Springtime is in full swing, which means when I decide to take my puppy on a walk, I see cute little couples holding hands with their newborn babies in a stroller. It's a "Precious Moment" to some extent, and as much as I want to grab the nearest camera and take their picture, another part of me wants to sarcastically gag. Here I am, 23 years old, and I have yet to find my #2 (God is #1, my future husband is #2).
But to be completely honest, as if we were in the middle of a conversation at Starbucks sitting in their extremely comfy couches pretending to discuss topics in which I have no knowledge base, I would tell you that I am completely content with my life. I have wonderful friends (female and male) who take care of me like I was their own sister, and have a legit and unconditional love for me. I remember reading in the bible about the importance and sacrifice of brotherhood. When two friends shared this bond, they would literally cut their wrists, shake hands, and share mix blood. As gross as that is now-a-days, and considering the fact that I am nowhere near that drastic when it comes to friendships, I still take the underlying principle to heart.
And in the case of John 15:13, I truly take it to heart. We have the opportunity to bestow a love from God that is so powerful, unconditional, and honest that is overwhelming. I hope that someday, when the time and my heart are right, then God will show me my #2. If I were to meet my soulmate tomorrow, I'm not sure how I would be able to handle the situation - i have so much going on in my life, negative and positive, that I'm not sure that bringing my #2 into my life would have much benefit other than teaching the poor kid patience and understanding.
Maybe because I'm starting a new chapter in my life, it makes me reminisce from when first stepped onto OSU's campus. For example(s)...
1. Balling your eyes out because your parents are about to leave you on your first night is not the best way to get to know your "pot-luck" roommate.
2. Just because people ask if you want to split a pizza with them and watch "Pretty in Pink" does not mean you have to be life-long friends with them.
3. College Algebra will always suck, no matter how funny your professor tries to be.
4. GA's/TA's for gen-ed's are not interested in making sure you succeed - they're interested in proving the bell-curve theory.
5. A 10' X 14' space with one window is still a jail-cell, no matter how much pink you decorate it with. (oh, dorm life)
6. Choosing a major is like trying to break in a new pair of heels. Very painful and you have to do a lot of walking in your journey before you find your place.
7. Laundry day is awful. One day I spent over $7 in washing: towels, jeans, bed linens, whites, colors and lounge wear/winter hoodies.
8. Just because you have a meal plan does not mean you need to spend it on little debbie's and dr. pepper's. man, i was fat back in the day.
9. Thou shalt not try to finish off 12 liquor bottles just because you need more space in the fridge.
10. Go to church - it's good for you. :)
Well, I REALLY need to get my tush to bed - I have to get up at 6:30 to take my car in for new brakes. Much love. Xoxo.
Kelsea Lauren
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