I am a cool-headed individualist and am rather mild-tempered and quiet. I can be very shy when I'm in new surroundings with people I don't know well. This shyness generally manifests itself in me being really quiet and standing like a lost child or something. Pathetic, eh? I am generally reserved about my thoughts and opinions. When under stress, I typically withdraw from provocations to avoid further conflict. I get along with most people even if I don't like them and I am a perfectionist. I don't like ordering people to do things and will usually pick up the slack of others at a job.
I am very committed to my church and religious beliefs. I was the head of the puppet ministry at my church and an assistant children's church teacher, but the tornado this past February changed that.
God is so AWESOME! I worked 4 weeks of Church of God youth camp this year and what a blessing it truly was for me! Youth camp came at a very trying time in my life and the many services I was able to attend really brought me to my knees and to the throne of God. God has done so much for me and I cannot begin to thank Him enough for all His wonderful mercy and grace! To think that Jesus Christ would go through such horrible agony and suffering to save me is mind-blowing! It is sad how often I used to feel worthless in the last few years when Jesus obviously believed I was very valuable to give Himself for me!
I know that even we as Christians will suffer grievances and go through trials and depression will knock on our door, but we need to remember that as Christians, we ARE children of the MOST HIGH GOD and we have the Holy Spirit living within us! Jesus Christ shed His precious blood that we may come BOLDLY before the throne of God as His redeemed children! How can I not live for Him after all He has done for me?
I've been growing in my boldness for Christ but I still have a long way to go. Now that I'm at the University of Florida, I'm hoping to get in with a good Christian organization where I can be encouraged to grow in Christ and can likewise encourage others and serve.
(Pre-tornado photo of myself and Jared along with our two most popular puppets, Steve the Pirate and Cool Monkey Dude)I also assist our youth pastor and do various odd jobs around the church. I believe in witnessing to others through one's own example; therefore, I live quite unlike many people my age.
I've never been to a wild party (or really any party as would come to mind when imagining a bunch of 18-25 year-olds) and also have never consumed alcohol, smoked cigarettes, or used any illegal narcotic or drug. I've never been mixed up with that stuff and I intend to never be involved with it. I never cuss or use swear words (not even any slip-ups. Fortunately, God can heal all bad traits people struggle with. Lord knows I've had struggles in many areas and God helps me all the time to get through it.
Most people would label me "religious" or a "nerd," but that does not bother me for those are two labels I would proudly wear. I enjoy learning about the world around me especially when it relates to biology, technology, or psychology, among other things.
I'm not very good at socializing and when in a group of people I tend to fade into the background unless I am very familiar with most or all of the people present. People who know me well think I am very funny and good-natured and also willing to perform various actions for the sake of humor. I enjoy deep and involved conversations and will literally talk with someone for hours if they are willing and the topics are good.
Some of my nicknames that describe me are: "Sir Timothy," "Saint Timothy," and "The Walking Dictionary." I have a tendency to use upper level vocab. words that often go over other people's heads and I must admit, I usually enjoy doing that.
Well, I think I covered a lot about me. If you have any other questions, talk to me and I'll be happy to answer them. Seriously. Message me or something. I check my myspace frequently and especially now that I'm out here near Gainesville, I get rather lonely and anxious for some social activity. Hey, I go to random people's pages and message them or comment on their blogs; please feel free to do the same for me. I won't bite.
For your curiosity here are links to two of my blogs that contain information compiled about my personality after an extensive series of questions by eHarmony. Quite interesting!
A compatible woman's personality: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&f riendID=36045348&blogID=113119057&Mytoken=6A1AFF2A-6 282-42BD-B971D4E15AFB07D222420993
My personality according to eHarmony: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&f riendID=36045348&blogID=112793944&Mytoken=6A1AFF2A-6 282-42BD-B971D4E15AFB07D222420993