Shatterproof is my new blog for 2007. 2006 was the year of the Jo. 2007 is about that solid core inside me that keeps me from shattering completely. 2007 is about God, and the transformation of me and my life I hope for in Him.
Welcome readers, old and new, to Shatterproof
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Holding out for a hero
My current Facebook song lyric status tells the world I'm holding out for a hero. Am I? I'd like to think I am, but sometimes I'm just holding out for the first man that walks across my path.
I went to a Christian singles party last weekend. The high point of the party was bumping into the guy I met at the last party, who I went on 2 dates with and he told me there was no chemistry (I think I agonised about this back in Feb/March. Also turns out he did the same thing around the same time to another girl I know!) That was the HIGH point of the night!
I'm not asking for a hunk - but I wouldn't turn one down! Just a regular guy would be nice. Someone who's not a coward and is prepared to ask me out, to challenge me. Someone who has a strong faith, but who isn't afraid of questioning or stretching it. Someone who's at ease with himself - someone with a bit of ZING! I know Christian guys have had to contend with the 'look at a woman in lust and you've committed adultery' message rammed down their throat, but the seem to then go one of 2 ways - suppress it completely until they're almost asexual, or act out (and yes, it does take one to know one, because women struggle with this too).
Sure, a hero would be nice. Sweep me off my feet. Handsome, strong, go-getting. Yeah, that would be fantastic!
I hear you loud and clear and identify. Interesting observation about Christian men and sex. I've noticed that too....there seems to be no middle ground. The asexual thing is very disturbing.
I hear you loud and clear and identify. Interesting observation about Christian men and sex. I've noticed that too....there seems to be no middle ground. The asexual thing is very disturbing.