First off, I have a couple of friends getting married and like to throw a shout out to them and their beloved. The first is Andrea, a sophomore here with me at The University of Texas at Austin whom is getting married to Charlie this summer. The second is Brandie, a fellow alumnus of Hirschi whom is getting married to Billy this March. Isn’t it amazing how marriage works? Two people usually randomly find each other… no real intention of finding their partner for life. They date a little while, or a long while, and then they decide to never leave each other’s side. The couple, as now it is more politically correct to call them that, now if they haven’t already, subject themselves to the meeting of the families. Some families, this could be a generally easy process except remembering which one is Aunt Patricia and which one is Aunt Dolores. Other families, this could be a living hell. Through whatever that entails, they make it through the gauntlet of the family and after time, the gauntlet of planning the wedding. Then finally, all of the past experiences in their lives come together at the nexus that is the wedding. Before that, they are still two souls in two bodies trying to make it through this world. After the wedding, they emerge still as two bodies, but now with only one soul. Now some people may bark at me and what I just said. It may not be theologically sound in the thinking that each person is responsible for his or her soul, yadda yadda but that isn’t what I am referring to. I mean one soul in that from that day forward, whatever they do, affects each other in some way. They are bonded together for life. Through that life, each individual will change some. Sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad. Even with whatever changes take place, in theory at least, they stick together. The ride the good times together and weather the bad times. Just amazing.
Even with that, it’s funny how differently marriages are put together. One couple may date for three years (or in cases longer), become engaged and remain in that state for another year. After four years, then they wed. During that time, they continue to learn more and more about each other so that once they become one, it will hopefully be a smooth transition. On the other hand, some people date for a couple of months, decide to get married and then wed within a year of meeting each other. I’m more old school and would rather spend four years being best friends with a girl and then marry her then just marry someone within a year. Of course, the downside with that is you must also find the same type of person. If you’re a “four-year” person and your future-partner is a “within-the-year” type of gal, then well, she’s probably not going to be your future partner. Anyhow, I wish nothing but the best for both couples.
Moving on from that serious subject to one that is even more serious: delivery. The concept of delivery is a great one- who can fault me on this. In the old west (or wherever it got started), that general store manager who said “Ya know, instead of having Miss Jeakens and her boys come down to pick up the feed when it arrives, let’s just go bring it to her. That’ll be a swell thing to do” knew what he was doing. Living in the dorms somewhat takes away from that- you have to go downstairs ::gasp:: to pick up delivery for security reasons. All in all though, it’s a great thing. Those nights you have a pile of homework and feel like something quick. A long day where cooking or going out just doesn’t sound like something to do. Delivery is amazing. “But, I don’t want just pizza or Chinese!” That is something that is horrible in our marketplace today. Who delivers? Depending on where you live, only pizza and Chinese places really deliver. However, in certain areas, like central Austin, you can get cookies, gourmet sandwiches, pizza, chicken, Chinese, Mexican, ice cream, Thai, American, et. al. all delivered. That is really awesome. Spoiling but awesome.
Last Wednesday, Matt mentioned how girls are crazy. While I agree, guys are still madly attracted to them. I think that makes guys crazy as well. Not as crazy but all the same.
Well boys and girls, I have a nice Latin book that is just begging for some attention right about now. I don’t want to give it any but that is the price you pay (beyond tuition, fees, housing and other costs) for being a student. I know it is for a purpose that is needed but I still laugh to think I’m paying someone to allow me to do work. Keep sending me any story ideas and whatnot. Have a good one.
Even with that, it’s funny how differently marriages are put together. One couple may date for three years (or in cases longer), become engaged and remain in that state for another year. After four years, then they wed. During that time, they continue to learn more and more about each other so that once they become one, it will hopefully be a smooth transition. On the other hand, some people date for a couple of months, decide to get married and then wed within a year of meeting each other. I’m more old school and would rather spend four years being best friends with a girl and then marry her then just marry someone within a year. Of course, the downside with that is you must also find the same type of person. If you’re a “four-year” person and your future-partner is a “within-the-year” type of gal, then well, she’s probably not going to be your future partner. Anyhow, I wish nothing but the best for both couples.
Moving on from that serious subject to one that is even more serious: delivery. The concept of delivery is a great one- who can fault me on this. In the old west (or wherever it got started), that general store manager who said “Ya know, instead of having Miss Jeakens and her boys come down to pick up the feed when it arrives, let’s just go bring it to her. That’ll be a swell thing to do” knew what he was doing. Living in the dorms somewhat takes away from that- you have to go downstairs ::gasp:: to pick up delivery for security reasons. All in all though, it’s a great thing. Those nights you have a pile of homework and feel like something quick. A long day where cooking or going out just doesn’t sound like something to do. Delivery is amazing. “But, I don’t want just pizza or Chinese!” That is something that is horrible in our marketplace today. Who delivers? Depending on where you live, only pizza and Chinese places really deliver. However, in certain areas, like central Austin, you can get cookies, gourmet sandwiches, pizza, chicken, Chinese, Mexican, ice cream, Thai, American, et. al. all delivered. That is really awesome. Spoiling but awesome.
Last Wednesday, Matt mentioned how girls are crazy. While I agree, guys are still madly attracted to them. I think that makes guys crazy as well. Not as crazy but all the same.
Well boys and girls, I have a nice Latin book that is just begging for some attention right about now. I don’t want to give it any but that is the price you pay (beyond tuition, fees, housing and other costs) for being a student. I know it is for a purpose that is needed but I still laugh to think I’m paying someone to allow me to do work. Keep sending me any story ideas and whatnot. Have a good one.
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