The List

Once in awhile something happens in my life that just puts a smile on my face and in my heart. Something completely unexpected, something that comes from someone else besides myself. That very thing happened last night.

It was later in the evening, after my meetings and such. I was talking with a few of my female friends, when one of them spoke up and told me something rather interesting. Over the thanksgiving break, this friend of mine had told her mother that her and I would be getting married. Of course this was news to me, but yet, I took it as a very good compliment.

My inquisitive nature pushed me into asking: Why? Why me for a husband? The response I got was not a puny "I don't know, I just think you'd be a good one". Nor was it a, "Your name was the first I thought of". Nope, the response I got..was a list.

A list? A list! But not just any list. No, the points on this list came fast to her mind, as if previously thought of. I shall attempt to recount them:

• You'd be a faithful husband.
• You'd be an amazing dad.
• We'd have crazy talented kids.
• We have very similar religious beliefs.
• I'll be doing pretty well salary wise as a professor.

I must admit, even though not one comment was on my looks or directly on my personality, I was extremely flattered. I couldn't, and still can't, express enough appreciation for the amazing thought and kindness that I felt from that concept. I was and still am flattered. Even now, I'm smiling just thinking about it. It is the moments like those, that stay in your heart forever, coming to your mind just when you need that little pick me up.

So someday down the road, when I'm feeling a little down, my mind's going to buzz and tell me "I told my mom that you and I were going to get married. Why? (insert the list)". Then, I'll smile, and people will ask while I'm smiling...and it's something only I'll be able to understand..

May God keep you this and every night.

"The painful memories of the past will shape our future; the moments we cherish last forever in a beautiful array of remembrance."~Paul Acquasanta

One Moment Please, While I Catch My Breath

Goodness, sooo much has been going on. I've been really, really busy. It seems my professors have found it in their hearts to give me all kinds of papers, projects, presentations, playing tests, exams, and general other stuff to do.

I've had to do quite a bit for extra curricular activities, as well as general things like cleaning my room. In effect I've just been very tired, but still pushing through it .

In the couple of weeks to come, it's going to be Finals time. I wish everyone the best of luck on them, knowing full well that they won't be fun or easy. Just make sure you do your absolute best and put forth 110%. That way, when all is said and done, you will know you did your absolute best.

Thank you to everyone who's been sending me messages and writing on my wall. Keep it up!!! I love it, it makes me feel quite special. So..keep it up!!!

I think that will be enough for tonight, besides...it's time to sleep.

May God keep you this and every night.

"The true purpose of education is to cherish and unfold the seed of immortality already sown within us; to develop, to their fullest extent, the capacities of every kind with which the God who made us has endowed us. "
~Mrs. Anna Jameson