About 9 months ago, I was called into the young women program in the ward I attend. So, last time I was at the distribution center and they asked if I wanted to renew my Ensign subscription I decided that I should probably add the New Era to it as well. You know, to stay in touch with what the youth are learning, reading and being told. That was a few months ago.
Well, the anticipation has finally subsided and I received my first New Era magazine today in the mail. (well, i got it from the mailbox today. It has probably been there a couple of days)
To my surprise, and utter delight March's issue of the New Era is none other than:
A Special Issue
Well, the anticipation has finally subsided and I received my first New Era magazine today in the mail. (well, i got it from the mailbox today. It has probably been there a couple of days)
To my surprise, and utter delight March's issue of the New Era is none other than:
A Special Issue
New Era Special Issue: Dating for Beginners.
this issue is intended especially for youth at the
threshold of the process of getting to know each
other, as well as those who have taken the first
steps through the door.
this issue is intended especially for youth at the
threshold of the process of getting to know each
other, as well as those who have taken the first
steps through the door.
I can hardly wait to read it. I am pretty sure that this is going to solve all of my problems. Do you see how it says, Dating for Beginners !? I am wondering if I fit into that category again. 14 years apparently hasn't gotten me anywhere, so maybe I should go back to the basics. The promotional poster (which I am SO sad I didn't see until today) says that it covers the following topics.
Answers to teens’ frequently asked questions about dating. -- I've got a few questions of my own that I wish I could have submitted. Really, I just want to know who is answering these questions, because last time I checked (and I check pretty often) NOBODY has any answers to my frequently asked questions about dating.
What makes a person datable. -- Wow, this one could change my life forever. I hope that they follow up in the Ensign with on article on how to be marriageable.
Fun and inexpensive dating ideas. -- I've been a lot of cheap dates. Seriously, I hope that they put somewhere in this magazine that you should at some point in your life (like by your mid-twenties) stop with the inexpensive and realize that spending a little bit of money is okay!
How boys and girls can better understand each other. -- I think I'll tear this section out and post it on my bathroom mirror so that I can read it every day as I get ready. Bottom line, I don't understand boys at all, and i don't really understand myself either so maybe it could help me with that too.
Dating experiences and advice from Church leaders. - Oh, I've got experience and as a "church leader" (aka yw presidency member) I have a few things I would like to add if possible. If they tell me to just have fun and "enjoy dating" I might just lose it.
In conclusion they summarize the poster with the following:
"It is a little scary to knock on or to open the dating door, but this issue can help you through it."
What I would like to know is why I keep walking through the wrong doors, having doors slammed in my face and/or wandering around not being able to find the right door.
Oh dating how I love you.
Obviously I am just being sarcastic and I realize that this magazine is really for the youth and I have not doubt that it has great information -- for them.
"It is a little scary to knock on or to open the dating door, but this issue can help you through it."
What I would like to know is why I keep walking through the wrong doors, having doors slammed in my face and/or wandering around not being able to find the right door.
Oh dating how I love you.
Obviously I am just being sarcastic and I realize that this magazine is really for the youth and I have not doubt that it has great information -- for them.
Oh, and for those of you who were wondering:
The blind date went well, or so I thought, but he hasn't called back so apparently it wasn't as great as I thought.
The blind date went well, or so I thought, but he hasn't called back so apparently it wasn't as great as I thought.
8 comments:
Amber, I just love you! You are so darn cute and I love reading your blog. You are such an entertaining writer ! Hang in there, your time will come!
Amber - my dearest cousin. Why aren't we neighbors? I love you! I miss you and all that is YOU! Can we move in with you??? j/k....
Right on the nose sister! You are a gem and a funny one at that.
Oh Amber! You crack me up. Shawn and I were both laughing reading this particular blog entry. When we first saw the New Era cover, Shawn thought that it said "Dating for Engineers." Which, as you may or may not know, would be TOTALLY appropriate as a New Era special issue too (Or maybe something in the Daily Universe?). Also we'd like to say that if you enjoyed the New Era this month, just WAIT until you see the Ensign. :) Love you Ber! I think you're awesome.
Another fabulous Ambero post. I hope you got as many laughs from the article as I got from your blog. I agree, who really gives this dating advice anyway? I don't know why I think this applies, but you're going to get it anyway because it's late, but one of my friends out here who is single said she stopped reading Meridian (no offense to Jenny and her old Jerusalem crush on the Proctor's son) magazine because the singles column was written by people who used to be single and who seemed in her opinion not to really remember what it was like. I think dating advice usually follows the same pattern, not usually written by those in the trenches, or who have been in the trenches much past high school, maybe including some "great" BYU dating ideas. Anyway, your post made me think of that, and of course I had to share!
Oh, Amber! I started laughing out loud in my cubicle! That was hilarious--and seriously, maybe I should get that issue too! :) My word! That is so funny! You are a great writer!
Haha! Please do a follow up post with your advice!! I would love Amber's version of insights on dating-in-Happy-Valley-guidelines for people outside the age range of 16-22.
Amber you are so funny! I love to read your blog. I bet the Young Women just love you! Don't stress too much--I know your time is coming! Thanks for making me smile!
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