I’m often asked, “How did you become a Wedding Officiant?” That is a great Question, especially considering I am sure no kid in elementary school on “what are you going to be when you grow up” says, “I want to be a Wedding Officiant”. Ha ha

My story of becoming a Wedding Officiant comes from my 30 years as a Christian Pastor. I was a Pastor from approximately 1990 to 2021 at which time I was officiating Weddings. And after my beliefs changed, I walked away from my deeply held religious faith. That process began pretty intensely in 2018, but took me sometime to fully walk away. Then I was faced with a career change and sense I was already doing Weddings it was an easy transition. I drove Uber for one year then did weddings on the weekends, then after a year of that I was able to put all my time and energy into building my Wedding Business. And here we are today with ten Wedding Officiants on the Timmy Gibson Wedding Team.

If you are interested in hearing more of my story of leaving Religion you can find over 200 videos on my youtube channel about that part of my story. I will say that though I talk very openly and honestly about my experience, I still respect people’s religious beliefs, I just no longer share in those beliefs. Peace!

What do you do when you’re looking for a Wedding Officiant? You Google, “Officiant Near Me” and up pops a list of Officiants in your area. How do you know you’re getting a good one? Looking at their reviews is the first place to start, but not just looking at what the Reviews say, but how many Reviews do they have and what do the Reviews specifically say. It’s important to know you’re getting an Officiant that knows what they are doing, has plenty of experience, and has a great reputation.

We all have a past. And we all have things in our past we are proud of, and things we are not proud of. There are things we wish we could get a do-over on. And the truth is we do kinda get a do-over in a way with each new day. With each new day we get the chance to do the things we wished we’d done, say the things we wished we had said, and to behave in a way that makes us proud and our heart happy. Everyday is a new day to start over and live a life of no regrets, or at least very few regrets. 

I can hear you say, “But Timmy, I’ve lost so much, I’ve hurt those I love, and I can’t change what I did.” This is true, we can’t jump into a time machine and go back and change or fix what was done! What’s done is done! But, we can live better lives starting today. We can be better to those around us today. We can treat those around us with the respect they deserve today. We can do today what we failed to do yesterday. And hopefully we learn from our past shortcomings and failures, and not repeat them. 

Sometimes it’s hard to let go and move on from the wrongs of the past. They haunt us from time to time, reminding us of what we did, and the hurt we caused, and it sucks, but it’s part of the journey of life.

All we can do is be better today, and the next day, and the day after that… and to quote America’s favorite Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, “to infinity and beyond!" 

PS Be the kind of person who lives with grace in your heart. Giving grace not only to others for their shortcomings, but to yourself and your shortcomings.

As I see it, we as humans have an inner life and an outer life. The outer life is what is most visible to others and typically how we are judged, so we work real hard to keep it clean and looking pretty. And often at the expense of our Inner Life. That’s my personal journey for much of my early life. And though I am no longer religious I do like what Jesus said in the gospel of Matthew about the Inner Life:

Matthew 23:25 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” 

The lesson here is on the importance of the Inner Life. I like what Jesus says here about the “inside of the cup” or the “inner life.” It seems we should be spending the majority of our time on keeping the “inside of the cup” the Inner Life clean. This reminds me of another verse found in Proverbs 4:23 that says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

We live in a culture that currently seems to put most its value on the “outer life” or looking pretty on the outside, you know, what others see. But what’s more important is the “inner life” which is what people typically can’t see, or so we think. When the inside is a mess it’ll eventually manifest on the outside.

LIFE LESSON

Work on making your inner life pretty and healthy and inadvertently it’ll manifest in your outer life. But more importantly you’ll be a healthier happier whole person when you clean the inside. Peace!

There are way more than 10 Trends I am seeing in Weddings these days, but these are the ones that I've personally experienced as I looked at other lists online. The one main thing I am seeing is the freedom to do what you want! Rather than following closely to some tradition, do your thang! Do what you want, it's YOUR day BY THE WAY! You decide.

Throw away the notion or idea of, "It's tradition, you must do this or that!" Who says? No, you do whatever the heck you want to do!

1. KING'S COURT & QUEEN'S COURT

Rather than calling the Bridal Party, Groomsmen & Bridesmaids, my wife came up with more regal terms; King's Court & Queen's Court! Everyone loved it.

2. LESS TRADITIONAL TIMELINES

With wedding trends heading away from tradition, we’re seeing this reflected most in wedding timelines. Since people don’t need time set aside for things like bouquet and garter toss or cake cutting.

3. WEDDING HATS

Boho and 80s wedding trends are trending, another veil alternative that I'm seeing this year (though mostly east coast so far), is wedding hats. But not like the 80s wedding hats, these are more towards the bohemian side, and many are customized (you can find what I'm talking about on Instagram.

4. MOCKTAILS & COFFEE COCKTAILS

A wedding trend I truly appreciate is the mocktails. More and more couples are recognizing that their guests don’t all drink, and are making sure that their bartenders have some amazing non-alcoholic options that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Coffee is also being added to the evening menu in both non-alcoholic espresso martinis and the traditional alcohol-containing versions.

5. BOWS, PEARLS & OFF-THE-SHOULDER WEDDING GOWNS

That 80s and 90s inspiration is very obvious in wedding gown styles especially. Following and wedding gown social media or stopping by any bridal store will bring you back to these retro eras. You’ll find off-the-shoulder gowns, bows both big and small, and lots of pearl accents.

6. MORE INTIMATE WEDDINGS

Many couples are opting for more intimate vow exchanges and weddings, as a bit of a carry-over from 2021 and 2022. I'm seeing this wedding trend still alive an well with smaller guest counts than their pre-2020 counterparts. More couples are choosing first looks so that they can join their cocktail hour and spend as much time with guests as possible, and many are opting to enter the reception into their special dances before dinner so that once the real party gets going, it doesn’t have to stop.

7. RETRO, VINTAGE & BOHEMIAN (HIPPIE) STYLE

Pampas grass and other dried elements hit the scene in the last few years, and it’s still here to stay for a bit. We’ll be seeing some additional retro and vintage spins on this fan favorite for 2023, as clients reminisce with whimsical 50-00s inspired touches.

8. MOBILE BARS & BEVERAGES

This is one of my favorite new wedding trends to come out of post-2020. Mobile bars & beverages. Some of my local favorites range from a converted VW bus to a restored Airstream Trailer to Mini- Pickup Truck – and they’re popping up all over Kansas City.

9. TABLE CHARCUTERIE (& DESSERT CHARCUTERIE)

Charcuterie has been on trend for a couple of years as well, but I'm now seeing plans for individualized/at the seats charcuterie snack boards and dessert boards, plus a more immersive dessert charcuterie style hitting the scene. I don’t expect this trend to end anytime soon.

10. FLOWER GUYS (& GRANDPARENTS)

Probably one of my favorite trends of the 20s, flower-guys (and grandparents) are a unique twist to your wedding and the perfect role for that extroverted friend. Pick an amazing song, load them up with a fanny pack filled with floral, and let them rock their way down the aisle and create the grandest entrance ever for the party getting married.

What does it mean to be “spiritual” rather than “religious”? I am sure I am not the only person you’ve heard refer to themselves as, “spiritual not religious,” but what does that mean exactly? I can share with you what it means to me, and for me.

I see being, “spiritual not religious” to mean that I do not subscribe to a “one way” belief system, which says, “my religion (or beliefs) is the only true and right religion (belief system) and all other religions (belief systems) are wrong, false, deserving of eternity in Hell." I find that to be so toxic and kinda arrogant. This is part and partial to what I blog and podcast about.

Having spent the majority of my life in a religion (belief system) that taught, “we are right and everyone else is wrong and going to Hell” just doesn’t jive with me and how the world is. I can see beauty in all religious traditions and beliefs systems, as well as the ugliness of it as well. Yes, of course I can see the good it can bring to people, but also the harm and abuse. Most people of faith I know are wonderful people who are committed to their faith, their families, and to being a good human.

My contention has always been that there’s not only “one way” (or one correct religion) to believe, to see the world, to live life, to experience salvation, freedom, love, fulfillment, relationships, family, or community.

I believe as a human it’s imperative to do good and be good to yourself and others, always be kind. Love is the absolute key. And if you live in this way you will find the world will return that love and you’ll have a fulfilling life.

This is just what I think, what do you think?

The reality is that every human on earth has be wronged, hurt, betrayed, given up on, cheated on, mistreated, cut short, fired, left, turned away from, abused in someway, whether emotionally, spiritually or physically. It’s a part of the human experience. The real question is; what do we do what that hurt?

When we continually play the victim in life we are unable to grow, because our faults are buried way beneath the victim role we are playing. It’s where we find sympathy from people, especially other victims. Holding a victim mentality undermines any growth we are attempting to create for ourselves. Therapy is a very helpful tool to help us discover the victimhood mentality that is undermining our hopes of getting to the life we both deserve and desire.

I know for me personally it took me a little while to crawl out of the bed of victimhood I was laying in. Where I was in my life was no one’s fault but my own. When I looked in the mirror, there I was. Victimhood feels cozy, and kinda warm and fuzzy because as a victim I took no real accountability for my own faults or shortcomings. It was easier to focus on how EVERYONE ELSE'S faults and shortcomings hurt me rather than looking at how MY FAULTS were hurting me. True freedom came when I owned my own sh*t, no longer playing the victim and deflecting MY ISSUES by blaming others for the hurt and pain THEY caused me. I am responsible for myself, 100%. I love the quote:

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” - Epictetus

To begin your healing journey it’s critical to begin with forgiveness, letting go of past hurts and wrong doings and LOOK WITHIN, NOT WITHOUT to find what needs to change in order to become the man or woman you desire to become. Enjoy the journey.

Don’t stress about writing your own Wedding Vows, I promise you can do this. At this point in my career I’ve heard thousands of personally written vows, and can’t say I’ve heard a bad one. The anxiety of reading them in front of your friends and family is far worse than actually doing it, trust me, I know this firsthand. I wrote my own Wedding Vows (pasted below), and once I started to write them, the words flew out onto the paper, and if I can do this I know you can do this too.

Here is what I did, if you follow these simple steps you’ll be sure to write something that will touch the heart of your partner, as well as the family and friends who are present to celebrate.

First, I went to a park with my journal and a pen (I am old school, I still like to use pen and paper, but you can bring your laptop if that makes you feel better). A park is a happy place for me, if not for you, go wherever you can quiet the mind and relax. Once you find that happy place begin to think about your partner; go back to the beginning, when you first met. Think about how you felt at that moment in time, think about how that first interaction went, what was said, and how it made you feel. Then just travel through the first date, the first kiss, the first time you were intimate. And most importantly when you really started liking them, then loving them. Now think about all the things you love about them, how they eat, their work ethic, how they treat people, their love of animals, or even the funny quirks they have. This is what we call reminiscing.

After about 15 minutes of just free thought, start writing those thoughts down. Don’t worry about misspelled words, or bad grammer or even making sense at this point, just write it down. You can make sense of it later. Once you’ve written down your thoughts go back and read it. It’s like writing a story, important to have a beginning, a middle and an end. Though I think it’s good to end with making promises. And of course humor is always nice and helpful if you are getting too emotional.

In a nutshell just tell the story of your love. Highlight an event or two that’s memorable and add in there how important they are to you, and how you promise to cherish them til the end of time. Just open up your heart and tell them how much they mean to you, how special they are and how much you care for them.

Finally, when you’ve finished writing, have a friend read them and give you their feedback, and it would be helpful to find a friend who can also help with editing. Someone who can help you say what you want to say even better than you have said it. I help clients all the time with this process. One of the perks of hiring a professional Officiant to perform your wedding.

Q: How long should your vows be?

A: 1 - 3 minutes

Length: Once you type out your vows in 12 size font it should be a full page. The max length would be 2 pages. Any more than that and it’s just too much.

One last thing, if you are speaking from the heart and telling your story there’s just no way they are going to be bad vows, especally for your partner. They will appreciate your words of love, adoration, and praise … and most importantly the promises you intend on keeping.

MY VOWS

Here are the vows from my Wedding Day to my sweetheart Jessica.

“It was just down the road that I saw you for the very first time. You captured my attention, not only because of your beautiful blue eyes, those luscious locks, that smile or your amazing voice. It was your essence. You had a way about you that was so appealing, and I knew I wanted to know more. It was ironic to discover later that the word Eureka means, a cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. I knew I had discovered something very special.

It was 8 months later on a Monday afternoon that I finally got that chance. A simple Coffee Date, even though you weren’t entirely sure it was a date. (Laugh) I walked away from that “date” with you, and cancelled my “other” weekend plans. (Smile) I knew you were special and deserved all my attention, so it began on that day for me … I didn’t know for sure you were the ONE at this point, but I was sure you were no ordinary woman and I was going to give you all my attention.

It’s been over a year since that Coffee Date and you are even more wonderful than I could’ve ever dreamed. You are kind, caring, thoughtful, sweet, hardworking, sexy, smart, so fun to talk to… and Jesus, you’re pretty. You have a heart of gold, I’ve never heard you say one bad word about anyone. You just say, “Hmmm … they’re curious!”  

I’ve never met at women with a heart as big as yours, or a face as pretty. You’re home to me, the place I am meant to be and I can’t wait to explore this life with you. You are a dream come true. Today, and everyday until the end of time I chose you. I promise to give you all my love and adoration. I promise to always be kind, to believe the best about you, to support you and to encourage your hopes and dreams.  I love you here and now, and in every lifetime and in every universe.” - Timmy Gibson  

This is by no means an exhaustive list, it’s still in process, so if you are a VENUE in Kansas City and do not see your venue listed below, please email me your information in the format used below: timmy@timmygibson.com Please and Thank you!

75th Street Events

214 W 75th St, Kansas City, MO 64114 | (816) 695-7752

Capacity: 123

Accessible: Yes, outdoors or one level in front entrance

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Bridal Suite, semi-private lounge area, caterer’s prep kitchen, moveable bar, two bathrooms

The Brim

14150 NW Walker Road, Kansas City, MO 64163 | (816) 777-6000

Capacity: 150

Accessible: Yes, outdoors or one level in chapel

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: 16 Acres, Rolling Hills, Green Fields, Vineyard, Free Wedding Ceremony Options, Chapel on a Hill

The Montgomery

425 S. Thompson Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 783-3077

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Catering Kitchen, Game Room, Bridal Suite, Grand Staircase

Flander Hall

107 W. Broadway Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 309-9171

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes, on main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Second floor of building for cocktail hour, Bridal Suite, Groom Room, tables, chairs, linens, set up and tear down

The Elms Resort & Spa

401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 630-5500

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: Outdoor and indoor venue options, discounted room rates, cocktail hours and more, depending on package selection

The Inn on Crescent Lake

1261 Saint Louis Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 630-6745

Capacity: 50

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: Full use of Inn and grounds, plus additional amenities depending on package selected]

Tobacco Barn Farm

18503 MO-33, Holt, MO 64048 | (816) 775-0518

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, but no outside alcohol

Features: Central air and heated bridal suite, kitchen and restrooms

Heritage Hall

117 West Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 935-7904

Capacity: 350

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Chandelier lighting and state of the art sound system, tables, chairs, linens (limited colors), all tear down and clean up

Restoration 1894

1 East Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 429-6488

Capacity: 275 Seated, 300 Cocktail Reception

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Exclusive alcohol vendor, prior approval required for caterer

Features: Bridal Suite, Groom Room, wi-fi, surround sound, wireless mic, A/V equipment available

Belvoir Winery & Inn

1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 200-1811

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors:

Features: Guest rooms, bridal suite available for wedding night

Wynbrick Mansion

1701 Wynbrick Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 888-9654

Capacity:

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: historic charm, exclusive use of house and grounds

Chapel on the Corner

Historic Liberty Square, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 399-4363

Capacity: 70 (seated, ceremony)

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: No

Features: Event coordinator, florals, decor, and more

Shoal Creek Golf Club

8905 Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64157 | (816) 407-7242

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: manicured grounds, 11,000 square foot clubhouse and three distinct rooms

Staley Farms Golf Club

10310 N. Olive Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64155 | (816) 734-3839

Capacity: 150, but up to 220 with both rooms utilized

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: personal, on-site event coordinator, all-inclusive pricing

Executive Hills Polo Club

10018 NW Skyview Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 215-1118

Capacity: 250 indoor, unlimited outdoor

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes, with prior approval required for caterer

Features: Use of facility day before and after, Bridal Suite, Groom Suite, Chivari chairs, tables, linens (limited colors available), 7,000 square foot mansion, surrounded by 16 acres of rolling land

The Legacy at Green Hills

10243 N. Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 204-1629

Capacity: 250+ (Pavilion, open air)

Accessible: Yes, Pavilion

Outside Vendors: Yes, but require business license and insurance

Features: 38 stunning acres, full kitchen for caterer

Fresh Air Farm

9555 NW Highway N, Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 330-3344

Capacity: 125 seated upstairs in barn, 300 outdoors in tents

Accessible: Yes, outdoors and downstairs

Outside Vendors: Partial, food(except dessert) and alcohol exclusive to venue

Features: barn, Airstream trailer, vintage trucks, 4 acre lake

White Iron Ridge

815 State Route 92, Smithville, MO 64089 | (816) 304-1256

Capacity:

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: modern amenities, 11,000 sq ft barn architecture with luxury accommodations and versatile style, Loft Bridal Suite, Groom’s Room, Loft Parlor, large catering kitchen with walk in cooler and warmer,

The First Creek Farm

11602 NW US Highway 169, Kansas City, MO 64165

Capacity: 175

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: full use of interior space, full use of exterior space (ceremony space, arbor, fire pit), flexible set up and tear down times

Mellon Acres

32384 Highway D, Lawson, MO 64062 | (816) 721-9808

Capacity:

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: 30 acre premier wedding and event venue, offering unique outdoor settings, guest cottages and more

Backwoods Venue 222

11347 SE State Route DD, Gower, MO 64454 | (816) 248-3868

Capacity: 300

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony and Reception functionality, climate-controlled barn, tables, chairs, kitchen with freezer

Tiffany Greens Golf Club

5900 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 880-9600

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features:

Red Barn Farm

16300 Wilkerson Road, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 386-5437

Capacity:

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Open air barn, panoramic views, tables, chairs and indoor restrooms

Eventful at Locust Grove

25180 NW Country Road JJ, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 210-0023

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: tobacco barn, acres of rolling land, garden, bridal suite and more

Eighteen Ninety

15640 State Route 92, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 584-1890

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: 1890 house as bridal suite, spacious Groom’s quarters, ceremony rehearsal

The Vineyard at Jowler Creek

16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 858-5528

Capacity: 250 Indoor, 250 Outdoor, 70 Covered Patio for Intimate Private Events

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, except A/V

Features: Open concept with garage doors that open to allow open air in main hall, covered patio, 7 acre vineyard

Laurel Brooke Farm

22520 NW Country Road M, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 640-2525

Capacity: 160 Indoor, 200 Outdoor

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes, with liability insurance

Features: Use of vineyard and pecan grove, Bridal Suite, Groom’s Quarters

Alldredge Orchards Event Space

10455 N Highway, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 330-3448

Capacity: n/a

Accessible: n/a

Outside Vendors: n/a

Features: n/a

Timber Creek Event Center

121 SE Turner Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64504 | (816) 294-0768

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: bridal suite, chairs and tables, optional overnight, integrated professional sound system, tables, chairs, linens, surround patio sound, built in bar, kitchen, open vendor policy, stunning exposed timbers, beautiful outdoor green spaces

The Journey Home

18993 65th Rd SE, Dearborn, MO 64439 | (816) 501-6350

Capacity: 225

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Caterer’s prep kitchen, moveable bar, three indoor bathrooms, option to rent house for overnight stay (23 guests)

Hawthorne House

6008 NW Bell Rd, Parkville, MO 64152 | (816) 384-3630

Capacity: 300+

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors:

Features: Indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, tables, chairs, linens and glassware included

Black on Burlington

1327 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 581-4340

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, but must use venue bartenders and security

Features: Urban city feel with all the amenities, in-house catering available

The View at Briar Cliff

4000 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 841-2361

Capacity: 500

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors:

Features:

Royal Room at Briar Cliff

4131 N Mulberry Dr Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 935-7904

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial, must use venue bartenders and contracted DJ

Features: Tables, chairs, all tear down and clean up

The Bell of Camden Point

16015 County Road E, Camden Point, MO 64018 | (816) 892-9700

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Outside Catering, Outside Alcohol, Indoor/Outdoor Options, On-site Lodging, Private Parking

Strang Reserve

8020 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204 | (913) 948-4791

Capacity: 280

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Strang Reserve is a 7,800 sq ft event space that fits 280 people. It is designed to hold events such as weddings, corporate events, and a chef with upscale in-house catering

The Ballroom at Social Cabaret

9050 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park KS 66212 || (913) 999-9050

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Over 3,000 square feet of ballroom dance floor, wet bar, furniture rental, live entertainment, sound and light, DJ, dance instructors, and other services available in-house if needed.

Stillhouse Farms Wedding & Event Space

8521 S Stillhouse Rd, Oak Grove, MO 64075 || (816) 301-3306

Capacity: 500

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Coming soon …

THE PLAZA WEDDING PACKAGE - $250

Included in the price:

• (1) 30 Minute Consultation.

• WEDDING (Only available on or near the Country Club Plaza)

• Signing and Filing of Marriage License with the County following the wedding ceremony

• PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION: For an additional $199 I will bring my professional camera and take some photos so you have something to share with your friends and family. I will provide 15 - 20 edited images.

The Plaza Wedding is typically only available for short and sweet weddings (10 -12 min ceremony) being held on a weekday (exceptions would be made on case by case basis), Timmy is the only Officiant available and it’s held on the Country Club Plaza with some minor exceptions, so please contact us (913) 609-7078 to inquire. You must get verbal approval from our office to book the "Plaza Wedding" package. Thank you!

I am in favor of my Wedding Service over a wedding held in a cold dingy Courthouse by a Judge. Even the name, "Courthouse" sounds depressing. Court is where you go if you’re in trouble, or getting sued, or divorced! Though, I do understand WHY couples chose this and it’s because it's cheaper, like a lot cheaper, it’s quick and super easy easy. And that is the very reason I have added some additional Wedding Services to help couples considering a “Courthouse Wedding” but would like something better, but also affordable. I have 2 options:

The Signature Wedding - $99

This is the least expensive service I offer. This package is simply making an appointment with me to sign your Marriage License at my Office located on the Country Club Plaza. That’s it, super quick, super easy and only $99. You’re in and out in 5 - 10 min.

The Plaza Wedding - $250

This is the next package I offer which is more of what you’d get with a Courthouse type Wedding, but it’s on the very beautiful and lovely Country Club Plaza. There are so many great spots on the Plaza to do this ceremony; near one of the iconic Plaza Fountains, a Bridge over Brush Creek, The cool Stairs by McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, or pick any corner. If the weather doesn’t cooperate we have an inside backup plan that’s still much better than a Courthouse!

Check out all the services I offer: www.timmygibson.com

Photo Credit: Angie Scott Photography

It is a joy working as a Wedding Officiant here in Kansas City for 20+ years and being labeled the #1 Wedding Officiant since 2015. This is only because of the team of Officiants I have working with me who support the couples we work with every weekend. Sharing in the celebration of love is a joy, and we get to do this nearly every weekend of the year.

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I often talk and teach on “SELF” responsibility, and I ignore the very real role that others, especially those who are close to us, play in our peace, confidence, sense of being enough, etc. I know I seem to put all the blame or responsibility on someone’s SELF treatment, SELF view, SELF talk and so on. While I am well aware that it’s ultimately not someone else’s responsibility to “make us feel” any certain way. It is OUR responsibility to develop positive self belief. I am also very aware that we do have a responsibility to treat others in such a way that fosters security in them, peace in them, love in them, and feelings of empowerment, especially in romantic relationships. And I have this view, though this doesn’t remove the very real responsibility we have to each other in helping foster those good vibes.

I say all the time, “You can’t make me feel good or bad about myself without my permission.” Technically that’s not entirely true. Have you ever had someone say something to you that really hurt you? Or have you ever been treated a certain way that made you feel “less than”? Or, let’s be really honest here, have YOU ever said something to someone that hurt them? Or have you ever treated someone in a certain way that made them feel less then? I am sure you have. I have. I have been both the victim and the perpetrator. It’s called life. And sometimes, in fact, most times it’s not intentional. But the reality is that hurting people hurt people, and sometimes we’ve hurt people and don’t even realize we’ve done so. We are completely unaware. And this is true of everyone, even good, well meaning people. We say or do things and don’t have much of a thought on just how it’s being received. Why? Well because we weren’t intending to be hurtful, therefor we weren’t hurtful. But that isn’t true. It still hurts someone even when we didn’t mean for it to hurt them.

I talk a lot about being self aware, and just how important it is to be self aware, but I am also seeing how many of us just aren’t very self aware. I have literally been talking to someone who had breath so bad it could kill a horse, and yet they joke about other people’s bad breath. Fascinating. I have talked with people who have talked so much about their narcissistic EX, yet I am seeing so many narcissistic traits in them. It’s the pot calling the kettle black. And we ALL DO IT, including me. If you are having trouble maintaining happy healthy relationships, maybe, just maybe it’s you? Don’t ya think it’s at least possible? I mean isn’t it possible that all the faults you see in others so easily that you carry some of those same faults? Call me crazy here, but maybe we aren’t perfect after all.

HOW TO LOOK WITHIN

I have been giving this a lot of thought lately. How can I really recognize my own faults, my own bias, my own errors in thinking? I think there are a few things to look at, one is to reflect on how your life is going. If you're failing in any area of your life, maybe it’s not the government’s fault, it’s not the narcissistic boyfriend/girlfriend’s fault, or the city you live in, maybe it’s not your Boss, or anyone. Maybe it’s YOU.

True story: one time I was at the gym and I noticed this guy working out near me smelled sour. Like really bad. It was a distraction the entire time I was at the gym. Finally I left and realized when I got in my car that the sour smelling guy was apparently in my car, ha ha ha … it was me. The whole time I am blaming someone else for stinking, yet come to find out it was me who smelled. I think far too often we want to blame someone else for stinking, to only find out we are the source of the bad smell, not someone else.

BOTTOM LINE

Give some thought into how you treat other people. Maybe when things are stinky, it’s you, not someone else. Reflect on your life honestly, set your EGO aside and be honest, and be able to acknowledge specific areas in your life that could and should be better.

If you are like me, which I am sure you are, I want to make people feel good about themselves, as much as I can. And yes, ultimately people should be in charge of their own emotions! But, I can contribute to someone’s self image for sure. And I want to contribute to people’s feeling of wellbeing.

LET’S GET PRACTICAL … MARRIAGE

If you are married, then make it a top priority to not only take care of yourself and live your authentic life, but adore your partner. Do things to them and for them that will lift their spirits, make them feel powerful, alive, things that will make them feel like they are more than enough and could do anything their heart’s desire. Encourage them to pursue their dreams. Compliment them with both words and actions. Never take them for granted. Have lots of sex. And not just vanilla sex, make it special, wear lingerie (if they like that) light candles, put a mirror on the ceiling if necessary. Make sure you keep the novelty of it all. Keep it fresh, interesting, exciting, and fun. Surprise them with things they like. Constantly chase each other. Love is an action, not just a choice or feeling … love is doing something. Make time for each other.

Research as shown that when you do things for your partner that make them feel special they will find you MORE attractive and everyone else LESS attractive. You protect your marriage and yourself by being vigilant, intentional, and interesting.

Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love essay, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” she refers to a Study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to dig deeper than the previous one.

The thought is that mutual vulnerability fosters closeness. To quote the study’s authors, “One key pattern associated with the development of a close relationship among peers is sustained, escalating, reciprocal, personal self-disclosure.” Allowing yourself to be vulnerable with someone can be extremely difficult, so this exercise forces the issue.

The final task Ms. Catron and her friend try — staring into each other’s eyes for 4 minutes — is less well documented, with the suggested duration ranging from two minutes to four. But Ms. Catron was unequivocal in her recommendation. “Two minutes is just enough to be terrified,” she told me. “Four really goes somewhere.”

Set I

1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?

2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?

4. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?

5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

6. If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

7. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?

8. Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common.

9. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

10. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

11. Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible.

12. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?

Set II

13. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

14. Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?

15. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

16. What do you value most in a friendship?

17. What is your most treasured memory?

18. What is your most terrible memory?

19. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?

20. What does friendship mean to you?

21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?

22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s?

24. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?

Set III

25. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling ... “

26. Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share ... “

27. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.

28. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met.

29. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.

30. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

31. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.

32. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?

33. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?

34. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

35. Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?

36. Share a personal problem and ask your partner’s advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back to you how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen.

Although I am no longer an Evangelical Christian I do still resonate with the spirit of the message of Jesus. I know, I know, I’ve heard it from many of those from that community that I “must believe…” in order to escape the flames of Hell, a place I don’t even believe in.

I realize that whether I believe in Hell or not doesn’t change what is. Does it exist? Who the f*ck knows, I mean come on, let’s be honest here, like really honest here. I am willing to say, maybe it does exist. I don’t know, and you don’t either. No one does. So what do we do? Well that’s something so many religions attempt to address, and all in different ways. This has been true throughout all the ages.

The Christians feel they have it right, the one true way, and the “only way” to God. Why? Because that’s what it says in the Bible, and the Bible is “God’s Word”. And to that I say, maybe! I think the Bible is a great work, but a great work of man. It’s the word of man ABOUT God. Because to say that “God wrote it” or that “God inspired men to write it” really brings up so many problems because of the errors, discrepancies and just down right odd things that are in it. And I say that with all respect and love for the scriptures.

I love many of the teachings of the Bible, but also having read it multiple times from Genesis to Revelations I can see there is a lot of really crazy things in there. Much of which we in the modern world have completely disregarded and just ignore. Why? Because it’s outdated, or we’d be put in prison, or at least shunned if we practiced such things.

• Slavery

• Superiority of Men over Women

• Mutilation

• Polygamy (which is coming back in vogue)

• Cruelty

• Incest*

*Incest was actually commanded by God in the first chapter of the very first book of the Bible, Genesis 1:28 “Then God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’”

Christian conveniently pass over that whole idea. Why, well for obvious reasons, hello it’s a bit weird, okay fine, a lot weird, like totally f’d up!

Of course, yes there is a lot of great stuff in the Bible too. Especially when you get to Jesus’ teachings. For sure. But you can’t, even though they do, ignore the rest of it. Where I found myself unable to continue down the Evangelical Path was when I got into the “literal translation” of scripture. Even though I am sympathetic to much of the Christian Message like Love, Forgiveness, Hope, Charity and so on, I just could no longer align with the Fundamental Evangelical Christian beliefs. Believing in the literal translation of the Bible seems unfathomable to me, paramount to believing the earth is flat, we didn’t land on the moon, Elvis is still alive and lives in Arkansas, OJ is innocent, and that Dolly Parton’s boobs are real. And I say that as a Former Fundamental Evangelical Type Christian. Ha ha. To believe in a 6,000 year old earth, Adam and Eve were literally the first 2 humans created by God (so so so many problems with that teaching) Jonah was swallowed by a big fish and lived in the belly of said fish for 3 days and survived, and so many other things. I just couldn’t believe in such fanciful stories anymore. Yes, amazing stories with powerful life lessons for sure, but factual? No. At least in my perspective.

I DO BELIEVE IN GOD

Do I believe in God? Absolutely, but not the Bible God exclusively. And what I mean by that is that maybe the Bible, especially Jesus, captured the essence of God, giving us a glimpse, but I believe that most all religious faiths do that to a degree. I know that one statement will drive an Evangelical absolutely nuts, so much so they will be compelled by the Holy Spirit to comment below, and that’s okay. I like conversations, different opinions, challenges. I love discourse, it’s how we learn and grow. Though it is hard to have a conversation with someone who is certain they are right and everyone who disagrees is wrong.

The weird thing about God, the Bible, and all such things is that they are so many unknowns. It’s not like we are talking about Math, or things that we can be absolutely 100% certain of. We are talking about God here. There is a reason they have debates on College Campuses about God, the After Life, and such things and no debates on, “Is the Earth really a sphere” because we absolutely know with 100% certainty that it is a sphere, and flat earners are just morons, or people seeking attention, or just deceived like so many of those who follow the Q’anon Conspiracy Theories. I digress.

MY MOMMA ALWAYS TOLD ME

So what am I saying? Not sure really, I woke up and all this was on my mind and I am one of those people who aren’t afraid to put my thoughts out there for all to read, even when my thoughts aren’t mainstream, they are honest. My Momma always tells me I have a tender heart, and I do. Doesn’t mean I’ve always done the right things, or that I haven’t said stupid sh*t, or allowed pride to lead me astray. Like Paul (the dude responsible for much of the New Testament) said, “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” (1 Timothy 1:15)

If I believe anything I believe this: If there is a God, then that God is loving, just, and kind (which describes Jesus) and He/She knows our hearts. And that is what the Bible teaches by the way (1 Samuel 16:7) and if that is true, then I have absolutely no fear of punishment in an afterlife, if there is such a thing. And I say that with all humility. If God would send a kind caring faithful moral Buddhist person to Hell simply because they didn’t “accept Jesus into their heart to be their savior” then I wouldn’t be interested in spending eternity with that kind of God anyway.

Thank you for reading! And let's be honest here, what the heck do I know. I am just a human dude who lives in Kansas City.

*The picture is from 2015 when we held Sunday service in a garage because we had no place to meet. Seems like a lifetime ago.

Ya know, this, "self doubt" thing is something that I've struggled with personally my whole life. I know this may surprise those that are looking in from the outside because I over compensate to give the opposite impression. On the inside I am often a scared little 10 year old boy not feeling like I am good enough, but I wear a Superman Costume. Side note, that is my favorite Super Hero! There have even been times I wore the Superman Costume so long that it's only in the challenges of life that it fell off and there stands my 10 year old self feeling naked, small, not worthy, vulnerable, not good enough, not smart enough and not pretty enough.

Now before you start feeling sorry for me and want to just come give me a hug (Of course I am always down for a hug), I have to tell you I have come to be in a much better place in my life over the last few years. Digging deep into my soul, allowing myself to look within honestly, and be more vulnerable. Listen, I am not entirely certain just why and how we have become who we are, or why we do the things we do. I mean I have a good idea, and there are many clues that we can look at in our lives. I have followed up on and dug into my own life for answers to what makes me, me... you would need to do the same. As I have done so, so many things make more sense now, while I continue along the journey of life.

I don’t even have time to get into it all, but I think all of this is one reason I am passionate about what I get to do in life, help people with their relationships, especially their romantic ones. And see even that is something I hear a voice say, “You’re not good enough Timmy.” But on the heals of that I say, “Yes I am! Why wouldn’t I be? Cause I am not perfect? Really? Cause I have flaws? Cause I don't always do the right things?” Hmm, that sounds kinda like all of us here on planet earth.

My mind goes to a book I am reading about relationships that was written by a single person who is 20 years younger than me! So how is it that someone who had a great 25 year marriage, an amicable Divorce (yes, tragic and painful and unfortunate and full of details that are no ones’ business), raised 2 amazing adult kids, dealt with the loss of a one and only sister, the death of biological father, death of my biggest hero my Grandpa (Papa), has lived 52 years of life with no addictions, takes no drugs other than Coffee, Whisky and Weed on occasion and let’s not forget a full-head of hair (though following COVID has been falling out, so let’s see, I might end up joining the bald club here sooner than later), working in the same career for nearly 25 years now, and has no debt, a roof over my head, a car, a motorcycle, and friends who love me. Why in the Hell would I feel like a failure or think I am not worthy?

Why do any of us feel unworthy or like we aren’t enough? Or feel like imposters? On one hand I’d say, “I have no f*cking idea in all honesty!” Who the f*ck knows why the skinny girl feels fat, or the handsome guy feels ugly, or why the hardworking feel like a failure, or whatever story we’ve been telling ourselves. But I think I’ve come to understand it’s called, THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. I can’t tell you how many people I have talked with in my line of work who struggle with these things. People you would never in a million years guess had these same thoughts.

SO WHAT’S THE FIX

So here’s the deal, I share this post not to get sympathy. I don’t want or need sympathy. I share this to only communicate that we’re all the same and on a journey with maybe one small difference; how we deal. It’s like that famous quote:

“It's not how many times you get knocked down that count, it's how many times you get back up.” —George A. Custer

So true! We all face the same demons. Some deal with their demons with prescription drugs, religious faith, will power, spirituality, meditation, yoga, fitness, counseling, friends, career, etc etc. And I have come to understand that all these things can and do help some people, and if it genuinely helps, like for real helps, and it’s healthy, and not just a distraction then stick with it. But if how you deal is with destructive behavior, addiction, or you fall into a deep dark depression, stop and seek other forms of help. I feel it’s important not to just bandaid over things. No judgment on those who find bandaid’s helpful, they have a place for a time, but eventually you need to dig into the wound, clean out the sh*t and tend to it, then giving it time to heal itself, otherwise it negatively impacts your life, and those in your life.

ACTION STEPS

“If You Always Do What You've Always Done, You'll Always Get What You've Always Got.” ~ Henry Ford.

Might be time to change it up!

We only get one life, unless the Hindus are correct, then maybe we get many? Who the f*ck knows for sure?! (No one, is the true answer!) I digress.

1. Talk to someone, preferable an elder wiser person. (Counselor, Therapist, Coach, Elder Relative, Elder Friend, etc)

2. Do some things differently.

3. Read a book.

4. Turn off the Reality TV shows.

5. Remove the mask.

6. Take the bandaid off slowly, and dig in.

7. Get out and about.

8. Breathe.

9. Do Daily affirmations.

10. Remove the things you know are toxic.

Like you, I am also on a journey. I know, I thought I’d have life all figured out by now. Gesh, I am 52 which is an age that when I was 20 I thought was old. Ha ha ha! Now I think 70 is middle aged and 100 is old-is. I hate getting flyers in the mail letting me know that in a couple more years I qualify for so many programs and discounts at places like the Golden Corral and several places in Branson. All of which I thrown in the trash refusing to acknowledge. Yes, I accept my age and will not be the guy wearing the skinny red leather pants, the Leppard print shirt unbuttoned to my navel and patent white leather shoes! And if you ever see me and I look like that, please just shoot me on site no questions knowing you would be doing me and the world a favor.

THE ENDING

Here’s the thing, you are a beautiful person no matter what you think you see in the mirror or feel about yourself. You are enough, you are worthy of love, you are on earth for a reason and that reason is to exist. And not just too exist, but to love. And to truly love you must start with yourself. I can’t tell you what happens after this life, but I don’t feel that matters all that much until that time comes, if I am honest. That’s no offense to those who do think it matters, I just don’t think it matters as much as RIGHT F*CKING NOW! We can and will deal with that later, hopefully much later. (I could do a post just about this … maybe some day I will) I read a book that really really helped me with this called, The Power of Now by Echkard Tolle. You should pick it up, maybe it’ll help.

As a Wedding Officiant, Relationship Coach, Dating Coach, Life Coach, Spiritual Advisor I meet with so many people and I wish I could just fix all their sadness, their heartbreaks, their struggles, their addictions, but I can’t, no one can but they themselves. As a Coach I can only listen, give advice from many many years of experience, my own trials and tribulations, my own suffering and loss, my own journey and all the information I have collected over the years from other couples, and people who are having the human experience.

If anything I just want to make a difference while I am lucky enough to be on this earth. I will leave you with a story that I love so much and I hope you like it too. Thank you for being you, I do love you!

THE STARFISH BY: LOREN EISLEY

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.” “Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…” I made a difference for that one.”

LESSON LEARNED

Even my "little boy" inside can make a difference then you can too!

Q: What is "Cuffing Season"?

A: According to most lifestyle writers, it’s the time of the year when the weather starts to turn cold and single people begin the active search for romantic partners in the hope of having someone with whom to ride out the colder, snowier, bleaker months. Typically those months run from October through March—though as always with such things, your mileage may vary—but the season is generally regarded as culminating with Valentine’s Day.

I do get the concept. I think it comes from some people wanting to share the holidays with someone rather than be alone. You know, having someone to attend Holiday Parties with, go Shopping with, someone to give gifts to, and get gifts from, etc. I can only assume this is because we as humans don't like being alone, or we just genuinely enjoy the company of others, especially during the Holiday Season. I mean on one hand it would make most anyone sad at the thought of spending Christmas Day alone, but is it really something to be sad about? I don't think so. I thoroughly enjoy female companionship, but am also fine just being with me. I think that anyone that says (sometimes a little bitterly), "I prefer to be alone!" isn't being honest. Because if that was 100% true then you wouldn't be in this Singles Group, or engaged in online dating websites, or reading this post. Ha ha! I will admit I prefer to be partnered, but do prefer to be alone to being with the wrong person.
In my little opinion I feel that it's important to ward off any bitterness we carry around such topics. I find it extremely unattractive when people engage in "Anti-Valentine's Day" events and the like. To each their own, but I personally don't like the sentiment at all.

HOW TO KNOW IF WE'RE BITTER

- How do we feel when one of our single friends winds up in a relationship?

Are you really happy for them? Or are you cynical and say things like, "Oh it'll never work out." or "We'll see how long this lasts, I give it 3 weeks." Bla bla bla bitterness, bitterness, bitterness!

- How do we feel when we see couples holding hands, or kissing or enjoying time together?

Does it touch our hearts and make us excited at the possibility of being in that situation at some point? Does it give us hope? Or do we laugh and have the thought, "he's probably sleeping with her best friend, she just doesn't know it yet!"

- Can you still watch Romantic Movies?

Do you enjoy them and do they inspire you and make you long for love? Or can you not stand all the lovey stuff and find it repelling and cheesy?

I think you get the point here. Our emotional response tells a lot about where we are in our journey of self discovery. No judgment wherever you may be. I think we've all experienced all of these emotions at different times in our life. But I would encourage you to look within, and see if there might be some work left to do on yourself to prepare yourself for True Love. Bitterness is a Love Killer for sure! I personally came face to face with this as I am a Wedding Officiant. Ha ha ... I celebrate LOVE for a living, and I adore it and find it fills me with so much hope!

I hear stories every single day from young in-love couples, and it just fills my heart with so much excitement for what is to come.

Hear all the ways couple's meet these days, here are a few of the stories I have heard, enjoy! (All stories are absolutely true!)

- Bumble.
- Tinder.
- Match.
- Hinge.
- Craigslist (just kidding, not true!)
- I met her at a Strip Club, yes she's still a stripper, but we just found out she's pregnant, and can only strip for a few more months.
- A friend set us up.
- My parents introduced us.
- We met in high school.
- We met in elementary school.
- I was his boss.
- I was her boss.
- Speed dating event.
- We met at your mixer Timmy.
- We met in a Bowling League.
- We met playing pool.
- We met in Cancun.
- Matchmaker set us up.
- She approached me in a bar and asked me out.
- College.
- We met at a party.
- We met at a family reunion. No, we are not related.
- We met in the frozen food isle.
- The gym.
- Sporting event.
- Work.
- Church.

This one takes the cake though, "I rented a room from this guy, one night I got drunk and we slept together, and I never moved out, and eventually just moved into his room and I no longer had to pay rent!" I love that!

And so many more, but if you read through this list it's saying something isn't it? Do you see it? People meet when out living their lives. You do you, get out and live life and your person will eventually come your way, stay hope-filled!

Happy Cuffing Season!

I have transitioned from Blogging to Podcasting. Now, I should mention that my podcast is Rated R, and maybe even should be labeled M for Mature. And if you are super religious it will rub you wrong because I talk openly and honestly about my journey away from religion. I think you will find it to be entertaining, enlightening, helpful at times, thoughtful, honest, authentic, and genuine. I have been on a wild ride in the last 52 years, and I love talking about it with friend. Enjoy!

Show Title: Timmy Gibson Show

Available On: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and most everywhere you find podcasts.

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I blog mainly on facebook these days, but have started a Podcast. Please check out my ramblings on Spotify, Apple Podcast and where ever you find podcasts. The title is Timmy Gibson Show.

Disclaimer: My podcast is very raw and unplugged, not too far from like a Joe Rogan style podcast. Anything goes, foul language is plentiful, and laughs are loud. All that said, it’s real, honest and vulnerable.