Criteria

So I went over to some darling friends' house today and had dinner with my roommates. They had decided to try and set me up with a guy who is quite a bit older than me. Here are the 'selling' points:
He puts the seat down and forces his roommate to do that also
He is as 'uptight' as I am- whatever that means

I forget what the other things were but I definitely think that putting the seat down is the selling point. :)

Goodnight!

What did you get for Valentine's Day?

Well, I hope it was special. Amongst some wonderful, thoughtful Valentine's (which were also appreciated and unexpected and loved), Mom surprised me with a car. Beat that Cupid! Here's a little window into my soul: I REALLY appreciate metal things, and especially useful metal things. So as you're wondering who that really awesome girl is in her new/old ride that may or may not being slightly gansta, remember that Valentine's Day is not all bad.

that is all.

disclaimer: this does not in any way negate any wonderful valentine's that I received today.

Rekindled Desire

Seeing Myke in Germany and talking to my Dad who is Abu Dhabi this morning made me remember that I really want to travel. I forgot in the hustle and bustle of school and work. Time to get a job so I can travel. Israel (when its safer...), Germany, I wouldn't mind Abu Dhabi, Egypt (also when its safer), Australia (but only if Hugh Jackman is there ;)) oh so many places. I guess I'll just have to be content with the magical land of Harry Potter. 


food is now going into my mouth. that is all. :)

so much magic

things are coming together my friends... let's just say that I love watching magic happen. I mean, being a part of it is great too but watching it is fantastic.

low point of the week: my friend was trying to explain something to me about plant physiology and light because we had a test the next day. as he was explaining things to me, my mind started wandering to the block of cream cheese that I have in my fridge and how i was going to consume it. I'm feeling pretty stressed right now about using all the resources i have and for some reason making sure that I use this cream cheese is a real concern. I don't want it to go bad like the last cream cheese I had... plus I don't have bagels to put it on nor can i eat bagels.... point is, my friend finishes explaining this principle to me and i nod my head in agreement then say: "wait...can you please repeat that, i'm really sorry, i was thinking about cream cheese..." 

high point of the week: so many: words cannot describe. 

that is all. 

A Walk to Remember

Yesterday: 1, 2, 3 boys at my house to watch a movie... what did they choose? A WALK TO REMEMBER. That being said, it was lovely. (Their second choice was Runaway Bride-I guess sometimes you just need an excuse to watch a girl movie)


Today: Finding an Eternal Companion is going to be hard. I came across the word 'slog' today and I think sometimes it can feel like 'slogging' (not to be confused with snogging-a more fun way to share saliva) but we can find joy in the journey. The work is necessary, people will walk in and out of our lives, there will be joyous times, hilarious times, slogging times but as I look at my adorable nephew I feel assured that it will be worth it. It will be A Walk to Remember. 


Disclaimer: this thought shared with you does not have anything to do with any recent dating experiences, these are just my thoughts as I got home from attending the Single's ward today.

Done and Done

One of my favorite things is working so hard all day and realizing that you have checked off everything you needed to do. It is SO satisfying. 


Life is hard. BUT: the good news is, we get to choose how to respond. Lots of times, I look back at a situation and think: "I should've said that this way, or I really should not have let that happen, or I need to change how I look at that person" but all we can do is our best everyday. i'm learning how to be content with that. Tomorrow is a new day, everything looks better in the morning, of course once you've had breakfast. Although, I have had some mornings where nothing looked better, but even then, I chose to look at it that way. 


That is all. Carry on. 

Dear Hugh,

Why are you so ruggedly handsome? Why do I love watching you even though I know I will never have a chance to win your heart? Why do I get pleasure from watching you kiss Nicole Kidman? Don't worry, it has nothing to do with my fantasizing that I have replaced her...

Please always cry. Please always have a beard. Please save me from the world in which I live.

I'll be waiting.

Love, Maren