The One Who Was Mormon

Yes, I dated a guy who is Mormon.

Now, you may wonder-

 "What was it like to date someone who was Mormon when you're not?"

Well, let me tell you- it really wasn't a huge issue.

Considering he was one of the least Mormonie individuals I have met.

Let's just say he was not one to follow many rules.

Of course it did not make him a bad person!

Just maybe not the best boyfriend...

Big question on everyone's mind- How did you meet?!

Well- it all started when I surprised my best friend and visited her on her birthday.

She had already made plans with the Mormon that day, so we all hung out.

From the very moment we met, we bonded.

Over Eminem.

The rapper.

Yes, he is in fact my homeboy.

So the white girl with glasses and the tall ass Mormon 
had rap battles to Eminem's music. 

I won every time.

Obviously.

Well, the rap battles lead to dates,
which lead to our first kiss, which lead to a relationship.

From then on it was none stop fascination with each other.

Talking on the phone each night for 4+ hours.

Textin' all day evry day.

I even went on Mormon outings with his church, 
participated in a Mormon date 
(which consisted of hanging with 2 other couples who were on their first dates)
 and sat down with two missionaries as they gave me their spiel.
I was in it to win it people!

It was pure bliss for me and I truly thought he was someone I would spend 
a good long while with.

Fast forward 6 months and woah, I was wrong!
Epic fail.

Ladies, and even gentlemen, learn from me.
Believe what I say, ignore what I do!

That is the whole purpose of this blog.

That and having a good laugh at my expense. 

But Beware- If a guy (or girl)...

• doesn't talk about you to their family or friends when you are dating them for more than 3 months
• makes a big deal about putting pictures up of you guys on the book OR
• refuses to drive an hour to see you when your car breaks down and you have no way to get to them

THEN they might not be in it to win it...

If only I could take my own advice and rewind this situation. 

I would be wiser with more money and less heartache.

But what is done is done.

During those 6 months, we dated, loved one another, 

reached a level I have never experienced before and 

I believe taught each other an extreme amount about 
who we are and what we want in life. 

He was the first guy to truly break my heart and 

show me what it means to truly love someone.

Sadly, all I was left with was a Book of Mormon, a moose and a flannel shirt.

All of which I mailed back to him...
I know, very Taylor Swift of me.

Now, this may have been one of the most difficult blogs I have written and 
re-written over and over again.

It will also be one of the hardest to know others have read.

But being such an influence in my love life, I figure it needed to be shared.

I mean come on, we names our imaginary dog...a little hard to let go of that!

But hey, I am putting it all out there for those to read, react, and judge.

I obviously do not have life's answers to relationships or 
know how to deal with relation-shits, 

but I can only hope blogging will help me find answers and a better understanding. 

"love is so short, forgetting is so long." - Neruda

The One Who Was A Toddler

If you dress up as a toddler for Halloween and a guy at a bar hits on you...

you might want to find another guy.

Happy Halloween!

The One Who Asked For My Hand

Mini-Shit

Boy- "Will you marry me?"

Me- "If I am 30 and single, sure"

"Damn it. I'm trying to come up with a good reason not to hang out with this 

kinda weird girl!"

Is it weird that he is not the first person to do this?

Always being used as the fake fiance to get away from the weirdos...

The One Who Messaged Me

Facebook.
The torture chamber of past relationships and hookups.

You try to stay friends and act "cool" 
but you can't stop yourself from seeing those 
updates, posts, and pictures of the old flames of your past.

Yes, you could block them...
but what if something hilarious happens to them?
Then you miss out on justifying that you are ultimately better off without them!

Except when it comes to the Facebook world.
You need them there.

So don't pretend like you keep to yourself while passing time on the book.
You know you look up old friends, family and flames to see what everyone is up to. 
Unfortunately, you may find things you don't want to see...

Like your old flame in a new relationship. 
That damn heart on your feed, in your face, all day for you to stare at.
Why Facebook, why?

While Facebook has many annoying and depressing aspects, 
there is one perk to it all- messages.

Now, this may be a down side for some of you 
depending on which messages you are looking through. 
But for me, it served as a pleasant reminder of the amazing friends I have in my life. 

I was on the ever so popular social networking site and feeling shitty 
about some Reltaion-Shits popping up in my life. 
Because, of course, I stay friends with them all...

I was looking through old messages for fun and 
found one from a good friend that was dated back to 2010.
So long ago, I know. 

This boy, who is not a Relation-Shit, nor do I for see him as being one 
(thought I have been wrong before)

reached out to me when he saw another boy break my heart.
And this is how it went...

"So, forgive me if this is weird or random, 

but I heard about your situation with (insert boys name here). 

I know we've never been super close or anything, 

but i want you to know that I think of you as a good friend 

and if you need to talk or anything, I'm here for you. 

And not to brag, but I just so happen to be an excellent listener."

Yes, this blog is suppose to be about Relation-Shits, but 

sometimes Relation-Shits can lead to wonderful Relation-Ships!

Because of a silly boy at the time, 
my friendship with the boy who messaged me has grown 
and time after time he has proven to be one of the most caring friends around.

So thank you heart-breaker. 
Because of you I now have an amazing friendship, a great listener, 
and a funny individual by my side!

The One Who Asked "Can I Get Yo Numba?"

Asking for a guy or girls number takes a lot of courage. 

Giving away your number to a stranger take a lot of trust.

If you do not have either of these, then your contact list may be minimal...

Personally, I have not asked someone for their number 

(Call me out if I am wrong though. If I asked for it, I am sure I contacted you. 
So, you would have my number. Obvi.)

But, I have experienced people asking for my number.

If you recall, that is how I got into trouble with "The One Who Was A Planner."

(Yes, there was a blog about that)

Giving out your number can be dangerous, but mostly entertaining for all involved. 

Unless they go all stalker on you, then time to change yo number.

While there have been a few a gentlemen asking for my number, 

I have yet to experience anything like this...

 

All I can say is- I WISH!

Obviously a very effective way to get a number.

I'd give mine out!

But when my roommate was approached regarding the release of her digits, 

it did not go the way most would hope. 

It was a unique strategy.

Who knew social media would be used to get a number 

from someone you just hung out with.

This is what my roommate came home to on Facebook

after a night of hanging with some peeps- 

Guy we just saw: "So I was a fool and did not get your number. Mine is..."

Roommate: "No need for numbers. I'm sure I'll see you around."

"Oh dear..."

I give the man credit for reaching out and trying to get her number.

Takes some balls to do that, so hats off to you!

But, I also give my friend credit for not leading him on.

Yes, it may have been a harsh response but wouldn't it be worse if she 
gave her number and ignored all of his messages? 

I do wish it had worked for the guy...

BUT Guys/Girls- 

Don't give up!

Not all girls or guys are going to be this blunt!

Keep on putting yourself out there and asking 

"Can I get yo numba?" 

Someone is bound to say yes!