I find the most joy outdoors. This is where I meet God in the places he created, this is where I feel closest to Him. God has created many beautiful places in this world. Hiking is the best way for me to connect with Him. Being outdoors is the most beautiful and peaceful way to heal. I’m so excited I have some beautiful places to visit here soon. Living in AZ is convenient for hiking. The most beautiful places are just hours away to enjoy. Plus it’s always HOT here and we really didn’t have a winter this year.

When we go threw so much in life we have to find some joy in it. This is a way for us to decompress from all of the responsibilities we have in life. I feel it’s so important for us all to find an outlet. Yes, I journal, read my Bible, listen to uplifting podcasts. It’s also important for me to be outdoors. That is part of my personality! You see, when I took my personality test, it revealed that I am a Campaigner ENFP-T. I am very much a free spirit. I love having heartfelt conversations with my friends. I have to explore many different relationships before I find the right one. Once I find the right one I am very loyal in my relationships of all kinds.

My strengths are I’m curious, perceptive, enthusiastic, excellent communicator, easygoing, good-nature and positive. My weaknesses are that I people please I’m doing less of that now that I see it. I can be overly accommodating I’m learning to say NO. I’m overly optimistic witch can make me naive at times. I’m restless all the time my mind races about work, life, kids, responsibilities etc. I’m in the process of learning how to manage that!

In my romantic relationship I am very passionate, warm, and openhearted. I LOVE HARD and that has in the past gotten me hurt. Now, after my husband’s passing, I am in a relationship. I have found someone who loves just as hard as I do. I have learned that communication, transparency, and trust is key! I am very honest, transparent, creative, and loving. I can get bored easily. Yet, my creativity helps me stay in my relationships. This is because of how spontaneous I am. In my friendships I am the person people always come to. I have the blessing to make my friends feel seen, valued, and appreciated.

As a parent I don’t like to pressure my children to choose a path. I would rather give them the time to figure out what they enjoy doing in life. I think that’s why I was so free and spirited as a child. My grandparents raised me, and they were both entrepreneurs. Because of that, I know that one day I will have my own business. I just need to figure out what makes me the happiest. My children will have that same joy! I love them so deeply and only want what makes them happy. Giving them the freedom to find their own joy is my greatest gift to them. They are more like me than I like to admit! Spreading their wings and letting them fly has been my greatest challenge as well after loosing their father.

My career paths have been all over the place! I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up and I’m 45! So if you are anything like me don’t panic! We are built this way and known to have a wealth of ideas, interest, and hobbies. I struggle fitting them all in my life! Choosing a career path is very overwhelming to me. Wanting to add value to the world, build community, facilitate learning, and expressing my creativity. I coach flag football and softball. This is how I balance for now. The job I currently have is very mundane and tedious. That’s one thing I don’t like!

I bring joy to any workplace I’m in. My passion lies in brainstorming. I keep an open mind and inspire all those around me. I do have to have time to explore new ideas and sometimes that is most challenging in my field. So, being a athletic coach brings me that balance! That would be the Libra in me! I am the bridge for communication in my workplace, that is a God given gift. Not all people are great at communication I have learned over the course of my life. I’m grateful to provide that bridge because it’s not easy being misunderstood. I am a natural leader. I have been working with people who are NOT leaders for the past few years. I also provide balance in that aspect. Leadership is something you are born with, it can’t be taught! Trust me I have tried to teach it and some people just don’t have it in them. The ones who do take the information I give them and excel in life!

The funny thing is when I was younger and I took this test I was and Entertainer. I find it so fascinating how as we grow in this world we change. Life’s challenges take a toll on you, decisions we make can change us. It’s been truly inspirational learning the new me. As I continue through this life I am excited and fascinated about what I will learn next. I can self teach myself many things, that is because of my joy for learning. The blessing in all of this is that I am now able to share my experiences with you! Here is my challenge to you…take a personality test and see how spot on it truly is!

 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'".
2 Corinthians 12:9