This Could Be Interesting :)

Last week, my ward sponsored what we called "Eat and Run", an opportunity for stressed out finals takers to eat without having to cook, and to take a quick break from studying-without having to feel obligated to stay and socialize for a long time. It was held at different ward members' houses during the week, and last Wednesday it happened to be at my place. My roommates all ended up having to leave for one reason or another, and so although I didn't really know what was going on, couldn't eat the food, and had company of my own, I ended up being the hostess. It turned out to be a really good thing, it was nice to be able to visit with and get to know people better, and feel like I was contributing in some way to the well being of my fellow beings. :)

There was a guy that stopped by for dinner that I had never met before (he just barely moved in to the ward) and we had a nice chat, and he stayed around for a little while. He was in the final preparations for finals-his own and his students'. He's working on his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Like I said, we had a nice chat, and he's a really nice guy...but I really didn't think much about it after he left.

Well, on Sunday we ran in to each other and talked for a while. I had an appointment with the Bishop right after sacrament meeting, and he had tithing settlement about 20 minutes into Sunday School time. He was thinking about going to Sunday School and leaving early, but he came and sat and talked with me instead, while I was waiting for the Bishop. I guess I'm not a very good influence! :) But I promise it wasn't my suggestion. ;) I still didn't think much about it-him being interested or whatever-I just figured he was being nice.

Last night for Family Home Evening, our ward went up to Temple Square to see the Christmas Lights. We rode in the same car (the monsterous van of our ward clerk)-but I got stuck with shotgun. It's really not the most convenient seat for involvement in conversation behind you, but I chimed in whenever I could. However, for the rest of the time downtown, we weren't separated. It wasn't a date or anything, but while we were together it really seemed like we were the only ones around. We talked and laughed and just enjoyed each others company. It was so nice to walk around, and to be with someone! I'm trying not to get over excited, not to let my heart run away with me, but I woke up happy...and he was on my mind! So-we'll have to see what happens.