I'm pretty down to earth and like to think I have a good head on my shoulders, which unfortunately has gotten me tagged as "boring". Oh well, it keeps me out of trouble. I'm frequently given a hard time about being a perfectionist, too. I have become more and more optimistic in life with the help of God of course---being a pessimist is no fun, believe me. I have had a few 'rough patches' in life, so to speak, but firmly believe that you must go through the valley to climb the mountain...and thus I stay strong and know that the best is yet to come and learn from ALL of my life experiences---God can bring good from any bad situation. The more I go through life the more I realize how valuable forgiveness and grace are; I didn't always extend it in the past as some people know all too well, so to them- "I am sorry". God has given me more grace than I deserve. I don't know how He does it, but I want to learn. I really want to be able to tell people one day that I am not who I once was. I love listening to music and singing along---the right song can do a 180 on my mood. My biggest goal is to have my best friend be my husband and raise a family in a God-honoring home. One thing I wish I could do more of is travel. Not only do I want to see the scenic beauty of America, but I really, really love to drive--it is one of my quirks. I attend Heartland Community Church...it really is a 'different way to do church' in that it's actually enjoyable and makes the lessons life-applicable. Church doesn't have to be a chore, and you should look forward to going. Heartland is culturally relevent so that people my age or whatever age can relate. For the past two years, I have been on the 'First Impressions' ministry team there; I now have the privelage of leading my own team. You know a church is doing its "job" when it pulls at your heartstrings and you even walk out in tears frequently because you finally 'get' what Jesus did and still does for you and you love Him all the more. In seeing His awesome grace, you can't help but be in awe...and realize you got a long way to go. To have a heart like Christ is my ultimate life goal, and believe you me, He has his work cut out on that one! :)