“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

One of the great parts about being a member of the Manhattan 3rd Ward, as I’ve recently found, is that we have a TON of activities and get-togethers. Every week there’s an FHE activity, and usually there’s something on Sundays in the form of a fireside or ice cream social. Sometimes, though, all these social activities can make me feel very uncomfortable. Here’s why. (more…)

I can admit it: I love fast Sunday. The idea of sacrifice, of laying those two meals on the altar and making covenants with our Heavenly Father—it is my favorite time of worship.

And so, this post is about my roommate, of course. (more…)

I don’t have much of a job, even though I have a lot of education (if I do say so myself). Sometimes this really bothers me, but most of the time, I am just fine with my lack of a career. Here’s why.
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Ever heard of speed dating? I have recently become an expert. Let me tell you, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, but I discovered the experience to be a great spiritual tool and a way to really gain insights into the gifts of the Spirit (recently pronounced dead elsewhere in the Bloggernacle!).

It all started two weeks ago… (more…)

Not to detract from the recent offensive filth on this blog lately, I’d like to add some thoughts.

In my last post on Speed Dating, I read a lot of comments about mormon men and how they aren’t as romantic or interesting as non-mormons. I want to set the record straight — there are real mormon men that I admire and that I think are interesting, and perhaps romantic. Case in point: Elder Henry B. Eyring. (more…)

Sorry it’s been awhile since my last post; I started a new post on Friday, hoping to post on Monday for the 4th, but things didn’t work out as planned and I lost my draft.

Also, I lost my job. (more…)

I am no philosopher, but I remember from my History of Civ class that Hayek taught about how an open market was the best way to lead to efficient allocation of resources. Now that I have no job, I am better able to think about how well the market works.

And now, unfortunately, I’m also able to think about how well the Church works. You see, I just got released. (more…)

Again, my apologies for not having posted a little more regularly — with the job situation, and now the Church situation, I am finding it difficult to motivate myself to get up and blog. I am now faced with yet another life-altering event, which isn’t necessarily bad news, but makes me feel bad nonetheless.

What do you do when someone’s happiness makes you feel bad inside? (more…)

I know I haven’t been as frequent a contributor or commenter as I should have been, and for that I owe you all an apology; you’re my friends, and you deserve better. I have just felt very alone lately, and so I hope you don’t mind if I share with you my thoughts. (more…)

My lesson in Sunday School was on the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, who I look to as the greatest Mormon and an example in every respect (except, perhaps, polygamy ).

Turns out that I am just like Joseph in yet another way: I am a martyr.
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OK, so now I really, really feel bad for not posting for so long. But I have a good excuse: I’ve been busy! That’s right, BUSY. It feels nice to have something to do. No, I don’t have a job yet (a couple of interviews coming up - cross your fingers!), but I have a calling, on the Compassionate Service Committee.

And I have another calling: Ward Pity Date. (more…)

I’ve got some good news; I now have a job. After I can’t remember how many weeks with nothing to do but jobhunt, I started today. It’s not an admin job, it’s not a copy center job, it’s a bona fide position in marketing. I’ll be writing, planning, and actually being a part of things. Hooray!

Bad news: it’s with Altria. (more…)

The Church pamphlet “For the Strength of Youth” states:

Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage as well as full fidelity after marriage. In dating, treat your date with respect, and expect your date to show that same respect to you. Never treat your date as an object to be used for your own lustful desires or ego. Improper physical contact can cause a loss of self-control. Always stay in control of yourself and your physical feelings…The Lord specifically forbids certain behaviors, including…petting.

Why do I think that it’s not such a big deal to get felt up? (more…)

Since my last awkward encounter with my boyfriend Brian, I’ve decided to be a little more wary and on the lookout for more accidental “shelvings.” So far, so good — he has behaved himself nicely (a little too nicely, in my opinion), and we’re really getting along. He’s a great guy.

However, as our relationship continues along I find myself getting increasingly frustrated and torn, because Brian is so ideologically different. Naturally, I come to air these grievances on the blog rather than talk to Brian like an adult. (more…)

Folks, I wish we could just put all this speculation to the side, at least for now, because we want to share our thoughts and our ideas with you without being constantly assaulted. It’s exhausting, really, to have to prove and re-prove your existence!

I will tell you this, though — Brian thinks I’m real. So much so, that I think he may have asked me to marry him. (more…)

“I AM NOT JENN!”
-Steve Evans

I guess I have some explaining to do. (more…)

You know the saying, “be careful what you wish for?” Well, I’m here to testify that it’s true! Guys, Brian (the “Shelver”) was a weird boyfriend, but as a fiance he is beginning to really worry me. (more…)