Monday, February 18, 2013

CHEESE IS FROM THE DEVIL


*WARNING* Single complaints to follow....

So let me explain to you how Satan works.  

Last week, we had our circuit assembly, and I, in true single sister fashion, did it all up and (if I don't say so myself) looked super cute.  And then the men in my circuit, in true single brother fashion, completely ignored me.  It shouldn't matter, but you know there's always that little buzz in my head as I get ready saying, "You never know who'll be there.  THIS may be the assembly."  And it's so maddening because then I just come back from the assembly feeling disappointed instead of upbuilt.  Arrrrgggh!

The worst part about it all is what happened AFTER the assembly.   As I exit my bus, I have to wait at the edge of the city for a second bus to take me home.  On that corner is a cheese stand I frequent.  The owner is a not-bad-looking Nica with blue eyes who's always very chatty and helps me catch my bus.  Well, of course, as I'm feeling really down and depressed, what happens?  He asks me out!  And not in a creepy way....actually in a normal, dignified way.  OF COURSE I said no, but it just made me so mad knowing that Satan is always out there just waiting for his chance.  And the worst  part?  Now I can never go back to that cheese stand again...and I really liked his cheese :(

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  1. why can't you go back? would you be too uncomfortable? maybe you can send someone for the cheese....good cheese is hard to come by!

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    1. Well, Kellie, my roomie and I have been debating this. Should I exploit worldly attraction in exchange for free cheese? Because the thing is, you're totally right...good cheese is hard to come by. Just not sure if I'm ready to compromise Bible principles for a milk product, you know?

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  2. ps. I gave up trying to find any brother to marry. I'm gonna wait for the new system... about a million or so years INTO the new system. Jehovah will have to hit me over the head with a brick.... that is just how I am now. lol!

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    1. I admire you. I wish I could just get over it and make the same resolution

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  3. Shawn...this made me laugh so hard I was crying! I love the blanket statement "Cheese is from the Devil". I think you should get a new cheese guy. How bout the one in Central Park who says "Would you like some CHEESE?" with the biggest smile imaginable. Then if you refuse he says "Maybe a COOKIE?". How does he know I have a weakness for Cookies? He shouldn't be hard to find, and who knows, maybe he has good Cheese???

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    1. A la orden. I know that cheese guy! He cracks me up. And by the looks of him, no temptation there. PS-by cookies he means rosquillas; if you buy them you'll be super disappointed. I got suckered into that once too :(

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  4. Sorry Lil Shawn. One day soon it will happen. Just keep looking cute. Love you!!!

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    1. Thank you, Lil Fin! You've always been so positive when it comes to these kinds of things

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  5. *note- original comment edited*
    I'm amazed at your honesty sometimes and I admire it. I think you've got a point, I've seen it more than a few times myself. But don't worry about the cheese, we'll get a new supplier :)

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  6. By the way you should let people know that the picture above is not THE cheese guy.

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  7. I'll be frank. If my cheese man had access to such good-looking Parmesan this story may have had a whole other ending :)

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  8. Esquirrela...So, you know my thoughts on this already. Yep, Satan always knows when to pounce. I'm always sad when you're sad about this, but you inevitably find a way to move past it and find joy in your service. We continue to keep a look out up here as well, but don't forget that marriage is not a "cure-all", and you already have the best head a woman could ask for. (Yes, spoken as one who is already married. Easy for me to say. I know. I know.) I'm so glad for your good friends there to help you through. Keep your chin up, little sis. There is NOTHING wrong with you. I just think Jehovah knows you are strong and needs your service in a different way right now. And I don't think that doing business with someone who asked you out is compromising. Business is business, and cheese is serious business. :)

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