This is a tribute to a blog my dear squadmate, Anissa Lotti wrote.
Check out the “girl version” here. Some of the things stated were in reference to her blog.
Hey guys! Billy here. When I saw Anissa’s blog, I knew I needed to write one in response. Hers was good and the points were legit. But ladies, trust me you will want to marry a World Race guy. He’s worth it.
1. He’s spontaneous:He spent a year of his life traveling the world and doing adventurous manly things. He is prepared for anything. Literally anything. He preaches message with only a 4 minute warning, he has probably went skinny dipping all over the world, and he is allowed to walk anywhere on his own. (In case you didn’t know, girls have to walk in groups in other countries).
2. He’s resourceful: He not only packed 1 bag full of necessities for himself, but he saved enough room to add curling irons, shoes, and clothes from the girls on his team. He always has money, toilet paper, and tampons on hand. And if you run out of toilet paper, he can come up with a ton of other things that get the job done … because he has probably pooped his pants a few times through the year and had to find creative ways to clean it up before someone else noticed. He will be a pro diaper-changer one day.
3. He’s up for any challenge: Need your pack carried up a hill? No problem. He will carry his bag, your bag, AND your friends bag. He has learned to braid hair and deal with the many female emotions. Women may clean the squatty potties, but we men build them. Oh, and he is a pro at letting the ladies externally process their emotions, knowing when to speak and when to just nod his head in agreement.
4. He is good at sharing: He not only shares the space in his pack, but living with girls who get “shark week” he also {willingly} shares his Cadbury & Reese’s. More so, he has mastered the art of sharing his emotions. He is not afraid to cry in public because vulnerability is a real thing, especially on the World Race.
5. He is in REALLY good shape: He lifts 50lb packs onto the roof of buses and he will walk miles to the nearest store to get you Oreos. He squats longer than any girl on the race, because he multitasks by using his “poop sessions” as quiet time away from the girls on his team.
6. He is good at saving money: Bargaining is his middle name. He can get you anything you want for the best price! Do you want to travel the world for a year? He can make that dream a reality on a $17,000 budget. And you don’t need to cook him steak, because rice is now his favorite food. He also doesn’t need heat or water to make him happy.
7. He won’t complain about your odor: Farting is his love language. And he doesn’t care if you shower once a week … or if you go months without shaving your armpits and legs. You do you boo. His love is not conditioned on how you smell.
8. He is good at planning cheap date nights: He has lived on $5 a day for food. He is a pro at finding good spots for a picnic. Hiking, bike riding, and laptop movies are some of his favorites. But if you want a fancy date, he is willing to treat you like a princess and splurge on a delicious meal when you need it the most.
9. He is appreciative: He chose to spend a year of his life living with 35 women, need I say more? He is beyond appreciativeto say the least.
10. He is strong: Like I said, he is a pro at carrying 50lb packs. His abs are most likely rock solid and his arms are a work of art. He can squat for a whole 45 minutes while he poops. But more so, his heart is strong emotionally and spiritually.
HOW DOES HE DO IT??
11. He knows how to love: He has more love in his pinky nail than most people have in their entire body. He has loved on the least, the untouchables, and the lost. His love has no limits.
So … if you’re already dating a previous World Racer, you’re beyond blessed. And if you aren’t dating a previous World Racer, I pray you find yourself pursued by one. He serves well, cares deeply, and loves without limits. Don’t take him for granted. He will shower you with the same love & affection that the Father pours out on you. You’re one blessed lady!
