Getting to know you…getting to know all about you. My squadmates designed a survey to help us get to know each other better. Enjoy!
What was your favorite food when you were a child?
Apparently I was a super weird kid who loved Broccoli. I still am that weird!
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
What is one of your favorite quotes?
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." -Mother Teresa
What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
I love to read when I have the time. When I'm outdoors it would have to be running or ultimate frisbee.
Unless laying at the beach can be considered an activity.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
I'm really not a huge fan of doing the dishes. I don't mind rinsing or loading/unloading a dishwasher but when there is a sink full of grossness…no thanks!
What is your favorite form of exercise?
I love running so anything that allows me to do that. A game of ultimate is always fun.
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?
sunrises and sunsets/Sundays/November
What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?
I'm terrified of trains both above and below ground.
What sound do you love?
The sound of waves crashing on the sand at the beach, children laughing, and Josh Groban singing 🙂
If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?
I've always wanted to do one of those murder mystery parties. I think that'd be a blast with the right group of people.
If you could paint a picture of any scenery you’ve seen before, what would you paint?
The sunsets in the Dominican at the beach with El Moro in the background
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
I guess if I had to choose it would probably be 24 or 25.
If you knew the world was ending in 2012, what would you do differently?
Sign up for the World Race long before now!
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
I've got some pretty great ones right now.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Play the guitar and be really stinkin good at it. Oh and sign language.
If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?
Starting a non-profit for better the lives of children who are in need.
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
Find as many people as I could who are quarantined and hug them without the fear of getting sick. I'm talking people with TB, Ebola, Leprosy…bring it on!
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
I actually am quite fond of my name.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Paul, James and David from Bible times. Julie Andrews, Carrie Underwood, Francis Chan, and Beth Moore.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Start my non-profit building community centers and orphanages in third world countries.
If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
Will I ever get married? Haha. But seriously…
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Probably Maria from the Sound of Music…favorite movie and I could sing beautifully all the time!
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
Ha…you're kidding right?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I'll let you know when I get that game plan nailed down. Some kind of service to youth especially those in poverty.
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
World Race blog stalking. Busted.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Surrounded by brothers…I have no idea.
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
There are soooo many to choose from.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
Redeeming Love
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Move to the Dominican Republic knowing no one!
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
I have five younger brothers…I was always the good child so the only time I'd ever get in trouble is when they blamed me for stuff (usually lies). In our house growing up our two bedrooms were joined by a bathroom. One of my brothers "attempted" to give himself a haircut at a very young age. It wasn't pretty. But so he wouldn't get in trouble he swept all of the hair under my rug and man did I get in trouble. Still a little bitter about that one. We were usually pretty good though. Well better than you would think six kids would be.
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
I'm always a fan of Thanksgivings!
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Spending time with my brothers doing stupid things together. Oh and of course nap time!
What is your first memory of being really excited?
I have no idea haha. I loved going to the zoo…maybe it was then.
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
A polly pocket toy with birthday money.
When was the last time you were nervous?
World Race interview. But now I'm nervous about fundraising.
What is something you learned in the last week?
Not everyone is going to understand my passion for serving in other countries. I have to do it anyways.
What story does your family always tell about you?
They really don't tell stories about me. It's actually usually my mom and I going on wild goose chases for my brothers that we always talk about.
At what age did you become an adult?
I'll let you know when I get there.
What is the coolest place you’ve ever been to?
The Haitian border. I can't even begin to describe the feeling of watching hundreds of Haitians make multiple trips into the Dominican during a window of a few hours to get everything they need until the next time the border opens. Haitians walk with purpose.
What is one word that you would use to describe yourself?
Compassionate
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do?
Make sure every person who is hungry has food and has a comfortable place to lay their head at night.
