Okay, since there's really no way to ease into my post for today, I'll cut straight to the point. The thought of marriage and love has been on my mind lately. No, I'm not wanting to get married any time soon. Some of my friends and I have just discussed it more than usual lately, and I just wanted to share my thoughts on just some things concerning marriage...
So, these are gonna be kinda random, just kind of what I'm thinking...I believe once you get married, you will ALWAYS be married to that ONE person. Now, I understand deaths happen, but I pray to God that I will get the privilege to live a long, happily married life with the person who has my heart almost as much as God does himself. Speaking of having hearts...my husband will be fully committed to God and His will for our lives. I read a book once where the main character was engaged and scared about her future dealing with her husband's missionary work in Africa. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11. God's not going to hurt you or do anything that's not for the better. So, if the Great I AM has a plan for me and my husband to serve Him in a rainforest, or NYC, or even good ole Jemison...I am willing.
While on the subject of willingness...in today's society, it's very common to date a few weeks, get engaged, get married, and get divorced all within the span of 1-2 years. Which to me, is sad. What happened to the good ole days where dating was a big deal? When it took months to build up courage to hold hands. Like I said earlier, I'm nowhere near ready for marriage. Vince and I even talked about it earlier this month. It was slightly awkward, but after we established that it was just a talk and we felt we were mature enough in our relationship to talk about it without being weird or anything...we both decided we are not ready for that kind of commitment in our lives yet. So, we are still dating, just to be dating. Not saying we will or won't get married, because only God knows that. But, the fact I don't need to rush marriage, and just dating and being patient until God decides He wants me to do all that fun stuff, is good enough for me. I am willing to wait and date before even considering engagement. I am willing to wait for the perfect man that God has in store for me. Honestly, I sorta kinda can't wait, but I am willing too. When God knows it's time, it'll happen. :)
Kinda got off subject, ha. Anyways, I have too much on my mind to really blog much and stay on subject. But I'll leave you with an encouraging blogger I have been following. love surrounding, Chaos abounding. - It's a ADChi sister of mine who is going through a hard time in her life, but yet she finds constant joy in Jesus Christ. I can't help but smile every time I read it. :)
And again, I am not saying I want to get married anytime soon or that I constantly think about it, but lately, it just has been brought up a tonnnn. And usually, once I just write and get it all out, it's done with so...until later....<3
Ok, there's been a lot of drama within the past weekend and just wanted to reflect my thoughts on certain situations...
First off, good stuff. It's been almost a year since I met my pledge sisters, the greatest girls I know. I write about them all the time, and I'm sure y'all get tired of hearing about them, but they are a huge part of my life. I'm so thankful God put the idea in my head to go through rush and meet my lifelong friends.
2nd, there's a lot of drama going on at my home church in Jemison. Can't share details but please be in prayer for us.
And my biggest, more thought provoking point... disobedience. In the past week, God has given me 2 examples of the consequences of disobedience, not only to Him, but to your parents. I know cliche or whatevs, but I have really seen the effects of what happens. Sadly, the two examples are younger girls than me and I'm close with. Both disobeyed their parents in different ways. One sneaks out a lot to hang out with a boy who her parents don't exactly approve of. And the other just got caught lying to her parents about hanging with her friends when she is hanging with a guy her parents don't approve of either. Now, in my opinion, (and speaking from experience) usually when your parents don't like the person you're dating, it's probably not a good idea to continue doing it. Sure, you "love" him. Think he's the only one for you. But, as much as I hate to admit it, because I was once that girl (minus the lying and sneaking), your parents have magical powers. They get vibes if your boyfriend/girlfriend is creepy and just no good for you. I don't know why at a young age we feel a need to rebel, especially with an issue as serious as dating. For example, when I was 15 I was dating this 18 year old guy. My parents didn't exactly like him but they allowed me to keep "dating" him. Turns out he cheated on me because I held on to my values. And he also ended up just not being anywhere close to the guy I need in my life. So, I just don't understand why we feel the consequences of rebellion are greater than just obeying your parents and trusting their judgement to begin with. If they didn't love and care about you, they'd let you date whoever, screw your life up, ect. But, ever since I even started thinking about dating and marriage and what not, one of my top requirements has been that my family will approve of him. I just don't know how you can keep seeing someone when you know he is bad for you and effects and tears your family apart because of it. I just don't understand. God says "honor thy mother and father". I highly doubt sneaking out and lying to them is honorable. And when you dishonor your parents, not only is it breaking an important commandment, but it's also dishonoring God.
That's my venting for today.
Sorry I've been slacking! Not that anyone probably really reads anyways, but here we go.
This week was my first "full" week of school...minus MLK day on Monday. I've been soooo busy with school and sorority stuff but I'm uber excited. AND homegirl has been going to the gym for 2 hours everyday. YEAHHHH. AJ (Vince's roomie and a really good friend of mine) has been training me...hardcore workouts. I feel sore and legit. Anyways, Me and Julia are now watching Jersey Shore so adios. I'll try to do better next time....until then... :)
AFNSJFA I need to vent.
I have thrown myself a pity party all day today. I am so ridiculous for doing such, because it's nothing to throw a pity party about. I just feel really left out and unwanted by a group of friends of mine. It's not really left out, more replaced by other people. If that makes sense. It's not the other people's faults and it's not even that I'm really being "replaced"...I just feel like it. Like last night, everyone in that group plus more were like "omgzzz had a blast last night!" and I feel like it was fun because I wasn't there and to add on to this, the group doesn't wanna hang out with me tonight either. So yeah, just not feeling my greatest tonight.
First off, Bama dominated last night. 21-0. Our defense allowed LSU to pass the 50 yd. line ONCE the whole game. Needless to say, there's still idiots that say Bama didn't deserve it, let's see any other team play us and then we'll talk. AP and BCS say Bama is #1, so we are national champions! #14 :) I love Alabama!
Secondly, school starts back tomorrow, and I have to say...I'm so excited. I've been cooped up and can't wait to see my sisters! I have a whopping 17 hours I'm taking...I don't know why I load myself with such big hours but I wanna graduate on time. Here's what I'm taking: Oral Communication, Principles of Communications, History Since 1865, Spanish 2 (boo), and American Lit 2. Should be fun. PLUSSSSS I get to meet my first set of pledges! My Pi babies! I am mucho excited :)
Just need to vent real quick...
Tonight is the rematch of #1 LSU and #2 Alabama. SO EXCITED. I'm a die hard (or is it heart?) Alabama fan. Always have been, always will be. And never in my life have I been more excited or anxious about a football game than I am about tonights. November 5th, we got screwed out of winning due to horrible refs and our lack of kicking game. LSU beat us in overtime by a field goal. I'm so sick of everyone saying that they:
A) Killed us the first time around. Sorry, 3 points in overtime is not killing. This is most commonly used by Auburn fans. And to them I say, at least they didn't beat us in regulation time by 35 points.
B) OSU deserves to play LSU more than Bama does. Hello, Okie State lost to Iowa State. That's like us losing to Vandy and saying we deserve to play in the national title game. Trust me, Okie State, we're saving you embarrassment and heartbreak.
and C) that LSU is gonna destroy Bama. They barely beat us the first time. They won't "destroy" us.
"It's not revenge, it's restoring order." - Barrett Jones, #75.
And with that, I leave you with a big Roll Tide. :)
Well, followers, this is my first post in the year 2012. I have to say, it may only be 3 days in, but I can already tell it's gonna be a great year! My 3 "resolutions" for 2012 are as followed:
1. Establish a stronger relationship with God. This tends to be a goal of mine every year...as Christians, it should be something we strive for each and every day! :)
2. Don't let the small things get to me. Life's too short to worry about petty things that won't matter in the long run.
3. Be a positive influence on my sisters and ADX as a whole. My sorority has become such a huge part of my life, and whatever I put into it, is what I will get out.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year's celebration. I know I did, I rung it in with my boo, my closest guy friends and 2 awesome chicks from college and high school. (Katie & Tiff, love y'all). Couldn't have pictured a better beginning to 2012. This year is gonna be awesome!
