TMFH: Naps

I'm in favor.

I taught my students today about the siesta in Spain and in South America. We nearly unanimously agreed together that this is a cultural practice we'd like to begin here in the US... or rather continue from kindergarten up. Either a siesta block in the middle of the day, or I vote that school begin at 10:00 am. Your thoughts?

TMFH: The Art of Happiness

It's a lovely thing to find oneself in a continual state of happiness. For me this is not always the case. In fact the past two years of my life have been filled with much sadness and pain. However, from it I have learned that life will not always present you with everything you want it to. So, why not just choose to be happy despite your circumstances? Why not choose to be happy despite everything?

The reason I am happy is simple: I choose to be.

Try it out sometime. You'll be amazed how contagious it becomes to yourself and to those you associate with.

TMFH: Laughter

I love to laugh. If you can't make me laugh, I will be entirely turned-off by you. And you've also got to appreciate my humor. I'm kind of a silly crack-up of a girl.

TMFH: Repeat Repeat!

Some people find this incredibly annoying. But, I am the kind of person who when she finds a song that resonates with her, she listens to it on repeat for an entire week. No worries, I am aware of the great blessing it is to have earbuds for such moments of insanity.

Current repeat song: "To Build A Home" by: The Cinematic Orchestra

TMFH: Bathroom Stalls

Yes, this is my 100th blog post, and it is about bathrooms.

So, I have recently taken notice of a rare idiosyncracy of mine.

When I use a public restroom, I nearly always use the same exact stall each time I revisit. At first I wondered if I did this because of some need for ownership, but then I discovered that the stall I generally use usually meets certain criteria making it the optimal stall in each bathroom I visit. It needs to be:

1. The closest stall to the bathroom entry.
2. The cleanest stall.
3. One with toilet paper.

If the stall consistently meets these three requirements, I will always use it. However, I realized I don't necessarily discriminate according to the size of the stall. (I sometimes find myself crammed into that tiny stall where you hardly have room to enter AND shut the door.) And once one of these three criteria is no longer being met, I easily move on to the next stall. In which case, size might play a role in my choice, but cleanliness always takes priority.

TMFH: Sore Muscles

Massages go a long way. The more frequent, the better. Just sayin... :)

TMFH: Hope

What kind of life would this be without hope? I look forward with faith that everything I've always wanted will eventually happen.

TMFH: God

As much as I love you, God comes first. If I have truly fallen for you, one main reason will be that you put him before me as well.

TMFH: Gum

So, are you a half piece or a whole piece kind of guy?

I'm a half piece girl. But, It doesn't matter to me what you prefer. I think most guys prefer the whole enchilada.

What's your favorite flavor?

My personal favorite is spearmint (sugarfree). It just seems to last the longest.

TMFH: Missionary Opportunities

So, this online dating adventure has become a way for me to share the gospel and my testimony with quite a few guys. In my search for you, I hope to leave behind me a trail of footprints that lead the other men I have interacted with closer to God.

One thing that has also been amazing to me is that every time I have a spiritual discussion with a man, especially with one who believes contrary to my beliefs, my testimony is strengthened and I become even firmer in adhering to my beliefs. There is no doubt about it in my mind and in my heart. This is God's church. It is true. I can unwaveringly say that with a confidence rooted inside my most inner soul, access to which is only given to God and hopefully one day to you.

TMFH: Book of Mormon

I love this book. Last night as I was feeling discouraged about finding you, Heavenly Father pointed me to this scripture, and it was exactly what I needed to hear:
Jacob chapter 3: 1-2

1. But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and ^apray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will ^bconsole you in your ^cafflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down ^djustice upon those who seek your destruction.
2.  O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his ^alove; for ye may, if your ^bminds are ^cfirm, forever.

 As I read this, I felt comforted and happy. I'm not giving up on this eternal family business. But, it's hard work, you know.

TMFH: D&D

I think it's safe to say you are not someone who religiously participates in role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons. Only my closest friends and family know why I would post this. :)

TMFH: Chivalry

I promise to do my best to build you up. I expect the same from you. Carrying this over into the way you treat me, I am a girl who likes princess treatment. You know, opening doors for me, letting me walk in front of you, asking my opinion, listening to me and remembering what I say, occasionally pointing out the fact that you find me attractive or beautiful. But don't worry. I'm pretty sure I know how to treat you like a prince. Trust me on this one. :)

TMFH: Imagination

I can be pretty silly. If you love me, you'll not only encourage this, but you'll go along with it. :)

TMFH: Pick-up lines

If you use one on me, I'll make fun of you.

Here are a couple I've received lately. Enjoy:

When I saw you, I fainted and hit my head. I need your name and number for insurance reasons.

Do you have a band-aide? because I skinned my knee when I fell for you.