In my world as a single girl just barely over 30 (that's my story and I'm sticking to it), I find myself in a very weird place socially. I have just moved home and am attending a family ward which definitely has its ups and downs. I have been here long enough so that people know I am sticking around, but they just don't quite know what to do with me. I find that I am very complimented when people ask why I am not married because that means that they actually wonder. I get the question from the well-meaning people as to if I am single, as always, and I have to say that I am now getting the most unique responses to my answer to that question. A new acquaintance who is married and has some kids even responded, "Lucky!" when I stated my single status. The following conversation that I had on Sunday with an older sister in the ward let me know, however, that I am in a whole new league:
SISTER: So, I have been meaning to talk to you-you have been on my mind a lot lately.
ME: Oh? That's nice, what about?
S: Well, how do you feel about getting married?
M: I feel good about getting married, why do you ask?
S: Well, it is something that I think you should do-have you thought about how you are going to make it happen?
M: Uh...Uh...well, since coming to California, not so much.
S: You really should. Think about it I mean. Do you need some help?
M: Uh...Uh...Apparently.
S: Oh, good, because I was kind of the Yenta of the singles ward when my husband and I were serving over there and since being released, I haven't had the opportunity to work with a young-ish person and get them married. I miss that.
M: Wow. Okay, Yenta. Are you sure that you are up for the challenge? (I really did say that)
S: Oh yes-you just have to have an open attitude and not be picky. I will consider it my project to get you married.
M: Excellent. Isn't it time for class?
So, as a result of this conversation, I have decided a few things: 1) I will have an open attitude. I will be open to anyone who considers themselves a Yenta. 2) I am really not picky. Well, except for a couple of things. I need someone to be at least my height within an inch or taller than me. I am not a bodyguard. I need someone who will laugh at my jokes. I am pretty funny. Other than that, I am pretty flexible. 3) I am pretty sure that I am still young! Not young-ish like she said. YOUNG.
Now, if anyone wants to join "Team Get Anne Married"-you are welcome to. I will get you Yenta's number. Seriously.
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8 comments:
Oh boy Anne, I am busting a gut right now. I don't want to be a Yenta cuz you are one heck of a woman, and I think you can handle your life decisions yourself!!! Thanks for the laugh.
That was so funny! Yenta, hmmm I have never thought of that job description before.
I dated several guys who married the next girl that they dated.
Does that qualify me as a yenta? Just wondering.
I laughed at the "lucky" response. I hope her husband and kids didn't hear her.
You are great and I agree, I have no clue why you are not married but I feel like it will happen when it is supposed to. I love the quote that says something like
"Having faith in the Lord includes having faith in His timing."
I look forward to more posts with the advice your yenta has for you... :)
hahahahahahahaahaha!!! I can only guess who "Yenta" is...does she know all the right ways to drive too? :)
I have GOT to know who that is. Seriously.
HA HA HA HA!!! I'm so glad you found your personal Yenta...I'm glad they don't have those in Boise! :)
That is so funny! I'm glad you have an open mind, this could be really fun for you. You might have some more fun stories to share. Make sure you post about them. I'm looking forward to hearing more about you and your personal Yenta. Good luck!
Hahaha....I am laughing (I am also racking my brain as to who this self-proclaimed "Yenta" could be...)
Oh my gosh!!! That is hilarious! I would love to believe that this really didn't happen, but we all know how people are these days! Especially when you are Young-ish and still single! I would rather be known as single than Yenta! Are you kidding me! I can't wait to hear more about this....You know there will be some great stories that come from this!
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