day 1: recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1   I can lick my elbow in three different ways.
2   I love the everyday things--the clouds, blankets, smiles, hellos, hugs, breathing, the stars--all so very wondrous
3   I can be as transparent as glass or more confuddling than a broken compass.
4   I collect inspiring quotes, delicious recipes, and random useless facts. *hint* share yours with me *hint hint* :)
5   While there are plenty of flops along the way, I absolutely love it when I successfully cook something delicious. (I love food & figuring out how to make delectable dishes)
6   I'm a super nerd. I love learning--this world created for you and me--it's truly incredible!
7   I absolutely love painting. And sketching, doodling, coloring--it's my therapy.
8   Even though I'm a pretty kind person, I will speak up if I think something is not right.
9   I'm a shy extrovert. Quite the frustrating oxymoron.
10   I consider myself relatively strong. In character I mean--I'm a weakling physically. (because I am so resilient I think people fail to realize I struggle)
11   I cannot help myself. I love people. Y'all are such awesome children of a Heavenly Father who loves you. Just so you know =]
12   Scriptures & prayer are my life line
13   I created most of my moral code when I was very young--but I'm always willing to learn & add true principles too it.
14   I have trouble sharing things about myself (15 facts are hard to come up with because of this...)
15   I love.

I'm adding a quote to the end of every one of these posts, just because =]

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”

—	Maya Angelou