tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post116226321583166972..comments2023-10-23T15:18:13.558-05:00Comments on Carpe Diem: Timelines....Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01816929643644946388noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162408675852510452006-11-01T14:17:00.000-05:002006-11-01T14:17:00.000-05:00Ella: I was engaged my senior year of college--yik...Ella: I was engaged my senior year of college--yikes. I never would have done so many of the things that I have if I had gotten married that young. Isn't it wonderful how we don't always get what we want?<BR/><BR/>Kathryn: That's absolutely hilarious! Thank you for sharing. And yes, we're predictable. We are also so unintentional in what we say and do, but I'm working on it!Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816929643644946388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162408228598424822006-11-01T14:10:00.000-05:002006-11-01T14:10:00.000-05:00so a few weeks ago, my twenty-six year old, female...so a few weeks ago, my twenty-six year old, female roommate was talking with our new neighbor, a fifty year old widow who'd lived there for about fifteen years. roommate is telling neighbor that she plans to live at the residence next year without me, as i will be moving. neighbor replies, "but won't that be hard on 'the relationship'?"<BR/><BR/>the next half of the conversation was rather uncomfortable for neighbor and very amusing to roommate. hahahahaha.<BR/><BR/>as for the questions of marriage and kids, i get asked that on an almost daily basis. sigh. people are so predictable.kathrynthomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043704638425221807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162356020311448222006-10-31T23:40:00.000-05:002006-10-31T23:40:00.000-05:00I thought I would be 24 when I got married. HAHA....I thought I would be 24 when I got married. HAHA. Now <B>THAT</B> was funny. The best times of my life were in my 20's. Savor them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162349948609184292006-10-31T21:59:00.000-05:002006-10-31T21:59:00.000-05:00Ivy: Just be glad that Valtrex works. And I agree-...Ivy: Just be glad that Valtrex works. And I agree--this is the worse Bachelor yet, but why are we still watching?<BR/><BR/>Accidentally me: I truly can't imagine settling; I'd never be able to go through with anything less than the perfect fit--even with the right person, I think planning a wedding and all of that hassle would stink:)<BR/><BR/>Kimberly: I'll e-mail, but I've heard The Departed is really violent and a total boy movie. I can't do violent.<BR/><BR/>Lost: The good thing about waiting for something or someone is that the wait helps you be even more grateful once you get it/him.<BR/><BR/>Aaron: It was a very delicious funnel cake. I bet if you try online dating, you'll have a whole new host of subject matter for your blogs:)<BR/><BR/>Cindy: I totally agree about the inability to see that you're not ready--that's why I implore my friends to always shoot straight with me and share their opinions. After I broke off my engagement, I got all sorts of feedback--but no one ever said anything while we were together.<BR/><BR/>DCVita: I love the way you put it--God always exceeds my expectations, so I'm sure my love life (ultimately) will be no exception.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Ridge: I hope he's looking!Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816929643644946388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162347515407966292006-10-31T21:18:00.000-05:002006-10-31T21:18:00.000-05:00and ps - this bachlor is the worst series yet. by ...and ps - this bachlor is the worst series yet. by far.icadlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05370086666076297799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162329562767011092006-10-31T16:19:00.000-05:002006-10-31T16:19:00.000-05:00Don't ever give up being picky! There is no need f...Don't ever give up being picky! There is no need for a woman to define herself by a man, and if you "settle" just so you can have someone, then you do just that. Don't force it, just be yourself and it will happen when you least expect it.<BR/><BR/>And I grew up in a place where the average girl was probably knocked up by 19 and rarely ever married. And now I live in a place where no one gets married until they are in their 30's. There is no right or wrong way to do it...just trust your instincts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162320677948780742006-10-31T13:51:00.000-05:002006-10-31T13:51:00.000-05:00I referenced you in my blog today :) And yes I am ...I referenced you in my blog today :) And yes I am going to be in Columbus Friday night and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to hang out with you! I definitely want to talk about Columbus with you too...I'm finding it hard to put in an email. Call me! I can't wait! Maybe if you haven't seen "The Departed" yet we could go see that too?Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162314555946523442006-10-31T12:09:00.000-05:002006-10-31T12:09:00.000-05:00What a great post! I love your perspective on it. ...What a great post! I love your perspective on it. Being single and turning 35 in a week, I know I'm picky. And yes, I get sort of saddened at moments that I don't have someone yet, as all my friends are married and having kids.<BR/><BR/>I have to believe like you do, that he's out there....b/c as you said, "I have the rest of my life to be married".<BR/><BR/>Well said.Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423966012856118334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162312066778962372006-10-31T11:27:00.000-05:002006-10-31T11:27:00.000-05:00I SPY FUNNEL CAKE!My sentiments, exactly. I loose...<B>I SPY FUNNEL CAKE!</B><BR/><BR/>My sentiments, exactly. I loosened up my dating criteria and learned my lesson. I can afford to be picky, especially if I'm spending the rest of my life with this person. Realizing that it's God's will, not mine, was a difficult lesson. Just as I believe God watches over me, I don't test that theory by jumping off a bridge just to see what happens. God expects me to exercise some intelligence regarding His faith, just as He expects me to date accordingly. <BR/><BR/>The more new people I meet, the less interested I become in dating. I realize that its impossible to jump right into a long term relationship -- but I'm having a hard time getting past an introduction long enough to be interested in a person. In fact, I was thinking about it a great deal last night (coincidently) and the whole online dating thing keeps looking better and better all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162309989975184142006-10-31T10:53:00.000-05:002006-10-31T10:53:00.000-05:00I think you have exactly the right take on things,...I think you have exactly the right take on things, Ally. For starters, you have the rest of your life to be married "'Til death do us part" is an awfully long time. I cannot say that I regret my marriage, and most of the time that's only because out of that marriage came my two intoxicatingly beautiful children. If I could have them, just as they are, and still have foregone the wedded bliss, I might do so. Then again, I learned invaluable lessons from those six years. Most importantly, I learned why it is that marrying when you are not ready is a terribly bad idea. <BR/><BR/>When you're not ready, there's just no way for you to ever fully see, realize, or appreciate the myriad ways in which you're not ready. There is so much to learn about yourself, about life and what you want out of it, and about how you behave both in and away from relationships; and so many of these lessons are what informs the conscience and soul of a someone who's in a place to make the enormous commitment that is a marriage. <BR/><BR/>Aside from all that, being single is fun. Enjoy it! There is someone out there, and if it takes him a while to stumble into your life, I say enjoy the time in between. There will be time for all the yummy marriedness once you've tied the knot and he starts leaving his boxers and wet towels on the floor. <BR/><BR/>PS - Bachelor = douche. Cannot believe he didn't ix-nay Lisa upon hearing about the timeline. Umm, red flag dude.cdphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075048278389213507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162306677684688432006-10-31T09:57:00.000-05:002006-10-31T09:57:00.000-05:00I know what you are talking about! I am 29 and so...I know what you are talking about! I am 29 and so thankful that I am single. I know that for me, I wanted to do so much with my life. God has given me the opportunity to fulfill all my dreams- finsih grad school, go traveling, buy a house, etc etc. I would never have been able to do that if I was married or in a serious relationship because it would have taken time away from me.<BR/><BR/>But now I am also ready to meet someone. But knowing that God has given me so much beyond my expectations, makes me truly believe that He will send me someone that is also beyond my greatest expectations (and I am super picky also!)<BR/><BR/>Your attitude is great!DCVitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078983104947437808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162306023990808652006-10-31T09:47:00.000-05:002006-10-31T09:47:00.000-05:00Allison you are not married because " the right gu...Allison you are not married because " the right guy has not found YOU yet. Young lady on your immediate right in group is , shall we say, Very attractive. Dr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17276748.post-1162304194702583382006-10-31T09:16:00.000-05:002006-10-31T09:16:00.000-05:001) That belt buckle is damn hot. you should wear o...1) That belt buckle is damn hot. you should wear one to work sometime and let me know how that works out for you.<BR/><BR/>2) I don't know that jokes about herpes are appropriate as it can pop up at some very incovnenient times and the drugs are very expensive.icadlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05370086666076297799noreply@blogger.com