my favorite word changes all the time (I have a notebook to write down words that I like--does that officially classify me as a nerd?), but I'm loving the word "efflorescent" at the moment.
and thanks, so glad it was helpful to you :)

I just play the piano...and I think that may be my favorite instrument as well.

I've read the first book in the series, but I haven't seen any movies.

there aren't any specific countries I like to see over the others--I just want to see new countries, period.

when I really, really liked a piece, I just analyzed it closely to see what I liked--structure, words, grammar, everything. once I identified what it was that I liked, I just incorporated it into my own writing.

thanks! pretty much everything I know about photography is self-taught, though I have read a few books (understand exposure by bryan peterson is so good!) and tips online.

this is a bit cliche, I know, but I glean inspiration from everything. it could be a series of photos I took, a piece I wrote in my journal, other people's work, a song, or random musings floating around in my mind. just keep and open mind and inspiration will come :)

my brother! he's the best.

there's definitely room for improvement, but I don't hate it.

she's the bomb.com (and yes, I totally just said that ;))

I don't really have any. there are people I admire, of course, but we live in a fallen world and no one's perfect. honestly, Jesus is the only true role model.

just by getting the word out there. getting to know people in the blog world, participating in link ups, utilizing social networking, sponsoring on other blogs, etc. after awhile, people will come on their own.

I do occasionally.

okay, so here's the thing. I suppose, yes, I'm against homosexuality itself, because it's most definitely a sin, but the thing I struggle with is the homosexuals themselves. they're people too--just because they're gay doesn't mean that they should be shunned, you know? I don't particularly like the phrase "love the sinner, hate the sin", but I don't see much other way in these situations. I'm still formulating my feelings on this matter, but there's a little bit about my beliefs thus far.

it's just an simple image code in the css section of my html, pretty simple!

it's...complicated. ha. ;)

oh, this question. well. yes, I believe that God created marriage between one man and one woman. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the whole topic of homosexuality, though.

I don't mind it (and I actually think they look really good on some guys!) as long as the jeans aren't skintight. that's just gross.

spending time with some of the best people on this planet :)

i have nothing against people who listen to it, but it's just not my thing.