research

The fabled "intuition" of women completely skipped my DNA. When I take on a new activity, responsibility, or have a major life decision in front of me extensive research always becomes a part of my days. Pairing B&N with coffee or the Internet with Orvieto makes the research nearly as enjoyable as the activity itself.
My last blog introduced you to Chris - a major life decision in waiting. Friends with the intent of dating with the intent of ... well, dating has only one intent in my life. So here's some notes from my research so far:

Has his priorities straight ... Chris has a definite sense of calling (in the biblical sense) about what he should do with his life. He wants to make sure that the decisions he makes are in support of God's plan for him, not merely what he may want to do in this moment.

Prefers liturgical worship. For me, who was raised in a church with obvious puritan influences this is a difficult thing for me to wrap my head around. But I've been to his church a couple times and I'm beginning to grasp the weight & beauty of the traditions of the liturgy. I can see how, if the soul is in the right place, liturgy can be a great help in worship.

Wants to share everything with me, including his love of cheese. He's determined to find a cheese I like. Or maybe hypnosis? He asked the other day.

Always goes for the joke. This has been a hilarious couple of months. Even when the joke fails (rarely) I have to admire him for trying.

Has a dog, named Homer, a 60 lb mutt. He also has useful opinions on how to raise dogs. I got to meet Homer and he's really mellow - doesn't have a lot of tricks, but he LOVES Chris and is very obedient. I want that for Cady.

Likes to travel. Well, you may say, who doesn't? I guess what I like is how he really goes way off the path. Currently he's gallivanting around Eastern Europe. (Not Paris or Rome or London ... he's in Budapest) That passport I've been jabbering about is back in the budget. Not just international though ... we're eager to explore our native country too.

Socially, he's a total extrovert. He enjoys dinner parties, pizza with a few friends, & long nights with any number of people! He fits easily with my friends here in Oklahoma - honestly he's known some of them a lot longer than I have!

Super intelligent. One more proof that home-schooled kids turn out better than okay.