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wat is your favorite sound?

I like the sound of orchestral string instruments.Soft and soothing.

My favorite sound is the laughter of children.

I actually have two of them. When I hear pen to a paper and when I hear children laugh hysterically!

Piano and rain

Okay, my friend asked me this question the other day and she laughed when she heard my answer. The first sound that came to my mind was a cow...however that is not my favorite sound, thankfully. But my actual favorite sound is perhaps just as weird. I'd have to say bedsheets...just hear me out! Right when you're about to go to sleep, or right when you wake up in the morning you normally take a deep breath to relax yourself. At that point, of course the sheets move, making a sound we have all been familiar with since childhood. It's the feeling of being 100% comfortable and safe, in my opinion. That is my weird favorite sound, I promise the rest of my answers won't be this long..

My favorite sound is definitely the sound of chowing down on tortilla chips. Not listening to someone else eats them, but the amplified sound that only you can hear when you eat them. And it has to be Tostitos Scoops. Those make the best internal crunching sound. Also, the sound of a fresh can of soda being opened. And each of the sounds of the Dolby countdown before movies. Also tied for first is the series of sounds from shuffling a deck of cards: the split, the evening, the ruffle, the bridge, the gather, and the deal. Oh baby.

This is a tough one, just because there are so many! I was thinking and for some reason the sound of sprinklers came to mind. I think it reminds me of walking home from the bus stop in my old neighborhood, with my friends. It was always a great happy feeling. We're done with the school day, and usually my friends and I would ride our bikes and do all sorts of kid stuff when we would get home. good, good times. Also, the sound of the night in Greer. Not necessarily silence, but that peaceful night sound... if that makes sense? hearing the wind through trees, crickets and rivers sound. yep:)

drumline warming up

As you can probably imagine, my favorite sound is any sound of music that performers truly believe in. Some of the most ecstatic moments I have ever experienced have been a result of that glorious, heavenly moment when the big, climactic note of the piece of music hits, and every musician involved is emotionally and physically invested in that moment. Feeling that kind of musical nirvana while knowing the camaraderie and dedication going into its creation… is a feeling I can’t describe. That is my favorite sound, because it takes my breath away and leaves me in wonder of the brilliant sounds God created.What impresses me most is when multiple groups, representing large groups of completely different people, work together, or even just get together and talk.

wat impresses you?

Talents of any kind. Strong people

it really impresses me when people stand up for what they believe it. It's easy to just sit back and go with the flow, but when you stand up for yourself, it really shows how passionate you are about something.

Really, everything. The vast variety of human being-ness and ideas and such. On the real, I am impressed by people who realize their best self, regardless of circumstance!
People's strengths, what they love to do and what they are passionate about. When they go after something and don't stop until they reach their goal.

And its the degree of people's passion that impresses me and the actions they take to carry out their plan. I'm impressed by actions fueled by ambition!

Confidence in oneself, but Humility as well. A humble person always catches my eye. 

What impresses me is honesty; not enough people are honest these days. What impresses me most is when people can be honest with themselves.

a servant's heart. 

wat do you find attractive about being in a relationship?

I’ve been in countless relationships trying to find “the one,” all I found was betrayal, pain, fear, and brokenness. My cousin was talking to me one day and I enjoy hearing her story about how her and her boyfriend met. She told me, “Stop looking, give up. Falling in love is just that, “falling,” you can’t fall in love when your adamant on finding love.” I finally gave up, I stopped searching, then by chance the same guy from my friend’s “Going away Party,” showed up at his, “Coming back Party,” and as a joke I texted my friend (the one the party was being held for) as a joke about his friend, about how handsome he was and to introduce us. I don’t know what God’s plan was on bringing us together, but because of him, I’ve learned to be open minded (not tunnel visioned like most Christians, in which I was), to breathe (I have a hard time calming down when I’m stressed, and or angry), and he helped me learn to see how poorly I was treating my family, and to fix it. (I’m sorry about all of this writing haha) He’s my best friend, and that’s what I find attractive in a relationship

honestly-the girls attitude towards christ, how she is...ect.

Sharing the journey with someone, and growing in all ways off of each other. Patience is key although, for you need both hearts in the right place.

Never been in one...

the knowledge that the person i will be with will love jesus more than me.

having a committed partnership that enables you and the other person to do things together that you would not be capable of apart.

I find the energy attractive. Feeling connected to one person and one person alone. Wanting to share your life with them and wanting them to do the same. Having a bond with them where no one and nothing can interfere.

wat makes life worth living?

Heaven???

Life is worth living to find happiness not just for yourself, but to provide happiness for the ones around you and in your life.

to me the future is what makes my life worth living. The general pursuit of happiness, I have these images in my head of how I want my life to be, They're quick mental snapshots of moments I want to happen. They range from father son moments like watching my son graduate and I can see it so vividly the moment as he walks down from the center of the stage and for a quick moment he pauses with a goofy smile and looks up and while I'm sure he can't see I feel like it's just me and him in the entire auditorium and he knows how proud of him I am. To moments of pure bliss with someone I want to spend my life with it, spending most of our day together in bed just talking about how things are both under out white striped sheets with plenty of light shining through our blinds right through the sheets and me saying something that just lights up her face for a quick moment and nothing else in the world at that time could make me as happy as her smile and knowing she loves me. As cheesy as it may be I do believe that "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

What makes life worth living is knowing that people love you and is there for you no matter what the situation is.

My love for God, music, relationships, sports, building things and God are very relevant to me, but if I am supposed to tell others what to live for, I would tell them nothing. Except God. (I would say this in order to make a philosophical and apologetic point, I hope that's the response you want.)

Passion for the things you do and love from others

Love. I wouldn't be anywhere without love. I feel like I feed off of it. And I am not just talking boyfriend/girlfriend love. I am talking about the love of family. The passion that love brings to make you do something. Love for an activity. Love for a future. I wouldn't be anywhere without love.

based on your current routines/schedule, where would you expect to be in five years? is that where you want to be?

I picture myself graduating college and hopefully becoming a high school teacher

In 5 years, I'd like to have secured a job at a local (at least) news station, preferably near home - because home is where my heart is. It's where I expect myself to be and, most
importantly, it's where I want to be.

Five years from now I see myself the manager of the place where I work. I see myself very fit because I love the gym. I see myself with a husband. But probably no kids yet. ;) I am happy with that future because it is the one I have chosen for myself.

I want and hope I end up as a counselor for children, teenagers and families. This is my lifetime goal.

I would answer but I'm not sure how to answer it as my schedule is about to change drastically, and yeah, I just dont know. X)

do you celebrate the things you have?

I wouldn’t say I “celebrate” the blessings I have, I sit down, and individually thank God. For every person, every situation, every material thing, etc.

And it depends. I have a lot of useless shit (er, junk ;)) that clutters up both my living space and my soul (metaphorical, here). What;s more important than things is both the people who make them, and what people use them to do. That being said, I would rather have myguitar than my bed, given the choice.

Well... I think celebrate is an interesting choice of word here. I wouldn't say that I throw parties for my cell phone or anything. But i do find the time to appreciate my dog and my family. Enjoying the little things in life.

I celebrate it everyday by playing the piano and have them in my daily routine.
Yes, but there are times when I get down on myself for not having some things that others have.

Yes I am very grateful for the friends in my life and items I own.

wat would your perfect day look like? wat would it include?

The perfect day I think would be completely stress free. And it would include my future wife and kids.

My perfect day?! I think it would involve close family and friends, going to a place were not one of us have been, and get to experience it for the first time, all of us together. Maybe somewhere really exotic, some jungle, swing off some branches. waterfalls and have a picnic, or something of that nature. And end with a nice fire at night with a side of laughter.

My perfect day would be as the president of some club working with others or putting on some event. I loved being president of MUN in high school, and also managing my Eagle Project. Conversely, if I had a super calm day where I had nothing to do, it would be perfect if I could convince myself to read the books that are currently in my sock drawer.

hm. i would say my perfect day would go: someone making me coffee in the morning, an overcast sky all day, going out to lunch with someone i can have a deep conversation with, walk around a bookstore with more coffee & meet my soul mate, go to a Chris Tomlin concert barefoot & spend the evening praising God with a bunch of people who love jesus, & lastly, go to the howards house with taylor & sit on the roof eating pizza & talking about life.

the perfect day would be a march day in GA like 80 degrees it would Include all the people I love and a grill cheese

My perfect day would start out with me working out. A five mile or so run, then lifting for a half hour. Then I would build something cool, like with wood or car parts or something with quality materials. Then I would pray for a while and study God's word for an hour or so, then read a whole bunch of Apologetic material on all subjects. Then I would eat a really great meal of pasta and steak, however that works out I don't know. But then I would write for a while: songs, poems, stories. I would listen to and play saxophone for a couple hours. Then I would go bike riding in a scenic place like by the beach or in a tropical place. At the end of the day would be a party where people had outrageous (clean) fun, and then a church service. That would be my perfect day. (I know, I'm a complete weirdo.)

My perfect day would be waking up to see the sunrise, spending the day with my most loved ones, just exploring new places, having a picnic, watching the sunset and spending all night under the stars, talking about happy things.

where/in wat do you find true joy?

I find true joy in creating art, and in the happiness of others

Not really sure. I'm kinda in a spot with God right now where I should be producing so much for Him in terms of action, but I guess in terms of "true joy," I find it in God when I do what I know is right and make both Him and I happy that I'm doing what I'm called to do. (Of course, I'm not the one really doing the good actions but Him in me, but that's another story.)

Praising God. I cant seem to wipe the smile off my face when I am. Whether i'm singing, talking with friends, or viewing nature, His presence brings sincere, real, pure joy.

Judging from my last few answers, I think this one would be easy to guess. I find my joy with the people I love in the places I love. Camping with the family. Going to the beach with my friends. Visiting grandparents in other states. Anything like that.

I find my true joy in two things. First is my music because it is a always there for me. Second is my best friend. He accepts me for who I am and is there for me no matter what.

My boyfriend and piano and writing and very close friends

wat is your biggest fear? biggest dream?

Biggest fear: not being good enough/rejection.
Biggest dream: making an impact on people in a third-world country through God's love

My biggest fear would be to lose my family. They mean so much to me. There are many ways I could lose them other than physically and that scares me just as bad.

Biggest Fear: Not being happy when I am older. Too often I look around at people who are unhappy, or appear to be unhappy with the life they have.
Biggest Dream: To be able to look back on my life when I am older and be proud of the person I have become. I want to look back and see changed lives.

Biggest fear - dying. Biggest dream - Being very successful & rich

My biggest fear would have to be the unknown. If fear what I can't see both physically and metaphorically, so undetermined results in general scare me, as well as darkness and large bodies of water. My biggest dream is to be a superstar of some kind, be it a fallen hero, a big musician, a great politician or lawyer, etc. I just want to make a big change or some kind. (Completely selfish ambitions, I know, but I'm working on it.)

My biggest fear is that hundreds of people will show up to my funeral but not a single one will have anything to say. My biggest dream is to lead others into the unknown and dark corners of this world with godly confidence.

Biggest fear: losing the ones I love. Biggest dream: finding the ONE I love

My biggest fear is dying without accomplishing something heroic like changing a life for the better in some major way. My biggest dream is to travel the world with someone who is my whole world.

Fear: heights or not living up to my full potential. Dream: to make the world a better place.

wat did you think your life would be like now, 5 years ago?

Oh wow XD I think I thought I would be an artist in Washington, or somewhere abroad... Im pretty sure.

Hmm, that would be in 8th grade. Well, I knew I would go to college, but I believe I was more-or-less and ASU fan then. What did I want to do? Well, I don't even know that answer now. However, this was when were in Geometry, which means we were doing proofs (which I loved), so I knew I wanted to do math. Linguistics or Computer Science? Definitely not. Maybe some sort of engineering. I believe my plan was to just be a normal math or engineering major in college.

My life would be trying to not be as sheltered and trying to find my niche in life.

In all honesty 5 years ago I planned on being dead by now. I figured with the general lack of care towards my health and the laundry list of things I have skimped by with amazingly no harm i would be dead by 19 and my luck would've run out. If it wasn't death I thought I would've lost my motivation and would be living at home working a minimum wage job. I'm much happier with who I am now as compared to who I thought would be at 14

5 years ago I thought I would be a big shot in the military. That hasn't really been fulfilled, I don't think it ever will. I thought I would be a lot more in shape by now, but whatev's.

5 years ago i wasn't sure what my life would be like. I knew i wanted to make through high school but 5 years ago I wasn't sure where I was headed after graduation or what I wanted to do

i thought that i would be working for xxxchurch in Vegas, ministering to porn starts and hookers at conventions and on the strip. in five years i picture being the CEO of a nonprofit and traveling doing youth awareness presentations.

I hope I will be in college, ready to receive my undergrad degree in poly-sci.

Hmm, my life 5 years ago? I was just finishing up 8th grade. I had no clue about college at that point. I don't believe I had ever thought 5 years into the future. At exactly that time 5 years ago, we had found out the news that we would be moving to Arizona later that year. I figured that's where I would still be after 5 years. Never in my life did I think that I'd be living in Louisiana.

how would you describe your past year?

My past year haha. Oh boy. It was incredible and depressing all at the same time to be honest. I have the two most best friends in the world but at the same time I've been struggling with family issues, major. The feeling (if you've ever had) when you feel extremely trapped and you see the light at the end of the tunnel (that light being college).

2011 was an interesting year. Full of ups and downs. The ups were blessings from God and the downs were trials that God uses to temper, teach and strengthen me.

Never in my life have I done so many new things and gone so many new places than in the past year. This year has been amazing. I've had great things happen, and I've had horrible things happen. But, I am still alive and well, I have food to eat and clothes to wear and someone who I can talk to about anything throughout this magical process of life, so I'd say my past year has been one of many great years I plan to have.

it was good dude actually...nt too bad.

It's been a ride! I've discovered so much about myself: my interests, like Linguistics; my talents, like learning languages. I've been getting more involved, although not to the extent of my senior year. My main regret from high school was not getting more involved earlier, so I'm trying to avoid making that mistake.

My past year has had too many ups and downs to account for, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It made me who I am today, and I'm only stronger than I was a year ago. I've become much closer to my parents, I've gained a whole new perspective on life, I've gained a whole new respect for home, and a whole new appreciation for life.

Crazy insane magical

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