allow me to introduce myself..

1.    God is my everything. my hope & victory are in Him. He is all I need.

2.    I am passionate about serving people & dealing with issues like: homelessness, human trafficking, the water crisis, depression/self-harm/suicide, pro-life.. I support several causes/non-profits who provide hope to people: to write love on her arms (depression, suicide, self-harm, etc). mocha club (africa-water, sustainability, etc). IJM/love 146/free the birds (sex trade/human trafficking). LiNK-liberty in North Korea (aid to N.korean refugees). Stand Up for Kids (homeless teens, etc). Jedidiah clothing (humanitarian).

3.    music is a huge part of who I am. I've been passionate about it for as long as I can remember..

4.    all kinds of new things are coming soon & I'm not sure I've ever been so terrified/excited for this semester to begin. my heart is heavy & light.

5.    I was born 2.5 months early & am technically a twin..he was even smaller than me & passed away after 2 days. I was in the hospital for months after being born.

6.    I've lived in the same little house since I was pretty much born (save for living at school during 5 semesters, so far).

7.    I often tell people I was "meant to be born in the south" because of my near hatred of the midwest's cold weather, among other things.

8.    I am the oldest of 4 (5, if you count my twin) children. it's a blessing & a curse. my family (immediate & extended) mean the world to me.

9.    I hope to adopt my children, someday.

10. I strive to make an impact in this world, and long to see change for the glory of God.

why all this talk about being born? well, it's my birthday on Sunday!

my first day of waking up twenty-one will be as a nashvill-ian (?) for a few months anyway..