As my faithful readers know, I'm all about stealing good ideas. Or blogs. When someone says something that I wished I had said or says something that perfectly articulates a feeling I have, I feel strongly about sharing it.
In this case, it is this blog. I believe Sheryl so perfectly voices some of my current feelings. The plight of the singleton is never an easy one. Nor is it the worst thing in the world.
Here is my favorite part of Sheryl's post:
"At the end of the day, I’m left feeling frustrated and confused. I’m left thinking, it’s a miracle that two people can find each other in this huge world, be single at the same time, like each other the same amount to commit to dating each other and then commit to eternal marriage {emphasis added}. As I look at all of my married friends’ blogs, I think, “Wow they are so happy. There is something missing in my life. I’m so behind!” Even though marriage doesn’t equate to internal happiness, I know I yearn for it. I want to be married. I want to be starting a family in THIS life not just in the next to come!"
My thanks to those who understand this about me and let me vent, whine, complain, rant, etc. about it whenever I feel the need. And, also, who never make me feel like I'm defective because I'm single or that I'm pathetic because I'll admit I want to be married.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Another Singleton Post
Rambled by Miss M at 8/28/2009
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3 comments:
We just love you so much!! I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything you want appear. Don't worry, I'm trying to set you up in any way possible- even from Colorado!! :)
Did you know that you're my example ALL the time in Young Womens? I'm always amazed at how positive you are about your life, even though it's not the "typical" Mormon scenario. Too many of the girls in my class have this idea that they'll graduate from high school, go to BYU to find a husband, get married, have babies, and stay at home, decorating their house, while their husband pulls in a 6-figure salary. I try to stress to them that even beautiful, smart, witty, amazing, righteous women don't always get that life, though they deserve it. I wish I knew some hot, available men, preferably in the SLC area. Sadly, my life only consists of two small men right now (and one unavailable older one, too). Where's a Mr. Darcy or Capt. Wentworth when you need one? BTW, I have Lost in Austen on request at the library, and it's taking FOREVER to get it. It must be good, since people seem to be renewing it, instead of returning it so I can have it.
I have the best friends ever. Thanks to you both for marrying men I actually can call my friends and for helping me to realize I can wait for that kind of guy for me.
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