It's a play on words...well kind of...my two best friends or bosom buddies and I were all getting married in September 29th, October 27th, and November 24th. We had the greatest time dating, planning, and sopping together...well for about the whole 3 weeks of overlap until I knew mine wasn't supposed to be... Yet their weddings are still on and I find so much joy in the journey of watching and helping them plan. It's been the greatest source of joy to have Amanda and Jenny in my life this summer and I've been recharged with the amazement and wonder of youth, they being 20 and 21. So this could be the reason for such a reference of My Best Friends Wedding, yet there are two more reasons for the implicated title.
Number One: Crème Brûlée after Jell-O
As much as I love Jell-o, yes I really do. My mom would make us rainbow fingerlings, her amazing death by calorie salad, and my dad's awesome easter eggs; all made of Jell-o. I've had enough positive experiences to not be callused by my Grandma's vegetable varieties of Jell-o salad, either that or I thought the Jell-o was palatable to not wince when it was served. I learned at a young age to enjoy veggies and yes ladies and gents, they really do make us grow big and strong! ;D Nonetheless...Crème Brûlée is a desert that I induldge myself in about every quarter. It's expensive, I've made it and I know what makes this delicious delicacy exactly just that...cream, sugar, and yeah at least there is protein in the eggs...right? In all honesty once your partake of the Crème Brûlée one may not whole heartedly revel in the simplicity of Jell-O, regardless of what jubilant memories may be associated therein. Much to the comparison in that of frozen skim soft serve ice cream to that of the trendy gelato that is frequently served in quaint little italian sweet shops. Once you've had something like that you never fully go back! Hence my problem fully committing to an eternal companion...I've dated recently returned missionaries with the intent to get married, strike three and out for the count, drawing the conclusion that I need a future companion with all of the morals, integrity, and dedicated standards of a recently returned missionary. Yet the stability of maturity and personal standards of righteousness, application of real life home from the mission, ability to acknowledge what one needs and wants, open and honest communication, and not having a Cottage in Babylon are irreplaceable items on my "Honey Do List." It is interesting to finally know exactly what I need to ensure I maintain my personal happiness while also having a willingness to give everything for the intent and happiness of another child and son of God now and in the eternities. Not to mention offspring as numerous as the Lord will give to us...He's right in front of me and I feel paralyzed by the fear and selfishness of my own inadequacies. Almost as if stifled by the universal sin, my own pride, thinking another child of God is made better than me. Oh wretched woman that I am...may my heart be comforted as I place my trust in the God and Rock of my Salvation. That this righteous man may see me through my own short comings for who I really am and will be. That we may make the Heavenly Crème Brûlée.
Number One: Crème Brûlée after Jell-O
As much as I love Jell-o, yes I really do. My mom would make us rainbow fingerlings, her amazing death by calorie salad, and my dad's awesome easter eggs; all made of Jell-o. I've had enough positive experiences to not be callused by my Grandma's vegetable varieties of Jell-o salad, either that or I thought the Jell-o was palatable to not wince when it was served. I learned at a young age to enjoy veggies and yes ladies and gents, they really do make us grow big and strong! ;D Nonetheless...Crème Brûlée is a desert that I induldge myself in about every quarter. It's expensive, I've made it and I know what makes this delicious delicacy exactly just that...cream, sugar, and yeah at least there is protein in the eggs...right? In all honesty once your partake of the Crème Brûlée one may not whole heartedly revel in the simplicity of Jell-O, regardless of what jubilant memories may be associated therein. Much to the comparison in that of frozen skim soft serve ice cream to that of the trendy gelato that is frequently served in quaint little italian sweet shops. Once you've had something like that you never fully go back! Hence my problem fully committing to an eternal companion...I've dated recently returned missionaries with the intent to get married, strike three and out for the count, drawing the conclusion that I need a future companion with all of the morals, integrity, and dedicated standards of a recently returned missionary. Yet the stability of maturity and personal standards of righteousness, application of real life home from the mission, ability to acknowledge what one needs and wants, open and honest communication, and not having a Cottage in Babylon are irreplaceable items on my "Honey Do List." It is interesting to finally know exactly what I need to ensure I maintain my personal happiness while also having a willingness to give everything for the intent and happiness of another child and son of God now and in the eternities. Not to mention offspring as numerous as the Lord will give to us...He's right in front of me and I feel paralyzed by the fear and selfishness of my own inadequacies. Almost as if stifled by the universal sin, my own pride, thinking another child of God is made better than me. Oh wretched woman that I am...may my heart be comforted as I place my trust in the God and Rock of my Salvation. That this righteous man may see me through my own short comings for who I really am and will be. That we may make the Heavenly Crème Brûlée.
Honey Do List...Yes Ladies, it really is this simple. Good luck!
1) Love* God with all their heart, might, mind, and strength.
2) Love* the families that they have
3) Love* you
4) Ability to make you laugh
5) Work things through when it's hard
*Love is a word of action, if you can't see it, it's not happening
To what degree you take the list items is of your own accord, I know my own definition of the Love of God includes things like: covenant keeper, has the Spirit as his companion, pays tithes and offerings, honest, respect of self and all others, temple attender, and overall valiance in The Gospel of Jesus Christ, only to name a handful. Hopefully you get the picture, if the raw materials are there...you have what you need to build a mansion and fill is to an overflowing neighborhood, and on towards a Kingdom.
Number Two: In the movie, Julia Roberts plays a woman who's long time best friend is getting married and she stops at nothing to break it apart that she may have him for her own. All of the chaos that's caused by her jealousy and threat of not getting married in her time and in her way supplies all of the drama the movie entails. Besides the one fantastic comparison of Crème Brûlée the only other parts of the movie I find noteworthy are the musical numbers performed throughout the movie. The heartache and plot in whole, could have been utterly avoided had Julia merely listened to her heart and been happy for the one she loves and put his desires above her own...I know of a very honorable prince who has been waiting for a virtuous princess to beckon to him from her high place to be saved. Oh for him to take her home to their castle that they mind find joy there in, is the most utmost desire of my heart. If it could only be as easy as writing it!
These two quotes have been weighing heavily on my mind since August 25:
"The nearer a person approaches the Lord, a greater power will be manifested by the adversary to prevent the accomplishment of His purposes." and "When we are accomplishing the greatest good, the greatest opposition comes."
— Joseph Smith Jr.
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