This entry is going to be a bit off topic, but that is why blogging is so fun!
How many of you have ever doubted prayer? Come on, I know you're out there!
I, myself, was one of them. As shocked as some of you may be, I was indeed doubtful of the power of prayer. I remember praying VERY hard for a boyfriend. I didn't ask for anything else, just a boyfriend. No boyfriend appeared and I was about to give up hope until June 23. God did bring me a boyfriend but it was NOT what I expected! The boyfriend lasted about 3 months. Yes, only 3 months! (I named him "my summer dud".) That lesson taught me to be more specific when I pray. Single women out there, don't just pray "bring me a boyfriend". No, no, no! Be specific, or you may end up like me and my "summer dud".
Hope you all go out and enjoy the fall weather before the snow starts to fly!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Waiting is hard to do!!
Hi all. I know, I know. It's been some time since I last posted something but I haven't had much inspiration lately.
Today's blog will be about waiting. Waiting is very hard for most of us, myself included. Most people want things not later, now. Waiting is very important, both in romantic relationships and in life. Waiting builds character and we begin to appreciate things more. Sometimes we take things for granted, when it's been with us for awhile. Waiting makes us feel uncomfortable. Why? It makes us realize we are NOT in control. What happens after we wait, we have no control over. How we dislike not being in control!
Here's an example of what I mean, from my life. I have been unemployed for 3 months. I appreciate the things I could not do when I worked, such as creative writing. I'm discovering new things about myself I did not know before. I make jewelry now; necklaces, earrings, braclets, bookmarks. Being unemployed has also made me realize it's not in my control; I was not the one who caused my unemployment. From this unemployment, I'm growing closer to God.
Call on your higher power, whenever you are uncomfortable about waiting. I can guarantee you will feel better!
Today's blog will be about waiting. Waiting is very hard for most of us, myself included. Most people want things not later, now. Waiting is very important, both in romantic relationships and in life. Waiting builds character and we begin to appreciate things more. Sometimes we take things for granted, when it's been with us for awhile. Waiting makes us feel uncomfortable. Why? It makes us realize we are NOT in control. What happens after we wait, we have no control over. How we dislike not being in control!
Here's an example of what I mean, from my life. I have been unemployed for 3 months. I appreciate the things I could not do when I worked, such as creative writing. I'm discovering new things about myself I did not know before. I make jewelry now; necklaces, earrings, braclets, bookmarks. Being unemployed has also made me realize it's not in my control; I was not the one who caused my unemployment. From this unemployment, I'm growing closer to God.
Call on your higher power, whenever you are uncomfortable about waiting. I can guarantee you will feel better!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Public displays of affection
Hi everyone. The inspiration behind this post was from one of my ex boyfriends.
I was thinking about this the other day. How come Europeans are ok with public displays of affection, but most Americans are uncomfortable?? In Italy, for example, it's not so unusual to see two people kissing outside. They can be seen kissing in the square or in a restaurant.
My ex-boyfriend and I used to kiss all the time in public. I was not uncomfortable with it at all. I was very happy he felt so comfortable with me that he wanted to kiss me in public!!! The kissing wasn't anything heavy; just a short peck on the cheek. I just loved the reactions we would get!! Everything from a stern frown: "ew, not in my store".... to a huge grin: "aw, that's so cute"... to jealousy: "I wish MY boyfriend would do that to me". It goes without saying that I liked the huge grin reaction the most. From the list, the most common reaction was a stern frown: "ew... not in my store". I just do not understand why people are uncomfortable with it!!! If you like or love someone, why not??
What are YOUR opinions?
I was thinking about this the other day. How come Europeans are ok with public displays of affection, but most Americans are uncomfortable?? In Italy, for example, it's not so unusual to see two people kissing outside. They can be seen kissing in the square or in a restaurant.
My ex-boyfriend and I used to kiss all the time in public. I was not uncomfortable with it at all. I was very happy he felt so comfortable with me that he wanted to kiss me in public!!! The kissing wasn't anything heavy; just a short peck on the cheek. I just loved the reactions we would get!! Everything from a stern frown: "ew, not in my store".... to a huge grin: "aw, that's so cute"... to jealousy: "I wish MY boyfriend would do that to me". It goes without saying that I liked the huge grin reaction the most. From the list, the most common reaction was a stern frown: "ew... not in my store". I just do not understand why people are uncomfortable with it!!! If you like or love someone, why not??
What are YOUR opinions?
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
"If a man is cruel to you, does that mean he likes you?"
Hi everyone. I just saw the movie "He's Just Not That Into You". The movie inspired my thoughts for today's blog.
In the beginning of the movie, a character says "you know why that boy picked on you? It's because he likes you". The narrator states "this is where all women got messed up. We got this notion etched in our minds that when men treat us bad, they must like us".
After the movie, I thought back to my days as a child. I remembered something that happened when I was in 8th grade.
I had a crush on a boy named Nick and he used to tease me constantly, day in and day out. He teased me about everything. I remember one day running home from school and crying to my mom about it. She told me: "he likes you".
So the next day I was really nice to him; I even smiled at him. You know what happened? The same thing; he teased me. The next day I had the guts to talk to him. He worked on the school newspaper and I walked up to him. I gave him a big smile and asked him a question about the paper.
I still remember everything that happened next, many years later... I thought his eyes were going to pop out of his eye socket! His eyes opened wide and he laughed. All he did was laugh. It seemed like he laughed for hours.
I was so hurt after that! I no longer had a crush on Nick.
That one little incident made me realize, on my own, that when men are mean to you they are not interested.
That begs the question, why do mothers tell that lie to their children?? I understand that mothers want to comfort their child, but why lie to them? I'm willing to bet some women think this myth is true. Look at our society: some women are still married to men who beat them or their children.
What do YOU think?
In the beginning of the movie, a character says "you know why that boy picked on you? It's because he likes you". The narrator states "this is where all women got messed up. We got this notion etched in our minds that when men treat us bad, they must like us".
After the movie, I thought back to my days as a child. I remembered something that happened when I was in 8th grade.
I had a crush on a boy named Nick and he used to tease me constantly, day in and day out. He teased me about everything. I remember one day running home from school and crying to my mom about it. She told me: "he likes you".
So the next day I was really nice to him; I even smiled at him. You know what happened? The same thing; he teased me. The next day I had the guts to talk to him. He worked on the school newspaper and I walked up to him. I gave him a big smile and asked him a question about the paper.
I still remember everything that happened next, many years later... I thought his eyes were going to pop out of his eye socket! His eyes opened wide and he laughed. All he did was laugh. It seemed like he laughed for hours.
I was so hurt after that! I no longer had a crush on Nick.
That one little incident made me realize, on my own, that when men are mean to you they are not interested.
That begs the question, why do mothers tell that lie to their children?? I understand that mothers want to comfort their child, but why lie to them? I'm willing to bet some women think this myth is true. Look at our society: some women are still married to men who beat them or their children.
What do YOU think?
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