Hello All!
You’re probably here for one of two reasons – 1) you either support me in prayer or financially or 2) you are part of my future squad. Either way, I’m guessing you want to get to know more about me, so here is a glimpse into my life.
My name is Kelsey Bayse. I am from Watertown, TN – the epitome of a small country town. My family moved there from Nashville when I was 6 years old and I’ve called it ‘home’ ever since.
Speaking of my family, I’ve been blessed with what I consider the best one in the whole world. My parents are my biggest supporters, even when I make crazy choices like deciding traveling the world with people I don’t even know for 11 months! My brother is the funniest person I know and he is the only one that never fails to make me laugh. We also have one huge chocolate lab named Hunter. I know everybody says it, but my family is literally the greatest.
I have been blessed with some pretty great awesome friends! Some I’ve known from birth, others since high school, and some from college. Either way, they are my go-to girls and I can’t imagine life without a single one of them (and others too of course).
In May 2015 I graduated from The University of Tennessee! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development. What does that mean exactly? I’m a teacher!! I am licensed to teach children age’s birth through age with and without disabilities. I decided to become a teacher because I absolutely love kids and I wanted to make a positive difference in their lives.
Here are 20 fun facts about me (because it’s my blog and I can)
1. I’m not a big fan of love stories, but give me an action/crime movie and I’m all in.
2. I wanted to major in Criminology for as long as I can remember, then I randomly switched to Education. Big difference. I know.
3. The World Race will be my first actual mission trip.
4. I love music! I’m a firm believer that God speaks to me through music. (I’m sure you will notice this in future posts as I’m certain I will be quoting not only scripture but also song lyrics.)
5. I was the Salutatorian of my graduating class in high school and I finished college in 3 years.
6. I’m from a town that’s a little over a mile long, has no red lights, and is about 15 minutes from the nearest interstate or Walmart.
7. I have a heart for adoption.
8. I had a close call with death when I was 7 years old. The pharmacy gave me the wrong meds and I spent a week in the hospital. (Please note that adult antipsychotic drugs and flu medicines are not the same thing.)
9. I’m extremely neat and organized.
10. I have red hair and I am left-handed. (This makes me a super small percent of the world right?)
11. I have a weird ability to memorize the lyrics to songs super quickly, so I know the lyrics to A LOT of songs.
12. I donated 12 inches of my hair to Locks of Love.
13. I love basketball. (I secretly regret not playing in high school.)
14. I love all things to do with Australia and kangaroos.
15. Pet peeve – people smacking their food (just ask my brother).
16. I’ve been on 5 cruises.
17. Ever since I was a little girl I always dreamed of going to The University of Tennessee.
18. I thought I’d be the first of my group of high school girlfriends to get married…I’m now (happily) the last.
19. I’m pretty independent and a strong believer that I don’t need a man to take care of me (except for you dad).
20. My mustang is my baby.
Thanks for enduring this seemingly long post, hope you learned something new!
