The Nervous Noel:

So in the past 2 years, this time of year has been a little bit of a frantic time. Today, you guessed it, is the Bethany Bible College Christmas banquet. Every other year, the guys would gather together in the common bathroom of Ingersoll dorm to see who is available as a date to this year’s match maker or engagement party ... I mean, prom, ... I mean, Christmas banquet.

I have to admit being guilty of being involved in such gatherings. The guys - with my best interest in mind - have tried to set me up, but to no avail. However, this year is different. I have a girlfriend. (I like the sound of that ;) ). Not only do I have girlfriend, but I have an amazing girlfriend who lets me be me and likes me despite my antics.

This is a wonderful thing, but I am nervous. Holy crap am I nervous! I have never gone to a formal occasion with a date before. I don’t know what to do! I guess I just be me and play the gentlemen. I have this funny feeling in my stomach. I bet that she’s going to look so amazing that I’d want to die at that very moment. I’m excited and nervous all in one!