Hidden Blessings

God blessed me with an idiot filter.

I used to think my weight and looks were a downfall, but thanks to the kindness of an old friend, I realized something today...Heavenly Father has just been protecting me!

Let's pretend for a few minutes that I weigh 120 pounds. Most guys would be instantly drawn to me, I'd fit the attraction they are addicted to. I know we all have our own opinions on attraction, but the fact is that people are drawn to those that fit certain physical criteria.

Back to reality: I DON'T weigh 120 pounds, I have everything else going for me but THAT. If someone isn't attracted to me because of that one simple flaw, then they just lost out on an amazing opportunity. Sure, I'm not going to be a match for just anyone, but that's my point.

Heavenly Father has saved me from a lot of heartache. My idiot filter has weeded out those guys who aren't going to love me for ME. I don't have to put up with those that are shallow, liars, and thieves. The guy I end up with someday will be one lucky man, and I'll know he's for me because he will have made it through the filter. I know I'm an amazing person, and I know what I want in life. I'm in no hurry, divine courses are not to be rushed.

For all those of you out there who feel discouraged or worthless, remember that God has a plan for you, and who knows...maybe you have your own filter :)

Here he is!

Meet Jared

It began at the beginning of Febuary. I'd been hanging around an online chatroom for a few weeks, mainly out of boredom...living alone does that to you. I'd talked to some interesting and pretty weird people on there. Jared joined the chatroom, and because of his screename I automatically assumed he was female, but to my surprise, he turned out to be a guy ;) He hung around for a while, and eventually we started talking in private, emailing, and as things progressed we exchanged phone numbers. What an awkward first phone conversation! I was sooo nervous.

About a month later there was talk of possibly meeting. We decided he was going to fly out here for a while so he could see how he likes Arizona, and see what happens between us. Long story short, he bought his ticket, booked his hotel, and before we knew it, he was on his way! What a roller coaster ride it has been to get to that point...

I picked him up from the airport on Sunday morning, May 31. I couldn't hardly stand still while I was watching the people shuffle out of the terminal. I kept thinking I saw him, but as the person got closer, I realized it wasn't him. I looked down at my cell phone to see if he'd texted and when I looked back up, there he was! He was standing in front of me with a big grin on his face. We both said hi and I gave him a big hug. I don't think I'll ever forget that meeting!

We had a lot of fun during the 6 days he was here. He came to church with me, we had friends over for dinner, we went to Holbrook to my old roommates ranch and went horseback riding, and we went spent some time in Sedona. One of his favorite things to do here was go to the old drive-in movie theater we still have in town, and when he found out we have Little Ceasar's Pizza here, he vowed to live here someday.

I didn't like that horse so much...

He's a natural!!

Chilling out in Holbrook...he's buff! :)

Us hiking in beautiful Sedona!

Jared's 29, he's was born and raised in Boston, and currently lives in Salem, NH. We don't know where things are going, but for now it's fun to have a new friend. We get along perfectly and have current and future endeavors in common. We'll see what happens! :)