Saturday, February 9, 2008

Square

I've never thought of myself as prudish but I'm coming to see that others might and to be honest, that surprises me. Last Sunday was the Super Bowl, and of course being LDS and attending a predominatly Mormon college, that question arises: "To watch or not to watch, that is the question." As I was growing up we never watched television or movies on Sunday, nor did we play on the computer or do homework. I came to college with these same ideals and up til recently I've held to them fairly well. However, when my roommates began the discussion about watching the Super Bowl and trying to find a party to go to, one of them mentioned how she would never marry someone who didn't watch t.v. or movies on Sunday and everyone proceeded to agree. In my mind however, I was thinking the exact opposite, I don't want to marry someone who does watch tv. This is not to condemn those you watch tv, movies or do homework on Sundays; everyone does things differently, and this is just my personal opinion. However, does that fact that I prefer to think of Sunday's as a day of rest and reflection make me a square? I will admit that I was to cowardice to fess up to my roommates that I disagreed with their opinions, but I did stand up for my views when the subject of R rated movies proceeded to be the next topic of conversation. (For those who couldn't tell- I don't watch R movies). I hope I'm not offending anyone, because that is not my purpose, but I'm just wondering where the line is. Why does being good and trying to live right make me prudish? Isn't that what we're all trying to achieve anyway?

5 comments:

KT Hodges said...

I like your thoughts. I do believe everyone has the same goals...just attempt to achieve them at different levels I guess. I also agree with you that it was much easier being in a home where it was just no tv, homework, etc on Sundays...bottom line, no questions asked. Out here in the big world, things get harder. But sticking to what you believe and how you were raised is super awesome Jenny! So proud of you!

Cam said...

>>Why does being good and trying to live right make me prudish?<< It doesn't, Jenny. Some people put labels on other people who choose to stick to their standards and not cave in to peer pressure. I'm very proud of you. Stick to your guns. There's a super neat guy out there who is looking for someone with high standards, just like you! BTW, I didn't watch the Super Bowl, either.

Em said...

You know, it takes all kinds. I think if you respect other people's right to worship how they deem appropriate you can expect them to do the same for you. But it IS important to marry someone who lives the gospel the same way you do. (as close as possible anyway..... no perfect matches out there, sorry) Will save you a TON of conflict in the future.

Jenny Dunn said...

Thanks for your support guys! You're amazing and I love you!

Anonymous said...

Heidi says, "What Super Bowl?!"
You will actually have the easier life because you have already decided what you want and don't have to "re-decide" whenever something blows your way. If what you are doing is working for you then all the more power to you. The world needs more square people!