This little piggy...

I just started writing this completely deep blog about community and fellowship and then realized that I had promised I would play in the shallow end the next time I wrote. Heaven forbid I break my promise to all you devoted readers! So today... I shall write... an ode to Reese Peanutbutter Cups.

Why are these so great? I DON'T KNOW!!! I wish I could tell you why day in and day out I crave the chocolate, peanutbuttery goodness... I wish I could harness its power to solve world hunger... but no! These flavorful morsels bring nothing but pain and suffering! Allow me to explain:

Good things about Reeses:

• The peanutbutter
• Chocolate
• The ability to choose the way that you would like to eat it

HORRIBLE things about Reeses:

• They make me thirsty
• They make me want more Reeses... no other candy will do
• They make my breath smell like peanutbutter (which I'm told is not exactly desirable)
• They make me fat

So why, why, why can I not contain myself around the office candy jar!?!? I know all of these horrible things about my most FAVORITE candy... and yet I continue to scarf them down like a pig on slop after being quarantined for 3 days! RIDICULOUS! This little piggy went to market, bought an entire bag of Reeses, dumped them into the candy jar, and hoped like crazy that she would be able to muster up some restraint. Way to go piggy... your breath smells like peanutbutter again.

On the Other Side Looking Back

I have had the hardest time starting this blog. I think its due to the fact that I am ridiculously out of practice... my last blog having been March 30. I really shouldn't say blog... that thing was a novel! Props to all you out there who took the time to read it. I appreciate your patronage and will someday figure out a way to pay you back for your time (I should really be reading your blogs if you have them... leave a comment letting me know that my lazy butt needs to get in gear. Note to you: if I'm not commenting, I'm not reading.)

Before I get started, I feel the need to let you guys know of a new musician whose debut album will be coming out June 3. Brendan James. I found him randomly today on YouTube of all places. I am MADLY in love... so far I have only listened to the four songs he has on his myspace but that was enough for me to know that I'm making the purchase as soon as it comes out on iTunes.

So I have finally made it through my Tour de Weddings. As much as I may have complained about my extended involvement in all of my friend's Day-O-Bliss... I loved every second of it. Looking back I feel so blessed to have been a part of both Nancy & Jennifer's weddings... they were both very different and very perfect. I loved the dresses, the parties, the ceremonies, the RECEPTIONS, and the friends. Both were truly days to be remembered for quite some time.

So now that I am on the other side looking back, I gained so much insight about who I am and where I am headed. Or rather... the postponement of where I am headed. These weddings were such a wake up call to me in my own dating life. I was watching 4 people who really were ready for all that is marriage. They had really found that one person who understands, loves, and most importantly puts up with them.

When I got back to San Antonio (after Jennifer's wedding in Dallas), I asked God to give me a word. Not sure what about... just a word in general. God pointed me straight to the Old Testament (much to my dismay... I have not had much luck finding verses that I can really take as applicable to my life currently), and then He pointed me to Exodus. Great. Thanks a lot God... what the heck am I supposed to see in here? So I stick my thumb right where Exodus should be and open up to Exodus 13 with the heading "Crossing the Sea". I read the following:

17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt." 18 So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. [a] The Israelites went up out of Egypt armed for battle.

At first I couldn't see the forest through the trees. I knew that this is what God wanted me to see but I didn't have a clue why. I thought about it all morning... on my way to work... at work. And then it finally hit me. God did not lead the Israelites down the short path... the short path led to war, hostility... bad things. Instead he took them down the LOOOOONG DESERT road. Could I get a better analogy for my life with regard to dating? I think not. God is not leading me down a short path... its long... and it is a desert. A wasteland of dating. This is a blessing. A big one. I have had such peace in my heart since reading this... I think I've brought some great insight to others I've shared it with as well. I hope it speaks to you too!

Thats all for now kids. I promise a light-hearted blog will be next. Enough of this serious business.