Who Am I and What Am I Looking For

Who am I and what am I looking for? Hello, my name is Naomi. I'm a woman looking for a man after God's own heart. Those are kinda hard to come by, believe it or not. There aren't any in this small town, or none that I know of anyway, to say the least. But perhaps there is one living in my computer? I might as well give you cyber space chaps a chance... I mean why not? The worst that can happen is I make some new friends! I want to find a deep friendship that will last forever, and a passionate and purposeful walk with someone. I feel like I have a mission, a purpose to my life and I'd like to find a my partner in crime, someone who will be right there beside me through it all, the person I will follow to the ends of the earth.

If you are looking for someone who wants to be challenged to walk closer to Christ and intends to challenge you in return, look no further. If you're looking for someone who wants to give her whole heart to you and care for yours in return, look no further. If you're looking for someone who wants to carve out crows feet in your face over the years and fatten you up a little, well, here I am! I'll try not to give you gray hairs while I'm at it! If you're looking for someone who wants to make for you a quiet, happy home, well, here I am. If there's a man out there in cyber space that has a servant's heart, a compassion for others, a clear testimony of salvation (that is to say evident fruit in his walk with Christ), a willingness to teach and forgive in a gentle manner (I'm not perfect) and a willingness to learn from his own mistakes and accept change (in other words a dynamic not stagnant walk)...I'd say he's got a shot with me. If there's a man out there that has a prayerful attitude, the courage to stand up for Christ and lead his family where ever He might take us, an adventurous spirit, a creative/inquisitive mind, a tender heart, a humble spirit, and for goodness sake, a sense of humor, he has a shot with me! So if you believe you might be the man described above, do give me a holler. I'll be your side kick if you'll be my hero. But I'd like to be the find-ee not the find-er, if you know what I mean. I'm kind of old fashioned like that.

Speaking of which... I am told by multiple sources that I'm "old fashioned"... I think that's supposed to be an insult of sorts. But hey, it's true and I don't resent it. Call me buttoned up if you wanna, but I think of myself as an old soul. I read dusty old books nobody cares about, take long walks in the wilderness, sing in the shower, cry at movies, get excited about silly little things, find creative ways to entertain myself, and spend a lot of time thinking too hard, talking too much, laughing more than is necessary, not to mention enjoying the simple pleasures of life. But most of all, I love the life I've found in Christ, the love I've found in Him, and the people He's put all around me. I found a love for them through Christ that has enriched my life since He found me. I used to really care what people thought of me, but I've found that as long as I am what Christ wants me to be, I don't have to worry about what others think of me anymore. So if my ideas are "old fashioned" but Christ centered, sorry, but you'll just have to get over it. I am what I am.

Info About Me

Height:5' 5" (165 cm) Build:Average Hair:Blonde Eyes:Hazel Relationship Status:Single - never been married About Children:I do not have children, but would like to Children:0 Children home:0 Smoking:Never Drinking:Never Church I was raised in:Baptist Church I attend now:Baptist Church Attendance:every week Education:High School Field of Work:Gardener, Gift Shop Clerk Ethnicity:Caucasian / White Languages Spoken:English Fun Facts

Self-description:I'm an open book, but you have to read the fine print. Music:Classical, Folk, Gospel, Inspirational, Jazz, Movie Soundtracks, Oldies, Traditional Gospel, World Favorite bands and musicians:The Beatles, Vitamin String Quartet, Two-Steps From Hell (Dramatic Instrumentals) Movie:Action/Adventure, Cartoons, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Foreign Films, Musical, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction Favorite movies and actors:Rich Christiano Films, The Court Jester, The Inspector General, (Danny Kaye,) BBC, Mr. Bean Favorite TV shows:Hogan's Heroes, Man vs. Wild, Robin Hood, My Three Sons, old tv shows... Outdoor activity:Biking, Birdwatching, Camping/Hiking/Fishing, Gardening, Horseback riding, Photography, Running, Sailing, SCUBA Diving, Snow Skiing/Snowboarding, Sunbathing, Surfing, Swimming, Traveling/Sightseeing Indoor activity:Art, Charity/Volunteering, Cooking/Culinary arts, Crafts, Games, Movies/TV, Music, Opera/Theater, Politics, Reading, Shopping My idea of a great trip:Have an adventure, laugh until we cry, and have a great story to come back with! Food:American, Barbeque, Cajun/Southern, Chinese, European, German, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Seafood, Southwestern, Spanish Favorite restaurants:The ones where you eat food... I am the most UN-picky adventurous eater out there, barring sushi. Politics:Ultra Conservative Schools attended:Allen County Scottsville High, Franklin-Simpson High Timeliness:I am usually early As for fashion:I don't need advice!

Match Preferences  Age:Between 20 and 26 years old  Distance:Any  Height:Between 5' 4" (162 cm) and 6' 6" (198 cm)  Education:High School, Technical School, Associate degree, Professional degree, Some College, Bachelor's degree, Graduate Student  Relationship Status:Single - never been married  Church Raised In:Baptist, Southern Baptist  Church Attendance:every week  Smoking:Never  Drinking:Never

Color Code Core Color = Blue  blue: 46%  red: 30%  yellow: 19%  white: 5% Blues Are Analytical Committed Compassionate Dedicated Deliberate Dependable Emotional Loyal Nurturing Seek Quality Respectful Sincere Thoughtful Well-Mannered

Q: What I'd like to do on a first date... A: Define the word "date." Because the typical definition, I do not, will not, participate in. I have always preferred the concept of courtship. If you have no idea what that's about, you probably don't have much of a shot with me, and if you do know and don't like, don't ask. Courtship to me means you're serious, and I don't take relationships lightly. Wanna get to know me outside of this website? I'll let you talk to my big brothers... and if you make the cut, you can talk to Daddy. Then we'll see what we shall see...

Q: My past relationships have taught me... A: I think you have to be able to accept someone as they are, for what they are, their good qualities as well as their bad. If you know yourself, and what you want, and what you can live with, and what you can't, saying no to someone who isn't right for you isn't hard because it wouldn't be fair to try to make things work if you know you cannot accept them for who and what they are. If I say no, usually it's for your own good. I wouldn't want you to change for me if that's not who you are. You wouldn't be happy. Just like I wouldn't want to have to change myself to be something I'm not, to please you. You've got to be able to embrace ALL of me, just like I will have to embrace ALL of you, and if I can't, I will be honest and let you know, as I would expect you to do the same for me. Honesty is key. So communicate communicate communicate!!! But please be yourself. Q: To me, being a Christian means... A: I have accepted Jesus' sacrifice for my sin, trusted Him with my life, my hopes, and my dreams, and have given them all to Him for His use for His glory. When I die I will be in Heaven with Him and all those who have gone on before me. But until that happens, or the rapture hits, it is my duty to love others here on earth with the love He has put in my heart, no matter who they are or where they come from or where they've been, in order to show them who Jesus is, through my actions and my speech. I may fail, I may falter, but God is gracious and God is merciful, and the price has already been paid. When I fall I've got to get back up and keep running the race. That's all you really can do. And I mean to finish strong.

Q: I've been a Christian for ... A: I grew up in a third generation Christian family. That is to say, my great grandparents, my grandparents, and my parents had all accepted Jesus as their Lord. Christianity has been the core of our family for, like, EVER. But I say that to say this... I was raised right. I grew up in church. I knew the lingo. I walked the walk. But I had no idea. None. When I was ten, I remember knowing I was a sinner needing God's forgiveness. I talked to the pastor's wife about it. We said a little prayer together and I got baptized. Big whoop. Years went by and I thought I was alright. But I didn't have victory in my life, and I was constantly afraid and depressed. That didn't seem unusual until I was fifteen. Up until then, I had been serving in the church, taking friends with me whenever I'd go, working in the nursery and the kitchen, but even though I was busy for the Lord, it all seemed so pointless to me. I had no joy, no peace, and I knew I ought to have those things. I watched my parents, my mentors, and they had something I didn't. I couldn't understand what was missing. Then just after my fifteenth birthday, the pastor preached a message on Sunday morning about service. Something about "Who are you really serving? Christ or yourself?" And that hit home. I wasn't serving Christ, because I wasn't His servant, He wasn't my Master. I was serving myself. And it was pointless. Nothing I could do was of any value. I couldn't save myself with good behavior, works, or a Christian heritage. I needed Jesus. So I locked myself in the Ladies room and cried out to the Lord that day. I didn't come out until I had trusted Jesus with my whole heart, got my sins forgiven, and my life changed. Since that day I have that joy and that peace and that victory I was looking for. I'm not depressed. I'm not down trodden. Yes, I've had ups and downs, but the difference now is I don't go through them alone. I've only been a Christian for five years. But in those five years, it's amazing what God can do. I'm living proof.

Q: In five years, I see myself A: I will, hopefully, get my college education under the bridge with a degree in Education, minoring in Art or English Lit. Go figure on that one! If that comes to fruition, I'll be teaching somewhere if Obama doesn't bring this country to its knees in the meantime. Otherwise, I will marry the man the Lord finds for me and be his wife, and make his house a home for him.

Q: My favorite Bible passage is... A: Must I pick just one? Ok, I'm going to cheat a little, but don't hold it against me, under the circumstances! Here's my top three.

1 Corinthians 13. This is the love that I want to show to others, the love that Christ has put in my heart. I want to perfect it and spread it all over the place where ever I go, share it with every one I meet, I want to leave a Christ like residue where ever He leads me. I want this love for my friends and my family, my enemies, and one day, my husband, to be dwelling always in my heart, ready to be shared and dished out without measure. Because that's how Christ gave it to me! Without measure and without strings.

Ecclesiastes 7. As much as life is about love and laughter and all things beautifully created, let us remember that this world is not our home. Once we know where we shall spend eternity, we need to think long and hard about others... can they say the same? If we are always "in the house of mirth" and never "in the house of mourning" we won't be "planning" for the future. And people need to know what God's plan for their future is, and it's people God uses, through word and through deed, to reach other people for His purposes. We only have so long to do His will. Never forget that time is of the essence and we ought to use it wisely.

Proverbs 31.

When I graduated high school, my pastor gave me a Bible. On the front page he made reference to this passage, and said it was his prayer that I'd grow into the woman described there. That's the ultimate goal for my life. I want to be God's girl. And not just for my pastor's sake... not even for the sake of my husband. I want to be a godly woman because God chose to love me enough to send His son to the cross for me. I owe Him my life and more than that, how I live it.

Q: One final thing I'd like to mention... A: And here's a few more quick things you are allowed to know about me... then I'll stop all this incessant typing. 1. I want to be an author and publish my works. If that's not made self evident already by these massive text walls. I apologize. I get wordy sometimes. But hey, you're braver than most if you've read it ALL up to this point. So congratulations! You are now the most bored person in the world! 2. I've taught Sunday school and done lessons for ladies' meetings, I've tutored everything from special ed to middle school, so I guess you could say I want to be a teacher too. I think that's my true calling. 3. My first kiss will be at the altar when I get married. That means I'm extra virgin. I want to know that my future husband can say the same. This is muy importante to me. I haven't waited this long for someone who hasn't waited for me. 4. Before I die I NEED to have gone sky diving, surfing, mountain climbing, ice skating, para-sailing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping. And I need to see Europe and Africa and South America. And India. OK, the whole rest of the world. I love trying new things! If I got called to be a missionary tomorrow, I wouldn't be disappointed! 5. I have long been of the opinion that "flirt bags" are "dirt bags," so please don't try me. The fastest way to get yourself blocked is to start droppin' the lines. I really don't care if you think I'm attractive or not... beauty is as beauty does. And you don't know me. Yet. So don't presume to know what I want to hear. Besides, I'm not beautiful at all if Christ isn't shining through me. The only beauty in me is His, and if you can spot that, give Him the glory, not me. And while we're in the general vicinity, I might as well mention that I'm not on here to be romanced. So save your breath. Romantic feelings change with the winds. I am interested in a lasting friendship that will challenge me to be more like Christ, a relationship that will allow me to challenge you in return, if you dare to be challenged by a woman. So if you think you can dish it, ask yourself, can you take it?! 6. I sing in a quartet with my family. I'm the alto or the soprano 2, depending on the song. We're a musical family. Daddy plays guitar, mom plays the organ, my sister plays the piano, flute, and guitar, my brothers both play trumpet, and I'm learning the guitar, LEARNING being the key word here. I enjoy just making joyful noises! Because at this point, that's all they are! NOISES! 7. I'm an artist. I do mostly pencil sketches, silhouettes, and watercolor paintings. Just for fun really... I have only had one technical "commission" to date, so really it's just a hobby. 8. I keep my nails short. My hands are scarred, dry, and dirty or covered in paint, most of the time (I'm a gardener, so I hope I do get my hands dirty once in a while!). These are working hands, Proverbs 31 hands, and if that's true, hands I'm proud of. I think hands say a lot about a person, so that's why I'm randomly mentioning mine. You can interpret them how you will. 9. As much as I like having a good time, it's those heart-warming life-changing mind- blowing conversations I prefer. Life isn't always about skipping through the tulips. I'd rather share a heart to heart than a laugh, even though it's harder some times. 10. Dear Scammers, Do please give it up and get a real job. I am far too clever for the likes of you! SO BACK OFF!!! And liars, and schmoozers, I can smell you a hundred miles off. Take a bath. And a hike. Yours Reproachfully, Me PS. That was just a taste of my caustic humor. Sorry. I take a little getting used to. :D

Well that's a wrap! Talk about over sharing! Want more? Email. I will respond as I get time, it takes me a while to type it all if you can imagine... ;)