Taking a Chance
A couple weeks ago I decided to take a small chance. Just testing the water and such. Not too long ago I was aware that I was being renewed in the spirit and finding happiness in my singleness. Then because God is so awesome and fun like that, He adds some sort of spice and excitement.
Of course I'm talking about a guy. When am I not talking about a guy? lol! Well.. anyways, his name is Clint. I actually met him the first week that I moved here to Illinois. He in in the same Small Group as my roommate, Tracey. I thought he was cute but I didn't really say anything or take much note of him. I don't go to that small group, I only went the one time. I found a different small group that was better for me. So we have known of each other and go to church together but have never spoken. Until...
During finals weeks our church held a big "Finals Food" event where they opened up the church from 9pm - 2am, after 703 (our young adults service). All the students were invited to come and study and hang out with friends and the church provided snacks and food. So of course I totally took advantage of this time to go get some work done. heh.. yeah right! I had intended on working on my take home test for Costume History. That however did not end up happening. As church let out I searched for a place to start working. Tracey was there and we got a table together. I got up to get a snack and ran into Brad, the small group leader of Tracey's small group, and Clint. I started just chatting with them a bit. I don't quite remember what happened exactly but somehow I ended back at my table with my work and Clint sat across from me and we talked and talked and talked. I didn't get any work accomplished while he sat with me and talked with me. It was odd because like I said, we had never talked before. But it didn't really register in my head at the time. The whole evening wasn't wasted because I did get some work done, but not until Clint went to go cook breakfast for the students.
That happened on a Sunday. The following Wednesday, I was busy at work and had plans to spend time with my friend Claire afterwards. But due to some family emergency we had to cancel. So I was making my way home when Tracey called to inform me that her small group would be meeting at our apartment. I freaked! The apartment was a mess. I had been working on final projects, getting the two Spanish Operas underway, and hadn't cleaned at all. So I rushed home as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, once I got in, there was everyone. I madly tried to clean up, but was still extremely embarrassed. I joined in the group since I didn't have any plans for that evening anymore. It was really fun talking with all these people that I knew, and able to spend time with them other than at church. And of course, Clint was there. I still thought that he was a cute guy and he seemed really sweet and fun. But I guess I really hadn't registered it. At one point, I got up to go into the kitchen and when I looked up he quickly looked down at his bible as though I had caught him looking at me. But that could have simply been my girlish imagination.
We discovered that we both had Myspace and within a week, we had added each other as friends. By this point, I had just made my way back to Texas for Christmas vacation. We didn't talk much or e-mail each other, just sent harmless little well wishes and merry christmas hopes. And then one evening he posted a bulletin entitled, "Kiss of '06". I was curious and read the bulletin. It was nothing more than an online questionare to see if any of your 'friends' had a crush on you. I got a little nervous reading it and wondered if I should respond to it. Would he laugh at me? Would he reject me? Would he accept? I mulled over and pondered it for a couple days. Talked to some buddies to see what they thought, but they really didn't help. Then one evening a couple days later, I responded to it. I wrote that I wouldn't mind being his first Kiss of 2006, but to be coy and playful I added, "But you're going to have to wait till I get back." hehe. The next evening, I got an e-mail back from him. I thought the worst, but was quite surprised with what I found there. He wrote back to me that he wouldn't mind that either and wanted to know when I would be coming home. **giggle** He then gave me his phone number and asked for mine so he could call me. I was shocked and surprised! Needless to say I sent him my phone number. The next evening or so, he called.
We've been talking on the phone now since then. Been a couple weeks I suppose. Since right after Christmas. I really enjoy talking with him. He's super sweet, independant, a great christian guy, and just all sorts of nice. Last night we had a great conversation. Must have lasted two hours or so. I think the highlight of it was when we were talking and then he blurted in a little compliment for me, saying that he thought I was a sweet person. I almost didn't catch it. But I'm glad I did. hehehe.
I came home just a couple days ago, on Wednesday. Clint had said that I could call him if I got tired but I never needed to call. I didn't expect to see him till maybe Thursday or most likely Friday. So I didn't put any make up on, do my hair, or anything special. I just wanted to get back, get unpacked, and clean my apartment. But things don't always go according to our plans. I got back to the apartment at about 9pm. I didn't expect Tracey to be home because she has small group on wednesdays. But as I pulled up, I spotted her truck. My heart at the same time got uber excited and at the same time, sank. As I stepped into the apartment, there they all were. The small group, including, Clint. I was a wreck and so embarrassed. But then all the guys insisted on helping me unload which was awesome because I had so much stuff! I was very grateful. After that, everyone left except for Tracey of course, and Clint. We all sat around and talked and then Tracey went to bed. Clint and I stayed up till 1 am just talking. It was wonderful. I don't quite know what to expect or what is going to happen, but it's just so exciting to have someone in my life. Especially such a great man of God.
A couple weeks ago I decided to take a small chance. Just testing the water and such. Not too long ago I was aware that I was being renewed in the spirit and finding happiness in my singleness. Then because God is so awesome and fun like that, He adds some sort of spice and excitement.
Of course I'm talking about a guy. When am I not talking about a guy? lol! Well.. anyways, his name is Clint. I actually met him the first week that I moved here to Illinois. He in in the same Small Group as my roommate, Tracey. I thought he was cute but I didn't really say anything or take much note of him. I don't go to that small group, I only went the one time. I found a different small group that was better for me. So we have known of each other and go to church together but have never spoken. Until...
During finals weeks our church held a big "Finals Food" event where they opened up the church from 9pm - 2am, after 703 (our young adults service). All the students were invited to come and study and hang out with friends and the church provided snacks and food. So of course I totally took advantage of this time to go get some work done. heh.. yeah right! I had intended on working on my take home test for Costume History. That however did not end up happening. As church let out I searched for a place to start working. Tracey was there and we got a table together. I got up to get a snack and ran into Brad, the small group leader of Tracey's small group, and Clint. I started just chatting with them a bit. I don't quite remember what happened exactly but somehow I ended back at my table with my work and Clint sat across from me and we talked and talked and talked. I didn't get any work accomplished while he sat with me and talked with me. It was odd because like I said, we had never talked before. But it didn't really register in my head at the time. The whole evening wasn't wasted because I did get some work done, but not until Clint went to go cook breakfast for the students.
That happened on a Sunday. The following Wednesday, I was busy at work and had plans to spend time with my friend Claire afterwards. But due to some family emergency we had to cancel. So I was making my way home when Tracey called to inform me that her small group would be meeting at our apartment. I freaked! The apartment was a mess. I had been working on final projects, getting the two Spanish Operas underway, and hadn't cleaned at all. So I rushed home as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, once I got in, there was everyone. I madly tried to clean up, but was still extremely embarrassed. I joined in the group since I didn't have any plans for that evening anymore. It was really fun talking with all these people that I knew, and able to spend time with them other than at church. And of course, Clint was there. I still thought that he was a cute guy and he seemed really sweet and fun. But I guess I really hadn't registered it. At one point, I got up to go into the kitchen and when I looked up he quickly looked down at his bible as though I had caught him looking at me. But that could have simply been my girlish imagination.
We discovered that we both had Myspace and within a week, we had added each other as friends. By this point, I had just made my way back to Texas for Christmas vacation. We didn't talk much or e-mail each other, just sent harmless little well wishes and merry christmas hopes. And then one evening he posted a bulletin entitled, "Kiss of '06". I was curious and read the bulletin. It was nothing more than an online questionare to see if any of your 'friends' had a crush on you. I got a little nervous reading it and wondered if I should respond to it. Would he laugh at me? Would he reject me? Would he accept? I mulled over and pondered it for a couple days. Talked to some buddies to see what they thought, but they really didn't help. Then one evening a couple days later, I responded to it. I wrote that I wouldn't mind being his first Kiss of 2006, but to be coy and playful I added, "But you're going to have to wait till I get back." hehe. The next evening, I got an e-mail back from him. I thought the worst, but was quite surprised with what I found there. He wrote back to me that he wouldn't mind that either and wanted to know when I would be coming home. **giggle** He then gave me his phone number and asked for mine so he could call me. I was shocked and surprised! Needless to say I sent him my phone number. The next evening or so, he called.
We've been talking on the phone now since then. Been a couple weeks I suppose. Since right after Christmas. I really enjoy talking with him. He's super sweet, independant, a great christian guy, and just all sorts of nice. Last night we had a great conversation. Must have lasted two hours or so. I think the highlight of it was when we were talking and then he blurted in a little compliment for me, saying that he thought I was a sweet person. I almost didn't catch it. But I'm glad I did. hehehe.
I came home just a couple days ago, on Wednesday. Clint had said that I could call him if I got tired but I never needed to call. I didn't expect to see him till maybe Thursday or most likely Friday. So I didn't put any make up on, do my hair, or anything special. I just wanted to get back, get unpacked, and clean my apartment. But things don't always go according to our plans. I got back to the apartment at about 9pm. I didn't expect Tracey to be home because she has small group on wednesdays. But as I pulled up, I spotted her truck. My heart at the same time got uber excited and at the same time, sank. As I stepped into the apartment, there they all were. The small group, including, Clint. I was a wreck and so embarrassed. But then all the guys insisted on helping me unload which was awesome because I had so much stuff! I was very grateful. After that, everyone left except for Tracey of course, and Clint. We all sat around and talked and then Tracey went to bed. Clint and I stayed up till 1 am just talking. It was wonderful. I don't quite know what to expect or what is going to happen, but it's just so exciting to have someone in my life. Especially such a great man of God.
