so you had a great day!

I had a great day!
Usually when I have a great day, I end up having a lot to write about, and today I do.
My thoughts are quite random today, ranging from coming off of a great weekend, talking to a great friend, dealing with having all of my friends hooking up, how to deal with modesty in the youth group, and going to a single group tonight where I was at least 28 years younger than the next youngest person. Needless to say, it was a group of 50 somethings to 75 ish. Now, don't get me wrong, I had a LOT of fun, but it is interesting listening to all of these women, and one man, who have been so hurt by divorce. It's really interesting, and really makes me think.
So, I don't even know where to start with this blog, because so many thoughts are rolling around!
I guess I will start with reflecting on my amazing weekend! I drove up to Bremerton, where I lived for 10 months last year. Got to visit with my old roommate, and another great friend of mine, and introduce them to another great youth ministry friend of mine. We all met together, and had so much fun. Kristi is my old roommate. Bethany and I travelled together for a school PR camp ministry group. And Katie and I met while doing youth ministry in the Portland area. Okay, now Kristi and Bethany are really good friends and go to church together. Bethany and Katie used to work in a church together. So we all have these crazy connections, and the stories went on forever! We laughed so hard that we couldn't stop coughing, and have sore throats. Such a joy-filled weekend! I miss those girls!
Last night we had a Hairspray party, which is by far the world's best movie! So, on my drive home today, I listened to the soundtrack and sang forever. Then I spoke to one of my friends from the youth team, who made me jealous. And then, I called one of my great friends and was able to catch up with him for a while!
So, here ends one part of my weekend. It was a great weekend!
Okay, now begins the rest of my day. I got home, worked on putting some of my last "moving in" things away, and then went to pick up Jeanie (my "other" grandma) to meet my parent's and some friends at the Cornelius crab feed. Good times, and I love crab! Although, I'm sick just looking at that word now. All you can eat crab...not always a good idea!
After the crab feed I went to my church for a singles night. As mentioned above, it was really an older group, and me. We played games, and laughed a lot. But it was interesting listening to their stories of ex husbands and what not. There was one guy there. Really, if I supported dating within the church more...mixed views on that...I would say "why is he single?" He's got the pick of all the ladies...but it's really not that kind of group! It's just kind of funny to see!
So, now I'm home, reflecting on my day...thinking about my friends who I miss so much! I have one really good friend here in the area, but I guess life always looks brighter in the past?
So, one is married. One is seriously dating. One is in the beginning/mid-process of the beginning of "are we dating or not?" and then there's me. Okay, there is another single one too, but she's 300 miles away, so it's really not the support system we're looking for. And I go to a singles group for old people. Okay, so the single's group really isn't about that, but from the outside it just doesn't seem right!
Sometimes it just doesn't seem fair, and sometimes it seems like maybe I'm just not ready, but it is just so hard. Am I going to lose all of my friends to marriage? That sounds so lonely!
So then, speaking of marriage, I have had a lot of interesting conversations with friends who are married lately. One claims that you can't marry your best friend, and that no one is actually as happy as movies and TV make marriage out to be. I don't believe her. It's weird to me that she can be so bitter about marriage, and think it's so fake. Then I wonder if waiting until you're ready really makes a big difference. She never dated, and is bitter about that. That's where I think I'm lucky in waiting, knowing different people in different relationships, dating, not dating, just seeing who's out there. Anyways, I have a lot of friends who married their best friend and are incredibly happy. I think she's just drunk or something! My friend Bethany was telling me about her marriage, and how happy they are just because they like being together! That's the kind of relationship that I'm looking for! The one who really can be friends, and just enjoy life together! I know it's possible, my friends are all getting that! Now I guess I just have to be patient.
Wow...didn't think this blog would go there!

Anyways, the other thing I wanted to blog about was New Years Resolutions. I'm pretty against them. Does anyone actually make them and stick to them? I try not to. This year, I decided to make one...less doctor's visits in 2008, but wound up in the doctor's office on new years day for a "cold" Yes, I put that in quotations, because I think my doctor was dumb. Just an urgent care place.

Anyways, it's been a crazy day, and I could go on forever. See? I told you that my thoughts were incredibly random today!

Oh yeah, and the modesty issue...what do you think? Should youth group girls be able to wear tankini's or should they have to wear one piece swim suits this summer?