Ramblings...

I had the amazing opportunity to attend my wonderful friend Jen's wedding in Kansas. It was an exquisite weekend--she really outdid herself with wedding planning all in less than 6 months. The flowers, dresses, decorations, all absolutely beautiful. She has definitely given me food for thought when it is eventually my turn to head down the aisle.

Speaking of...as amazing as the weekend was, there were so many times where I was reminded of the fact that I am single. All of the married couples around me. Me and 3 other girls rocking it out the Single Ladies. No one to dance with when the "slow songs" came on at the reception. These days, I feel like single girls are pressured to think "Single and Fabulous." As one acquaintance posted on facebook, "Independent and Available." True, I subscribe to this mindset most of the time. But as the days, weeks, and years pass by, I'm sick and tired of it. I really do want to fall in love, get married, and have babies. But there is no one knocking down my door.

Of course, I'm not totally deluded, thinking that Prince Charming is just going to show up at my door. But I also just don't want to meet a random guy in a random bar. Jen and Wes's story of love was so inspiring...being set up with her on a field trip she took with her first graders. She had never really been in a relationship before she met him....and then ::spark:: they make the connection, fall in love, and live happily ever after. Her story has certainly given me hope, but it's also a lot to live up to. I have to keep the faith that there is someone out there for me, that I am deserving of love and all of these things that I desire in my life.

Also, and I guess this is along the lines of the subject...it was so amazing to be around two Christian families these past weekend. With a lot of my friends, I don't feel a sense of religion or faith, but this was incredible and made me feel like I was home. God's love certainly was all around us this weekend and present in so many ways. He has certainly blessed Jen and Wes and their respective families, and I just need to be patient and wait for His blessing.