Hello and welcome to my favorite and most random blog day - WHATEVER WEDNESDAY!!!
Last week, Sarah’s comment/question was eaten by the spam monster, so i’ll be a nice friend and answer her’s: If you had to live one place for the rest of your life, and it couldn’t be where you are right now, where would it be?
St. Simons Island. hands down. no question ’bout it! we lived there for 5 years before moving to seminary. its like home to us…
And our last question of the day came from D Rho: You’re a superhero. What would your superpower, character backstory, and costume be and why?
well, truth be told, i’ve already been a superhero. i was a superhero in a superhero skit once. i was invisible girl… some of the other characters were late-timing guy, billy the bus driver, gibberish man (that was drew, my husband), captain obvious, caffeine commando. i carried a LARGE white sheet in front of me (hanging down like a shower curtain) that read “you can’t c me” in big black letters… that was my costume - real elaborate, i know. i had no role but to walk to the area of stage where i would have to start leading worship immediately after the skit was completed. we needed some way to move me in place without being “seen”. LOL - so they made me “invisible”. and i did the voice over for a really bad ninja charlie’s angel kind of girl… it was funny - like those delayed voice overs of foreign movies. it really was funny, because no one could figure out where my voice was coming from… anyway, i guess you had to be there.
now, for our starter question, since i’ve been writing about friends this week: what’s the most most quirky characteristic of one of your friends?
the rules: you answer the last question left, and leave a new question for the next commenter.
Tags: st. simons island, friends, super hero, skit, ninja, worship
45 responses so far ↓
Heidi // September 12, 2007 at 8:56 am
She snaps her gum.
Oh how I hate this!! it’s irritating.
But G is my best friend, she knows absolutely everything about me and still loves me. She has trained and helped me to be the woman of God that i have become today.
Together, as her husband preaches we do ministry together.. what an awesome thing to do together? I’d prefer it over shopping.
My question: What recent dream have you fulfilled?
Holly Smith // September 12, 2007 at 10:27 am
It’s minor, but I finally got a menu begun for our family of four (it saves on groceries and time). The dream is to get more organized.
What is one quality in a friend that you most enjoy?
Fred // September 12, 2007 at 10:59 am
I most enjoy Craig’s passion for Christ, His Word, and the way he stirs me up to be a man of God … he just launched his new blog (a href=”http://craigwalker.typepad.com”>H20 Living Water) which is a daily devotional that is STIRRING ME UP every day. I spent 2 hours every day in prayer and worship with him when I was on staff as his Worship Director in Vicksburg, MS, and still spent a few days praying/fasting with him each January .. he’s a friend, a ministry partner, and like a Spiritual Dad.
Now … of all the praise/worship songs out there … what one LYRIC (like a sentence or phrase) is your FAVORITE right now?
For the Kingdom,
Fred
debra // September 12, 2007 at 11:33 am
the more I find you, the more I love you.
It is the most sincere desire of my heart these days…
This is from my favorite song The More I seek You.
If you were not worried about money what would you do with your time?
Brooke // September 12, 2007 at 11:40 am
Yay…great question Fred-o
Mine is
“And now the weak say I have strength
By the spirit of power that raised Christ from the dead
And now the poor stand and confess
That my portion is Him and I’m more blessed”
From Hillsong United’s “Savior King”
It reminds me that He is all I need, not money, power, fame, etc. Just Him. And I’m “more than blessed”!
?? - I love reading new blogs, so what’s two great blogs you’d recommend for daily reading?
angie // September 12, 2007 at 11:56 am
Okay Mandy I’ll answer Deb’s since we got stuck and then I will answer Brooke’s to help:)
Debra:
I was sitting there thinking this actually; I would love to sit in a big field and just write 24/7.
Brooke:
Besides this one lol.
1. To Know Him( Shells page, and Mandys BFF lol)
2. God’s gal( Deb’s page)
I love you all, had to think of two though:)
Next question:
What is a lesson that you have been taught that you pass on to others?
kim // September 12, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Answer: when in a leadership role and presented with a new idea or challenge, start with a ‘yes’ and work your way to ‘no’ if you need to.
Question: What worship song could you go without ever singing or hearing again? And we say these things in love…. all songs have seasons, yes?
Jenny F. // September 12, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
is that bad to say??? ok, moving on…
What’s your favorite fashion accessory that you can’t live without? And I know you men out there can think of SOMETHING…
inWorship // September 12, 2007 at 12:23 pm
My wife. She makes me look hot!
What is the worst day of the week?
angie // September 12, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Mondays…they are always just too crazy, whether I am off or not.
Next question: Are you a soap watcher? If so which one?
lorijo // September 12, 2007 at 1:52 pm
absolutely not. can’t stand ‘em. what a waste of time.
Speaking of time wasters….
What do you think is the biggest time waster?
carrielouise // September 12, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Biggest time waster in my opinion is worry. Something I’m really good at, unfortunately.
What is your favorite free or low-cost place to hang out, besides home, of course.
kristiapplesauce // September 12, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Barnes and Noble of course!!! You can totally have a fun date night, reading and reading for free and even get some free water from Starbucks if you don’t want to buy any coffee after chipolte and just hang out with your wonderful smart husband who loves books as much as you. Yay.
Question: How many pairs of unnecessary(not in rotation)shoes do you own…
kevin bussey // September 12, 2007 at 3:31 pm
none,
but I’m a man so how many shoes do I have?
Next question: best book you’ve read recently?
mandythompson // September 12, 2007 at 3:34 pm
best book = The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun… but that wasn’t really recently….
next question = how many shoes does Kevin Bussey (see above comment) have?
my guess is 5. he he!!!!
Holly Smith // September 12, 2007 at 4:24 pm
OK I want to answer another one…is that ok? I meant to say earlier a family of four children, ’cause actually we are a family of six. Yikes!
And Mandy I loved the Heavenly Man, esp the part that says with God’s help I can scale a wall and he did!
I think Kevin has two pair: tennis shoes and boots. Just a guess.
My next question is what is your very favorite restaurant that makes your mouth water?
tam // September 12, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Favorite Restaurant? Porters here in Southern Oregon. It’s a cool place in the old train station! But they have a Parmesan Crusted Halibut that is causing my mouth to water even now! They’re just too spendy…
Question: If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
angie // September 12, 2007 at 5:42 pm
A Koala, because they are cute
what mistake have you learned not to repeat?
kevin bussey // September 12, 2007 at 5:47 pm
I have running shoes, loafers, dress shoes, and flops. I had boots but I moved from Texas back to the south.
mandythompson // September 12, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Kevin: you’ve FAR exceeded my expectations! i’m impressed.
Angie’s question: what mistake have you learned not to repeat?
Cheryl // September 12, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Don’t leave eggs boiling on the stove because they explode once the water has boiled out!
If you had your choice of a free brand new car, what would you get?
Holly // September 12, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Deciding to go out the door wearing a not-so-cute ensemble of clothing because I assumed that I won’t see anyone I know in the 5 minutes I’ll be in range of human contact.
Q: What’s your favorite smell and why?
Brooke // September 12, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Sadly, I don’t think there are any. I tend to repeat the same stupid mistakes on a regular basis…isn’t that the definition of insanity!?
Question: What is one thing you would be willing to practice at least one hour a day until you became great at it?
Brooke // September 12, 2007 at 6:42 pm
oops..3 at once!
angie // September 12, 2007 at 7:10 pm
I love my question was missed teh first time and then answered 3 times…Oh, I rock lol:)
angie // September 12, 2007 at 7:12 pm
I’ll help again, it keeps me procrastinating from school work;)
If I had a free brand new car..I would want anykind of convertible, I mean I AM a girl in FL:)
and my favorite smell, I am a dork but I love the smell of new plastic?
Next question: What is your favorite blog to go to? Why?
angie // September 12, 2007 at 7:13 pm
oh to answer Brooke( this is hard work people..)
I would have to say playing the piano.
my question: what is your favorite blog to go to and why?
Teri // September 12, 2007 at 8:13 pm
My favorite blog to go to is this one, especially on Wednesday. I can’t choose just one, so I must give my top 5. (In no particular order.) Debra…By Faith the Blog, Boo Mama, Jenny Hope, To Know Him and LPM.
My question: What is the craziest thing you said “yes” to when it comes to serving Jesus?
Dan // September 12, 2007 at 9:04 pm
eating peanut butter out of someone’s armpit for a skit at a youth retreat (right Josh???).
New Question: What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?
Boy & Girl // September 12, 2007 at 9:23 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever had an overall job that I did not like; just parts of it. In high school I babysat a lot which was fun, but one night the kid threw up everywhere. It was awful, I really lost interest in babysitting after that.
What’s your favorite magazine, regardless if you get a subscription or not?
slgb65 // September 12, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Southern Living–yes, I know how boring!
What was the best birthday present you’ve ever received?
Teri // September 12, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Mandy, I was serious, I really like to come to your Blog, I wasn’t being diplomatic! I enjoy reading what you write, and your comments are always funny, probably because guys say really funny non-emotional stuff! Very light hearted!
I will answer the question so I don’t throw everyone off…
My best birthday present ever was when my Best Friend, who had moved to Florida six weeks before my b-day, showed up at my doorstep the morning of my birthday. She had flown up to Michigan to surprise me. It was the best weekend ever and by far the best gift!
Ok…new question
How would you respond if you were chosen for jury duty?
Julie // September 12, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Breakfast in bed handmade by my three and five year old. It was a cup of dried bran flakes (no milk), some water, a special card, and a banana. I will cherish their love and care forever!!
How’s the weather in your part of the country? (Sorry, I’ve always heard when you aren’t sure what to say, asking about the weather will strike up good conversation!!
dreamingBIGdreams // September 12, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Ah the weather … So much better these days then it was a few weeks ago. I live outside of Nashville and if I were to be sitting outside in my backyard on my patio I would need a sweater.
LOVE IT! Usually about 85 during the day!!! LOVE IT!
Here’s my question …. What is one movie that has changed your thinking about something in life.
faithful chick // September 12, 2007 at 11:23 pm
CRASH. Loved the movie and it REALLY makes you think about discrimination in this country.
If your house were on fire and you had the time to grab only ONE thing, what would it be?
D Rho // September 12, 2007 at 11:27 pm
I love this!
Answer: A box of raisins in case the family got hungry later.
Question: If your real life could be that of a movie character who would it be and why?
inWorship // September 13, 2007 at 12:33 am
Batman
Oh wait, I am…Batman
Alrighty, We;ve covered smells, shoes and soap operas…What else is there.
OH YES!
Do you agree with reports in the media that claim Mosse belches are spurring on global warming.
You don’t believe me? Read this…
http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,501145,00.html
inWorship // September 13, 2007 at 12:36 am
Mandy, I think my response to D Rho’s comment went to moderation, cause it had a link…
bgraef // September 13, 2007 at 12:39 am
Clint Eastwood in The Good , The Bad, and the Ugly……..cuz hes just so cool.
Whats your favourite oxymoron? Mine is “pretty ugly”
tam // September 13, 2007 at 12:59 am
Favorite oxymoron? “jumbo shrimp”
Have you ever had a really embarrassing moment in public? And what was it???
tam // September 13, 2007 at 1:04 am
Where do I start?
Once in Junior high, I was wearing some old pants. I was being announced as the chaplain of the school in chapel that day. I did not realize till afterwards that my zipper had fallen apart and there was a gapping hole where the zipper once held together. I was kind of confused why the 7th grade girls in the front row were “laughing in the Spirit”
OK next question, Can Drew come out to play yet?
And Mandy, don’t worry about my moderated comment, bgraef has already answered. You and Drew can enjoy on your own
inWorship // September 13, 2007 at 1:05 am
I just realized that I was writing this on my wife’s computer whille logged in under her name.
Sorry that last comment was from ME!
mandythompson // September 13, 2007 at 8:02 am
LOL LOL!!!
i think we may have missed one or two questions this week, but i’ve gotta scan back through it to make sure - because y’all did SUCH a great job of answering each other’s questions! thank you for looking out for each other & the skipped ones.
i thoroughly enjoy these answers.. y’all are crazy! it feels like i’m wandering through a cocktail party at my house hearing all the weird conversations that are being started. its just too fun!
i’m gonna go into the spam-monster and retrieve any lost comments….. (sorry, inWorship)
and then i’m gonna go ask Drew if he can come out to play? LOL - because THAT was the last question.
love y’all…..
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Billy Chia // September 13, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Dude,
Can’t believe I missed this week. I was fastly and furiously engaged in worship leader job finding yesterday and didn’t blog too much. I’ll have to hit it up next week.
Fred // September 13, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I’m sad I couldn’t answer the “what worship song can you go without EVER hearing again” .. so I’m gonna answer it anyway …
“I Can Only Imagine”
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