A LONG time ago, one of my friends "tagged" me to blog 10 random things about me. Sorry, Jen. It's taken me forever... but I never forgot.
But instead of doing it the traditional way by writing out a list of 10... Here's a Random Ranting about me. You know, since I share most of the "deep thoughts" that go on inside my head...here are some of the not-so-deep things about me. :)
I am a people person, but like to spend time by myself. Theoretically, I love the outdoors. But the thought of a bear lurking near by is enough to give me pause when considering camping. Unless a Winnebago is involved! *grin* I love water skiing, until I fall. And that's due to the hungry creature that may be watching my dangling legs. Are you seeing a theme of dislike for animals with large teeth and a taste for blood?!! When I go to the ocean, I do usually spend more time in the pool. Yes. It's a disease. Large-teethed-animal-phobia. Very serious illness. ;)
I am passionate to the core. I feel things deeply. I've never been much of a shallow person; I'd much rather be an "open book" than to settle for small talk. I'm extremely practical. I prefer a "bouquet" of Lowe's gift cards to a dozen roses any day. My theory? Flowers die, but a steel door lasts forever.
I love getting rid of clutter. Thus, the reason I'm getting ready to have my 9th yard sale since I've been married. And I'm NOT a big spender, so I have no clue how this stuff piles up?! And Trash Day is one of my favorites! (my husband will attest to this!) I like yard sales and consigment stores. And am to the point where I can't justify buying anything full price when I can find the deals that I do in thrift stores!!
I like the smell of coffee, but refuse to drink the horrid stuff. Unless HEAVILY masked with milk and sugar and cream and...chocolate. Compared to my husband who likes his strong and black...somewhat resembling motor oil in my opinion. I love laughing! and tend to have a sarcastic, teasing sense of humor. It's my hearts desire that I am filled to the brim with the joy of the Lord until overflowing.
I love teaching large groups of people about how to apply the Word to their lives TODAY. I want to see Jesus...this side of heaven. I want to have my eyes opened to the invisible realm around us, so I can see what the Lord is doing and pray into it. This has happened to me a few times thus far. I want to see the blind healed and the dead raised. (I DO have a friend that has seen the dead raised and I have personally experienced and seen others experience physical, miraculous healings.) May this become more and more commonplace!
I love singing and was involved in an Acapella Trio group in college. I miss that. Music absolutely stirs my soul. Especially worship. I prefer the type of worship services where people enteract with the Lord in *Freedom* If you need to cry or laugh or shout or dance or sit still...whatever. I just love being a part of REAL worship.
I'd love to meet a lot of you guys! ...maybe we can get together and "do coffee". Though if you remember, I don't drink the stuff. ;)
I'll do some more of these in the coming weeks...
13 comments:
Loved this! I want to meet ya - for chai! he he he.
There is so much I'd love to know more about that is so outside of my "comfort zone"....hmmm....like I said, you are always challenging me to reach outside my box - well, to see God outside of the box I have Him in at times.
Fun, fun, fun--to see the Christin I know and love revealed in new ways through this blog. :)
There is a song on our local Christian radio station that Joseph loves to sing "C-O-F - F-E-E why in the world do we drink coffee?"
I prefer a cup of hot tea or even better - hot chocolate any day.
I miss you. WHEN are you coming to visit?????
Amen and amen on the miraculous becoming more and more commonplace. Though, I have a theory why it's less common in America than other countries - we don't NEED anything. We can 'theoretically' FIX anything, on our own, yeah? We must become needy before God can fill that need.
You're funny. Here's a post that includes a photo of my hubby and I -from last winter or so. It's not a great one and there's no nails but it hopefully it will satisfy your craving. (OK, I'm pretty blog illiterate and don't know how to link here so the link addy is here -on two lines- for you to cut and paste. :)
http://javamamma.blogspot.com/2007/
09/man-i-love.html
You sound like just the kind of person I would love to have (french vanilla cream filled) coffee with!!
I love your heart for the Lord.
Sue
I enjoyed reading this post and getting to 'know' you better. :) I've never done small talk that well either, sometimes it feels too artificial. Many blessings to you!
Good thing you like the smell of coffee - cause it's going to be brewing at ladies retreat, woman!! :)
Thanks for sharing the "lighter" things with us! Very Neat!
I have to say though I can relate to everything you said except I LOVE COFFEE! ;0) It would be so neat to meet you in person, and possibly have our Selah's play :0)
Wow! That was a fantastically refreshing description. I can say alot about who I am but probably not as well written or even...well read!
Thanks for sharing!
what cool bits of personal info!
You are the type of persoan that I would love to meet for coffee heavily masked in chocalate adn whipped cream!
i love what you said about worship and praying into the spiritual realm. that is what is going on in my heart with the issues that my son is facing in school.
*smile* fun post...Thanks for revealing yourself. I echo many of the sentiments, esp the abhorrence of small talk - which gets me in trouble as one often has to begin with small talk, n'est ce pas? *sigh*
But I have to add that I grew up on the ocean, in Rhode Island, splashing in the waves. I love the ocean and riding those waves even as my age. When "JAWS" first aired, it caused quite a stir for us younuns....:o) And I love coffee. Oh well. The critical things of how we are wired, IMO, are the same - the passion to see the miraculous - ESP lives set free from the bondage of sin - as much as we see a McDonalds (or Star bucks? *smile*)
It's amazing how I just stumbled onto your blog. Really... I'm from some other side of the world (think Singapore).
But I do want you to know one thing... Whatever you're sharing... your passions, zest for life and deep deep love of God is contagious and truly encouraging. So thank you for sharing your heart. Because even though I don't know you, I feel like I'm seeing God operating through you, and it's simply amazing!
May you always be blessed. (Hope you don't mind if I drop by to visit your blog whenever I need an encouraging testimony to lift me up... :)
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