50 things

Here is the list of 50 things about me that my Squad is doing to get to know each other before we meet for training this summer. Thought I would let you all in on the fun :0)

1.       Intimacy is the hallmark of my life. Intimacy with God and Intimacy with others.

2.       I am a worshiper. Not a singer, not a musician….one who worships! I can be at the throne by just a simple phrase, or smell in the air. When I think about heaven, all I want is to be dancing before the Lord in a great multitude!

3.       I coined the term ‘freedom overalls’. When you wear overalls, you can dance like a crazy person and lay before the Lord with no thought to anything lifting, riding, dipping, or otherwise being inappropriate. 

4.       I laugh a lot and am usually filled with joy and excitement :0) 

5.       I have the BEST sisters in the World! 

6.       I’m from New Jersey, but you would never know by my accent unless I’m upset :0)

I LOVE the following things:

7.       Giant purses

8.       Comfy pants

9.       Hugs and hugging

10.   Big Earrings

11.   being an Adjunct Professor

12.   being face to face

13.   tea (hot, cold, sweet, all kinds)

14.   Coca-Cola Classic

15.   Truffled popcorn (mmm- popcorn with Truffle Oil and Manchego cheese with a little sea salt)

16.   Chocolate

17.   Wearing glasses!

18.   Funky eye make-up

19.   Garlic

20.   Cheese

21.   Cooking/baking

22.   Kids

23.   I recently re-discovered reading. I loved to read as a kid, then thought I hate to read till a friend gave me a novel. Now I realize I just hate to read books that are educational :0) I guess I was in school too long :0) But I feel guilty and wish I could make myself read books that I ‘need’ to read. But at least know I know I can devour a good Ted Decker in 2 days flat.

24.   Smoking is gross (as per the waft I just got from a friendly passerby who unwittingly passes the noxious fumes my way). Thank you Jesus there are no cigarettes in heaven :0)

25.   I don’t like animals. I like pictures of animals. Don’t stone me animal lovers! I’m sorry! Pets especially….they are just too much work.

26.   I prefer to ‘care’ for kids as opposed to ‘play’ with them. I’d rather fix up scrapped knees, and make lunch, and help with homework over playing house.

27.   I HATE coffee. That will be fun when im in a culture where declining an offer would be offensive.

28.   Dave Ramsey saved my (financial) life. Financial Peace University-look it up!

29.   I love Ballroom dancing! I took a class because of the imagery of allowing the Lord to lead me through the dance of life. It was everything I hoped it would be. It was only when I closed my eyes and stopped trying to think of the steps and just let my body ‘listen’ to the movements of my partner was I able to move across the floor with ease. Lord, let me feel your every motion and be lost in your arms! (in case you’re wondering, my partner was a very nice older gentleman)

30.   I typically hate being outside. Yeah, that will make for an interesting year.

31.   I will turn 31 on the World Race!

32.   I LOVE to fly! Everything from the layovers and waiting, to turbulence (I seriously LOVE turbulence). I just get terrible ear pain, so as you read this, please stop right now and pray for my ear pain.

33.   I want to speak at Conferences and Seminars and travel around the World sharpening the body of Christ.

34.   I am writing a book about toxic relationships. Uum, its going slowly.

35.   I don’t journal often. I’ve had the same, small journal since 2009 and I’m only ¾ through.

36.   I hate texting, messaging, computers, power points, and most technology. Well, in general anyways. I know they can all be critical to advancing the gospel, but… uugh.

37.     I am extremely flexible and easy going. Sometimes to a fault.

38.   I bite my nails. Its gross

39.   I care entirely too much what people think.

40.   I have an MA in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary

41.   I am a night owl by nature

42.   I hate waking up early. I’m not cranky really, I just have a hard time making myself get up. I lie to myself in that half-awake state and convince myself that I really can lay my head down for 5 more minutes. No. That does not work.

43.   Jersey/NY have the best Pizza, bread, and bagels on the planet!!! No joke!

44.   I hate bugs…yeah, this will be an interesting year

45.   I know some Sign Language, though I’m not very ASL, I can generally communicate well thanks to fingerspelling for those words I don’t know. I taught myself to sign using books and now brush up using ASLPro online. I first learned to sign in worship (I was not content with the limited arm movements that are acceptable in church). I now sign with a deaf woman in my Life Group. She does not speak ASL either, so we communicate well :0)

46.   If I could work in non-profits or volunteer for the rest of my life, I would be so happy! I want to do full-time ministry forever!

47.   I am not afraid of natural disasters. I wanted to be a Storm Chaser when I was young and would love to do crisis response at some time in the future.

48.   I have always wanted to be stranded on a dessert island. An awesome one with fresh water, lots of natural fruits and veggies, and no scary poisonous things of course :0)

49.   I wish I lived in a time period where women wore big long dresses and rode around in horse and buggies.