"Longer the Waiting, Sweeter the Kiss" -Josh Turner

I have quite a few friends these days who are in the ministry. Weird. (But in a cool way.) They study for nearly six years (Idk, I could be wrong, but it's a long time) the way you would at any other university. While they're in school, though, they aren't allowed to have a girlfriend. That's the rule.

I went to breakfast with some of them after church, and with no prompt, a couple of them started talking about the hypothetical woman they would marry-- where she's from, what she looks like, etc. At an age when most guys are commitment-phobes and who shudder at the thought of marriage and the word "forever" might as well mean imprisonment, here these guys were, candidly and openly talking about their future, the way we only imagine girls would.

So as a note to all of my single lady friends who are in a rush to get married because everyone else is: Knowing and getting to know a few of them lately, I've come to the conclusion that they are pretty great-- Some of the most amazing men, and certainly God-fearing. You should maybe re-think this timeline of yours because in about three or four years.. Well, what I'm saying is it will be worth the wait.

But you better be some kind of awesome. My friends deserve nothing less.

Stars Aligning

This was my horoscope for last weekend. Yeah, okay.

Weekend Forecast: You’re moving on up, Scorpio! Thanks to a fiery new moon in your career sector on Friday, you’re on the receiving end of some big-time props. It’s hard to be humble, so don’t waste your time trying. Own your power, Scorpio, and be proud of what you’re capable of. Be sure that the higher-ups are fully aware of the incredible headway you’ve made. Be prepared for the possibility of moving into a leadership role with more responsibilities. What other ambitions are high on your list? This new moon is ideal for launching new projects. Visualize where you want to be in six months’ time, and start manifesting. For some Scorpios, that could mean signing, sealing and delivering your two weeks’ notice. The moment has arrived to pursue a life path that nourishes your soul. On Friday you’ll also crave the company of one of your main men. Don’t wait for him to pick up your signals, though. Show a little vulnerability and ask for his help outright. If you had plans to envelop yourself in a Scorpio bubble over the weekend, think again. The Moon grooves through Virgo and your friendship sector on Saturday and Sunday, setting the stage for good times all around. On Saturday, cross-cultural connections sizzle with promising potential. If you can escape till Sunday night, pack a bag and carpool your way out of town. Drop your guard a bit and let new peeps join the fun. One of them could become a friend, business contact or paramour. 

"I want to leave my footprints on the sands of time"

I can't tell you how many times I've cried since I've been in the Philippines. Live it everyday.