One of my fellow racers has asked us to write a blog about 100 random facts about ourselves, so here it goes…….

  1. I was bald-headed in 3rd grade.
  2. I am terrified of spiders.
  3. I would like to have a golden retriever one day, and name him/her Goldie.
  4. I can't wait to be a wife.
  5. I can't wait to be a mother.
  6. I have lived in Texas, Michigan, Arkansas, and Delaware.
  7. I did not attend the same school for more than a year until my Junior year of high school.
  8. My favorite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes.
  9. I want to hike the Appalachain Trail.
  10. I was once interested in rock climbing but after watching 127 Hours, I no longer have that desire.
  11. I am terrified of speaking in public.
  12. I like the ocean but love the mountains.
  13. I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart when I was 13.
  14. Since I was 14, I have had a desire for missions.
  15. I am a daddy's girl.
  16. My dad sent me 16 pink roses on my 16th birthday.  
  17. I went on my first date when I was 17.
  18. My senior trip consisted of a month in Michigan with my grandparents, and then a week in Tennesse with my parents.
  19. I want to go to California. A plan is being formulated to go there after I return from the World Race.
  20. May 20th, 2012 will be 6 years since the passing of my mother.
  21. I had the flu on my 21st birthday.
  22. I like the taste of red wine.
  23. I will be turning 23 in Cambodia.
  24. I have a brother and a sister: Hanna-23, Jacob-20.
  25. I am a coffee addict.
  26. When I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer, a cheerleader, a choreographer, a psychologist, a vet, and a mortician. Mhhm.
  27. Now, I am going to be an Elementary school teacher.
  28. I am pretty easy-going and generally a happy person.
  29. Most of the time, people can tell when I am having a bad day.
  30. I have yet to imagine life at 30. I suppose it will be Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving.
  31. I am horrible at remembering quotes from movies except for one: Bridesmaids.
  32. I hate Sudoku.
  33. Love books.
  34. I. loathe. video. games.
  35. Gosh, I am only at 35 and I running out of things to say.
  36. Is anyone even going to make it to #36 on this thing?
  37. I basically love music.
  38. I want to learn how to play the Cello.
  39. I want to take voice lessons.
  40. I love building relationships with people.
  41. My favorite fruit is a banana.
  42. My favorite color is Orange.
  43. I like technology but I could live with out it.
  44. I love to fish but haven't done it in about 6 years.
  45. I have known the family that I am living with for almost 10 years now. Shoowee. We are getting old, guys.
  46. I will not go swimming at night. Creeps me out.
  47. I procrastinate. A lot.
  48. I have worked at Fred's, an assisted living home, an arcade, Barista Cafe, Notting Hill Coffee Roastery, and now 24/7 Club Fitness.
  49. I love old people. I just wanna sit and soak in their wisdom.
  50. My dad will be 50 in two years. Holy macro!
  51. I have been to Ecuador, Peru, Key West, and Cococay Bahamas.
  52. I was in my first wedding last April. Woot woot! Go Chavez's.
  53. I am probably considered the odd one in the family.
  54. I feel like "How are you?" is now a form of Hello. You can either answer back or just keep on walking.
  55. I am so stoked about the World Race.
  56. I can't wait to go to Thailand or Central America.
  57. I can't wait to meet my teammates.
  58. I can't wait to make memories with them.
  59. I will miss my peeps here, like crazy, but that's what Skype and Facebook are for.
  60. 40 more to go.
  61. I really hope people read this far.
  62. I enjoy reading blogs.
  63. I kinda want to be a radio talk show host.
  64. I love to bake, so future husband…..be prepared to get fat.
  65. I am very trusting, which can be a good or a bad thing.
  66. I bite my nails when I am nervous.
  67. My foot once went through a wall after being thrown off a treadmill.
  68. I love old horror movies.
  69. I will be traveling the world with 69 other people.
  70. I am going to Bulgaria, Romania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
  71. My dislike for running has slowly grown to love.
  72. Some of my favorite running songs are: Christina Aguilera- Fighter, Kelly Clarkson- Stronger, David Crowder- How He Loves Us, and Gym Class Heroes- My Hearts A Stereo.
  73. Delaware reminds me of the song: I'm from the Country-Tracy Byrd.
  74. My mom made the best chocolate gravy and homemade biscuits.
  75. My dad makes the best hamburgers, in my opinion, and the best chocolate chip cookies.
  76. I have never used a grill before, kinda feel like that's the man's domain.
  77. I get sunburnt very easily.
  78. I love giving tours at work because then I get to talk to people and find out some of their story. 
  79. I miss 2:20.
  80. I was once a red-head, a brunette gone bad, and a bleach blond.
  81. I love cereal.
  82. Pizza, pizza, pizza.
  83. I wish I had some artistic ability but I have 0.  
  84. Ethos is where it's at. 6:30pm. Sunday nights. Eagles Nest. Be there.
  85. I just received my first write up (ever!!!!!!) at work.
  86. 14 more.
  87. My arms are hurting from typing all of this.
  88. I secretly want to be a lumberjack.
  89. I have some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for.
  90. I have the best church family a girl could ever ask for.
  91. Kathy Bates is my favorite actress.
  92. David Morse and Brendan Fraiser are my old man actor crushes.
  93. I would love to sit down and have a conversation with Oprah.
  94. One thing I will miss while on this trip is the structure of life.
  95. One thing I won't miss while on this trip is the structure of life.
  96. Growing up is an adventure.
  97. The Lord has a plan and a purpose for your life.
  98. I am not perfect.
  99. He knows that and He still loves me.
  100. Boo Yeaaaaa! – Mixed style (thank you Isaac Weathersby).

Dude, if you made it all the way through, mad props. If not, I completely understand. Haha. I hope you guys enjoy reading:) I promise to post more blogs soon! God Bless!

Emms