Books

  • Favorite Books: The Bible, "Don't Waste Your Life," "Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential," "The Purpose-Driven Life," "Wild at Heart"
  • Favorite Authors: John Piper, Max Lucado, John Maxwell
  • Favorite Characters: Every loser Bible character who God uses to forever change the world
  • Favorite Quotes: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead "Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn." - Charles Wesley

Travel

  • Places I love: Thailand - And I'm here!!!

Style

  • Where I shop: 6th Floor of MBK
  • Brands I love: Uhhhhh
  • I like to wear: Always loved everything about Fall
  • Can't live without: My Virginia Tech shirt from 1998! Wife is determined to throw away - never! Hahahaha
  • Prized Possessions: Reyes pro gloves
  • Guilty Pleasure: Worn-in old clothes

Music

  • Favorite Artists: Caedmon's Call, MercyMe, Kutless, Matchbox 20
  • Favorite Albums: Jars of Clay 1st Album, Caedmon's Call "In the Company of Angels"
  • Favorite Genre: Christian! Pet Peeve - When Christians don't seek out some music of their faith that they love. It drives me crazy when Christian teenagers ask me, "Do we HAVE to listen to Christian music?" We're in Bangkok...how about "do I finally GET to listen to Christian music?" Guys - wake up - there are incredible Christian bands out there - find them and rock on to your faith!
  • Favorite Songs: "I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis (OUR song)
  • Favorite Lyrics: "Worlds Apart" by Jars of Clay.
  • Songs for Roadtrips: I LOVE roadtrips!!! Anything LOUD! I miss my car SO bad!!!
  • Songs I hate: Can't stand R&B or anything that lyrically compromises my Christianity.
  • Guilty Pleasure: Grand Ole Opry - I grew up in Nashville!
  • Songs I repeat the most: The last song I heard...can drive me crazy!
  • Band I wish I was in: MercyMe

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: "The Last of the Mohicians," "The Recruit," "The Saint"
  • Favorite Actors: Jodie Foster
  • Favorite Genre: Action Romance
  • Favorite Soundtracks: "The Last of the Mohicians," "Master and Commander"
  • Movie Quotes I say all the time: "Housekeeping...you want fluff your pillow?...housekeeping..."
  • Movies I can watch over and over: "Blue Crush"
  • Actor that would play me in a movie: Colin Ferrell

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: Cajun/Creole and Southern American
  • Favorite Dishes: Seared Tuna Sashimi, Fresh Fish and Seafood
  • Favorite Desserts: Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Favorite Drinks: Dr. Pepper, Flavored American-Style Coffee
  • Favorite Junk Foods: Chili Con Queso or Fresh Salsa and Chips
  • Best meal ever: Anytime my wife makes comfort food
  • My Original Recipes: I LOVE to grill!!! I wish steak were cheap in Thailand!
  • Favorite Restaurants: In Bangkok - Hard Rock Cafe for American food
  • Foods I hate: Hot chocolate, chocolate milk, raisins

More About Me

  • Nicknames: "The Bod"
  • Nationality: USA
  • Religion: Christian
  • Heroes: Jesus, Teenagers, and Joseph (Jesus' adoptive father)
  • Interests: My daughter Malia, my BEAUTIFUL wife Angelina, boxing, anything about cars, sports
  • Expertise: Where am I, again?
  • Occupation: Youth Pastor