Where is he????

Not gonna lie... "Where is he(Mr. Right)???" ... this question has been flipping through my mind more often than not lately. I am 26 years old and still haven't come across him! In my dream world I had already married myself off by this age.... The pressure of this world tells me "you're strange! you're weird! something is wrong with you"... as if I need a relationship to prove my value or worth. When I begin to feel overwhelmed I find myself going to the word, going to the Lord and praying for his peace, his purposes, his direction and his will. I constantly have to remind myself that my timing is not his timing, nor are my ways his ways. I also hold fast to his word that it is not good for man to be alone... and if his word is true, if his word is unchanging.. surely he hasn't forgotten about me.

I guess I've been thinking about it again- because of the article I read in the Chattanooga Times Free Press about Lee University's "ring by spring" program, my parents just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary yesterday and I have a wedding of childhood friends to attend tomorrow night.

In the mean time, shallow-cheesy or not! this is a list I started in high-school of my dream guy. Yes- over the course of 8+ years it has been edited and updated... hey- my philosophy... it's good to know what you want. If you don't have standards- you'll settle for less than the best!

1. Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ
2. Funny, Witty
3. Smart
4. Good communicator
5. Patient
6. Taller than me
7. Southerner
8. Has a solid job
9. Pretty, clean, white teeth
11. Dresses well (i.e. polo and khakis)
12. Enjoys kids and wants to be a dad at some point
13. Traveler
14. Goes to church regularly, even by himself
15. Is NOT racist
16. Enjoys and likes different genres of music
17. Social
18. Optimist (I can NOT handle cynisism!)
19. Clean, takes care of his things
20. Semi-organized
21. Athletic
22. Passionate
23. Loyal
24. Good credit score
25. Handles money well
26. Confident
27. Good family/ family oriented
28. Hard worker
29. Romantic
30. Selfless
31. Trustworthy
32. Benevolent
33.Empathetic
34. Does not plan to have alcohol in his home, especially when he has children
35. College educated
36. is a Leader
37. has a disciplined prayer life
38. handyman
39. Honest
40. doesn't watch/dvr tons of tv shows

**Bonuses but not required:

*no school loans
*good cook
*avid reader
*UNC/Tarheel fan
*conservative political views
*good singer

**Deal breakers:
*DUKE fan...
*Smoker/Drinker

Know any guy that meets ALL those qualifications? okk... most of them??? keep your eyes and ears open! and send 'em my way!:)