Written on March 31, 2009
I didn’t know…
…that there are now 3 stages of dating relationships. At least that’s what I was told last night. There is “Talking”, “Dating”, and “Exclusive”. So now on top of everything else in life, this is a new thing to stress about in a relationship… what “stage” are we at????
…that most (if not all) girls “imagine” or “fantasize” on what might happen on a date (conversation, holding hands, first kiss, etc.). I thought I was strange and the only one that did this. Glad to know once again that I am normal.
…that guys don’t “imagine” what might happen during the date – they make a plan on how to get their date into bed. And I asked around to A LOT of guys… this is seemingly true of all.
…that there is an entire section on Wikipedia dedicated to first dates. My questions… who is the nerd who came up with this section, is he/she actually dating – and who uses this as information??? (Ok… and why did I look it up in the first place!?!?!)
What are some things you didn’t know about dating that you learned recently?
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Written on March 30, 2009
In segment #2 of “Questions Answered” – Janna asks – What do you like and not like about camping?
Before I give my likes & dislikes, I do want to say that I used to go camping as a youngster. My parents would hitch up the travel trailer, we would all pile into the van – which was typically stuffed with everything we could think to bring. Not only the essentials for camping, but the many things to keep us entertained.
What I like…
1~ Cooking and/or sitting by the campfire – especially at night.
2~ Quiet time and relaxation.
3~ Seeing/Doing things around our destination.
What I don’t like…
1~ Cramped Quarters and having no space for myself. Oh, and tents – especially in the rain.
2~ Feeling dirty and always cleaning things (before, during & after the trip.)
3~ Public showers and restrooms.
Basically, I think my love of travel – and desire to keep doing it – comes from the many camping trips/destinations my parents & grandparents took us on over the years. Some of the happiest moments from my childhood are from going to Silver Lake Dunes and spending time climbing around the sand dunes there. I probably lamented it at the time, but every couple of years we would make the trek through the dunes to Lake Michigan. It was a lot of hiking through sand. Maybe because it’s been so many years since I last did this… and because of how much more “in shape” I am now, I would love to do this again. Maybe.
In fact, the longer that I sat thinking about this question – the more I feel like I could try camping again. After all, I really haven’t been camping since I was about 14-15 years old. But of course, if I would try this again… I would need certain amenities. Especially after being so accustomed to staying in hotels over the past few years. Anyone know of a maid service that works the campground circuit…
What do you like or dislike about camping?
Written on March 29, 2009
…loving this Sunday afternoon. I am sitting in my oversuffed chair with the computer on my lap, wearing seriously comfy clothes, watching Legally Blonde (one of my favorite movies) falling into and out of consciousness.
…at peace with my life. This weekend reinterated to me who I am and who I want to become. Especially in terms of my strengths and passions. There could be changes in my future – but it will take time for me to get some of these changes realized.
…working as hard as I can at the things I love and am going to continue to do this. My passions are much more important to me in the last few years. And I want to live these out.
…excited about things to come.
Written on March 28, 2009
In this season of Lent, I have discovered something. While it is a sacrifice to give up something (whether it’s television, Facebook, some kind of food/drink/sweets), I wonder sometimes if we really are making sacrifices or even successfully changing our habits.
I don’t feel like I am really making a sacrifice here… well, until a couple days ago that is. Yes, I gave up television. But really, I just replaced it with something else, like Facebook in most cases… rather than truly go to God with the sacrifices that I am “craving”.
I have been “craving” television a lot more recently. And rather than go to read my Bible, do a study, or something to grow in my faith… I have found myself being drawn to the computer and the world wide web. It really doesn’t matter what website it is (ok, maybe it does as a matter of content), but I have been just in a “surfing” mood lately. I’ve read so many blogs regularly that I feel like I am now becoming “friends” with some of you. How crazy is that?!? Once again, this comes down to… I need to get out more. 
So back to my discovery… I don’t do well when I crave something. As long as I know I *CAN* have something, usually I can go extended periods of time without something. Case in point… needing to watch television wasn’t an issue for me until just a couple days ago when someone (who didn’t know I had given up TV for lent) casually mentioned to me that “My Boys” was back on.
I.Freaking.LOVE.That.Show!!!!!!!
So now I am counting the days to Easter (15) until I can go online and catch up on “My Boys” & “The Office”… these are really the only 2 shows that I’ve *truly* miss. Well… and baskeball – but March Madness season is almost over… and I can wait until next year for more basketball.
For the next 2 weeks, I am really going to concentrate on focusing more on God and what He wants in my life while I am not watching television. I want to grow more in my faith, find my purpose, and try to rectify some of the things that I am feeling like I am missing right now…… but I will blog about that stuff later.
