1. I am a Christian, and freely express it daily with absolutely no regrets.
2. I used to read all the time. Then in middle school I kind of fell off the bandwagon. That is one reason that I took this class because I want my love for reading back.
3. I have a dog named DJ. We rescued her a few years ago after the Joplin tornado.
4.I have only lived in Springfield for six months. Before Springfield I lived in a small town called Nevada. I mean small as in there were only 600 kids in the entire high school.
5. My favorite food is spaghetti which is probably a good thing since its easy to make and relatively inexpensive.
6. I have two older sisters and one older brother, but I am the only biological child of my parents. People often ask if it feels weird or if it makes me uncomfortable. I always respond with the same line, "Its all I have ever known, so its normal to me." They were all adopted before I was born, so to me they always have been and always will be my big brother and sisters.
7. I really enjoy volunteering in my free time. I have volunteered at a domestic violence shelter, during the school year with special needs kids, Special Olympics, and may more places. I like to volunteer because it is nice to know that you can help with one small task that could ultimately change someones life for the better.
8. After high school I plan to attend Evangel University and get a degree to teach special education. I would like to work with either middle or high schoolers. I chose this profession for two reasons. One is because I have several family members that have disabilities. The second reason is because I also know a lot of adults who work in this field. Many of them have allowed me to volunteer in their classrooms during the school year and during the summer school courses. Each time I work with these kids my love for the profession grows more and more. Providing the kids with a caring and judgmental free environment where they can just be themselves is a lot of work, but when they succeed at something and you get to see their face light up with happiness and self-worth, it makes it all worth it.
9.If I could travel anywhere in the world I would go to Demjabooty, Africa. Not only because of the mesmerizing views and the beautiful resorts, but also I enjoy seeing people's reaction when I say the word Demjabooty.
10. Most of my best friends are guys. Only because I can be myself and not worry about being judged. And for the simple fact that guys equal less drama.
11. Jazlyn Epps is amazing. She is the best senior ever! I really like her hair.
IT is nice that you volunteer in your free time. like a lot its a nice action to give back to society. I wish I had the time that you had to help out the community .
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you lived somewhere smaller than Springfield. THE STRUGGLE WAS REAL.
ReplyDeleteI made spaghetti last night. All of the ingredients I bought were on sale, so it made it that much better. I've worked with the special needs classes here at Parkview for the past 2 years and I've fallen in love with it. All the kids are always so nice and it's a great feeling knowing you can help and teach them things. Some people don't know how to handle them, so I think it's truly a gift if you have that ability. It's made me really think about working with them as a career, I just haven't really looked into yet. I would LOVE to volunteer at the Special Olympics at some point soon.
ReplyDeleteYour integrated family story is very interesting and cool.
ReplyDeleteI have Family and Nevada. Yeah, that's a pretty small town... I think that's awesome you want to go to Evangel! Its #1 on my list too!
ReplyDeleteI like spaghetti too, Its quick and easy to make and I can make enough to last for a few days for barely any money.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you like to volunteer! Volunteering is fun and really rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI also want to travel the world!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you're going to go far in life and in the community
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are open about your religion. Most people don't even know that I go to church every week!
ReplyDeleteWhy Evangel? What makes it so special? Traveling the world would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you know what you want to do with your life after high school!
ReplyDeleteVolunteering is such a good thing to do, I wish I had more time to volunteer.
ReplyDeleteYou seem like a pretty cool person! Good for you for volunteering and stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Evangel makes you want to go there?
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you saved a dog and kept it is really sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love veneering my time as well. I go on my churches mission trips each year and participate in "Serve Day". The special Olympics always come to my work (Millwood Golf) and I love helping them!
ReplyDeleteJT- I chose Evangel because not only can I earn the major I want, I can also further develop in my spiritual life. I also chose that university because I like the thought of being surrounded by people who encourage and support each other daily.
ReplyDeleteIts amazing that you volunteer to help people. I really hope you get your dream job and are able to help kids.
ReplyDeleteWow! I really hope that you do well in college, and good luck with your career! It sounds really fulfilling, and it's an important job.
ReplyDeletei would love to travel the world too! And spaghetti is the bomb.
ReplyDeleteDid you participate in speech and Debate in Nevada?
ReplyDeleteNo I did not.
DeleteBeing unashamed of your faith is the best thing you can do!
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