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04/13/04 † 11:51 p.m.

CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD!!! (and other good news)

I was walking back to my class building/work with a plate full of food and there were three guys in front of me walking the same direction.

They didn't appear to be together at all, but when they all arrived at the door, they all turned and waited for me to arrive at the door and one of them held it open. We all laughed as they all just stood there waiting...and then, inside the hallway, there was another door, and another of the guys said, "here, let me get that for you."

It was AMAZING. I felt like a QUEEN!! I mean, it's somewhat usual for a guy to hold a door open for you if he is directly in front of you- but for him to turn and wait for you to arrive instead of closing it behind him is unsual...and THREE of them did that!!! MAN, it was kinda weird...but it put a smile on my face for at least an hour. ;) I felt un-invisible for a change. HA HA.

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Tonight I went to the college praise and worship service I usually go to...I felt alone, because I went by myself, and sat at a table with a few guys that I did not know (it was the closest one that still had seats open and I walked in a little late and didn't want to walk across the room). Well, a guy I had met when a few of us went bowling Friday, and then to see an Easter Play on Saturday, he walked in later than I did...but he didn't sit at my table. I was like, "oh, okay then." And then, for maybe the first time of my life, I ignored that and decided to just really focus on the message, music and just close my eyes and drown out the fact that I was alone.

After the service was over, they gave everyone the option of leaving or staying to sing more...I opted to stay. I stood up for awhile, just praising God...and then sat down because I got tired of standing and decided I could worship from my chair just as well.

Well, the guy walked over, grabbed a chair, and sat down next to me and started talking. It was just really sweet of him. We didn't talk long- I think he asked me how my day was, how was school, mentioned work was good for him (he's already graduated from college), and then said he had to leave..mostly it was my fault though because I didn't think he'd be leaving and I was still singing and it's kinda hard to do that and talk at the same time. ;)

Still though, it was nice of him to go out of his way and say hello. He could have just left and I would never have seen him do so as the door was to my back. I just thought that was sweet. Anyhow, I am looking forward to possibly having a new friend here...although I'm worried about the conversation I'm sure will eventually come up, about the fact that I don't date. I am tired of guys losing interest in me as soon as they learn this...why can't we just be friends? I don't want to lead him on, but I'm afraid to tell him too early my stand on dating, because he would make a good friend...

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