12.01.2005

Guacamole and Fat French Fries

That's all I want, really...a man who will eat guacamole and fat french fries. I believe that it comes down to that.

The two most important things in life:
Fajitas: I don't eat the guacamole - I like the sour cream.
French fries: I don't eat the fat fries - I delight in the baby crispy ones.
Is that too much to ask? Really...a man whose eating habits complement mine?

I could make a list of all the things I want - spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, mentally, socially - it would be a glorious list sending me on a lifelong quest pursuing satisfaction and fulfillment in a mate. I could situate my life and my desires in such a matter that finding a husband with all those qualities would be my driving force each morning when I awake. I could even attend numerous "singles" functions at a church where 50% of the 20,000 member congregation is also single. Maybe I could even join a blogring where I can express my innermost secrets and desires in hopes that my vulnerability will take the game of dating and getting to know one another much faster and eliminate any chance of being hurt too much or too quickly. Ha! Can you imagine going to such lengths just to find a man???

I've heard of other crazy things that could be attempted if you have found yourself in a desperate situation...

  1. I think I could buy the perfect outfit for that one brief moment in church when I just might run into a person of interest for 3.2 minutes and display the confidence that exudes from the wearing of said new outfit.
  2. I think I will set aside every Thursday night for the next 18 months in hopes that "the one" might show up and be interested in my coffee drink of choice, as it exemplifies my independence and consistency, yet willingness to try new things.
  3. In addition, I plan to make it to the salon promptly every 5 weeks for a cut and highlight at $100 a pop, spend $40 a month and 10 hours a week in the gym, purchase monthly mani/pedi combos of $30, and resign myself to endless and exorbitant hours of skin care and makeup application, most likely ensuring the physical attractiveness someone of the opposite sex might find particularly magnetic.
  4. Lastly, I will do something wholesome and fortifying and immerse myself in self-improvement books, women's Bible studies, and life-purpose classes, devoting countless hours to the matters of the heart and mind in preparation for the day I come upon a man who satisfies the 50-item list of qualities I desire in a man, when I can only hope and pray that I, in turn, am ready to meet him.
Ridiculous. I would never do such a thing...go to such lengths just so you can sacrifice your own personal wants and desires for someone else? Laughter engulfs me ~

I know what I want, so just consider this my advertisement in the personals section:

Wanted: SM who enjoys guacamole and fat french fries to spend his life with a SF who has already consumed all the sour cream and small crispy french fries in her life. Ironing capabilities desired. Must love dogs, jalapenos, and scary movies. Others need not apply.


Disclaimer: While I discredit the behavior of such 21st century singles, I too have and continue to succumb myself to the daily tasks detailed above in pursuit of such desires. It's a tough road out there - encouragement to you all in your ardent pursuits of glory.

"...'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord..." Jeremiah 29:11

7 Comments:

Blogger cr said...

Ooo. I was so close. But I don't like fat french fries either.

12/01/2005 11:12 AM  
Blogger Creth said...

me too Christian, me too

12/01/2005 1:39 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

why don't you just order double sour cream and hold the gauc?

There is a solution to every problem, ya know.

;-)

12/02/2005 7:21 AM  
Blogger cr said...

Amy Diane Gillispie - Spinster at Large...

Has a good ring to it, huh?

12/02/2005 8:05 AM  
Blogger Creth said...

an elderly unmarried woman? (ouch)

12/02/2005 2:12 PM  
Blogger Toph said...

Come on Em, why order the dish in a way that possibly condemns you to eating alone the rest of your life.

It's a test to see if that stranger from the booth nearby could come up with the courage to ask..."Are you going to eat those?"

12/03/2005 12:54 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

Oh my goodness...my side hurts from laughing.
That was GREAT Amy! I can so identify with you. Ahhhhh..single life.
I do love fat french fries too....... I will keep my eyes open here in Indiana. ;) Oh and the "desperation" list....I have no idea what you are talking about...I would NEVER do stuff like that... ;)

12/04/2005 2:00 PM  

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