Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)
1. For starters, I can't believe that I'm actually replying to this Facebook note, but I suppose being tagged enough made me feel that I should.
2. I just moved to Falls Church, VA in January....still somewhat shocked I'm out of Texas, but absolutely thankful to be where I am right now.
3. I don't really miss Texas, the people yes, the state - not so much.
4. I used to eat mayonnaise bread as a child, sick - I know, consequently I know hate mayonnaise.
5. I always laugh when someone falls...it never fails, I think it's because I fall frequently.
6. I secretly want like 10 children, guess it's not so secret anymore, and I want to adopt a kid.
7. I learned more about who I was in the last 2 years of college, despite the few months in there when I was lost like crazy... then I have all my life, and I'm still learning.
8. I'm a huge fan of 'public transportation' i.e. the metro in Washington D.C. although I'm really excited about having my car up here real soon.
9. I don't really miss my dogs all that much which is surprising because of how crazy am I about them. (yes, I have skyped with them)
10. I LOVE receiving mail, real mail delivered by the mailman, but email is good too. *hint hint*...and my birthday is soon, just saying. :)
11. I love honest, purposeful, intentional relationships. With that, I love a really deep, true conversation. I'd rather hear the truth then some sugar coated version of the truth.
12. When I was a kid I, literally like between the ages of 6-10, I was in a dance competition where I had no idea AT ALL what was going on... I was so lost. We were dancing to 'Splish Splash I was Taking A Bath'.... and I admit I still love watching that video and laughing at myself.
13. Growing up I really did not like my sister, at all, loved, but not liked, like used to bite myself and run crying to my parents (though she would somehow never get in trouble.) Today, I couldn't be more thankful for the relationship that we have, and I love the fact that we look so much alike. Cole nicely reminded me of that last night with the comment, "I'm so glad you love your sister so much because if my memory's serving me correctly you did not used to love her." - His memory was serving him correctly.
14. I'm more blessed than I deserve to have 8 amazing nieces and nephews, 2 wonderful brothers + 1 b-i-l, and a wonderful sister + s.i.l (who are all back in Texas.) When I left, Brett(nephew) was concerned and asked if I would still be "Aunt Ashley" - how precious is that. I miss them a lot. I love the fact that we have a huge family.
15. I have a job that I don't deserve and a life that I couldn't be more thankful for. It's like being adopted at 22, and it's amazing. I couldn't ask for a better family to nanny for. They are really wonderful and I love that there is a relationship forming here. Charlie is wonderful and I really can't believe that "this is my job." How amazing it is, which makes me really excited to be a mom one day!
16. I watch the news now, a lot..and enjoy it...as opposed to before when I pretended I lived in a bubble and nothing bad happened in that bubble.
17. I'm almost 23 and I'm scared of the dark and not afraid to admit that. I think it might be the fact that my father really enjoyed jumping out from dark places at home and scaring me. To this day I will jump if you say boo, I think I'm conditioned to it. With that, I also hate 'scary movies' - though sometimes I'm tempted to watch them, I know the outcome will not be worth it.
18. I'm thankful that the Lord is sovereign and faithful. That He has a plan better than I could ever imagine (which is being proven just in the fact that I no longer live in Texas.) More importantly, that He's slowing creating my heart to look like His and that He's changing me daily into the person and woman of God that He has called me to be. I'm loving the journey. I long to have a family and serve them with everything He has given me...I love how Titus 2:3-5 and Proverbs 31 talks about how women are to be. - -(And Kendra, I'm absolutely loving Feminine Appeal, like completely into it, thanks.)
19. I went on a mission trip to Lusaka, Zambia with Family Legacy Missions International to work with the AIDS orphans that changed my life. It's amazing how 14 girls that you have no idea about when you meet them can absolutely change your life and perspective on the world. Being with them, in Africa, is one of the greatest memories and times in my life. I can't wait to go back and I hope to one day take my family there and for us to serve as a family to those children. www.legacymissions.org
20. I bungee jumped at Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa; the 2nd highest jump in the world and I wouldn't do it again if someone wanted to pay me an infinite amount of money. Watching the video still makes me nervous, although clearly I know the outcome. Though, I am glad I did it.
21. I don't really like reality t.v., or most t.v. shows for that matter, which may be why I watch the news so much (see #16). I think American Idol is dumb, though I will still randomly watch it.
22. I refuse to revolve my life around a television show and therefore do not plan on ever having a DVR... I mean, is it really that important.
23. I miss my family and friends back in Texas, there, I said it. Though, I'm not homesick. I do know that I will see them again, but at this point in my life, I'm supposed to be in Virginia, (I'll let you know why when I figure that out), and not in Texas. I really miss Living Hope and the people that make up the church. Definitely one of the best things that has ever happened to me was becoming involved there.
24. I secretly love the fact that it is really cold here and that I get to wear fun jackets and scarves and bundle up to go outside, even at 19 degrees. Interesting side note, when it's anything below 60 in Texas, people don't go outside, they stay indoors and hibernate. So not the case here.
25. With that, I think Uggs are hideous but definitely own a pair due to the fact that they keep your feet really warm. I think the people in Texas who wear them year round really burned me out on them.
26. My mom is on Facebook and I'm really not sure how I feel about this, though I realize my mom is not the only mom on Facebook. I didn't really want to accept the 'friend request' but I did. I love my mom, even on Facebook. With that, I love my dad too.
27. I have a slight obsession with the Bush family...all of them, from 41 to 43. Mainly 41, I'm enthralled by his beliefs on public service. I will never forget getting to hang out with him at the A&M/t.u. football game.
28. I've walked more miles in heels then I really ever cared to, thanks David. But it was worth all the pain and time being spent in the city. My feet recover each time.
29. Being in D.C. at night time is like some sort of adrenaline rush for me. I think that place is incredibly beautiful with how the monuments/memorials are lit up. I can't wait until it's warmer and I can actually walk in the city at night time. It's still kind of surreal that I live so close to our nation's capitol.
30. When people asked what I was doing after graduation and I told them, "I'm going to be a full-time/live-in nanny for a family," I got the best responses, most of which "why in the world would you want to do that," "that's not a glorifying job," "there is no career path in that," "really? are you kidding," - and of course you can imagine the body language and facial expressions that came along with it. I would always respond with, I'm really excited, scared to be leaving Texas, but excited for what the future holds. And honestly, while this may not be the more "glorifying" or "hey look what I do" job, it's the best job in the world. Just because the world tells us when need a job that people are going to be "wowed" by, does not mean that we I have to listen. I'm faithfully following and trusting that His way is much better than my own...after all, He hasn't failed me thus far - and I know He's not going to.
Great is thy faithfulness; Lam. 3:23.
I'm wondering if anyone even made it to the bottom with how long this was, I'm shocked with the length, honestly.
That's right friends, I'm the proud owner of a Snuggie and I"M SOOOOO EXCITED. Rob & Sharla gave me one for my birthday....Along with a few other things... This was actually in my room when I got home last night, but didn't notice it because I was so fascinated by all the balloons!!
Getting soooo close!
Snow on Monday morning!!
This is similar to what I landed like after I took the moguls on my back....
Our drive back, I told you it was beautiful, and I certainly wasn't lying...
...That's right, College Station has made it's mark in the American History Museum with the "George Bush Drive" street sign..although the signs in College Station are not maroon & white, yet I'll take those colors any day!
We got off the Metro at Foggy Bottom...there is not a Metro stop in Georgetown, and then eventually got back on the Metro at Rosslyn. We started at the black dot on the right of the picture and ended on the other end... It was an absolutely painful walk, not going to lie, because the shoes I was wearing - yea, black heels, at least 2 1/2 inches tall, (not a good selection yes I know)... We even went shoe shopping and didn't find anything.
