And now, 100 facts about me because I figured some of yall have no idea who this kid is. If you must know, this took at least 2 weeks to assemble on my phone’s notepad app
1. I wear glasses and I love em!
2. I’m the loudest and proudest member of The Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2011… Whoop!!!
3. I’d rather have Batman rescue me than “superman”
4. Music is the main way I chill out
5. Dogs over cats
6. I want to be a Biblical Counselor when I grow up
7. I’d dress like Neal Caffrey every day if I could… google him
8. I’m a movie nerd
9. I have finished at least 18 books in the past nine months- I’m a regular nerd too it seems
10. The gospel gets more ridiculously beautiful each day
11. Setting foot on each continent is on my bucket list
12. Zombies are cool, and so are bowties
13. I’m a Whovian
14. Sports nut who cheers for the Aggies, Mavs, Stars, Rangers and my beloved Liverpool Reds
15. I like to play most sports. Soccer, racquetball and basketball take priority
16. I’m a Filipino-Spaniard
17. I am 23 years old as I type this
18. The Dark Knight and Inception are two of the most masterfully filmed movies of all time
19. I want to see God’s Kingdom come to earth sooner rather than later and I believe He calls us to take part in that mission
20. Introvert who graduated with a psychology degree, so I most definitely know what’s going on inside my head
21. I’m a runner… in my mind only right now
22. I think I’m kind of hilarious
23. I’m a hope-ful romantic
24. I had to get glasses and braces at the same time…. A very dark, dark year
25. My dinner My dinner guests would include Paul of Tarsus, Simon Peter, C.S. Lewis, Dirk, Dr. King, Einstein, King David and of course Jesus
26. I can whistle, snap and frap snap but I can’t juggle
27. I wish I could play the violin, piano and bagpipes… In that order
28. I’d like to write a book… I don’t know of what
29. I have a brother a decade and a half younger than me and a sister who is a freshman at Aggieland
30. I’ve been to Disney World 8 times and I’ve had 4 cars… Spoiled much?
31. I have several graphic novels in my library, don’t judge
32. If I could be an athlete, I’d pick speed skater… and then soccer player, hockey star.. Maybe basketball and tennis legend too
33. I like tall buildings and cool, original architecture
34. I’ve never left the States before
35. I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas… Even if Garland is a burb
36. I NEVER want to find myself in an office for work ever again
37. I saw The Dark Knight in theatres 8 times. 3 times on opening day.
38. My license says I’m 5’8”… I’m not 5’8”
39. I can’t help but laugh when I hear others’ laughs
40. I sadly only speak English, for now
41. I want to adopt children
42. I first heard the gospel when I was a kid, then I believed… It’s been a slow awakening to the Truth ever since
43. On any given day you’ll probably find me watching sports while reading a book
44. I like chocolate, dark is best
45. My sister and I once had pet chickens… We don’t need to talk about what happened to little Phil and Lil. (thanks Grandpa)
46. I’m very close to my cousins, we’re like brothers and sister
47. I could watch Avatar the Last Airbender and Adventure Time all the time
48. I don’t like wet sand on my feet or between my toes
49. I’d rather be too cold than too hot
50. I’m an ENFJ on the Myers-Briggs: Extraverted Feeling with Introverted Intuition
51. I’ve been in the Gulf, but never seen an ocean
52. I once sneezed 16 times in a row. It was terrifying
53. Scared of the dark, but who isn’t?
54. Have no desire to sky dive
55. I’m pretty out going, kid-Phil was the extreme opposite
56. I know how to swing dance, but I’m not fantastic or anything
57. I don’t know what I was more entertained by… The Hunger Games or the Harry Potter books
58. I can see myself hopping between living in many different places around the globe
59. I like to sing, sometimes as loud as I can
60. I took a Greek Mythology class senior year… I literally failed
61. Never been to a summer camp as a camper
62. Wanted to be a paleontologist
63. I cry when watching almost every Pixar movie
64. I don’t have any tattoos….. yet
65. 9 and 13 are my favorite numbers
66. I want to experience what it means to have the Word as “honey on my lips”
67. I’m a morning person once I’m actually awake, I’m a bit of a night person too
68. The glass is always half full… 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 for that
69. I don’t like diving into water. Hurts my nose.
70. My heart aches for the persecuted church. Specifically right now for those in China and N. Korea
71. I was the first of all grandchildren on both my parents’ sides to get accepted to and graduate from University
72. I don’t usually remember my dreams, but you have to ask me about the one about Grandpa
73. I never had real community until The Village. Excited for the amazing community God will provide my squad
74. I once attempted to destroy an acorn by running it over on a bike. Result: I flipped over the handle bars
75. I tried to apparate for at least 10 minutes after learning about it in Harry Potter
76. Scared of elevators
77. Hate olives
78. There’s always another book I want to read, my list is endless and I love it
79. My eyes are dark brown
80. I saw 16 movies for free in two weeks when I worked at a theatre
81. Never gone skiing, though I learned how to on an artificial mountain down in Aggieland, Mount Aggie
82. I keep my food segregated on my plate
83. I really want to visit Boston, New York, and Chicago
84. Seeing a match at Anfield is on my bucket list
85. I love to cook. Best meal was honey-lime baked salmon with delicious and perfectly made pan roasted , garlicky asparagus
86. I’d like to go to seminary
87. Self-proclaimed hipster, we’re not that bad once you get to know us
88. I can listen to most types of music
89. I try to see the world like a child does, with their sense of awe and wonder
90. I’m a kid at heart and mind. Growing up is not an option.
91. I will naturally start talking about Jesus in any conversation
92. I enjoyed coffee black for the first time last weekend at a tiny Ethiopian hole in the wall with freshly roasted beans
93. I love rainy days
94. Popcorn is my snack of choice… chips and salsa is close behind
95. Flying is the most useful superpower. That would be my pick.
96. I can’t wait to see more stars in the sky than I’ve ever imagined on the adventure about to happen
97. I like naps
98. The Lord is my Abba, Father
99. Proud Texas. But not the crazy type.
100. I AM REDEEMED OF THE LORD!! HALLELUJAH!!!
So, that is me in 100 ways.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much to all of my supporters! I cannot go on this trip to serve the Lord all around the globe without you providing! Thank you so much!! I love you all and am so thankful for your support!
I have $4,555.89 as of right now, which means that I have met the first deadline, which falls on Cinco de Mayo!!! Thank you all for supporting me and helping me to reach this first deadline! Coming up, I have to have $6,500 by June. If you are thinking about supporting me or have any questions, hit me up! You can click the "Call me." tab on the top left to send me a message, or just email me at [email protected]. You can facebook me too! To donate ANY amount, you can click the "Support Me" tab.
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Support Deadlines:
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$3,500 Due 5/5/2012 (2 weeks before training camp) - $6,500 Due 6/17/2012 (2 weeks prior to the trip)
- $11,000 Due 10/1/2012 (End of 3 months on the field)
- $15,500 Total Due 1/1/2013 (End of 6 months on the field)
