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