I wanted to write this blog so my squad and followers could get to know me a bit better. Its long, so I hope you enjoy it!
1. The only time I’ve been on a plane….was when I was 4 on a preschool field trip to just sit there and pretend. This next year will be awesome.
2. Coffee. Coffee. COFFEE.
3. Sunflowers make everything better!
4. …Or a novel by Catherine Anderson
5. ….Or by Nora Roberts
6. As inferred from above, I love to read
7. I have eaten a chocolate covered cricket…tasted like a crunch bar. Yum
8. I am the middle of 5 children
9. …and I am probably the favorite : )
10. I love country music….real country music
11. I had stitches in my forehead when I was 5 and flipped off a slide
12. I used to believe I was an elf that my daddy found on a tree in the backyard…I proudly told this to everyone in kindergarten
13. I think snakes are fascinating
14. Spiders…not so much
15. I want to participate in any sort of archaeological dig
16. My first cat was named Bob
17. My current cat is named Penelope…then I found out she is a he…she/he is still called Penelope
18. Our college ministry is called, C.R.E.E.P.E.R.S.
19. My older brother is 25 and wears Ninja Turtle pj’s
20. …And I would like a pair as well
21. I used to own/play Pokemon cards
22. I had a Pog making machine…anyone else remember Pog’s?
23. I gave in and got a Nook. Good choice overall
24. ….Especially when reading the Hunger Games
25. I am most definitely Team Peeta!
26. Fall is my absolute favorite season
27. Coffee. Coffee. COFFEE.
28. I could watch my little brother’s baseball games all day, every day
29. I love to quote movies
30. ‘My Cousin Vinny’ is my favorite movie
31. Baking with friends= true happiness
32. LOST…pretty awesome show…I want to be Kate
33. I waited a long time for my Hogwarts letter….unfortunately…I am still waiting
34. Midnight movie premiers. I live for them
35. Camping with friends. Enough said.
36. I have the coolest friends, by the way (future squad included!)
37. My degree is in Anthropology
38. I love bubble baths like any typical girl
39. Apple scented candles are my favorite
40. Antique mall shopping is very therapeutic
41. Oh…and flea markets
42. …and yard sales!
43. The farthest north I have been is D.C
44. The farthest west is Texas
45. My mom is a beautiful artist and makes the neatest jewelry
46. My dad cannot even make his own sandwich…but he does ‘take-out’ very well!
47. My older sister is adopted
48. My younger sister is taller than me
49. My mom’s dog, Lucy, is pathetic…no, really.
50. I could eat queso dip at every meal
51. …Or any type of seafood
52. Catfish and hushpuppies…a perfect match
53. I make a mean peach cobbler
54. I cannot sing, but love to anyways!
55. Children and the elderly melt my heart : )
56. I know some French….key word, some
57. I want to learn how to play guitar so bad…anyone want to teach me?
58. I own about 10 watches….9 of them are Fossil
59. I have worked at Fossil for 5 years
60. I could daydream all day…and usually do
61. Cowboys are a weakness of mine
62. I love going to rodeos!
63. I will learn to ride a horse before I die
64. …and maybe a bull
65. I am always up for adventure!!
66. Museums, aquariums, and zoos…yes, please!
67. A snake has used the restroom on my arm…quite an interesting experience
68. Favorite video games: Zelda, Mario Party (the original one), Diddy Kong Racing, Super Smash Brothers, and Bomber Man
69. I’ll pick Luigi over Mario any day
70. The only movies my family will watch together are Horror films, or Lord of the Rings…and I’m okay with that
71. If I could be a Disney princess, hands down—Ariel
72. My favorite possession is my Precious Moments Bible from when I was 4…I colored the back cover purple.
73. Penguins are precious
74. …so are otters
75. If I could fly…that would be pretty sweet
76. I accepted Christ as my Savior during class my 3rd grade year
77. The first time I truly let Him into my heart was during youth camp the summer before my 8th grade year.
78. I had a hard time letting my plans for the future go, but once I did, God showed up in a big way…and I mean BIG!
79. I used to be terrified at praying out loud.
80. I desperately want to leave my comfortable zone; however, I still hide there quite a bit
81. I want God to challenge me.
82. I need God to challenge me.
83. His voice, I crave to hear
84. …Mine, I wish it would stay quiet
85. Being a leader= something God continually gives me opportunities to step up to. My prayer is that I do not fear what He is in control of; and that I will follow His lead with confidence and assurance in His faithful Word.
86. I am NOT ashamed of the One who saved my soul!
87. Ephesians 6:19 “and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth to boldly proclaim the mystery of the gospel.” Yes, please!
88. I desperately want to love on all the sweet children around the world.
89. We all need some child-like faith.
90. Where You go, Ill go.
91. As the WR gets closer, I go back and forth between no fear and lots of fear
92. If I do not rely on the Lord’s wisdom and sovereignty, I will surely fall apart
93. Christ is my ultimate and only example, there is no one else to pursue
94. Humbling yourself and carrying your cross can be much easier said than done
95. Prayer is the one thing we can all do
96. …and prayer is my saving grace
97. The thought of worshiping our great God in heaven for all eternity thrills me beyond words. Worship really is what I live for.
98. The ‘abandonment’ aspect of this upcoming year is one of the more appealing parts. I want and need to abandon myself for Gods Kingdom.
99. I am not my own, I have been fearfully and wonderfully made to worship and praise my Creator, Father, and Redeemer all the days of my life and for all of eternity.
100. Jesus and I, we’re friends : )
