I took my 4th and last final for my first real, true semester of college today, and I thought that it would be a good time to review how things have gone.
To say the least, college has exceeded every expectation I had about going back to school. When I graduated from high school in May of 2007, now some 18 months ago (wow), I was burned out. I was completely, entirely ready to be completely, entirely done with school. For good. Until this summer.
In the spring of this year, 2008, I started to have thoughts about going back to school. But I had no idea what I wanted to do, or where I wanted to go. Previous to graduating, I had my eyes locked on Northwestern College in the Twin Cities, for a broadcasting degree. Through an internship with a local radio station during my senior year however, I learned that my perceptions about radio life were somewhat glamorized, and that it was not the best career choice for me.
As I lay in my sleeping bag in my bunk at Fort Wilderness near McNaughton, Wisconsin on a mid-May night, this lone thought popped into my head some time before I drifted off to sleep: "What about Crossroads?"
I thought that it was maybe just a fleeting thought that would vanish with the dark the next morning, but when I awoke, behold, that little school had demonstrated great staying power! Again, I thought to myself "It's probably one of those things that will wear off after a few days." and so I lived my life. But that thought of at least checking out to see what the school had to offer staid right there. So a couple weeks later on my day off, Amanda and I went to one of our usual coffee shops, and I went online to the school's web site, just to see what they offered. As expected, they offered a number of ministry-oriented degrees such as youth and family studies, music ministry, and pastoral leadership. I have never seen myself going into a church position full-time, so I wasn't interested in anything like that. But one thing did catch my eye, something that stood out from the rest: Business Administration. I clicked on the title and read:
"The Business Administration Major is intended
to equip students to serve in the business
world with Christian attitudes and ethics that
demonstrate servant leadership.
Students will learn the basic skills necessary to
function as a business owner, manager, or
employee within the profit or non-profit sectors."
I was immediately interested, and scoured the site for as much information as I could find about the program. In the next couple weeks, I talked with my parents and prayed about it. Within weeks, I felt comfortable with my decision, and printed off the applications and forms needed to apply.
Despite mailing in everything several weeks late, I was accepted to Crossroads College with open arms. Before long, I was emailing with people named Cindy, Kimber and Scott, knowing them by name only, and as the people who could answer my questions about how the housing worked, what I did and didn't need to bring, how to get scheduled for classes, and anything else I needed to know. Their helpfulness only solidified in my mind that this was going to prove to be a very good decision.
On the morning of August 23 I packed up about half my belongings, all of my music, my stereo equipment, a few tubs and boxes, a small TV, and fit everything into my small Mitsubishi Galant. It was stuffed from the floor of the front passenger seat to the very back of the trunk, but I got it ALL into my car, which was a rather satisfying accomplishment. Then, with me in my car and the family tailing behind in the mini van, we made the long trek from the Holter farm on Marion Road to Crossroads College, next to the llama farm on Mayowood Road. The grand total of traveling time? About 8 minutes. I was met at the entrance to the school by a guy named Brett who welcomed me to the college and noticed that I was listening to Fair's superb debut, 2006's The Best Worst-Case Scenario. I was thrilled to immediately make a connection with a music fan.
Up and around the bend, I got signed in, and met my R.A., a guy in a bowler hat named Bryan Casey. He helped me carry my stuff in to my unit, Earl Grice Hall. With my family's help, we arranged the provided furniture and fit my personal things into my room in the most efficient and comfortable way. A few hours later, everything was set to go, and we all smiled and hugged goodbye.
From the very first opening night pizza party and RA introduction time, I have loved, and been loved, by Crossroads College. The strangers I met my first few days became acquaintances by the first week. As the semester revved up, many of them turned into friends, and now, with one full semester done, many of them have become my spiritual family with whom I know I could trust my life with.
My professors are knowledgable, attentive, ready and willing to field any questions I may have, treat me with respect, and have been excellent to study under. The office personnel, those who once were just names, have become faces and friends. My first semester has been fantastic, and I have nothing but the highest and brightest of hopes for the future. Thank you to all of you, faculty, staff and my fellow students for accepting me as I am and providing encouragement, honesty and humor during the times I have needed it most. I love you all.
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
A Beautiful Life
Lately I've been really captured, as I am every so often, by the idea and the drive to live a passionate, beautiful, successful life. This has been a recurring thing for me throughout my teen years, and now, into my early 20's. I'm struck by this urge usually once every few months, and it causes me to think on a different level about the way I treat people, the way I view God, what I want out of life, and the attitude with which I approach all things, even the most mundane tasks.
There are different things that spark these brainstorms. This time it was running across the blog of an old acquaintance that I met through the homeschool circuit when I was about 14 years old. Eric Farewell was born into a very unique situation, and has leveraged this situation very much to his advantage, turning himself into someone who started out with a fascination for flight into a highly prestigious marketing guru, who has essentially retired at age 22. He now travels the world taking beautiful, beautiful photographs for a company he started, Blue Shoe Photography. While its true that airplanes, marketing, and photography don't have a whole lot in common, the true thread running through his story is his creative thinking and entrepreneurship.
It definitely could be argued that Eric is the type of person that Malcom Gladwell writes about in his most recent book. He is an outlief. Someone who was born into a very unique situation with a lot of things out of the normal that most people do not have, and those things have helped launch his career to where he is now.
I'm no Eric Farewell. He's 22, (probably) a multi-millionaire, and travels the world visiting his friends and taking pictures. I'm 20 years old, and a college student who works just enough to pay his rent every month, eat, drive a car, and have a little extra cash on the side. But I believe I can live a life every bit as full and passionate as him. Don't get me wrong, I would be utterly thrilled if, at some point in my life, I can live even a remotely similar lifestyle. But I don't believe lifestyles are intrinsically indicators for one's passion for life. I believe beauty can be found in the smallest acts of kindness, and can be perceived in every bit of creation. Maybe its letting the guy merging onto the highway have a few extra feet. Maybe its greeting the folks at the office with a cheery "Good morning!" Maybe its taking a second look at the snow on the trees as I look out my bedroom window and recognizing God's handiwork.
Maybe its recognizing that I'm where I am is where I'm designed to be, and making the most of every conversation, every course, every class, every hour at work, every friendship, giving as much encouragement to as many people as I can, and thanking God for the ability to do all of it and live in His world as His son.
"I want to add to the beauty, to tell a better story, to shine with the Light that's burning up inside."
There are different things that spark these brainstorms. This time it was running across the blog of an old acquaintance that I met through the homeschool circuit when I was about 14 years old. Eric Farewell was born into a very unique situation, and has leveraged this situation very much to his advantage, turning himself into someone who started out with a fascination for flight into a highly prestigious marketing guru, who has essentially retired at age 22. He now travels the world taking beautiful, beautiful photographs for a company he started, Blue Shoe Photography. While its true that airplanes, marketing, and photography don't have a whole lot in common, the true thread running through his story is his creative thinking and entrepreneurship.
It definitely could be argued that Eric is the type of person that Malcom Gladwell writes about in his most recent book. He is an outlief. Someone who was born into a very unique situation with a lot of things out of the normal that most people do not have, and those things have helped launch his career to where he is now.
I'm no Eric Farewell. He's 22, (probably) a multi-millionaire, and travels the world visiting his friends and taking pictures. I'm 20 years old, and a college student who works just enough to pay his rent every month, eat, drive a car, and have a little extra cash on the side. But I believe I can live a life every bit as full and passionate as him. Don't get me wrong, I would be utterly thrilled if, at some point in my life, I can live even a remotely similar lifestyle. But I don't believe lifestyles are intrinsically indicators for one's passion for life. I believe beauty can be found in the smallest acts of kindness, and can be perceived in every bit of creation. Maybe its letting the guy merging onto the highway have a few extra feet. Maybe its greeting the folks at the office with a cheery "Good morning!" Maybe its taking a second look at the snow on the trees as I look out my bedroom window and recognizing God's handiwork.
Maybe its recognizing that I'm where I am is where I'm designed to be, and making the most of every conversation, every course, every class, every hour at work, every friendship, giving as much encouragement to as many people as I can, and thanking God for the ability to do all of it and live in His world as His son.
"I want to add to the beauty, to tell a better story, to shine with the Light that's burning up inside."
Thursday, October 9, 2008
One Hundred and One.
Title = the score I made on my Intro to Business test today! I am so excited about it! School is going really well as of late, with this definitely being a high water-mark. I got all but one of the regular test questions right for a score of 96, and I got the 5 point bonus question correct also. I'm bummed I didn't get the one last question right, because I had originally answered the question correctly, but crossed out my answer and changed it to an incorrect one! Ah well... I guess I can settle for a one hundred and one.
Friday, October 3, 2008
The Next President is...
The next president is Mike Kilgallin! President of Crossroads College, that is. Mr. Mike Kilgallin was inaugurated as the 12th president of Crossroads College in a very nice ceremony held in the ballroom at the Rochester International Event Center, by the airport. I drove out for the 7pm ceremony, and was pleasantly surprised to find probably 200+ people in attendance. A number that saddened me however, was that there was only two other students besides myself who were not required to be there. There were about a dozen in total, but the rest of those were in either the ceremony (colorguard, marshal) or the choir. My pastor John Steer, who serves on the Crossroads College board of directors, and I discussed this matter, and we both agreed that it was an important event, and an occasion at which the student body should have been better represented. It's not every year that the college officially acknowledges the hiring of a new president.
The man, Mike Kilgallin, is quickly becoming one of my role models. He's active in the school, and can be seen most days walking through the halls of the administration building. He's a short, well-built man, about 50 years old. His temperament and manner exude a perfect blend of confidence, control, collectedness and friendliness. He has a B.A. in preaching, an M.B.A., and is working on a B.A. in something else, which I cannot remember.
The ceremony was an hour and a half long, and featured the typical fancy ceremony things, such as an invocation, a welcome, the introduction and charge of the president, followed by a speech by the president himself, inviting us to ask ourselves, as the Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, "what sort of adventure have we fallen into?" ...At this point, I am embarrassed to admit that I have no idea how he answered this question in his speech, as I fell asleep part-way through. (Mr. Kilgallin, should you ever read this, my apologies. I respect you very much, and was pleased to be in attendance for the evening's events.)
The personal highlight of the evening were the delicious desserts. Cheesecake desserts of the finest quality were served. Every variety was available, including chocolate cookie crumb, cherry, caramel, pecan, lemon bars, and more. It was fantastic.
The man, Mike Kilgallin, is quickly becoming one of my role models. He's active in the school, and can be seen most days walking through the halls of the administration building. He's a short, well-built man, about 50 years old. His temperament and manner exude a perfect blend of confidence, control, collectedness and friendliness. He has a B.A. in preaching, an M.B.A., and is working on a B.A. in something else, which I cannot remember.
The ceremony was an hour and a half long, and featured the typical fancy ceremony things, such as an invocation, a welcome, the introduction and charge of the president, followed by a speech by the president himself, inviting us to ask ourselves, as the Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, "what sort of adventure have we fallen into?" ...At this point, I am embarrassed to admit that I have no idea how he answered this question in his speech, as I fell asleep part-way through. (Mr. Kilgallin, should you ever read this, my apologies. I respect you very much, and was pleased to be in attendance for the evening's events.)
The personal highlight of the evening were the delicious desserts. Cheesecake desserts of the finest quality were served. Every variety was available, including chocolate cookie crumb, cherry, caramel, pecan, lemon bars, and more. It was fantastic.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Life, Work, School, Stuff
It's a Monday evening, and I'm chilling out in my dorm. It's been a bit over a month (August 27th) since I moved out, and I can definitely say its been the total breath of fresh air that I was looking for. To be able to run my life, and know that I'm in charge of my schedule, my money, setting meetings and appointments, making phone calls and everything else that comes along with the responsibility of living alone, has given me loads of self-confidence.
I really like Crossroads College's housing setup and campus life arrangement. They have townhouses, each one with 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, in-house (free) washing machines and dryers, and a full kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, freezer, cookware, etc.). This means that I have my own bedroom/living space. It's about 12x8'. I really like it! The reason the school provides a full kitchen is because they don't have any food program, so all students have to do their own cooking/provide their own meals. This too has been a fun learning experience for me so far, learning how to grocery shop, look for deals and sales, and cook and prepare meals for myself. I can't really say I've done any honest-t0-God cooking, but I do make grilled cheese and tomato soup, spaghetti, and soups for lunch or supper, and I'm eating cereal (generic brand of course... its so much cheaper!), bagels and oatmeal for breakfast. So I'm keeping a fairly steady diet, although its somewhat devoid of any meat right now. I still have a bag of frozen chicken breasts in the freezer... I really should pull those out and try those. I just always put it off because they take like half an hour to cook or something, and usually when I want to eat, I want to eat NOW. Oh well, I'll try it sooner or later.
Classes are going very well, I'm not feeling any stress whatsoever from everything. I'm taking 13 credits this semester, and I can definitely say that unless things get unbearably stressful towards the end of the semester, I can totally see myself taking up a fifth class. I've got four 3-credit courses and a one credit Freshman seminar which is kinda fun, but mostly boring and seemingly pointless. I would much rather replace that time with another 3 credit course. I'm also looking into CLEP courses to get ahead in stuff, which would be utterly beyond cool.
I filled up my car for under $40 today, which is the first time I have EVER done that. I've been watching the price of crude oil as well as the price at the pump, because its been slowly but surely going down the past week and a half or so. I decided that I would fill up if/when it got below $3.30, and sure enough, this morning it was $3.29! $37. 15. Still way too freaking much, IMO, but a heck of a lot better than the $4.15+ I would pay in Wisconsin over the summer.
Things with Amanda are going really well too right now. She is such a fun girl to talk to, and I love reliving all the memories we've had together, as well as talking about all our hopes and dreams for the future, all while striving to put God first in our lives as individuals and together as a couple. I feel that we've never really, truly done that as a couple up until really after she went home at the end of the summer. The difference that God's blessing brings is truly a beautiful and joyful experience! I cannot wait to see her again, which will be in 87 days, on December 27, through January 4, in Louisiana.
Work is going well, too. I've been really good about getting up early and getting to work on time. It's pretty hard waking up at 6am some days, but I've only had two days where I haven't managed to pull myself out of bed so far; a far better track record than my serious time management issues I had this spring, when I would rarely be on time. I'm scheduled to put in 20 hours a week, but I think my paycheck will show something more like 21-22 hours a week, thanks to my arriving early consistently, and staying an extra 5 or 10 minutes past on some days. It feels good to know you're meeting your expectations, holding your own, and staying afloat in what anyone wouldn't hesitate to call a busy life.
So yep, thats a general summary of the larger things going on in life right now. Hopefully I'll update this thing with at least somewhat regularity. It takes me a few days between when I start and finish a blog, which is why I'm posting a blog about Monday night on Wednesday morning. :P Thank God for the save button! (Jesus saves too, you know. :P)
Love!
I really like Crossroads College's housing setup and campus life arrangement. They have townhouses, each one with 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, in-house (free) washing machines and dryers, and a full kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, freezer, cookware, etc.). This means that I have my own bedroom/living space. It's about 12x8'. I really like it! The reason the school provides a full kitchen is because they don't have any food program, so all students have to do their own cooking/provide their own meals. This too has been a fun learning experience for me so far, learning how to grocery shop, look for deals and sales, and cook and prepare meals for myself. I can't really say I've done any honest-t0-God cooking, but I do make grilled cheese and tomato soup, spaghetti, and soups for lunch or supper, and I'm eating cereal (generic brand of course... its so much cheaper!), bagels and oatmeal for breakfast. So I'm keeping a fairly steady diet, although its somewhat devoid of any meat right now. I still have a bag of frozen chicken breasts in the freezer... I really should pull those out and try those. I just always put it off because they take like half an hour to cook or something, and usually when I want to eat, I want to eat NOW. Oh well, I'll try it sooner or later.
Classes are going very well, I'm not feeling any stress whatsoever from everything. I'm taking 13 credits this semester, and I can definitely say that unless things get unbearably stressful towards the end of the semester, I can totally see myself taking up a fifth class. I've got four 3-credit courses and a one credit Freshman seminar which is kinda fun, but mostly boring and seemingly pointless. I would much rather replace that time with another 3 credit course. I'm also looking into CLEP courses to get ahead in stuff, which would be utterly beyond cool.
I filled up my car for under $40 today, which is the first time I have EVER done that. I've been watching the price of crude oil as well as the price at the pump, because its been slowly but surely going down the past week and a half or so. I decided that I would fill up if/when it got below $3.30, and sure enough, this morning it was $3.29! $37. 15. Still way too freaking much, IMO, but a heck of a lot better than the $4.15+ I would pay in Wisconsin over the summer.
Things with Amanda are going really well too right now. She is such a fun girl to talk to, and I love reliving all the memories we've had together, as well as talking about all our hopes and dreams for the future, all while striving to put God first in our lives as individuals and together as a couple. I feel that we've never really, truly done that as a couple up until really after she went home at the end of the summer. The difference that God's blessing brings is truly a beautiful and joyful experience! I cannot wait to see her again, which will be in 87 days, on December 27, through January 4, in Louisiana.
Work is going well, too. I've been really good about getting up early and getting to work on time. It's pretty hard waking up at 6am some days, but I've only had two days where I haven't managed to pull myself out of bed so far; a far better track record than my serious time management issues I had this spring, when I would rarely be on time. I'm scheduled to put in 20 hours a week, but I think my paycheck will show something more like 21-22 hours a week, thanks to my arriving early consistently, and staying an extra 5 or 10 minutes past on some days. It feels good to know you're meeting your expectations, holding your own, and staying afloat in what anyone wouldn't hesitate to call a busy life.
So yep, thats a general summary of the larger things going on in life right now. Hopefully I'll update this thing with at least somewhat regularity. It takes me a few days between when I start and finish a blog, which is why I'm posting a blog about Monday night on Wednesday morning. :P Thank God for the save button! (Jesus saves too, you know. :P)
Love!
Monday, September 22, 2008
9-22-08
Do you ever watch hockey on TV?
Rarely. Very rarely. Its actually a pretty cool sport to watch in person though.
When was the last time you received bad news?
This morning, when I saw oil at $108 a barrel and rising... higher gas prices, here we come.
Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?
I have before, but I don't make a habit of it.
Have you ever done it in a hotel room?
Nope. Abstinence is for lovers.
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Never
Do you like to use post-it notes?
Yes I do! I'm very much a list-maker and note-maker, so I use stuff like sticky notes, post it notes and the like quite often.
Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
Typically I have a reason if I cut it out. So, no.
Would you rather die from a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Probably a big bear. Just seems like it would be faster. And more manly.
Do you always smile for pictures?
Yes. :)
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Doctors that smoke, and more often it seems, people who don't use their turn signal. OH, and people who fold up their books, unzip/zip their backpacks, click their pens shut and make other similar noises when the teacher is still talking at the end of class. How rude of you people!!! :O
Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Tucked out... untucked.
Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
I used to, but not as much any more.
Have you ever peed in the woods?
All the time in boy scouts, haha.
Pooped in the woods?
Mhm. Though not as often.
Do you ever dance even when there's no music playing?
No? I don't think so.
Do you like tongue rings?
No, I consider them a little bit on the trashy side.
Ever talk on a cell phone in a public bathroom?
Not that I can think of.
Do you like popcorn from those big tins?
Yes I do! Cheddar, caramel, white cheddar, chocolate covered, kettle, extra butter... jumbo variety tins are holiday goodness. :)
What is your "Song of the week"?
This week, probably “Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek” by Chiodos. WHAT a chorus!!
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Of course.
Do you still watch cartoons?
No way.
Whats your favorite scary movie?
Haven't really seen that many.
Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
I'd probably bury it somewhere........
What do you drink with dinner?
Milk at home, green tea at church, water at restaurants. With almost astonishing regularity and consistency. :P
What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Honey mustard, BBQ, Ranch. Though I don't usually eat chicken nuggets any more.
What is your favorite food/cuisine?
PASTA and CHICKEN
Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Amanda
Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
*Eagle Scout* :)
Ever go skinny dipping?
In the shower and tub.
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Ummm... its been a while. Most likely when I wrote Amanda one at camp.
Can you change the oil on a car?
No, but I'd definitely be willing to learn.
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
One. $170. December 10th or so, 9:30 PM ish, in Alexandria, Louisiana. 65 In a 50.
Ran out of gas?
Nope, but I've probably come pretty darn close a number of times. Especially since I got my car in April.
Favorite kind of sandwich?
Anything with meat and a lot of fresh veggies on it. Green or red pepper, lettuce, tomato, cucumber... delicious!
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Leno I guess, though I don't really watch either of them ever, 'cept for if something shows up on youtube.
Ever watch soap operas?
NEV.ER. (And I'm really glad Amanda doesn't any more :P)
Afraid of heights?
I've been over 12,000 feet above sea level, on a mountain top. I'd say not.
Sing in the car?
Almost always.
Dance in the shower?
Nope. I shower at 6 in the morning, and its to wake me up, not so I can enjoy water dancing.
Dance in the car?
Occasionally.
Ever used a gun?
Many a time, though oddly not once at Fort.
Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Professional photographer and actually pay money for it? Senior pictures... Fall of '06.
Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Not really, though I wouldn't consider myself a big fan by any means.
Is Christmas stressful?
Not really.
Favorite type of fruit pie?
Hmmmm. Strawberry or peach.
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Professional football player, radio sports announcer or talk show host, and probably some other stuff I don't remember.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Just the holy one.
Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Sometimes, yeah.
Take a vitamin daily?
No
Wear slippers?
You bet. Wearing them now. But they are starting to really get worn out. Hopefully they'll last until Christmas, when I hope to get a new pair.
Wear a bath robe?
Nope. When I commute across the hall from my room to the shower, I just wear my boxers with my towel draped over my shoulders
What do you wear to bed?
Boxers. As it gets colder, I'll probably add a T-shirt.
Your First Concert?
Thousand Foot Krutch phenomenon tour, with Falling Up and maybe another band that I can't think of.
Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart?
Target, definitely.
Nike or Adidas?
Nike I guess. No preference, really.
Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos usually.
Ever been in love?
I like to think so.
Who would you like to see in concert?
I'd love to see the Devil Wears Prada again. I'd love to see David Crowder again. Oh man, I'd love to see Copeland and MuteMath. I'd definitely see Eisley again. Those are just off the top of my head.
Hot tea or cold tea?
Either, neither or both.
Ever ran around outside without a shirt?
Yes.
Favorite kind of cookie?
Oatmeal chocolate chip, maybe. Or these cherry-chocolate choo-choos (I know, its a silly name) that mom makes. Chocolate chocolate chip cookies with cherries in them. Fantastic. Also, mint-chocolate chip cookies.
Can you swim well?
Actually, no.
Can you hold your breath without manually holding your nose?
Yes
Are you patient?
More so than the average person, I'd say.
Band or DJ?
Band
Ever had plastic surgery?
No
Belly Ring vs Nipple Rings?
Neither, though I much prefer the former to the latter.
Best room for a fireplace?
Living room. This is kind of a random question if you think about it...
Are you married?
I will be one day.
Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
Not really
Do you have kids?
No
Do you want kids?
Yes, someday.
What's your favorite colors?
Blue
Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes, very much.
What are you doing?
Taking this survey and talking to Amanda and Andrew :)
Why is your number one your number one?
Amanda, because she's my best friend, we can talk about anything, she's funny, talented, beautiful, caring, creative and my girlfriend!
What are you doing tonight?
Going to Fusion and talking to Amanda.
Could you ever live with anyone on your top friends (on Myspace)?
Yeah
Do you think things will change next year now that you're older?
Yes. Next year I'll be 21. Wow. Who knows what else will be different.
Last person to make you smile?
Andrew
Have you ever had your heart broken?
I don't know. Probably.
Ever kissed your number 1 on MySpace?
Yes
Where were you at 11:00 last night?
At home, online.
If you're sleeping and someone calls you what do you say?
I usually say “hello” or “hey” a couple times before I answer the phone to hear what I sound like, and then even if I sound really terrible, I'll still answer the phone. :P
Ever receive a really long apology?
Yes.
Feel like talking to someone that you haven't in a while?
Nobody in particular, but sure.
Is it easy for someone to make you smile?
Yes!
Who did you hug last?
Ummm.... Mom probably.
Are you mad at the last person who called you?
No, LOL. It was a financial advisor, to schedule a meeting.
Do you still talk to the person you last kissed?
Yes
Expecting something to change in the next month?
Just the usual. The weather, me, people, the economy... stuff.
Ready for winter to come?
No. But I AM ready for December 27th to come. ;)
If you could move out of the house right now would you?
Its been one month since I did so. LOVING IT!!!
Ever licked someone's cheek?
lol, yes
Has anyone disappointed you recently?
Yes.
Were you an honor roll student in school?
I was home schooled K-12.
Have you ever slept in a bed with the opposite sex?
Just my sisters, when I was younger.
Does it take a lot to make you cry?
Yeah.
What do you have planned for tonight?
Studying and talking to people.
Does the last person you held hands with mean alot to you?
Yes, very much so.
Do you know what you're wearing tomorrow?
Nope
Have you ever been around someone who was high?
Not that I'm aware of, though I guess it wouldn't surprise me.
When is your birthday?
June 11
If you could have anything right now what would it be?
To be with Amanda, here.
How's your heart lately?
Awesome, with a few exceptions.
Are you a forgiving person?
Yes
How ticklish are you?
Rather.
How is your hair?
Brown.
Honestly has anyone ever seen you in your underwear?
Guys.
Have you fixed friendships with anyone lately?
Nope
Do you smoke weed?
Never
Last person you drove in a car with under the age of 21?
Uhmmm, probably one of my sisters
Does anyone call you babe?
No
Do you have any tattoo/piercings?
Zero.
Who were the last people you went out to eat with?
Mom.
Where is the last place you went?
Intro to Business class.
Single, in a relationship, or talking?
In a Relationship
Rarely. Very rarely. Its actually a pretty cool sport to watch in person though.
When was the last time you received bad news?
This morning, when I saw oil at $108 a barrel and rising... higher gas prices, here we come.
Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?
I have before, but I don't make a habit of it.
Have you ever done it in a hotel room?
Nope. Abstinence is for lovers.
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Never
Do you like to use post-it notes?
Yes I do! I'm very much a list-maker and note-maker, so I use stuff like sticky notes, post it notes and the like quite often.
Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
Typically I have a reason if I cut it out. So, no.
Would you rather die from a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Probably a big bear. Just seems like it would be faster. And more manly.
Do you always smile for pictures?
Yes. :)
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Doctors that smoke, and more often it seems, people who don't use their turn signal. OH, and people who fold up their books, unzip/zip their backpacks, click their pens shut and make other similar noises when the teacher is still talking at the end of class. How rude of you people!!! :O
Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Tucked out... untucked.
Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
I used to, but not as much any more.
Have you ever peed in the woods?
All the time in boy scouts, haha.
Pooped in the woods?
Mhm. Though not as often.
Do you ever dance even when there's no music playing?
No? I don't think so.
Do you like tongue rings?
No, I consider them a little bit on the trashy side.
Ever talk on a cell phone in a public bathroom?
Not that I can think of.
Do you like popcorn from those big tins?
Yes I do! Cheddar, caramel, white cheddar, chocolate covered, kettle, extra butter... jumbo variety tins are holiday goodness. :)
What is your "Song of the week"?
This week, probably “Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek” by Chiodos. WHAT a chorus!!
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Of course.
Do you still watch cartoons?
No way.
Whats your favorite scary movie?
Haven't really seen that many.
Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
I'd probably bury it somewhere........
What do you drink with dinner?
Milk at home, green tea at church, water at restaurants. With almost astonishing regularity and consistency. :P
What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Honey mustard, BBQ, Ranch. Though I don't usually eat chicken nuggets any more.
What is your favorite food/cuisine?
PASTA and CHICKEN
Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Amanda
Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
*Eagle Scout* :)
Ever go skinny dipping?
In the shower and tub.
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Ummm... its been a while. Most likely when I wrote Amanda one at camp.
Can you change the oil on a car?
No, but I'd definitely be willing to learn.
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
One. $170. December 10th or so, 9:30 PM ish, in Alexandria, Louisiana. 65 In a 50.
Ran out of gas?
Nope, but I've probably come pretty darn close a number of times. Especially since I got my car in April.
Favorite kind of sandwich?
Anything with meat and a lot of fresh veggies on it. Green or red pepper, lettuce, tomato, cucumber... delicious!
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Leno I guess, though I don't really watch either of them ever, 'cept for if something shows up on youtube.
Ever watch soap operas?
NEV.ER. (And I'm really glad Amanda doesn't any more :P)
Afraid of heights?
I've been over 12,000 feet above sea level, on a mountain top. I'd say not.
Sing in the car?
Almost always.
Dance in the shower?
Nope. I shower at 6 in the morning, and its to wake me up, not so I can enjoy water dancing.
Dance in the car?
Occasionally.
Ever used a gun?
Many a time, though oddly not once at Fort.
Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Professional photographer and actually pay money for it? Senior pictures... Fall of '06.
Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Not really, though I wouldn't consider myself a big fan by any means.
Is Christmas stressful?
Not really.
Favorite type of fruit pie?
Hmmmm. Strawberry or peach.
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Professional football player, radio sports announcer or talk show host, and probably some other stuff I don't remember.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Just the holy one.
Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Sometimes, yeah.
Take a vitamin daily?
No
Wear slippers?
You bet. Wearing them now. But they are starting to really get worn out. Hopefully they'll last until Christmas, when I hope to get a new pair.
Wear a bath robe?
Nope. When I commute across the hall from my room to the shower, I just wear my boxers with my towel draped over my shoulders
What do you wear to bed?
Boxers. As it gets colder, I'll probably add a T-shirt.
Your First Concert?
Thousand Foot Krutch phenomenon tour, with Falling Up and maybe another band that I can't think of.
Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart?
Target, definitely.
Nike or Adidas?
Nike I guess. No preference, really.
Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos usually.
Ever been in love?
I like to think so.
Who would you like to see in concert?
I'd love to see the Devil Wears Prada again. I'd love to see David Crowder again. Oh man, I'd love to see Copeland and MuteMath. I'd definitely see Eisley again. Those are just off the top of my head.
Hot tea or cold tea?
Either, neither or both.
Ever ran around outside without a shirt?
Yes.
Favorite kind of cookie?
Oatmeal chocolate chip, maybe. Or these cherry-chocolate choo-choos (I know, its a silly name) that mom makes. Chocolate chocolate chip cookies with cherries in them. Fantastic. Also, mint-chocolate chip cookies.
Can you swim well?
Actually, no.
Can you hold your breath without manually holding your nose?
Yes
Are you patient?
More so than the average person, I'd say.
Band or DJ?
Band
Ever had plastic surgery?
No
Belly Ring vs Nipple Rings?
Neither, though I much prefer the former to the latter.
Best room for a fireplace?
Living room. This is kind of a random question if you think about it...
Are you married?
I will be one day.
Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
Not really
Do you have kids?
No
Do you want kids?
Yes, someday.
What's your favorite colors?
Blue
Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes, very much.
What are you doing?
Taking this survey and talking to Amanda and Andrew :)
Why is your number one your number one?
Amanda, because she's my best friend, we can talk about anything, she's funny, talented, beautiful, caring, creative and my girlfriend!
What are you doing tonight?
Going to Fusion and talking to Amanda.
Could you ever live with anyone on your top friends (on Myspace)?
Yeah
Do you think things will change next year now that you're older?
Yes. Next year I'll be 21. Wow. Who knows what else will be different.
Last person to make you smile?
Andrew
Have you ever had your heart broken?
I don't know. Probably.
Ever kissed your number 1 on MySpace?
Yes
Where were you at 11:00 last night?
At home, online.
If you're sleeping and someone calls you what do you say?
I usually say “hello” or “hey” a couple times before I answer the phone to hear what I sound like, and then even if I sound really terrible, I'll still answer the phone. :P
Ever receive a really long apology?
Yes.
Feel like talking to someone that you haven't in a while?
Nobody in particular, but sure.
Is it easy for someone to make you smile?
Yes!
Who did you hug last?
Ummm.... Mom probably.
Are you mad at the last person who called you?
No, LOL. It was a financial advisor, to schedule a meeting.
Do you still talk to the person you last kissed?
Yes
Expecting something to change in the next month?
Just the usual. The weather, me, people, the economy... stuff.
Ready for winter to come?
No. But I AM ready for December 27th to come. ;)
If you could move out of the house right now would you?
Its been one month since I did so. LOVING IT!!!
Ever licked someone's cheek?
lol, yes
Has anyone disappointed you recently?
Yes.
Were you an honor roll student in school?
I was home schooled K-12.
Have you ever slept in a bed with the opposite sex?
Just my sisters, when I was younger.
Does it take a lot to make you cry?
Yeah.
What do you have planned for tonight?
Studying and talking to people.
Does the last person you held hands with mean alot to you?
Yes, very much so.
Do you know what you're wearing tomorrow?
Nope
Have you ever been around someone who was high?
Not that I'm aware of, though I guess it wouldn't surprise me.
When is your birthday?
June 11
If you could have anything right now what would it be?
To be with Amanda, here.
How's your heart lately?
Awesome, with a few exceptions.
Are you a forgiving person?
Yes
How ticklish are you?
Rather.
How is your hair?
Brown.
Honestly has anyone ever seen you in your underwear?
Guys.
Have you fixed friendships with anyone lately?
Nope
Do you smoke weed?
Never
Last person you drove in a car with under the age of 21?
Uhmmm, probably one of my sisters
Does anyone call you babe?
No
Do you have any tattoo/piercings?
Zero.
Who were the last people you went out to eat with?
Mom.
Where is the last place you went?
Intro to Business class.
Single, in a relationship, or talking?
In a Relationship
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