My friendCarrie one of the funniest people I know posted this survey on her blog and I found it quite enjoyable to read random facts about her life which I had not previously discovered. Seeing as I have not posted anything other than a new photo album in quite some time and don't quite have the energy yet for a deep heartfelt post of the myriad of things going on in my mind... I decided to steal her idea. So here is my little survey...feel free to steal it and make your own survey or to comment on mine. :-)
(X) Been to Canada - Heck yea, my Father, (Paul) is from Canada. Just after my sisters and I were adopted he and my mom took us on a trip to new york and canada! Niagara falls baby! I also saw a man jump from the third or fourth floor of a hotel balcony while I was there...not sure what he was trying to accomplish, but it was crazy.
(X) Been to Mexico - three times, all of which were on missions trips. Two times to Casa Hogar one of my favorite places on earth. I love my little nina's!
(X) Been to Florida - I was born there and have lived there for all but five years of my life (college and my first job thereafter.)
(X) Been on a plane - My first plane ride wasn't until my sophomore year of high school when I flew to maryland with my boyfriend Steve (yes, the one Carrie, my high school best friend mentions dancing in the rain with among other things) to visit his family for Christmas. Since then a billion times and soon I will be on the longest plane ride of my life to Johanessburg, Africa!
(X) Been lost - Absolutely! in all ways possibly...physically, emotionally, philosophically, etc. I feel a little philosophically lost right now, but am slowly finding myself and what I believe to be truth.
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country - Yes, a couple of times. Once to meet Jay Leno and another time to meet Ellen...oh, and also to visit my friend Carrie...mentioned a couple of times above. :-)
(X) Swam in the ocean -A million times in the Atlantic, never in the pacific, but it's on my life list.
(X) Cried yourself to sleep - All too many times.
(x) Played cops and robbers - Cops and robbers was one of my all time favorite games to play as a kid. Transformers and Star Wars pretend games were a close second. I seriously wanted to BE an ewok or at least live with them somewhere. :-)
(x ) Played with a Tonka Truck - Of course, everyone has...right?! It wasn't my favorite though...
(x) Recently colored with crayons - Definitely I love to color. I think it is good therapy.
(X) Sang karaoke - Yes, but only when forced or after many beverages of the alocoholic variety.
(x) Paid for a meal with only coins - a couple of times I used all the change stored in my car at a drive through window when I realized that I left my purse at home. The cashiers LOVE it and me, I don't care what they say. :-)
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t? - Both unfortunately and fortunately, Yes.
(X) Made prank phone calls - Of course, but come on doesn't everyone still enjoy a good prank call!? :-)
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue - Everytime I am in the snow I feel the need to stick out my tongue at some point and catch snowflakes for a while. I think it has something to do with growing up in florida...the snow just fascinates me...at least until I can no longer feel my phylanges.
( ) Danced in the rain - Unfortunately I have not had this experience, though it is one I definitely want to have.
( ) Written a letter to Santa Claus - Christmas's weren't really big around my house growing up...so Inever really got into this one.
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe - My very first kiss ever was under mistle toe at recess outside on the playground in eighth grade in front of half of the school. The boy I was completely infatuated with kissed me!! Aaron Lay and that HORRIBLE kiss are forever etched in my memory bank. I'm sure we are both much better now...I know I AM. :-)
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about - Numerous times. I do love the sunrise when I have not yet gone to sleep...it's the dragging myself out of bed so early to see it that stings a bit.
(X) Blown bubbles - Seriously?! this is one of the questions?? Of course I've blown bubbles before.
(X) Made a bonfire on the beach - I have had a bonfire on a beach two times and both were fabulous. One was while leading a college retreat where we were worshiping and partaking in communion and the ohter was with my friend Carrie and some of her friends out in L.A., two of whom, unbeknownst to them have had a drastic affect on my life. The two experiences are vastly different but both were awesome! I need another bonfire on the beach soon and another Carrie visit!
( ) Crashed a party - Can't say I've crashed a party...I always make a party better by showing up. :-)
( ) Crashed a wedding - No way! Being on church staffs for 8 years had me invited to enough weddings that I had NO desire to be at them without the invite. :-)
( ) Crashed a funeral - NO WAY that seems awful! I would be totally depressed even without knowing the person.
(X) Gone ice-skating - A few times in my eight years in student ministry. I'm really, really horrible. I always find myself wanting to do those ice skater tricks while I am out there and am quickly reminded of how ungraceful I am on ICE.
1. Any nicknames? None, that I wish to speak of. :-)
2. Mother’s name? Hmmm....Biological - Christine Ann. Adopted - Linda Kaye Took me in for two crucial years in my life and treated me like their daughter - Brenda Chapin
3. Favorite drink? Sweet Tea from Chick fil A hands down! Drink Drink - it all depends on the night! :-)
4. Any tattoos? One. A daisy to remind me of my special friend, my kindred spirit out in the Icy Tundra known as Green Bay Wisconsin. Kimberly Johnson, what a beautiful woman - there is no one like you, my friend!
5. Body piercing? As of now I have one hole in each ear, a belly button ring and a nose ring. I used to also have a tongue ring and three holes in one ear and two in the other.
6. How much do you love your job? Hmm, I don't think I would use the word love right now. But it does pay well and I Love the people and it will definitely get me closer to my goal of becoming a licensed clinical psychologist.
7. Favorite vacation spot? I don't think I have a favorite. I mostly just love to be with the people that I love wherever they may be.
8. Ever been to Africa? No, but I am going there for two weeks at the end of February and I CAN'T wait!!
9. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Absolutely cookies are one of my all time favorite foods.
10. Ever been on TV? Yes, several times. I was on good morning America. Yes, as a guest. I was also shown several times in the crowd on Ellen's talk show!
11. Ever steal any traffic signs? yep, I'm from a small town...we get bored.
12. Ever been in a car accident? Yes, a few. One my breaks went out as I was exiting the interstate...this lead to a head on collision. another time driving home late at night not really paying attention and pulled out in front of a suburban...which led to me waking up in the emergency room with blood on my head and face and needing stiches in my leg.
13. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 2 door! I love my thirteen year old Toyota Celica that I bought six years ago on ebay. :-)
14. Favorite pie? Pumpkin Pie without any hesitation with TONS of whipped cream!
15. Favorite Number? don't really have one...3 i guess.
16. Favorite movie? I can never pick a single favorite food or movie etc. There are so many good ones and it always depends on my mood.
17. Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving maybe...cuz no gifts are needed and everyone is able to gather together and eat good food and enjoy their loved ones and reflect on all that they have to be thankful for.
18. Favorite dessert? Again depends on my mood, but there aren't many desserts I don't like...I have a ginormous sweet tooth. I can take or leave ice cream though.
19. Favorite food? See above answer...depends on my mood. I do love italian food and much to Drue's chagrin I do love a perectly seasoned and perfectly grilled steak.
20. Favorite day of the week? Depends on what my days off are and what my plans are. :-) The day that I get to spend the most time with those that are precious to me determines my favorite day of the week.
21. Favorite brand of body wash? Whatever smells good to me at the time.
22. Favorite toothpaste? Mentadent
23. Favorite smell? anything that brings me back to a particularly pleasant event in my life
24. What do you do to relax? pray, listen to music, watch TV, read, chat with my peeps
25. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? thanks for persevering this far. :-)
26. How do you see yourself in 10 years? As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, married, hopefully children...content and secure, but not so content and secure that I am not aware of and actively involved in the needs of the world around us.
27. Furthest place you will send this message? Just to my blog...so that all depends on who reads my blog and from where they read it.
28. Who will respond the fastest? I honestly don't know that anyone will, but it's all good. I had much fun writing and reflecting on my life.
Hope everyone enjoyed my little tidbits.
More blogs to come in the future with the myriad of things that have been on my mind lately but were all too murky to attempt to write about. :-)
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Posted by: Lorie | October 29, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Hello Jennifer, remember me? Your crazy friend in high school. I was just googling old friends and your name popped up and here you are. I am so happy to have found your blog and to learn so much about you.
It sounds like you have been having an interesting life. Good for you. When you get a chance, Id love to hear from you.
BTW, Aaron Lay?
Hope to talk to you soon,
Skye
Posted by: Skye Sanger (Springer) | October 05, 2008 at 01:05 AM
AARON LAY! Ha. I didn't know he was your first kiss, but I did know of the infatuation. I suppose you probably knew of my infatuation with Steve, but how could you not be infatuated with him? I really couldn't help myself.
It's been too long. E-mail me, I only have your OC Ministry address and I am assuming that doesn't work anymore...
Posted by: Carrie | November 28, 2007 at 12:26 PM