Friday the 13th

I'm tres stressed about one particular situation. I am friends with a mom and her daughter. (daughter is my age) This is fine and great, only I've been told I'm not supposed to have anything to do with the husband\father. Now, that shouldn't really be a problem, you'd think, considering my tendency toward guy-hating anyway, right? Well, first I can't help but run into him from time to time at church. Second, he's actually a very nice, respectable gentleman who'd probably be a good influence. Third, if that wasn't enough, he's yet another computer person, which of course is always good for the wanna be\may end up teaching (but that's beside the point) So...What I've been told is if he comes around to excuse myself. I've dealt with this until I'm just about to my "loca in la tete" stage. That expression, btw, is what I'm calling Franglish. Beware as I pick up Spanish that the three languages may begin to overlap. Anyway, this situation makes me quite sad and frustrated. I fear that I may end up pulling away from these two friends because I cannot handle having to avoid something I know to be a really great person.

*breathes*
Ok, if you are actually reading this, way to go! Meet me for dinner Saturday, 7pm, where ever you want to go, as long as it's in Northwest Arkansas, and not some place like James at the Mill.

Another question for you to ponder: Why do people date, when dating is probably the worst way to get to know a potential spouse? How often have you dated someone and tried to impress them? Tried to be someone you're not? Stretched the truth or hid something? I'm guilty of NONE of these. Why? Because I've never been in a dating situation. From my outside perspective, it seems better initially to get to know an individual through group functions. One can still talk to the other one on one, but there's the accountability of others around, there's not the pressure of the dating situation, and hopefully, you are more likely to see the person's true colors. For the record, I have no interest in EVER dating. If God wants me to marry someday, that's fine. He knows what's best for me far better than I do, but my preference would be to remain single. I will not let anyone set me up with a guy, nor will I ever go on a blind date. If anyone knows of a guy who's interested in me, he will get no where unless he can be friends with me first, and be honest about himself and his intentions. If he's too shy, someone can act as an intermediate, but no hiding things, alright?

I now have an answering machine. Now that I have DSL, one can call me at any time, though preferably not after 11pm or before 8am. Please leave a message if I don't answer.

5th graders are great. They're old enough to think critically, enjoy crafts, but are still small enough to mostly respect authority. *woo hoo*

I'm also looking to buy a house in Washington County, as close to Fayetteville\Springdale as possible. I really need at least an acre of land, but I only have about a $40,000 budget according to my mom who used to be in real estate.

Adventures in car

Today, Mignon and I went on an adventure. Today was the Fayetteville Animal Shelter's Adoption Appreciation and Welcome Wagon, complete with food, games, and prizes, though we didn't win anything. We started by visiting Hobby Lobby, then the Fayetteville Farmer's Market, then a park, before finally going to the animal shelter. I did this so he wouldn't be stuck in the car so long all at once. He was the only cat both at Farmer's Market and at the animal shelter, and so made quite a few friends...and told a few dogs he didn't like being licked. He painted a picture which I may upload at some point, or you can simply come visit sometime! In the end, I opened my car door to put the picture in the car and for the first time ever, Mignon jumpped into the car, over the seat, and layed down in his carrier. As much as he fusses about the carrier, that told me he was ready to go home, so we left. I think we wore each other out this day.

And on a similarly important note....GO HOGS!!!! 27-10 over soon not to be #2 Auburn.