7 Random Things!

Better late than never...I am joining in the fun (even though it is now Wednesday morning) and linking up with the Sassy Single Bloggers at Exemplify to share seven random things about myself!

Here goes...

1. I love to think deeply about things and have a tendency to over-analyze. It is a blessing and a curse.

2. I believe true friendships should last a lifetime.

3. People tell me I look like my mother, however, some people also tell me I look far younger than my actual age of twenty-something. I find this to be highly frustrating at times. :-)

4. My dad and I share the same sense of humor and some random personality quirks.

5. I have a deep fear of worms.

6. I will try eating almost any food at least once (except aforementioned worms).

7. I speak nearly fluent Spanish and would love to learn a couple more langugages someday! (possibly Greek and French)

Thats all for now, folks. Thanks for letting me share a little of myself with you all!

Cultural Corner

Today it is time for a fun and random post! Allow me to introduce you to my favorite spot in my room...I call it my 'cultural corner'. I do not consider myself to be a good decorator at all, but this one little corner holds very special meaning for me and is my best attempt at doing something 'artsy'. :-)

Here is the whole shelf



Most of these decorations were brought back from Peru, South America after I lived there for 11 months during my Junior year of college. On the left is a tiny nativity scene that is carved inside one of their famous hats. The pot and coin-purse are both hand-crafted and painted.



The next three hand-painted plates in the background of each shelf are my absolute favorite items from Peru. They are so beautiful and reveal much of the culture.
This shelf also contains Peruvian money and a little wooden flute that is a typical instrument within the country.



Excluding the background plate, this is my African shelf! I have never been to Africa personally, but I have several sweet friends who have gone and been kind enough to bring me back some beautiful treasures!



This plate is partially covered up by a picture of my teammates and me taken during our missionary interinship/study abroad in Peru. The random chopsticks came from another friend who went to China one summer!



I hope you have enjoyed this cultural mini-tour and glimpse into my life! :-)

What are your favorite spots in your own rooms?

A Glimpse into My Scattered Thoughts

If you could hear what is now going on in my head...

"Watching a soccer game and eating at Taco Bell, what a great dad/daughter date tonight!"

"I should go to bed early."

"I should stay up and read my book."

"I hope Steve calls tonight!"

"Can't wait to train in customer service tomorrow!"

"Don't want to go to work tomorrow..."

"When is my next day off?"

"Friday is payday!"

"Why do I have nothing interesting to say?"

"Yay! My friend texted me!"

"Ice cream sounds good."

"I really need to go running"

"..and I've had that song in my head all day..."

"FOCUS, Heidi!"

"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." Psalm 16:11