Five unusual things you've done in your life:
I ran for Senior Class Secretary and won at my high school. To this day I don't know why I did.
As a sophomore in my history class, we had a young male trainee who invited me to his family's ranch when he learned I loved horses. I talked my friend into going with me, and my parents and hers said okay, so we took the train from Seattle to Ellensburg where we road horses on his cattle ranch.
When a friend and I went to Europe, while in London I called the British actor David Hemmings' agent and made an appointment to see him (his agent) since I'd learned David Hemmings was looking to invest into other art venues, i.e. music, writing. I spoke with his agent about potentially publishing some of my poetry, and he invited my friend and I to a party at their newest musician's flat. So we went and there were several people there, the musician was performing somewhere, but his wife welcomed us. Nothing came of it, but it was interesting. On our final day of our grand adventure, I stopped by Nigel's office to give him a small gift. While I was waiting to give it to him, David Hemmings walked in the office and said "Good morning" to me. I returned his greeting and gave Nigel his gift. End of story.
I accidentally almost suffocated myself in Aix en Provence, France. We stayed with our new American friend studying in France and while my friend and she went into town, I decided to take a shower, wash my hair, etc. I noticed the window was open a bit so I closed it. Little did I know it was because there was a propane leak and it was left open for ventilation. The water pressure was a trickle and I had long hair. It took forever to finish. When I got out of the bathroom, I felt like I couldn't breathe, my heart was racing, and I really wondered if I was going to die. I went downstairs and struggled out to see if the retired teachers in the other part of the duplex were home. They were but couldn't speak English, and I couldn't speak French. Getting fresh air must have helped, and somehow we communicated the problem. They went back with me and noticed the closed window and opened it. Anyway, it definitely felt like a near death experience. The Lord protected me because I hadn't met Jesus yet.
I "interviewed" for my first racetrack job in a mini-dress, sunglasses, and high heels but got hired anyway. When I reported for work, I wore jeans, boots, and a flannel shirt - no one had to tell me to do that.
Lord, you've guarded me through all my stupid and frivolous endeavors, and I'm so glad you rescued me from myself and forgave me from so much. Thank you is never enough. Please continue to help me be the one you designed me to be. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.