SUBJECT: SENIOR - MISS CAITY

Hey Y'all!

I'm Caity Spencer from the Land of Enchantment (I've lived around the thriving metropolis of Albuquerque, New Mexico all of my 18 ½ years). I have brown eyes (tiny bits of green, but not enough to make them hazel), curly blonde-brown hair, and I am 5'8 1/2" tall. I was born to two wonderful Southern Baptist parents. Over the more recent years during numerous lectures, discussions, sermons, articles, talks, and books, my whole family and I have really changed, and in the same directions (which is such a blessing). We now attend a Presbyterian church and absolutely love the systematic order of worship, sound biblical teaching, and fellowship with like-minded believers.

For 16 years Curtis, Marissa, and I were the only Spencer kids. I played, talked, argued, loved, tolerated, and laughed with them, but it was not until the past few years that I have come to really appreciate them and value the time that I have with them. They are now two of my best friends. I acknowledged my need of a Savior, professed that I believed that Christ is the Son of God and that He died for me when I was 7. All three of us were baptized on the same Sunday morning a few years afterwards.

Almost two years ago, my family adopted three little boys. Not only have they added a totally new dimension to our lives, but they have challenged me in so many ways. I have found that when I am responsible for correcting, instructing, and training others, my faults reflect back so glaringly that it’s hard to get onto the boys because they do what I do all the time. It has also given me a deeper appreciation for the few quite minutes that I can find for a quite time with God. Along with my immediate family I have many dear friends and cousins who are always holding me accountable for my speech and actions. I continue to strive to become the young lady that God has called me to be. One of my favorite quotes is by John Newton:

“I am a great sinner, but Christ is a great Savior.”

My family started homeschooling right away. I love homeschooling. The fact that I can be home with my family, my younger sister can be my best friend, I can (at least somewhat) choose what I want to study, and have the freedom to take breaks when my brother comes home from college, not to mention the fact that Mommy can mentor me by spending time with me and selecting the books that I work through, make HS the best!


This year I am taking:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Old and New Testament History

Medieval History

Classic Literature

Also, on the side I swim, help a very busy mother in my church, and various other projects.

"What are you you going to do after Highschool?" Is every senior bombarded with this question? I certainly am. Because I am not going away for college, at least right now, my answer is always a bit lengthy and a bit hard to explain to those who aren't coming from the same worldview I am. So far I plan on staying home helping with my little brothers, pursing liberal arts by reading and discussing classics, and refining my skills. I would love to find a way to go to cosmetology /beauty school, but so far I haven't found one with an atmosphere/lifestyle that I am willing to be a part of. If any of you have ideas for me please let me know.

As to what I like to do; where do I start? Swimming is certainly a passion. I love it, love it, love it. Right now I am swimming for a local highschool (the laws concerning homeschoolers participating in public school sports just changed last year, enabling me to swim both my jr. and sr. years). I also swim during the summer. This summer will be my 8th. On the topic of sports...I like to play just about anything...except for baseball, ultimate frisbee and soccer are at the top of my list. You can almost always find me with a pencil, paper, and eraser; I draw all the time. Portraits are definitely the most interesting and easy for me, but I am learning to portray the whole figure. I'm not too great with getting a quick sketch to look like the subject (unless the subject is in my head, which it most of the time is). Over the last couple years I have started to learn to really enjoy learning. BTW, if any of you are looking for a great, inspiring, quick-read, pick up a copy of A Thomas Jefferson Education. It's a fantastic book. So i love to read, mostly historical fiction and mysteries and informative books. I also knit, crochet, bead, sew, quilt, bake, photograph and come up with other creative ways to express myself.

I would enjoy getting to know those of you who have time. My email address is: senoritasmiles@msn.com.

~caity

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