As he sang, my mind took a trip down memory lane and I couldn't help but smile to myself as I remembered me some years back....
"... He must be able to sing.. and play the instrument too! He has to have an 'English' surname - a 'Smith' or 'Lawson' would do - after all, if I'm going to trade in my 'Thompson', it better be worth my while!"....
Are you smiling as well yet? Or just shaking your head at my sheer ignorance! lol
It's funny the things I considered 'important' traits in my future husband when I was younger. Thank God it makes me smile now!
Like Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:11 - "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things"... I want to believe that I have put away childish things lol
There's nothing wrong with desires and ambitions, indeed the bible says in Psalm 37:4 - "Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart".
However, be careful about desires because sometimes 'desires' could become a problem if they are ill-advised or act as a hindrance to a beautiful gift, because the gift comes in boxed or wrapped undesirable paper. Before you make that hasty decision, take a moment to unwrap that gift - its content might just be all you ever needed, dreamed of and desired!!
Don't stop dreaming, don't stop desiring but most of all, don't stop praying so that God guides your desires, wants and needs! You will get the loving goosebumps by God's grace (that's important)...
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| ... Does she make your spirit leap? #QOTD |
Lots of loveee,
Ayo Lawson { Don't lie, it has a nice ring to it! :-) }
PS, what were some of the 'funny' things/traits you wanted in your other half? Please share! xxxx
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Hehehe. I wanted someone I could sing for and who would just swoon and kizz and karrezz.lol.
ReplyDeleteLoool @ Kizz and karrezz - Of course, I trust you Mrs Ireti 'Romance' Oladapo!
DeleteHi Ayo Lawson.. **Clears throat.. Okay first off.. Yyyyaaaaayyy She is Bbbbaaaccckkk.. :) Okay **Whispers Nonso behave yourself.. Ya on Live internet :)! That outta the way.. this was a mega fun read.. its funny how as young people (So this is where i feign old.. **Takes out Walking stick and pats White/Grey hair in place) :).. We often times set unrealistic Dreams/Goals about life and about growing up.. So is it good to Dream.. hell yeah! is it good to Dream Big?! Most Def! But is it also good to accept the next best to our dream that comes our way, when it answers all our wants, feels like what we want, but doesnt look like our dream?! and to that my answer is Yes!
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice read Bubba.. and it had me smiling like a Titus fish. **In Falz the badt guys voice. My H'own HexSpeRRaSHion of a nice SomeboRRy geh friendss eezz that she must haf long hair like RapunSel, and speak fine H'English's like Eno of Cool TV :) and she must haF name.. Name like someboRRy called ShChioma.. hehehe Cheers Ayo.. Thanks for sharing. Christmas in 31 days Oshey! Turn uP!
Bubba!! I loveee your comments, they give me laiveee! :-D
DeleteLol @ feigning old! As if!
Please don't stop dreaming, long-haired, original phoneh speaking ShChioma is on the way.. :-D
Ayo Lawson actually sounds nice lol
ReplyDelete... You get me?
Delete"Hi, my name is Ayo Lawson..".. The contracts would just be rolling in! Hahaha
Thanks for stopping by hun, longgg time! xxxx
Lol, I smiled when I saw this and truth be told, Ayo Lawson would be epic *Wink*. Great post I must say. Despite the lofty dreams one may have, its important to ensure that it doesnt blur God's vision for one, for therein lies the greatest treasure of all.
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back because I was asking myself where you have been in this blogosphere?
Jefffoo!! Modern Day David.. Thanks for stopping by nwannem..
DeleteThis part right here is the truth "Despite the lofty dreams one may have, its important to ensure that it doesnt blur God's vision for one, for therein lies the greatest treasure of all".. May we not miss God's vision and best for us in Jesus name.
Good to be back.. By God's grace, this is more permanent :-D God bless you richly dear xx
Mrs Lawson!!! hehehehee
ReplyDeleteYelz? Hehehe
DeleteTomi! Hope you're good hun xx
All I've ever wanted is someone that can cook for Africa. I that too much to ask? Ok I kid, I'll be fine with someone who can cook for Lagos. Seriously though, at this point it's all in God's hands. My own will started flying out the window several years ago.
ReplyDeleteP.S. What If I told you my last name is Lawson, can I put a ring on it. lol. I kid again.
Lol... Your surname is Lawson?? *faints* hahaha..
DeleteThats' a great decision, letting God's will supercede yours!
Mrs. Lawson! 😄😄😄😄
ReplyDeleteOh Ayo... Remember my 32 point list?? I had everything on it including the expression on his face when he's sleeping! Loool!
Thank God for wisdom and for growth!
**But, can I just whisper, that I got a lot of what I dreamt off... Even if not in the exact package I thought it would come in...** 😍😍😍😍
And on that note, I hurry back to work! Welcome back hunny! I've missed One Plus The One!
Loool! How could I ever forget that list.. Infact after I saw your list, I felt embarrased at how sparse mine was!!
DeleteThank God indeed for wisdom and for growth!
I know bebe girl! Isn't that just fantastic? I love the way God is mindful of us.. Even the littlest of details.. Sometimes it's when you 'unwrap' His gift that your realise that therein lies all (or at least most) of what you desired! :-) :-)
Mrs. Lawson! 😄😄😄😄
ReplyDeleteOh Ayo... Remember my 32 point list?? I had everything on it including the expression on his face when he's sleeping! Loool!
Thank God for wisdom and for growth!
**But, can I just whisper, that I got a lot of what I dreamt off... Even if not in the exact package I thought it would come in...** 😍😍😍😍
And on that note, I hurry back to work! Welcome back hunny! I've missed One Plus The One!
Mrs Lawson has a nice ring to it... lol
ReplyDeleteI wanted and still want a man who can sing, and can cook! Well I know that when I meet 'him' I'd love him as he is.
Lol... See? I had good taste Hehehe
DeleteI pray that God meets you at the point of your need hun.. And may He give you the grace to love ALL of him :-)
Thanks for stopping by xx
True. True.
ReplyDeleteAyo Lawson has a nice ring.
I wanted someone who could cook and dance.
Welcome.back..
Missed'ya.
Cook and dance? That's lovely!
DeleteGuess what if he can't do them, you can teach him or learn together.. That's all part of the romance! :-)
Thanks hun xxxx
Haha!
ReplyDeleteThis is just reminding me of something I'm supposed to do which is Togo through men in the Bible and make my list from them..from God's kind of men.
I have never had a written down list, and now I know God's calling me to do so in the right way now, which is to let His thoughts be my thoughts.m. But I know I used to say he must know how to cook, not have big tommy and be fit(i'm not jogging for nothing), and allow me travel and sightsee(this one is a desire I know God will grant, He knows I love traveling), lol.
I found a post that's sinking into my heart sha and making me put off childish things and I'm sharing below...
But sha, Lawson sounds sweet sha :-)
http://nhncouture.com/2014/11/26/a-husband-from-the-bible-getting-engaged-gods-way/
I love that article you posted! Thanks for sharing hun.
DeleteAmen at God granting your desires for him to alloyou travel and sightsee.. Indeed a man that would enable you to be your self and be the best of who God has created you to be!
Please write that list, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how mindful God is of you :-) xxxx
I had the craziest list back then lool - I let go of the vain physical things but he needs to be tall-I love being carried !
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!!
Lol.. My sisteh, I feel you on the tall.. May God answer your prayers with His extra 'on top'..
DeleteThanks hun!!!! xxxx
I honestly just want someone who is totally honest!!!!! Is that too much to ask for??????? I've heard so many lies that if i ever hear the truth i'll have to do some major research and investigation to believe the truth is not a lie!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I've always been much more comfortable with someone closer to my age. I feel like im better off with someone we can grow together. However, the more people try to matchmake me these days, im being introduced to people who are 10 years older than me! One of the problems is that subconsciously, i would expect more from you than i expect from someone my age.
In summary, I've been told im a blend of young and fun at heart but mature in real life situations. I don't want someone light years ahead of me i feel i have to reach up to or someone who will find it necessary to pass down instructions to me.
Is this too much to ask for?!