Five(ish) Things I'd Like to Know About You

I'm honored to be among friends David Wayne tagged with a meme that made me do a lot of thinking. So, for David and anyone else who cares to read, here are my answers:

1) What's the most fun work you've ever done, and why? (two sentences max)

I worked for two years as a personnel specialist at an agency that provided home attendants to elderly and disabled clients. The work itself wasn't fun but my coworkers were some of the funniest people I've ever worked with.

2) A. Name one thing you did in the past that you no longer do but wish you did? (one sentence max)

Exercise regularly

B. Name one thing you've always wanted to do but keep putting it off? (one sentence max)

Learn how to fence.

3) A. What two things would you most like to learn or be better at, and why? (two sentences max)

I'd like to be better at writing freely. Composition is agonizing for me because I want to start with the finished process and avoid the editing process.

(I'm assuming the two sentence limit is for each answer)

I'd like to have a better understanding of music theory. I regret not taking it more seriously when, as a child, I took piano lessons.

B. If you could take a class/workshop/apprentice from anyone in the world living or dead, who would it be and what would you hope to learn? (two more sentences, max)

An apprenticeship in biblical counseling with David Powlison. I'd hope to learn how to better apply the gospel to my own life and help others do likewise.

4) A. What three words might your best friends or family use to describe you?

Intelligent

Reflective

Perfectionistic

B. Now list two more words you wish described you...

Disciplined

Patient

5) What are your top three passions? (can be current or past, work, hobbies, or causes-- three sentences max)

Theological education in the local church

Biblical Counseling

Reading

6) (sue me) Write--and answer--one more question that YOU would ask someone (with answer in three sentences max)

What other vocation can you see yourself in? Hosting an interview-format radio program dealing with issues of Christianity and culture. That would combine my love of conversation, the exchange of ideas, meeting people from various perspectives, and debate. Radio is a better medium than television for the serious discussion of ideas and their consequences.

[Bonus: What is one question you wish people would ask themselves?]

Why do I believe that?

Heeding Dave's request that I tag five friends, here goes:

Sarah Flashing

Tony Byrne

Steve Costley

Tom Gilson

Phillip Bethancourt