The Rules
1. Post 11 random facts about yourself.
2. Answer the questions the nominator came up with
3. Create 11 new questions for those you nominate
4. Choose 11 new bloggers with less than 200 followers
5. Let them know about their nominations :)
1. What is your favorite book and why? Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. This book, based on the story of Hosea from The Bible, tells the story of a man who relentessly pursues a woman despite her sins and troubled past. I like how it parallels the way God passionately pursues us, but also I love a good romance story.
2. If you could change something about the world, what would it be? I would go back to having homes with big front porches and make it more culturally normal to just sit outside and visit with your neighbors. People are too afraid of getting to know each other these days.
3. What does your perfect day look like? It would involve laying out by the pool, visiting the spa for a massage and mani-pedi, some shopping, and lots of yummy food. And of course I would want the people I love there with me for various parts of the day - Ryan, Eva, my family, my friends. Maybe not all at the same time. Who wants to plan this for me?
4. What is your greatest strength? Humility. Hahaha, just kidding. Obviously my greatest strength is my sense of humor....oops, there I go being humble again! But in all seriousness, I think I am a very loyal person. Once I am your friend, I am your friend for life, even if we don't talk often. I don't ever talk negatively about the people I care about behind their back and I will almost always give somebody the benefit of the doubt.
5. What is one thing you wish you did better? Sometimes I wish I was better at sports so that I could fit in at athletic gatherings. I'm the one who shows up for the conversation but nobody wants on their team.
6. Aside from your parents, who has had the biggest impact on your life? My former college small group leader, Katie, had a huge impact on my life. She was my friend and mentor during a crazy time in my life. She led our group with lots of encouragement and was a great example of how to live life as a godly woman. She was wise and funny. She was there when I got baptized and when I got married. I don't get to talk to her often...but I still love her! I hope I can lead girls like she led me.
7. What is your favorite movie and why? Anne of Green Gables, because I have such sweet memories of watching it with my mom and The Notebook because it is so romantic.
8. If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be? Creative. Cooking, organizing, parenting, crafting, my home...I think my creativity is what makes it all work.
9. What was your favorite thing about high school or college? I really miss doing theater in High School. I was so lucky to go to a school that had such an awesome theater department and loved being in so many shows! One of my favorite college memories is the time I was hanging out with my friends Katy and Jackie and we cause some mischief around Denton. We just did some random, hilarious things to some houses that our guy friends lived in. They paid us back way worse, but Jackie ended up marrying on of them so I guess it was worth it.
10. Favorite childhood memory? When my mom would take me to the library she let me check out a million books. Seriously, I don't know what their limit was, but I would take home huge bags full. My mom also taught me how to read upside down, backwards, and in the bathtub. Those are important life skills.
11. What is your favorite attribute of God? His always and forever love. Our sins are never too far for us to return to Him and find ultimate love and forgiveness. It is never ending.
11 More Random Facts About Me (in case you just want to know me more!)
1. My hands and feet are usually ice cold. Consider yourself warned if you ever shake my hand.
2. I really want to travel to Italy, Ireland, and Spain. I would love to experience those cultures and see more of the world!
3. I hate to vacuum. I have the kind of tile floor that needs to be vacuumed all the time. #ironic
4. I am currently writing a children's book series. No, you can't read them. No, I won't even tell you what they are about. #topsecret
5. I am literally counting down the days until Hawaiian Falls opens and we can go swimming again. #93 days.
6. I really want more babies one day. Maybe 3 or 4? Maybe just 2. #wewillsee #dontrushme
7. I love using the hashtag symbol (#) to add emphasis to my thoughts. Ryan laughs at how frequently I use them on instagram, especially since I don't even have a twitter account. #getoverit
8. I shamefully watch The Bachelor every week even though I have lived long enough to know that it rarely works. I still believe in love every season!
9. If Ryan and I order different food when we are out to eat I always want a bite of his but secretly don't want to share mine. Ooooh, that is so unfair and such a double standard. But it's true.
10. I eat a bowl of regular oatmeal and a cup of coffee for breakfast almost every morning. Occasionally I will mix it up with a bowl of cereal or Saturday morning breakfast treats like pancakes or danish rolls.
11. I am scared of lightning storms. They never bothered me as a kid but now they honestly freak me out. The sound of close thunder and the bright flashes of lightning really bother me. It didn't help when a house just down the street from us was recently struck by lightning and completely destroyed. I just pray through the whole storm!
My nominations - Okay, I don't have 11 people. I am going to pick 2.
1. My sister in-law, Amanda.
2. My friend, Elishia.
If anybody else wants to answer one or more of the following questions just for fun I would love to hear your answers.
My questions for my nominees:
1. What is the best thing about being 30 or being soon to turn 30?
2. What are your make up bag essentials?
3. What are your favorite family traditions?
4. What advice would you give to an 18 year old about to go to college?
5. If you had to spend a snow day at home with a friend who would you choose (not a spouse)?
6. What is one thing you would change about yourself?
7. What is one thing you think most people are surprised about when they get to know you?
8. What are the first 3 things you do when you wake up in the morning?
9. What are you looking for in a future spouse/what attracted you to your spouse?
10. What is the best/craziest job you have worked?
11. What are your favorite qualities of your close friends?
yay!
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