I have realized that some of you reading may not know me very well and my squad has decided to answer some questions in hopes that it will help you to get to know us a little better. I feel a little like im 15 again filling out a survey on myspace but either way here we go.
What was your favorite food when you were a child?
My Grammas Chicken and Dumplings
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
Currently it is "on top of the world" by imagine dragons. I can stop listening to it and thinking about the race.
What is one of your favorite quotes?
"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." -Helen Keller
What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Indoor would be crafting I love making things, outdoor probably hiking or anything that has to do with camping or exploring.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Putting away laundry.
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Again hiking and being outdoors, I hate exercising in a gym.
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?
Dusk during Fall
What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?
I would have to say anything slow
What sound do you love?
Rain at night time, when I can hear it out my bedroom window.
If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?
I have always wanted to throw a New Years black and white Masquerade Ball. Everyone dressed up in their finest with yummy food and dancing.
If you could paint a picture of any scenery you’ve seen before, what would you paint?
In the Mountains of Mexico I have seen some of the most beautiful people in the world. I would paint a picture of the kids playing in the rain as the fog fell upon the mountainside. One of my favorite moments of my life.
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
I dont think I would ever want to stay the same age. Every year I grow older I have learned and grown so much, I dont want to miss out on growing old and worn.
If you knew the world was ending in 2012, what would you do differently?
I would leave the country now and travel to as many places I possibly could.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Christine Caine
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
I would have love to have been a part of the Azusa Street revival that was the begining of the Assemblies of God
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I would love to be able to do medicine but I do not like school enough to be a doctor.
If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?
I would love to work in Uganda establishing or helping with an orphangage loving on people and showing them Jesus
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
I would go to the most dangerous parts of the world and try to rescue as many people from slavery as possible and spread the love of Jesus in the places that are impossible to go to.
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
Probably Emery or Autumn I have always loved those names for girls.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Well the obvious answer is Jesus, besides that I would love to meet The Apostle Paul.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Well of course tithe lol but then I would start doing missions work and start a business that would sustain my ministry after the money ran out.
If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
How could it be so simple for people to walk away from God when thy have experienced his love and Grace?
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Katara from avatar the last airbender
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
honestly I have never been able to figure out my Celebrity Doppelganger
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Me. I want to be as authentically me as I can, I pray that I will never be anything but who God has called me to be.
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
Either talking to my friends or surfing on the internet
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Undeserved Miracles
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
On top of the World by Imagine Dragons, Jesus Paid it All, Watering Hole by the Apache Relay, L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N by Noah and the Whale, thats only to name a few. I have a memory for every song and a song for every season of my life.
Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?
Yes over and over again I have learned that the very thing that I think will destroy me is usually the very thing that God is going to use to open a door to where He has me going.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
I cried reading the Hunger games and watching the season finale of Once Upon a Time, Im not an emotional person but movies and books can get to me.
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Moved away from my family. I live just 3 hours away but I find myself making the drive so often just so I can see them. Its going to be incredibly hard not to see them for 11 months.
What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Well I am being made stronger every day but currently it is a season of strengthening. I just graduated from a leadership program at my church and after two years of intense ministry and fellowship it has been so hard to get back to "normal life'. Some of my dearest friends have moved away, working in a secular environment, not being able to be as involved in ministry as much as I would like to. All these things were a hard transition and God is strengthening me every day.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Talked back to my parents, too much I may add. (Love you Mom)
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
A couple weeks ago me and my girlfriends had Crepes at one of my favorite places the Aviary in downtown Springfield Mo
What do you miss most about being a kid?
How easy it was to trust what anyone said, As I have gottin older I have grown more skeptical
What is your first memory of being really excited?
When I was little me and my family lived with my grandparents, I would always have Grandpa time and I was excited to spend it with him. We would watch Chuck Norris together and eat Ice cream (even though I was severely lactose intolerant) I loved getting to do anything with my Bawpa.
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
Hmm not sure probably some clothes
When was the last time you were nervous?
Last week I got pulled into an unexpected meeting at work and I was terrified. I hate when I feel like im going to get in trouble and I run through my mind trying to figure out what I did wrong, when I know I havnt.
What is something you learned in the last week?
That I stress myself out by dwelling on things I have no control over.
What story does your family always tell about you?
When I was a baby I was a very messy eater. One day I got a whole bowl of spaghetti all over my head. There are pictures that can go along at times as well.
At what age did you become an adult?
I dont know if I am officially an adult yet but I matured a lot when I was 19. But I still dont know how much I like the idea of being an Adult.
What is the coolest place you’ve ever been to?
Me and my beautiful mother had a chance to go on a missions trip together to Belize. One of the coolest experiences of my life. Also in the US I got to Hike the Grand Canyon with my Dad. It is impossible to stand there and not be in Awe of how bug our God is.
What is one word that you would use to describe yourself?
Progress
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do?
Do missions work for the rest of my life, sharing the love of Jesus with people who have never heard. I want to tell my story of Gods forgiveness and Grace to as many people as will listen.
Well that was a lot of questions and enough talking about me. I really hope it does make sense as I am currently exhausted from a long Sunday of Church and Lifegroup. If there is anything that you would like to know about me dont be afraid to ask in the comments.
