My Simple, Happy, Beautiful Life

I am sure we have all asked this question a number of times in our life. We think, "I am doing everything to meet this future person, but nothing is working out for me". We sometimes may even be angry at God because he hasn't helped us in meeting that "perfect" person. Being in this dating scene, I have observed a couple of things that make it difficult to date. I am not a expert on dating. I don't claim to be, I am just wanting to write about some observations I have made. We are too closed minded . When entering the dating scene, we need to be open minded . I am not saying, "be open minded...date the person completely wrong for you!". I am just saying, don't be so closed minded that people who may be good for you aren't pushed off into the distance because they don't meet your expectations. Do you remember the lists of qualities we want in our future spouse? Here is an example of one (It isn't mine, I just made it up):        

So, I didn't finish my month of being thankful. Better late then never? I had a hard time being grateful the last month of the year. I had the flu on my week of vacation. Really? Is that a curse? I was mad because it was my vacation time and I had the flu. But, I did learn a lot from it and it gave me some new perspective in a way. Let me finish my things I am grateful for. Day 17: Settlers of Catan. I can beat my brothers like no other unless they team up agaisnt me. Day 18: Ginger ale. I drank so much of it when I was sick and it definitely helped. Day 19: The season of gift giving. It is the time where we think less of ourselves and more about others. Can we do it more than just the holiday season? Day 20: The temple. I haven't been there in a while and I miss it. I love the feeling when you know that Heavenly Father is close to you and loves you. It is the place where I feel happiness on this earth. Day 21: My nephews. I love watching them change everyday. They are le