A david looking for her Jonathan

Today I read an article from my favorite online magazine, bedlam magazine, there is one writer whose articles constantly speak to me. Well today her article called standing naked in a field just hit that spot. It was talking about having that friend you can emotional break down to, you guys have this bond of love ( not romantically) and who would rather die to tomorrow than live a hundred years without you ( I know Pocahontas crossover).  Reading this article, I saw my fault in my current friendships and even past ones. I love too deeply, I am too loyal and put people first who see me second. In my striving to find my Jonathan I let the Judas's and friends like the many wives of Solomon that led him away from God and to their idols ( or bad things you know is wrong) these types mirrored my Jonathan but it wasn't. My heart has been cut, broken and bled over the wrong friendships. So my peculiar treasures watch out for those who mirror your Jonathan. Your Jonathan will come,  just wait.

What's in a name...

I recently was scrolling through the endless posts on my Facebook timeline; when I came across a friend of a friend's post. An article written by a young newly married woman who is a journalist for the huffington post. I waited as the article slowly loaded on my 3G phone. I began reading the article with an open mind, this did not last long before all good reasoning wanting to come shouting out. In the article, the author writes her reasoning behind not changing her last name 1) her last name is cool( seriously?!)  main reason #2 it is her identity. She makes several weak arguments in addition to these two( one of which was she made the decision to not change her last name at age 10) . She tries to play off like she isn't sexist but her whole article has the tone of feminism. Also, she ( at age 29) hasn't realized your name is not completely who you are and if friends and family can only answer "well she has a cool last name" then you need to reconsider some things. I am going to also note: I have a pretty awesome last name (Blondo) I get comments on it all the time; however despite it being awesome it would be my HONOR to take my husband'a last name. and when you get married your identity changes. It's no longer just about you! 

Not all it's cracked up to be

I was recently reading one if my favorite online magazines, Bedlam magazine, I came across an article that really hit too close to home. Molly Chambers writes on how age 27 wasn't at all how she expected. While reading I reflected on my  what my expectations were :married by 23, having 1st by 25 and maybe by 27 pregnant again or trying. However that picturesque life was not in my cards. I did community college after high school and then for 5 years worked a dead end job before choosing to go back to school and get my bachelors degree. So here I am 27, very single, entering my junior year of college. Life isn't always as you plan and that's okay. 

The right people

In the bible over and over we are commanded to surround ourselves with good friends; friends who build you up. Now I will admit I have taken for granted good friends that have been put in my life. Sadly it took God removing a really close friend for me to see the Godly friends in my life. I focused my time on this friend who led me to make choices that I knew were wrong. After they were removed from the school we attend and my everyday life ;my Godly friends who waited on the sidelines came to my side with warm hugs and listening ears. During the rest of the school year we grew as friends and it's hard to picture life without them and their good Godly cousel. So my peculiar treasures remember to surround yourselves with good Godly friends 

Beta chi challenge

One  thing I love about college is the awesome people that you meet :) being here at Bob Jones i have met so many wonderful people. Some of those wonderful people  are the girls in my society Beta Chi Omega ( Bearcubs )!!! For the last 10 days we have had a picture challenge contest it has been a blast here are te pics from the challenge ! 

Mystery man Monday...I had to find a guy I never met before ! To make it fun I offered him cupcakes

On Tuesday my friend Derek wore funky socks for terrific funky sock Tuesday 

On wacky Wednesday we made cardboard toast and Hope's " toaster car" popped the toast

Thursday was thirsty Thursday so I took a pic of my favourite drink 

Friday was Beta chi Friday which was like a spirit day wearing our society colors 

Mystery man Monday continues with finding a male clerk...it was very last minute but taking a pic with him made his day :)

On Terrific Tuesday part duex I had to find a guy with pretty eyes :) my friend Joey was so nice and these blue-eyed cuties took a pic 

It's wacky Wednesday returns :the style  of tie and paper skirt ( thanks Derek for letting me use your favourite tie) 

Thursday was my definition of thirsty Thursday here it is Thirsty Thursday : verb, hanging with friends drinking yummy slushies from QT

Last day of the Beta Chi picture challenge!!! It has been such a blast!!! Today was society twin day!! 

Tinder lovin'

So a few weeks ago sitting in dining common with friends eating lunch after Sunday service; we stumbled upon this new app called Tinder. We all logged in and laughed at the ridiculousness of a dating app.  I laughed and clicked the heart or the little x. I even texted my friends and told them how ridiculous it was. BUT I soon got my first match...David and boy was he cute ( and a Christian! what luck). And then he message me! We began to talk and soon after I was getting more matches and more messages. I was hooked. Guys wanted to talk to me! and thought I was cute. But Tinder isn't a christian dating app and sure I talked to a few christian guys but some who talked to me were not, and of course wanted only one thing :/  I eventually deleted the app, but didn't delete the account so even tho I was away I still a crewed more matches and messages. Just recently I fell back into my tinder ways and started the game over again.The guys who wanted to talk to me were not the noble Knight I am one day hoping for. Well, recently God placed a wonderful friend in my life who is wise beyond her years and when I get too hopeless romantic she puts me back where I need to be :) So today, we were talking about it. She helped me realize I need someone who builds me towards Christ and not push me away and want to do things I know will hurt my witness. ( not that I have) So officially I deleted my account, everything, and my accountability person is at the ready for temptation to backslide. BUT looking back at the foolishness and desperation of so many people who look to a dating app or online dating to find their person. So many have downloaded this app in hopes of finding someone. Guys ( and girls) its okay to rely on God and not an iphone app to find it for you.  So goodbye Tinder, its been real fun and laughs but I got a Knight coming over the horizon, I just know it!

being thankful your single?!

Thanksgiving day is here, and as we list the things we are thankful for would you list being single?   So would we really say" I am thankful for family, health, oh and uhhhh being single." I can see the bugging eyes, gasps and the jaw dropping around the table. However, I am thankful I am single. If I weren't single I wouldn't be at Bob Jones. I wouldn't be pursuing my dream of being a teacher and I  wouldn't have met the incedible amazing people in my life today. I know God's hand would be in all whether I was single or not, but I know that I am single for a reason and for this I am thankful. God is still working in me and through me for His purpose.

Keep in tune for coming attractions