As many other squads have done, our squad is doing an 'about me' survey to not only get to know each other better, but also so that our supporters can get to know us better. Enjoy! (and check out the rest of my "S" squadmate's blogs!)
What was your favorite food when you were a child?
TACOS! I would always ask to have tacos for my birthday (soft shell of course).
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
Probably anything Brooke Fraser right now! Also 'I will wait' by Mumford and Sons.
What is one of your favorite quotes?
I literally have so many- here’s 2 of my favorites:
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others- Pericles
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
samuel johnson
What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Running, love it! Indoor would probably be reading or something boring like that 🙂
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
The dishes!! Oh man do I hate doing the dishes..
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Running, all day errr' day.
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?
Favorite day would be any day I have off of work, but usually Sunday. Time of year is July 3rd/4th cause it’s my birthday!
What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?
Bike probably, I hate bikes. or crab walking, that hurts after awhile.
What sound do you love?
People that can sing well, the ocean, screaming masses at sports games, worship music (especially with thousands of people!).
If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?
A Holy Ghost party, it would involve lots of laughing, singing and dancing. Cause that’s how the Holy Ghost rolls.
If you could paint a picture of any scenery you’ve seen before, what would you paint?
Any sunset pictures from San Diego- prettiest sky you’ve ever seen!
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
Probably 22, still young, but not too young.
If you knew the world was ending in 2012, what would you do differently?
Probably fear much less.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
uhhh- Jesus? Does that count? If not, then Joyce Meyers or someone cool like that.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
Jesus rising from the dead. To be in the room with His disciples when He appears with holes in His hands and feet after rising from the dead. C’mon NOTHING could top that!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Breathing under water and teleportation are on my to do list.
If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?
Something with planting churches and starting orphanages in unreached places of the world.
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
I would jump from every high place the world has to offer, then move on to jumping from planes haha.
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
I always wanted my name to be Kirsten, after my American Girl doll.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
JESUS!
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Tithe, then invest that money into so many kingdom projects! It's not my money, it's always God's, whether it's a million dollars or ten.
If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
Why does a good man fall, while a wicked one stands? Why are there mosquitos??
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Can I be a character in a Nicholas Sparks book, please??
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
When I lived in Africa so many people thought I was Britney Spears because I was blonde and my name is Brittany, very lame.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be ever evolving into the next thing Christ has called me to, I never want to settle and be content doing just one thing.
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
Solve world hunger. Save babies from burning buildings. Shamefully I probably spend that time on facebook more than not.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
The little train that thought he could. Oh wait, that one is already taken. What about 'All things are possible with Christ' or 'Dare to do big things for Christ'.
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
Set the world on fire- Brit Nicole
You are for me- Kari Jobe
Macarena- your mom?
Love is waiting- Brooke Fraser
Flags-Brooke Fraser
Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?
I wrecked my car a couple years ago right before I was leaving for Africa, turned out to be good because I wasn’t having luck selling it anyway. Haha that sounds ridiculous, but hey God can turn anything to good.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
Literally I only have to watch the trailer for the movie ‘Dear John’ and I turn into a ball of tears. One Tree Hill was probably the last TV show, I cried because I didn’t want it to end. I literally haven't watched the last 2 episodes of the last season because I don't want to admit it's over #girlproblems
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Living in Africa without really anyone I knew, without adequate help from back home, just everything with that trip was hard.
What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Letting people in my life go that shouldn’t be in it.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
I would get in trouble all the time for beating up my brothers.
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
Last amazing meal that really sticks out in my mind was mahi mahi baked in banana leaves with artichokes, etc. that I had in Lexington, KY. So good.
What’s the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received?
I actually got one of those frilly sweaters that you hear horror stories about. Yeah it was red and pink and had ruffles, horrid.
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Life was so carefree! I also miss ice cream trucks 🙂
What is your first memory of being really excited?
I would get really excited to go to my grandparents when I was younger.
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
A Pink cd in 8th grade. Ha! I think I tried to redeem that choice by buying a DC Talk cd.
When was the last time you were nervous?
Recently, with trying to plan fundraisers and everything, it can be really nerve wracking.
What is something you learned in the last week?
God has so many incredible plans for my life, He keeps revealing more and more of them!
What story does your family always tell about you?
My mom loves telling the story of when I rode my bike into a tree because I had been watching Looney Tunes and the coyote rode his motorcycle up a tree. I of course thought I too could ride UP the tree but instead ran INTO the tree, flew over the handle bars and knocked myself out. Classy.
At what age did you become an adult?
Can I please never become an adult?? If I had to pick I would say 19, bought my second car and moved out of the house all on my own.
What is the coolest place you’ve ever been to?
Probably Africa. Coolest place in Africa was Victoria Falls.
What is one word that you would use to describe yourself?
Ambitious?
