I’m finally able to eat again. I couldn’t eat anything except for Jello Monday and Tuesday. I’ve slept a TON, and taken several hot baths. I am starting to feel better, but it’s been a slow process. Thanks for the advice!
signs of sickness: haven’t worn makeup or done my hair since Sunday. lost weight because all I ate for 2 days was Jello. haven’t worn a real bra in days. flu/strep combined really sucks. also, let’s talk about the fact that my hair hasn’t been this long since freshman year…of high school.
haha. Yeh I agree! That’s why I said you shouldn’t limit yourself to Greenville.
The post I am responding to is from my friend Matthew Harper. I’ve known Harper since the second half of my freshman year here at Greenville. I do not hate him, and I do not wish to offend him in any way with my response. My only hope is to give people a different perspective on Greenville…
Hey! Thanks for this! I actually want this kind of discussion to take place, it’s a big part of the article.
Sweet! I thought you might like it! Let me know when you finish your article so I can check it out!
The post I am responding to is from my friend Matthew Harper. I’ve known Harper since the second half of my freshman year here at Greenville. I do not hate him, and I do not wish to offend him in any way with my response. My only hope is to give people a different perspective on Greenville relationships.
This is the what Harper posted:
“My next article I’ll be working on for the Vista is going to rock.
I’m going to be talking about relationships, but specifically the relationship culture of Greenville, where’s it’s quite nearly forced on every student here. From the speeches you hear your first day here (“You’ll probably meet your future wife!”) to the teachers all having the same life story (“I came to Greenville, met my spouse”) and all of the engagements that happen every single week.
The best part is that I’m going to rip this idiocy apart. I’m going to focus on the people who are rejecting this “you have to have a girlfriend/boyfriend” crap. I want to talk to people who realize that dating only people from Greenville is insane. I want people to realize that GC isn’t their last chance. Hell, for most people, it’s not even their best chance.
It’s terrifying how many marriages happen here that aren’t going to last 10 years.”
Here is my response:
I would like to start by saying I look forward to reading this article when Harper finishes it. I think it’s great that he has the opportunity to share his opinion on such an interesting topic. Because I do not have the opportunity to write an article, I would like to share my personal opinion here.
First, I do not think Greenville is trying to “force” anyone into a relationship. When professors tell their stories and we are told that we might meet our husband/wife here, it is because that is a great possibility. Many people meet their spouse in college. It isn’t just true for Greenville College, but for several other colleges in the world.
Also, I do not think it is insane to only date people from Greenville. I don’t think you should limit yourself to that, but you also shouldn’t say it is insane if someone marries their only boyfriend/girlfriend and they meet them here. For example, my good friends Zach and Sarah recently got married and Sarah is the only girl Zach ever dated. Yes, this is very unlikely now-a-days, but I think when it does happen it’s pretty awesome.
The last thing I would like to comment on is Harper’s final sentence. He said, “It’s terrifying how many marriages happen here that aren’t going to last 10 years.” In my opinion, this statement is completely untrue. I can name at least 20 couples that got married in the last year that will be married for the rest of their lives, compared to only 1 couple that I know of in Greenville that is divorced. Of course, none of us can know what couples will fail, but making such an extreme statement is unnecessary.
I hope this doesn’t not offend anyone. I know my opinion is a bit biased because I did meet my husband at Greenville College, but everyone has some biases. I would love to get a response from anyone that is interested in the topic. If you completely disagree with me, you have every right to. Thanks for taking the time to read Harper’s post and my response!
I am in love with this. Nik pointed out the fact that this time last year all I knew was I wanted cake and never would’ve talked about my wedding like a normal girl. I’m progressing.
Kiley, this is so pretty! the shape is very similar to your prom dress, which looked amazing on you.
(via kindlyki)
last night i went to vespers for only the second time this semester. it was incredible. i received forgiveness for a sin that i had been regretting for almost 2 years. however, this made me realize that it was time to confess. i had been hiding this sin from my best friend. i was so scared of disappointing her and ruining our friendship. so i wrote to her. i poured out my heart and asked for forgiveness. then i waited. all day today i nervously waited for her response. and it didn’t come. i became impatient. so i sent her a text asking if she was mad. and again, something incredible happened. i was shown forgiveness and love in an amazing way. here is how my best friend replied: “i do!! don’t even worry about that. that was two years ago. i’m just so sad that you fet like you had to go through that alone…” these amazing words of love and forgiveness brought tears to my eyes. all i can do is praise Jesus and thank him for such an amazing friend. forgiveness can heal people. so let’s all start forgiving those that are hurting.
I am so so thankful for Caleb Dossett & Madelin Weber. Tonight I cried the hardest I have cried since my mom died. But these two amazing people helped me through it. God sure knew what he was doing when he placed them in my life. Thank you Jesus.
