If you were close to me you would know....
My favorite color is purple. Sometimes I go through "green" phases, but it always comes back to purple. My school colors in college were white and purple. That's not why I chose to go there, but it was definitely a big plus.
I get excited about college basketball. My favorite team is the North Carolina Tarheels. My relationship with them has grown over time. Typically I like teams if I like their coach and they're consistent. Other teams I enjoy watching due to good coaching and consistency are: Kentucky, Michigan St., Louisville, and Duke (as long as they aren't playing UNC!) An item on my bucket list is to someday attend a game between UNC and Duke.
I am a Momma's girl. It does not matter how old I am, I hate to disappoint my mom. I become upset if anyone upsets her. She is and always will be my best friend. She has been the only one on this earth that understands my thoughts, emotions, and actions. She is also a spiritual role model for me.
I am a true animal lover. My workers make fun of me when we go into a home because if there are any cats around that's where my attention will go. In a family full of dog lovers, I am the only cat person. Unfortunately I cannot afford to take in any more so when those commercials on animal abuse come on or someone posts something on Facebook, I turn away.... quickly.
I love shoes! I do believe that the right pair of shoes can make an outfit. And even though I have shoes overflowing out of my closet and not enough space to store them, I still don't always have the right pair of shoes. My absolute favorite are boots. They are too hot to wear in summer so I get really excited for fall when I can start wearing them again.
I am obsessed with food! The older I get the more this has become a problem. Word has spread to those that work for me to never allow me to go more than a few hours without eating. Apparently I become kind of grumpy.
Sweets are a huge vice, especially chocolate and sweet tea; both are things that I've had to cut down on in order to maintain a healthy weight.
In the last year I picked up a new hobby, line dancing, and I'm obsessed with it. I've met a lot of cool people and some of my line dancing buddies have become great friends. I'm always afraid that I look like an uncoordinated elephant trying too hard to blend in with the zebras, but I don't plan to stop any time soon.
I am a workaholic. There are many reasons and excuses for this. There have been times in my life that I have used work to avoid dealing with personal issues including depression and loneliness. Another reason is that a strong work ethic is very important to me. One thing I want to be known for is how much I put into my service for others. I never want anyone to call me lazy.
No matter how old I get I will always love to color.
Social work is not just a profession for me; it is a way of life. I believe in worth and dignity of every person and the inherit right of everyone to be treated with respect. Everyone experiences trials and trauma sometime in life. Everyone has a story that has formed them into the person they are today. I try to never judge somebody until I know more about their story. If I can be of any help, I pray that God gives me the opportunity.
I am extremely passionate. It amuses me when someone says I'm non-emotional because I am one of the most emotional people you will ever meet.
I am afraid of the dark. I hate not knowing what's around me and shadows will throw my wild imagination into stories about serial killers or demons. I always have lights on in my house.
I am an extrovert. I recharge by being around my friends and family. I need to spend a lot of quality time with people, which means I have a lot of friends. However, I still trust very few people with my emotions and insecurities. There are only a handful of people I consider best friends.
I am a worrier. My mother understood my propensity to overanalyze and dwell on things at a very young age. Therefore, she assigned Proverbs 3:5-6 to me as my life verses. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all of your ways acknowledge him, and He will direct your path." I have a very wise mother.
Sometimes I get strong urges to bake! And the batter is more fun to eat than the finished treat.
I enjoy lifting weights and despise running. I know I need the cardio as well, but running has always been a problem for me due to a mild hip displacia I had growing up. Weight lifting helps me to strengthen the muscles and bones around my hips and back so they don't give me as much problems.
I cherish the joy and innocence that children bring to life. Teenagers were my focus for the longest time and babies made me nervous. As I've gotten older that has faded. I'm still passionate about teenagers, but let me hold that baby! My favorite age group has always been about 9-14. They have no filter at that age. Adults are still cool enough to talk to and they aren't above playing.
I do not like nuts of any kind. Peanuts, walnuts, almonds... As an adult I have come to tolerate them sometimes in my food, but as a child I was convinced that there were bones in my brownies, cookies, or candy. Yuck!
Above all I am a child of God. I know and understand that my purpose on earth is to serve God and bring glory to Him. I am not an eloquent speaker. I do not have my Bible memorized. I struggle with my prayer life. I am imperfect, but God is attracted to me because of my brokenness. He loves me despite my faults. And even though I don't meet the world's definition of what is beautiful, I will always be beautiful to Him.
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