100 things. & some sweet T-SHIRTS!

So one of my teammates has presented the challenge of creating a blog of 100 things about ourselves… It's been so fun reading everyone else's that I am jumping on the bandwagon. 🙂 Who knows, might be fun right?

1. I am a child of God. I am okay with that being my whole identity.
2. My favorite color is black. not kidding.
3. I spent months making plans to buy a pair of sugar gliders last year. Clearly, those plans fell through for a reason (being that i'm leaving for a year). Those suckers live 20 years.
4. I know what sugar gliders are. and lots of other random animals & animal facts too.
5. I am interning at a non-profit organization called Families4change this semester.
6. This means that I am technically still a student, but I am no longer in class. No. More. Studying. 
7. I often sort my friends into Hogwarts houses in my head (or out loud)
8. I also cast them into characters roles of other t.v shows I watch. 
9. Example: I am Grey's Anatomy Meredith, and one of my best friends Megan is Cristina. We discuss this fact often. 🙂
10. I often pray "Lord, send me!….somewhere very, very warm (please?)"
11. Every job I have ever had has been working directly with children or teenagers in some capacity
12. Dream: to raft down the Amazon
13. I am part Mexican. People tend to think this is a big deal.
14. I am in love with Chick-fil-a's food, but even more so I love everything they do for the community. 
15. I don't think I know how to drive to far away places without my GPS. I was given one when I turned 16-I've been conditioned.
16. As a kid, I always liked the Disney animal movies (101 Dalmations, Lady & the Tramp, etc) a little more than I liked the princess movies.
17. But if you were curious, Jasmine & Belle are my favs.
18. I can truly look back at every dark moment of my life and see how God was with me- even if I didn't know it at the time.
19. Lady Gaga literally terrifies me.
20. Virginia is for lovers. <3 My home state! 
21. When I get to a beach, I immediately act like a kid on Christmas Day and run to put my feet in the water..even in the winter.
22. I had a chinchilla named Joey once.
23. I loooooove Boy Meets World.
24. I am blessed with a church community back in my hometown who I know I will always be able to count on.
25. I am a Hokie at heart. But a Bulldawg for life!
26. I know I am called to ministry, but I now know I don't feel called to work in a church..in the traditional sense, at least.
27. I joined a food co-op recently. That means I meet up with a bunch of hippies once every couple of weeks and get a huge basket of fresh fruits and veggies.
28. …I am often described by my friends in a slightly deragatory manner as "hippie." and i'm all like, cmon guys, no labels…just love.
29. I love to read more than just about anything- I often got in trouble as a kid for staying up late and reading with a flashlight. (Seriously, what kinda kid gets in trouble for that?)
30. I love when God offends me 🙂 
31. I was an extremely sassy toddler. TBD if that has changed. 
32. I planned activities and hung out with people in a home for the mentally ill as part of my job this summer. Loved it!
33. I love babies!!!!
34. I am good at staying connected with people- I am blessed to have certain people I am still close with from every stage of my life.
35. My love languages are physical touch and quality time. 
36. Please hug me.
37. I am a Child and Family Development Major, Communication studies minor.
38. I wish I never had to wear shoes.
39. As my friends know, I will be pretty darn honest with you. So don't ask my opinion unless you really want it. I still may give it to you anyways.
40. I went on a mission trip to Jamaica my freshmen year of college. I feel like whenever I tell people this, they are picturing beaches & resorts.
41. I have a weird obession with earrings. 
42. …and with brushing my teeth.
43. I was a camp counselor once at Camp Ozark (christian sports camp) and taught horseback riding lessons. 
44. I went through a phase my freshmen year of high school where I only wore black.. i'm not sure why.
45. I will not miss my cellphone next year. I get sick of texting.
46. I hate lateness.
47. I like to stun roaches with lysol before I kill em.
48. I can't wait to use my hammock all around the world next year!
49. Drew Holcomb, Mumford & Sons, Ben Rector… I listen to all kinds of of music, but this is the best kind.
50. Will Reagan & the United Pursuit Band- live at the Banks House- hands down my favorite cd to worship to.
51. One of my favorite parts of my week is my job taking care of the kiddies at Community Bible Studies in Athens. I have scheduled everything else in my life around being able to do that job the past few years.
52. I have always had amazing small group leaders since middle school. Each of them is still a huge part of my life.
53. I like to run.
54. I have an irrational fear of ladybugs ever since they overtook my dorm freshmen year.
55. I have been stuck on two elevators and one of those times had to be busted out by the fire department and a technician.
56. I often catch myself just staring at the pictures in my room and reflecting on how blessed I am to have encountered so many amazing people in my life.
57. The golden hour is my favorite time of day
58. I fell in love with the town I worked in as Youthworks staff this summer- Onancock, VA- and am always suprised by how much I still miss the place and the people. 
59. I laugh at inappropriate times
60. Im a bit of a conspiracy theorist
61. Life verse- Jeremiah 29:11- given to me in 8th grade when I first came to know Christ.
62. I like to dance! I have literally danced in the streets.
63. If given the choice, I ALWAYS will choose to be outside.
64. I worked on a farm taking care of the horses for a while- loved it! and got to ride for free.
65. I think I dress kind of weird. 
66. I love the number 5. Or 55. I probably should have put this fact as number 5 or 55, huh?
67. When it is pouring down rain, I usually must satisfy my urge to go run around and play in it until I am completely soaked.
68. I think teenagers are cool- spending the last 3 years working with high school youth, and middle schoolers before that…love em.
69. Jesus has challenged me to take every word that he says literally…and to quit making it mean what I think it should.
70. I love thinking of stuff I can get rid of/ sell before I go on the Race.
71. One of my high school teachers used to call me "hoppy" because I "hopped" over the border….I miss that guy!
72. I journal like crazy. 
73. I didn't like the Spice Girls…I liked HANSEN
74. and the backstreet boys(>slightly greater than) N'Sync
75. I changed diapers of kids who are now almost in middle school. weird.
76. Math Honors Society, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, X-Zone Leader, Leadership Council etc….I was that kid in high school. 
77. My college small group? Yeah, they are basically my sisters. and best friends. We are sorta famous, too.
78. I read the Bible in 40 days last year
79. I don't mind doing things alone..it's kinda fun
80. I purposefully put myself in situations where I will be challenged and stretched…I welcome being challenged, especially in my faith
81. I have a bamboo plant in my room.
82. It still makes me sad that Steve Irwin died…he is so cool
83. I love museums
84. I love to paint and draw
85. I will NOT, I repeat, NOT, be chopping off all my hair for the Race.
86. I have never gotten a ticket or been in a wreck
87. I really do love the elderly
88. I guess I just love people, in general. Babies, toddlers, kids, teens, adult, elderly…you name it
89. I am constantly chewing Orbit wintermint gum
90. This means you can find a trail of wrappers wherever I go
91. That being said, I am kinda a freak about being clean and organized
92. If I tell you I will do something, you can count on me to get it done somehow
93. Poor grammar and spelling really bothers me.
94. I have horrible eyesight.
95. If I were going to have a t.v show, I'd want to be a combination of Super Nanny and the Dog Whisperer
96. I'd want Jennifer Lopez to play me in the movie of my life.
97. I strongly, strongly believe that prayer is the foundation of any movement of the Lord…and it works.
98. I wear a necklace with a tiny jar of mustard seeds on it. (Thank you, Mya :))
99. Worked with Guatemalan families this summer… I am reallyyyy excited to go there next year!
100. I CAN"T BELIEVE I WROTE 100 FACTS!!!!!!

Below is a picture of the fantastic World Race t-shirts (thanks, Phil Goodwin!) that me and my beautiful friend Meagan Kelley are selling to raise money for the World Race! The shirts are $20 each, and are on heather grey shirts with the design (below) featured on the front. It shows the countries we will be traveling to in order…pretty cool prayer reminder. 🙂 To get a shirt, fill out the preorder form below and we will make sure you get your shirt(s)!! Thank you SOO much to everyone who has been so supportive and is helping to bring this to life. Every shirt, every bracelet, every donation makes a difference!!

Here is the order form! – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRHZCYY