I want to preface this by saying that I think that I'm the singlemost indecisive person. Ever. So, most questions have multiple answers…
and sometimes I like to wear bananas as headbands…so what?
What was your favorite food when you were a child?
Plain spaghetti with parmesan cheese…still is!
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Here are two…
The best thing you can do is to make the others look good.
– my Granddaddy
A Franciscan Benediction:
May God bless us with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships,
So that we may live from deep within our hearts.
May God bless us with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that we may tirelessly work for justice, freedom, and peace.
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger, and war,
So that we may reach out our hands to comfort them and to turn their pain to joy.
And may God bless us with enough foolishness
To believe that we can make a difference in the world,
So that we can do what others claim cannot be done:
To bring justice and kindness to all.
Amen.
What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Outdoor: Riding my bike/playing ultimate frisbee/hiking/jam sessions 😀
Indoor: Playing games! Catchphrase, taboo, pictionary, telephone pictionary (the paper game), jam sessions (they can happen anywhere..!)
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Putting away laundry. I don't mind doing it. Or even folding it. Many times my room is full of stacks of folded clothes because I just don't want to put them away, haha.
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Riding my bike!!!!!!
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?
Morning, Saturday or Sunday, and either November or April. 🙂
What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?
I haven't discovered a mode of transportation that I don't like. I like to travel. However, I think that over the next year and a half I will discover one or two that I don't care for.
What sound do you love?
Many… but my very favorite is probably my mom's whole family playing bluegrass music together. Growing up, she and her siblings travelled the world playing music, and it's beautiful.
If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?
One of two, definitely a World Race party so that we could all get together and meet and just have lots and lots of fun. Or a party with my whole mom's side of the fam so they could play music and we could all listen, dance, eat, laugh and play very fun games 🙂
If you could paint a picture of any scenery you’ve seen before, what would you paint?
Alaskan mountains, or the Red River Gorge, but that will probably change in a matter of months 🙂
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
I'm almost 22, and I feel like I'm going to love that age. So, that one.
If you knew the world was ending in 2012, what would you do differently?
Umm, I don't know.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Ahhh, question of the year. Oh, I don't know. Ruth, maybe? My dear friend Ashley Babladelis? I've been on a mentor-search for quite a while now.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
Someone else said creation, and I think that would be super awesome to see.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Slack lining? Play an instrument?
If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?
Fundraising for the Race. Definitely.
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
All kinds of things! I would love to do all of the outdoorsy things that I now am scared to, but also I would just want to go into every awful neighborhood/area and just be with the people there. Not worrying about my safety.
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
I don't really want to change my name, but I guess if I have to, I'd change it to
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
There are many, many people in the Bible days that I would like to meet, but I also would love to meet my Great-Granddaddy on my mom's side, my dad's parents, and know my Granddaddy better. 🙂
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Squeal!
If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
Why do we need to sleep?
If you could eat of type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
pasta.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
This is a hard one…
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
Well, I never get mistaken for anyone, but people tell me I look like Matilda.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I don't know. A wife? Friend? Mother? Missionary? I don't really care about a job, I just want to love people wherever I am.
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
WR Blog-stalking!!!!
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
"You Pick" because I can't decide for myself, haha.
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
One Thing Remains by Jesus Culture
Your Love Never Fails by Jesus Culture
Center by Charlie Hall
Seize the Day from the Newsies
Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles
Strangers Like Me by Phil Collins (from Tarzan)
The Earth is Yours by Gungor
Diverse City by TobyMac
Tomalo by Hillsong (Take It All in Spanish)
Pop by N*Sync
World Traveler by Andrew Peterson
Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?
Many, many things. I think break ups are typically that way.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
Haha, if it was socially acceptable, I think I would at least tear up at every incredibly sweet or sad or happy part of every movie/tv show.
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
To live a broken and vulnerable life. Much easier said than done.
What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Just over the past several months I've needed to really trust God and have faith that He's in control of my life. It's hard.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Haha. I don't think anything. I was a pretty good kid.
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
Thanksgiving 🙂
What’s the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received?
I don't think I've ever received a bad gift. At least not one that I can remember. But I know the most recent great one has been my Chaco's that I received for Christmas last year. They rock
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Playing outside with my neighbors. We used to play Capture the Flag around my house, and sardines down my whole street and so much more. We do it on campus sometimes, but it's just not the same.
What is your first memory of being really excited?
Well, for one, I have an awful memory, and two, I'm usually pretty excited, but one time I remember very specifically was getting to see my best friend after being in South Africa for the first time in about 2 years! (2 years after they left to be missionaries there!)
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
I don't remember.
When was the last time you were nervous?
Tuesday. I am the student coordinator for our Tuesday night worship service on campus called Rooted and I get nervous every week before it starts. I don't do very well at trusting God and just having faith that everything will come together just the way he wants it. I like to have control, and when that doesn't work out (which is most of the time), I get very nervous. Learning.
What is something you learned in the last week?
I've always "known" it, but being with family isn't great for everyone. For some people, family just makes for arguments, tears, pain, stress, and so much more. I'm super blessed to have such an incredible family, but my heart is very heavy for those who don't.
What story does your family always tell about you?
Haha, I had to call my dad and ask what story they would tell, because I have no idea. He said that they don't really tell many stories about me but one that's funny is that when I was in elementary school and would play soccer sometimes I would be seen running down the field hand-in-hand with my best friend. Dad says I'm still like that in a slightly different way, haha.
At what age did you become an adult?
I still don't feel like an adult.
Where is the coolest place you have ever been to?
Alaska is the most naturally beautiful place I've ever been. Or really just the view after hiking up hill for hours. That's always beautiful, too.
Rome, Italy is the most historically beautiful.
And then everywhere is Central America is the most culturally beautiful.
There's no way I can pick just one cool place…
What is one word that you would use to describe yourself?
Excited!
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do?
Talk about Jesus all the time. I constantly deal with feeling inadequate, so I'm always afraid of not doing it well enough. I know in my head that I am inadequate, but that God is enough, but it doesn't seem to change my actions.
