Pondering the Future

This morning I was pondering on my future a little bit. Things I want to accomplish, things I want to change, and the type of guy I want in my life. I ended up writing a lot of my thoughts and ideas down, and then called Seth to get his input on it. I wanted to make sure the things I wanted in a guy weren't unrealistic or too demanding. Seth agreed that the lists I made were right on target. Go me! I'd like to share them with you.

List of Things a Guy MUST Have to Be My Boyfriend:

• temple worthy/worthy priesthood holder
• attends church and church activities regularly
• is a gentlemen
• respectful

1. -->to me
2. -->his friends/my friends
3. -->his family/my family
4. -->people he doesn't even know

• responsible with his finances
• holds a steady job
• listens to and follows the promptings of the Spirit
• doesn't play mind games
• communicates well in person
• adventurous and fun
• thoughtful

1. -->acts of service for others without them knowing he did it
2. -->reminds me often of how he feels about me

• handles arguments well

1. -->doesn't call people names
2. -->doesn't bring up past issues that are irrelevant to the current arguement
3. -->doesn't say things just to hurt the other person
4. -->willing to make compromises

• wants to have a family/loves children
• wants to get married someday
• puts others needs in front of his own (within reason)

Rules of Dating:

1. Know him like the back of my hand

• aspirations and goals
• likes/dislikes
• family background
• how he reacts when hes happy/sad/angry
• has all requirements on my list

2. He's meeting my needs

• listens when I talk
• comforts me when I'm upset
• supports me in my decisions
• shows gratitude

3. I'm meeting his needs (as I get to know him I'll know what those are)

4. In the physical aspect

• holding hands comes first
• hugs
• kisses (but only after becoming bf and gf)
• cuddling (use wisely)

Things I Want to Improve On:

1. The kind of music I choose to listen to and the movies I watch

• sexual content, extreme gory violence, horror films, and vulgar language = no!

2. Start exercising

• P90X/walking in the mornings/biking/etc

3. Eating healthier

• one "treat" per day
• more vegetables
• drink more water

4. Going to bed early and waking up early

5. Being frugal with my money

• buying only what I really need, and saving up for things I want

Things I Want to Accomplish: 


1. Take a cooking class
2. Find a nanny job in Utah
3. Find a place to live
4. Continue salsa dancing/find a dance partner
5. Spend more time with extended family once back in Utah
6. Have photo shoots more often to keep my photography skills sharp

1 Nephi 3:7
"7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them"