Rules! The best part is at the end when it says "don't want to follow these rules? Don't think you need to? Then ask yourself one question: Am I Married?" LOL! I wanted to make a large poster with those words and put it over my doorway so I'd remember to be a "Rules" girl.
Anyway, far better than The Rules is the infamous dating talk by Elder Oaks. He said to NOT hang out but to go on real dates. So, this is my new goal: no hanging out. Just dates. Wish me luck! And ask me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, far better than The Rules is the infamous dating talk by Elder Oaks. He said to NOT hang out but to go on real dates. So, this is my new goal: no hanging out. Just dates. Wish me luck! And ask me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Why Emmett is hotter than Edward (or Jasper--yikes!!)
Emmett is the perfect man.
My last post got me thinking about this. I need to find MY Emmett! I don't get why everyone loves Edward so much. He is creepy and uptight and NO fun--all he does is talk about Bella's soul. But apparently he is "the best looking person ever."
I far prefer Emmett!! He laughs at everything, is SO fun, and strong, and chill, and also totally good-looking. Do you know anyone like Emmett??? Please send them my way!
Now for the real question...why do people like Jasper? Thoughts, please.
p.s. HOW EXCITED ARE YOU FOR NEW MOON?
My last post got me thinking about this. I need to find MY Emmett! I don't get why everyone loves Edward so much. He is creepy and uptight and NO fun--all he does is talk about Bella's soul. But apparently he is "the best looking person ever."I far prefer Emmett!! He laughs at everything, is SO fun, and strong, and chill, and also totally good-looking. Do you know anyone like Emmett??? Please send them my way!
Now for the real question...why do people like Jasper? Thoughts, please.
p.s. HOW EXCITED ARE YOU FOR NEW MOON?
The Ones That Got Away
My friend once said "the older I get, the more I wished I hadn't been pickier when I was younger." Of course, six months later she married a total BABE even though she was (almost) 28!
So I present, The Ones That Got Away:
Edward Edward was a strange fellow. Always brooding and never at school when the sun came out. But oh, the passion....haha NO, I am not THAT into Twilight! And if I was, I'd totally go for Emmett. Okay. Next on the list...
Vaughn I am afraid things didn't work out with Vaughn mostly because of his name. Vaughn!?!?! Other than that, he served faithfully as an Elders Quorum Teacher (never saw him teach, but heard he was AWESOME) and he would call me a lot and take me out. After a while I just didn't think things would work out, so I started "playing dumb" and "phasing him out" and after WAY longer than it should have taken, he moved on.
Corey Oh, Corey. Just thinking about him causes me pain. We were spending a LOT of time together. One time he called me late at night to go on a walk to the temple (!!!!!!!!). On our walk, he said we needed to talk about US. I got excited for his revelation of love. But he asked me to go first. I stumbled over saying I was glad we were friends. Then somehow his turn never came, and our walk ended.
Blake Blake was my ward crush for a while. One time he FINALLY asked me out!!! Our date was so fun and during it we were making conversation and I was talking about school and mentioned how busy it was and that earlier that day my T.A. had talked about how school was about to get REALLY intense and I shouldn't go on any dates starting in November because I'd be too busy. It was October 30th. Bad move, T!!!!!!!!!
Jack Jack is this guy I went on a blind date with. The blind date was SO good it ended up lasting TWELVE HOURS and during it he asked me out for the next night, too! Woot woot! But then on our second date I told him I knew I would marry him, and we never had a third date. But he's still single, so I was probably right. Right? RIGHT?!?!?!?
Are you noticing a pattern here? I am: I'M STILL NOT MARRIED!!
So I present, The Ones That Got Away:
Edward Edward was a strange fellow. Always brooding and never at school when the sun came out. But oh, the passion....haha NO, I am not THAT into Twilight! And if I was, I'd totally go for Emmett. Okay. Next on the list...
Vaughn I am afraid things didn't work out with Vaughn mostly because of his name. Vaughn!?!?! Other than that, he served faithfully as an Elders Quorum Teacher (never saw him teach, but heard he was AWESOME) and he would call me a lot and take me out. After a while I just didn't think things would work out, so I started "playing dumb" and "phasing him out" and after WAY longer than it should have taken, he moved on.
Corey Oh, Corey. Just thinking about him causes me pain. We were spending a LOT of time together. One time he called me late at night to go on a walk to the temple (!!!!!!!!). On our walk, he said we needed to talk about US. I got excited for his revelation of love. But he asked me to go first. I stumbled over saying I was glad we were friends. Then somehow his turn never came, and our walk ended.
Blake Blake was my ward crush for a while. One time he FINALLY asked me out!!! Our date was so fun and during it we were making conversation and I was talking about school and mentioned how busy it was and that earlier that day my T.A. had talked about how school was about to get REALLY intense and I shouldn't go on any dates starting in November because I'd be too busy. It was October 30th. Bad move, T!!!!!!!!!
Jack Jack is this guy I went on a blind date with. The blind date was SO good it ended up lasting TWELVE HOURS and during it he asked me out for the next night, too! Woot woot! But then on our second date I told him I knew I would marry him, and we never had a third date. But he's still single, so I was probably right. Right? RIGHT?!?!?!?
Are you noticing a pattern here? I am: I'M STILL NOT MARRIED!!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Why Another Mormon Girl Stays Single
Apparently my only two readers (both of who choose to remain "anonymous") hated my story about my friend who got married!!! Bitter? So, for "Anonymous" I present...
Why Another Mormon Girl Stays Single!
My friend Jackie once got asked out by this..."nice" boy. She had a hard time saying no to dates. I guess people always say you should give everyone a chance with at least one date--but my friend who was in law school told me about the kinds of things that happen to people when they decide to go on "just one date" with an insane person.
Anyway.
Jackie's date picked her up and began the beautiful drive through the Canyon to Heber. She was hoping for some outdoor ice-skating or famous milkshakes. Instead, she got a homemade dinner at a ward activity. For his GRANDPARENTS' ward! This was their first date!!!! She spent an evening deflecting questions about how long they had been dating/how serious they were/how long they had been married/when she was expecting....
Why Another Mormon Girl Stays Single!
My friend Jackie once got asked out by this..."nice" boy. She had a hard time saying no to dates. I guess people always say you should give everyone a chance with at least one date--but my friend who was in law school told me about the kinds of things that happen to people when they decide to go on "just one date" with an insane person.
Anyway.
Jackie's date picked her up and began the beautiful drive through the Canyon to Heber. She was hoping for some outdoor ice-skating or famous milkshakes. Instead, she got a homemade dinner at a ward activity. For his GRANDPARENTS' ward! This was their first date!!!! She spent an evening deflecting questions about how long they had been dating/how serious they were/how long they had been married/when she was expecting....
When he asked her out on a second date, she said no.
Weekend Update
So, Saturday I was of course pretty bummed about my lack of a crush, but ended up enjoying the day anyway with the gym, reading, and then buying a lot of chocolates with my roommates and throwing them at the TV during a romantic comedy, yelling "liar!" Incredibly therapeutic!
Sunday I went to church and I looked HOTTTTT in my new ShabbyApple dress (I'm not trying to make this a commercial--I'm just saying--I looked good AND I have a 10% off coupon if you're interested: SAFriendtoFriend10off). At church I eyed this hot new guy. I conveniently sat next to him during Sunday School, and we exchanged a little flirtful banter.
PROBLEM! I managed to find out his name (by checking the engraved gold name on the front of his scriptures) and then I looked him up on facebook and he is only TWENTY-TWO! Is this a deal breaker?
Sunday I went to church and I looked HOTTTTT in my new ShabbyApple dress (I'm not trying to make this a commercial--I'm just saying--I looked good AND I have a 10% off coupon if you're interested: SAFriendtoFriend10off). At church I eyed this hot new guy. I conveniently sat next to him during Sunday School, and we exchanged a little flirtful banter.
PROBLEM! I managed to find out his name (by checking the engraved gold name on the front of his scriptures) and then I looked him up on facebook and he is only TWENTY-TWO! Is this a deal breaker?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Typing Through Tears
I just got home from my "date" with John and HAVE to share everything!
WHAT??
Then he asked me what I thought, and I was of course speechless and just said okay. Then he asked if I would like to go mini-golfing!!! I was so taken by surprise that I said okay and we headed over to Trafalga and I mini-golfed THE worst game of my life! Too overcome with emotion/confusion/lack of golfing skills.
And to add insult to injury, Karen texted me earlier saying she had a hot date with Mike tonight, but at the time I didn't care because I had plans with my one true love John.
Age: 30
Crushes: 0
Why that Mormon girl DIDN'T stay single
So, along with the amusing bad-date stories, I would like to recognize that there are MANY great date stories! They just aren't as funny. :)
In honor of my DATE TONIGHT, I am going to share a little about Lilly.
Lilly was single and happy and life was good. One day this nice boy in the ward asked her out. He was very fun and kind and they had a great time together! After their first date, he asked her out more and more and then they decided to get married and married life has been great and they have adorable babies!!!
I have a lot more friends like Lilly than I do like Hannah (and Emma and Karen...). So don't forget--go out there and DATE!
p.s. please comment with your favorite why you didn't stay single stories. Maybe they'll make it onto the blog!!
In honor of my DATE TONIGHT, I am going to share a little about Lilly.
Lilly was single and happy and life was good. One day this nice boy in the ward asked her out. He was very fun and kind and they had a great time together! After their first date, he asked her out more and more and then they decided to get married and married life has been great and they have adorable babies!!!
I have a lot more friends like Lilly than I do like Hannah (and Emma and Karen...). So don't forget--go out there and DATE!
p.s. please comment with your favorite why you didn't stay single stories. Maybe they'll make it onto the blog!!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Why does THAT Mormon girl stay single, part II
Wow, that story of Hannah's sure created a stir!! Jimmy, you're a tad insensitive to Hannah. C, I hope to be dating you soon.
Anyway, I thought I'd share another sad, sad tale of a Mormon girl who has sacrificed so much during awful dates she DESERVES MARRIAGE! This is all about...Emma.
One time Emma got set up on a blind date. The blind date picked her up and was talking on his cell phone in Spanish the entire time. (He did not realize Emma speaks Spanish fluently.) He then took her to Beto's (SICK!) for dinner, and after she ordered and it was time for him to order/pay, she turned to see him standing at THE BACK of the restaurant. So she had to pay for her own $2 nasty burrito.
After dinner, he said (in English) "I'd rather go home and play video games. I know we were supposed to go to a movie...do you have a car? Can you take yourself?" She was home by 8 p.m., which might have been the best part of the date (that it was over early). Yikes!!!!
Anyway, I thought I'd share another sad, sad tale of a Mormon girl who has sacrificed so much during awful dates she DESERVES MARRIAGE! This is all about...Emma.
One time Emma got set up on a blind date. The blind date picked her up and was talking on his cell phone in Spanish the entire time. (He did not realize Emma speaks Spanish fluently.) He then took her to Beto's (SICK!) for dinner, and after she ordered and it was time for him to order/pay, she turned to see him standing at THE BACK of the restaurant. So she had to pay for her own $2 nasty burrito.
After dinner, he said (in English) "I'd rather go home and play video games. I know we were supposed to go to a movie...do you have a car? Can you take yourself?" She was home by 8 p.m., which might have been the best part of the date (that it was over early). Yikes!!!!
The Document
So last night AFTER the drama and much confusion/tears, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make The Document.
The Document is a side-by-side comparison of two crushes, made in an effort to pick one. After some EXTENSIVE facebook research, I was able to make a document for Mike and John. I am still at a loss, so I decided to share it with you and hopefully you can help! PLEASE!!!!!!! I am FREAKING OUT HERE!
Mike
- calling???
- website: espn.com
- Interests: hiking, basketball, and girls
- favorite TV shows: Scrubs
- favorite music: Like it all! U2, Coldplay, Weezer--everything!
John
- ward clerk
- website: lds.org
- Interests: soccer, my family, American History
- favorite TV shows: Who has time for TV?
- favorite music: Frank Sinatra, Toby Keith
The Document is a side-by-side comparison of two crushes, made in an effort to pick one. After some EXTENSIVE facebook research, I was able to make a document for Mike and John. I am still at a loss, so I decided to share it with you and hopefully you can help! PLEASE!!!!!!! I am FREAKING OUT HERE!
Mike
- calling???
- website: espn.com
- Interests: hiking, basketball, and girls
- favorite TV shows: Scrubs
- favorite music: Like it all! U2, Coldplay, Weezer--everything!
John
- ward clerk
- website: lds.org
- Interests: soccer, my family, American History
- favorite TV shows: Who has time for TV?
- favorite music: Frank Sinatra, Toby Keith
Last night's dramatic evening
Okay, are you ready for the dish! (p.s. I think my favorite verb/noun is "dish!")
Last night I got a text from Mike (!!!) asking if I wanted a ride to Karen's house. I texted back "of course" and was pleased with Mike's surprising punctuality. We get to Karen's house and we showed up at the same time as another group of people, so we all walked in together and Karen had no idea Mike had driven me there. I was anxious about the Mike/Karen/T love triangle, so I stepped back to see how Karen would act. (*editor's note--bmz--wow--good advice yesterday! First that WHAT IF KAREN READS THIS BLOG?!?!? Drama! Second that I should just kiss Mike in front of Karen because if she reads it then she'll be planning her move anyway! Maybe I should make this blog private so that Mike/Karen/every other person I know won't read it?)
Anyway, Karen was ALL OVER MIKE. Luckily I remembered the malt we shared the night before (cherry vanilla-his favorite) so I just socialized with other people, confident in Mike's preference for me. FINALLY Karen let Mike away for a minute and he came over and the two of us were flirting. But what should happen mid-flirt but JOHN entered the room!
PANIC!
I mean, Mike's cool, but my heart belongs to John: Attractive Ward Clerk. And then JOHN came up to talk to me and Mike!!! I was FREAKING OUT. How can I juggle two crushes at the same time?
Luckily a minute later the activity of the night began, and we started playing Catchphrase.
Last night I got a text from Mike (!!!) asking if I wanted a ride to Karen's house. I texted back "of course" and was pleased with Mike's surprising punctuality. We get to Karen's house and we showed up at the same time as another group of people, so we all walked in together and Karen had no idea Mike had driven me there. I was anxious about the Mike/Karen/T love triangle, so I stepped back to see how Karen would act. (*editor's note--bmz--wow--good advice yesterday! First that WHAT IF KAREN READS THIS BLOG?!?!? Drama! Second that I should just kiss Mike in front of Karen because if she reads it then she'll be planning her move anyway! Maybe I should make this blog private so that Mike/Karen/every other person I know won't read it?)
Anyway, Karen was ALL OVER MIKE. Luckily I remembered the malt we shared the night before (cherry vanilla-his favorite) so I just socialized with other people, confident in Mike's preference for me. FINALLY Karen let Mike away for a minute and he came over and the two of us were flirting. But what should happen mid-flirt but JOHN entered the room!
PANIC!
I mean, Mike's cool, but my heart belongs to John: Attractive Ward Clerk. And then JOHN came up to talk to me and Mike!!! I was FREAKING OUT. How can I juggle two crushes at the same time?
Luckily a minute later the activity of the night began, and we started playing Catchphrase.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Secret Confession
So....I want to get married.
Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a SUPER SECRET!
I feel like around here, it is not cool to admit to wanting to get married. It is cool to love being single and think your life is awesome and be zero desperate. But, I'm finally coming out with it: I want to get married.
A few years ago this really hit me. I was still a BYU student at the time (not just a "BYU graduate who is too scared to leave Provo single so found some low-paying and lame job here but is still living the life of a BYU student") and after eating my favorite L&T Wrap at the CougarEat, decided to head over to the Club Lee aka the Harold B. Lee Library (called it "Club Lee" every Friday night that I was there....) At Club Lee I decided to pick up a number of books about, you guessed it, marriage. Why not prepare, right?
Well, I was not prepared because I hadn't brought my backpack with me and I checked out like 6 books. So I had to just carry them back to where my stuff was--this stack of books. I hoped and prayed no one would see me! Of course, on my way out of the library my books set off the alarm so the HOT security guard had to look at my books (he said "oh, I can see what's happening in your life..." SUPER AWKWARD). Then twenty feet out of the library I run into THE most teasing man I've ever met! Luckily he was on his cell phone, so I just kept running. I am finally in the clear, and then I hit the worst obstacle of all: the second most teasing man I've ever met, this one not on a cell phone. He asks what books I checked out of the library--I just keep running. I mean, this was YEARS ago, way before my public blogging about my new desire to get married. YIKES!
Anyway, despite this crazy awkward obstacle course, I got the books home and was able to read them and super prepare for marriage. :) I am now taking an evening Preparing for Celestial Marriage class, too, and attending the dating Sunday School class AND I talk about dating and marriage 24/7, so I will be giving you some insights soon. GET EXCITED!
As for now, I'm back from awkward evening with Mike/Karen/and....you guessed it, JOHN! More about that tomorrow. Good night, diary. Er, I mean, world wide web!
Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a SUPER SECRET!
I feel like around here, it is not cool to admit to wanting to get married. It is cool to love being single and think your life is awesome and be zero desperate. But, I'm finally coming out with it: I want to get married.
A few years ago this really hit me. I was still a BYU student at the time (not just a "BYU graduate who is too scared to leave Provo single so found some low-paying and lame job here but is still living the life of a BYU student") and after eating my favorite L&T Wrap at the CougarEat, decided to head over to the Club Lee aka the Harold B. Lee Library (called it "Club Lee" every Friday night that I was there....) At Club Lee I decided to pick up a number of books about, you guessed it, marriage. Why not prepare, right?
Well, I was not prepared because I hadn't brought my backpack with me and I checked out like 6 books. So I had to just carry them back to where my stuff was--this stack of books. I hoped and prayed no one would see me! Of course, on my way out of the library my books set off the alarm so the HOT security guard had to look at my books (he said "oh, I can see what's happening in your life..." SUPER AWKWARD). Then twenty feet out of the library I run into THE most teasing man I've ever met! Luckily he was on his cell phone, so I just kept running. I am finally in the clear, and then I hit the worst obstacle of all: the second most teasing man I've ever met, this one not on a cell phone. He asks what books I checked out of the library--I just keep running. I mean, this was YEARS ago, way before my public blogging about my new desire to get married. YIKES!
Anyway, despite this crazy awkward obstacle course, I got the books home and was able to read them and super prepare for marriage. :) I am now taking an evening Preparing for Celestial Marriage class, too, and attending the dating Sunday School class AND I talk about dating and marriage 24/7, so I will be giving you some insights soon. GET EXCITED!
As for now, I'm back from awkward evening with Mike/Karen/and....you guessed it, JOHN! More about that tomorrow. Good night, diary. Er, I mean, world wide web!
I need your help!!
Just got a text from Karen...she wants me to come hang out tonight at her place and Mike will be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What should I do? How should I act? I NEED your help! Do I care more about potential eternal love or bffness?
Why does THAT Mormon girl stay single?
Occasionally I would like to spotlight a friend and get your feedback. We all could use the help.
Today I'm going to spotlight Hannah! One time a boy asked Hannah out for her birthday! So sweet, right? Well, first he took her to TGIFridays and had them SPLIT an order of chicken fingers. Then for the next birthday surprise, he took her to his work training at Home Depot!!! Not joking!! When they arrived at Home Depot there was pizza for the training and her date looked at her and said, "We didn't need to go to dinner, we could have just eaten here." Then they sat through a two hour training about water heaters!!
I can't make this stuff up!
If ANYONE deserves to be married, it is Hannah! She sacrificed big time for love (or for potential love...I'm afraid Home Depot date ruined any potential there!!)
Today I'm going to spotlight Hannah! One time a boy asked Hannah out for her birthday! So sweet, right? Well, first he took her to TGIFridays and had them SPLIT an order of chicken fingers. Then for the next birthday surprise, he took her to his work training at Home Depot!!! Not joking!! When they arrived at Home Depot there was pizza for the training and her date looked at her and said, "We didn't need to go to dinner, we could have just eaten here." Then they sat through a two hour training about water heaters!!
I can't make this stuff up!
If ANYONE deserves to be married, it is Hannah! She sacrificed big time for love (or for potential love...I'm afraid Home Depot date ruined any potential there!!)
Drama
So last night at Institute I was standing there trying to look "aloof" when this guy Mike walks by. We start talking and he is totally flirting with me and he is cool and cute so I am into it. He then mentions that he's heading to The Malt Shoppe and I so smoothly invite myself and we go and he pays for my malt!!!
PROBLEM: He is the crush of my bff Karen!!! AHH!!! And last night after I got home, Karen called me and during our convo she dished about her crush on him and how earlier this week she ran into him and thought it went well. I didn't say anything about my malt experience! WHAT DO I DO?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I'm not the only one who's still single
Ugh...John is NOT chatting me back fast enough! and I have nothing else to do at work, so I am going to write another post. :)
I am not the ONLY one who stays single. I have loads of friends/roommates/singles-ward members who are still single. For example, there is this girl named Heather and she is DESPERATE but she never gets asked out. Oh wait, I think I could replace the name Heather with almost any other girl I know. HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are we doi...
Oh wait! John is back online! Gotta run.
CRUSH UPDATE!
Okay, this is big!!
Since I last posted (5 minutes ago), John has GCHATTED ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or maybe I g-chatted him first? Doesn't matter. This is HOT!
Since I last posted (5 minutes ago), John has GCHATTED ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or maybe I g-chatted him first? Doesn't matter. This is HOT!
Why THIS Mormon Girl Stays Single
Did you ever see that blog Why Mormon Girls Stay Single? It was just some bitter guy going on and on about how he's not married and it's the GIRL'S fault! ha!
But then I realized--maybe he's right!
I just turned 30, and am single. SOOOO single. Why? I am hot, smart, fun, and righteous. But I must be a dating idiot. Let me share a story about my most recent crush to demonstrate. His name is John. I adored John. He is tall, handsome, hard-working, and the ward clerk! perfection! We would flirt at munch & mingle and I thought things were going well. One week, he came up to me after church and put his hand around my wrist and said "you look nice" as he walked out the door. **SWOON** I tried following Elder Oaks' counsel and NOT hanging out, and look where it got me: SINGLE.
What am I doing wrong? Why am I still single? Beloved blog readers, help me on my search for matrimonial bliss!!!
But then I realized--maybe he's right!
I just turned 30, and am single. SOOOO single. Why? I am hot, smart, fun, and righteous. But I must be a dating idiot. Let me share a story about my most recent crush to demonstrate. His name is John. I adored John. He is tall, handsome, hard-working, and the ward clerk! perfection! We would flirt at munch & mingle and I thought things were going well. One week, he came up to me after church and put his hand around my wrist and said "you look nice" as he walked out the door. **SWOON** I tried following Elder Oaks' counsel and NOT hanging out, and look where it got me: SINGLE.
What am I doing wrong? Why am I still single? Beloved blog readers, help me on my search for matrimonial bliss!!!
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