Crying

I did this a lot on Wednesay. And I really wasn't expecting it at all.

I was in town for some meetings and my sister was giving a testimony at church on how prayer has affected her life, so I definitely wanted to go, support her, hear her speak, watch my nephew while she was onstage. It sounded like it'd be fun, but it ended up being really hard.

The first thing to happen was that my nephew was really tired and was super upset while he fought sleep, so I was trying to hold him and console him while Jaime was readying to go on. And I couldn't. No matter how I held him or what I said or sang, he still screamed. And I started crying. I was so upset - for him, for my inability to console him. Someone came to relieve me when Jaime went up onstage because they wanted me to be able to hear her.

So I was already crying as I walked into the tent to hear her speak. Then she proceeded to tell the audience how she has experienced prayer in her life - when my dad committed his life to Christ 7 years ago, when my cousin and aunt did the same just a couple months ago, but mostly during her life-threatening brain surgery in October... Revisiting all that just kept the tears coming. We talk about Jaime's miracle all the time. I think about it constantly. But this was the first time I was confronted with it in a public setting. And I didn't really do that well.

I sat with Jaime at her table afterwards, as my nephew slept in his stroller beside us - put to sleep by someone else, which broke my heart. We were surrounded by a small group of women that she has been meeting with every week since she became a mom. I had composed myself as best I could, and I fully expected to just fade away into the background. Then Jaime took my hand. And, suddenly, I was a mess again. Before yesterday, I'm not sure she'd really seen the full scale of my emotions about all of this - how scared I'd been of losing her, how much I loved her, how grateful I am that she's still alive. Then her table asked me to talk about my experience with prayer during Jaime's time in the hospital.

Through tears, I explained that trusting the Lord with my sister during the long hours of surgery was the hardest thing I have ever done. I told them that it was the first time that I had no choice but to lean completely on God because I has absolutely no control over anything. All I kept thinking during the surgery was "It's just you and me now, God." Apart from God, I felt completely alone. I was surrounded by my whole family and some dear friends, but they were all powerless too. So, when it came to comfort, I really had to rely on the Lord. It really revolutionized my prayer life.

I'm glad I got to be there to hear her speak. I'm glad that I'm through my first experience in dealing with the past in a public setting. I was extremely tired the rest of the day, just totally worn out. If she speaks onstage again in the future, I will be much more careful and more expectant of emotional breakdowns.

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#1 If I was only allowed to buy one thing for the rest of my life it would probably be books. I love reading and, as I said earlier, I like words.

#2 After my relationship with God, my family is the most important thing to me in the world. I would lie down in traffic for them.

#3 I have five pictures of the Eiffel Tower in my living room alone. Homage to my honeymoon.

#4 I wish I drove a Nissan Xterra. I think that it's the coolest car ever. Okay, maybe not EVER. I like Range Rovers too, but an Xterra is more within reach. I am a realist. It’s a realistic dream.

#5 Lamb chops may be my favorite food – ever! My grandpa knows this and always has them on the menu whenever I come over for dinner.

#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#2 After my relationship with God, my family is the most important thing to me in the world. I would lie down in traffic for them.

#3 I have five pictures of the Eiffel Tower in my living room alone. Homage to my honeymoon.

#4 I wish I drove a Nissan Xterra. I think that it's the coolest car ever. Okay, maybe not EVER. I like Range Rovers too, but an Xterra is more within reach. I am a realist. It’s a realistic dream.

#5 Lamb chops may be my favorite food – ever! My grandpa knows this and always has them on the menu whenever I come over for dinner.

#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#3 I have five pictures of the Eiffel Tower in my living room alone. Homage to my honeymoon.

#4 I wish I drove a Nissan Xterra. I think that it's the coolest car ever. Okay, maybe not EVER. I like Range Rovers too, but an Xterra is more within reach. I am a realist. It’s a realistic dream.

#5 Lamb chops may be my favorite food – ever! My grandpa knows this and always has them on the menu whenever I come over for dinner.

#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#4 I wish I drove a Nissan Xterra. I think that it's the coolest car ever. Okay, maybe not EVER. I like Range Rovers too, but an Xterra is more within reach. I am a realist. It’s a realistic dream.

#5 Lamb chops may be my favorite food – ever! My grandpa knows this and always has them on the menu whenever I come over for dinner.

#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#5 Lamb chops may be my favorite food - ever! My grandpa knows this and always has them on the menu whenever I come over for dinner.

#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#6 I have been married for almost two years to an awesome guy who loves me, challenges me, makes me a better woman, and looks forward to the future with me.

#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#7 I have had the same coffee order for the last five years: peppermint mocha.

#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#8 My sister is my hero.

#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#9 I have an older sister who looks EXACTLY like me, even though we are 19 months apart. We have gotten used to responding to each other's name and have each had countless awkward experiences interacting with people who mistake us for the other.

#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#10 I used to paint in college. Today, I thought about taking it up again.

#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#11 I like really obscure art. I am the kind of person who relishes a piece of twisted metal or a blob of paint.

#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#12 I wish that I knew when to take pictures. Usually great picture moments pass me by.

#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won’t ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#13 I have the cutest nephew ever. Seriously, if you think another kid is cuter, you're a dirty liar. And I am really worried that when I have my own kids, they won't ever measure up to Cole.

#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#14 There are like 3 people in the world who understand my sense of humor. To them, I am hilarious and witty. To everyone else, I am incredibly unfunny.

#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#15 I like words a lot. Ever since I was a kid, I've liked learning and using new words, much to the amusement of my sister who used to make fun of me for experimenting with big, complicated words.

#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#16 I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. Guitar, piano - anything.

#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#17 When I was little, I was this crazy little performer who liked to sing and put on shows for my family. If you have ever heard me sing, you will understand why that is so funny.

#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I even got a Greek Isles calendar for Christmas.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#18 I had an opportunity to go to Greece when I was in college, but didn’t end up going. Ever since, I really want to go to Greece. I love the food, I love the language, and I think it's so beautiful. Hopefully, my next trip to Europe will include a stopover in Greece.

#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#19 I love movies. I always have. I love how, if done right, a movie can grab hold of you and drag you into a colorful new world with interesting characters. For two hours, you can lose yourself. That’s a pretty cool feeling sometimes.

#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#20 I appreciate TV shows the most when they are written well. The West Wing, Gilmore Girls... I like my dialogue quick, snappy, and witty.

#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#21 I think I would really flourish living in a big city like New York or Chicago or San Francisco. I like the energy, the architecture, and how a city like that feels like it enlarges the scope of my life.

#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.

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#22 I really enjoy scarves right now. If I could wear a scarf everyday, I totally would. I currently own six scarves. Not enough for everyday of the week.

#23 I get sick on most roller coasters. If it loops, spirals, or shoots me in any unpleasant direction, I am done. Disneyland is fine, but Six Flags just wrecks me.

#24 I have a few OCD tendencies... One of which is that it freaks me out to have the volume on my TV, radio, etc. on an odd number.

#25 My favorite Disney movie from childhood was Sleeping Beauty because I was a major tomboy and liked to pretend I was the prince, bounding around the living room with a blanket for a cape and a sword tucked into my pants.