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Ross

You could have it all if it mattered so much.

About Me


I'm buying a condo! Yay! Moving in less then a month. =)
I'm a very outgoing and goal oriented guy who loves life. But I also know that I'm nothing apart from the Lord. I really like the outdoors; snowboarding, hiking, camping, road trips in the country, tubing down the river and working out in the yard.
I also enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies and going to concerts.
I'm the type of person who loves to laugh a lot more then just smiling; especially when I'm the most joyful. Usually, I try to keep a focus on the little things that should matter. So that when big things come around I'm well prepared.
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Apart from absolute love there can be no everlasting joy; and motivational guilt will only work until tomorrow.
We are children of the faith, though we walk in different ways.
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Ross Stauss
Birthday: August 22, 1984
Birthplace: Oregon
Current Location: Milwaukie
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde
Height: 6' 0"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Irish, German
The Shoes You Wore Today: Dress Shoes
Your Weakness: Me apart from the Lord
Your Fears: Scared of heights if I know that I can't land well
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni, olive and lots of parmesan cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Better my knowledge of the Lord's Word
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: lol
Thoughts First Waking Up: ehh...looks around*- Time to get up
Your Best Physical Feature: Eyes
Your Bedtime: Whenever, I'm usually up late
Your Most Missed Memory: Going to hockey games with my Dad
Pepsi or Coke: Coke - But I rarely drink pop anymore
MacDonalds or Burger King: Neither - Rather have Subway or go to a resturant
Single or Group Dates: Depends on what the girl I'm dating wants
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: Mocha coffee
Do you Smoke: No, never have
Do you Swear: Yes, but I try not to
Do you Sing: Yeah, I like to sing
Do you Shower Daily: Yep
Have you Been in Love: Yes, a few times
Do you want to go to College: College graduate - Bachelor's of science
Do you want to get Married: Most definitely
Do you belive in yourself: Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: Out on the sea, eventually yeah
Do you think you are Attractive: Sometimes
Are you a Health Freak: Can be when I'm conditioning
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes, they are wonderful
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes, love to watch them
Do you play an Instrument: The Piano
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No, probably never will
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No, but I like it
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Yes, not a fan of it
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: I've lost while wrestling before...
Ever Shoplifted: I've taken candy out of the bins while shopping
How do you want to Die: When I'm old, together with my wife in our sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Creative Director, Missionary
What country would you most like to Visit: Italy - But I plan on traveling to many countries
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: All eye colors are beautiful
Favourite Hair Color: Brown, but blonde is good too
Short or Long Hair: Shoulder length to long
Height: Shorter then me
Weight: Healthy
Best Clothing Style: Nice dress with a hoody sweatshirt
Number of Drugs I have taken: None
Number of CDs I own: Over a hundred (non-burned)
Number of Piercings: None
Number of Tattoos: Soon to be one, I'm thinking...
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Rather then regret, I'm sorry for things I've done
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My Interests

Snowboarding!!!
Hiking + Walking
Watching Movies
Playing the piano
Drawing
Writing & reading late at night
Going to the fairs
Rollercoasters & water parks
Jumping from "High Rocks"
Camping & BBQ's
Videogames are great on occasion

Lately I have been putting more thought into what it would be like to go on mission; to listen and speak with those going through struggles. I know that my heart and knowledge of the Lord's Word will need much refining. But I'm trying to become more involved with my church and others. I also look forward to one day finding a wife who wants to do something among the same lines. As for this moment, that is my genuine passion while on this earth. It won't be easy, but it's a direction for His glory. Just need to be moldable to God's plan.

I'd like to meet:


I'm really easy going; so I'd be happy to meet whoever wants to get to know me.
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Music:

I absolutely love music!!!

I listen to tons of it and alot of different genres. From Christian gospel to loud metal. I also enjoy country, classic rock, punk, j-pop, piano and alternative.

Here are some of the artists that I'm currently listening to:

Relient K - Five Score and Seven Years Ago
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
Skillet - Comatose
The Beatles - Love
Michelle Tumes - Self Titled
Damien Rice - 9
Kenny Rogers - Water & Bridges
Third Day - Wherever You Are
Death Cab for Cutie - Plans
The Killers - Sam's Town
Evanescence - The Open Door
Snow Partrol - Eyes Open
Jars of Clay - Good Monsters
AFI - Decemberunderground
Keith Urban
Kevin Max
Eiffel 65
Mat Kearney
The Fray
Muse
Lifehouse
Kutless
Kevin Max
Third Day
Rob Thomas
Augustana
Keane
Goo Goo Dolls
10 Years
Three Days Grace

Movies:

I try to watch alot of movies and keep up with what is out.

I'm mostly into romance and epic films. I'm also into action, comedy and animation. Yet, I gotta say that there is nothing like waking up early and watching a classic Clint Eastwood western.

Television:

Don't watch much currently unless it's a really good sports game.

Books:

Holy Bible
The Case For Faith
My Utmost For His Highest
The Hobbit

Heroes:

Jesus Christ

Family and friends
Those defending our country

My Blog

Vision

"Every vision will be made real if we have patience." "Ever since we had the vision God has been at work, getting us into the shape of the ideal, and over and over again we escape from His hand and t...
Posted by Ross on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:49:00 PST