Single And (Almost) Ready To Mingle ;-)

As we near the end of the race, team Deepa and their squad leader for Ethiopia are looking toward the future. Updating our resumes, applying for jobs, and, yes, maybe even thinking about romance. We haven’t been allowed to date for 11 months, so our dating profiles needed a bit of a facelift. Enjoy, share with your friends, and #seemein2020.

Name: Ben
Height: 5’11”
Occupation: Collegiate golf coach
Ideal first date: I could say golf but probably going to a fair or art walk; something active
Favorite pick up line: If you were a golf shot, you’d be a hole-in-one
Red flags: If she hates sports, leaves dishes in the sink, doesn’t like to travel, is a liberal, or is self-absorbed 
City or country: Country 
Beach or mountains: Not even close, mountains 
Dream vacation destination: Scotland/Ireland (I think, New Zealand is a close second)
How I take coffee: I don’t 
Favorite music: Folk/indie
Qualities I am looking for: Obviously loves Jesus more than she loves me, loves deep convos, travel, cooking, wants kids (though not too soon), and is at least open to learning to golf
Why you should swipe right: I’m kind, well-traveled, love Jesus, and look like Ryan Gosling’s twin

Name: Emilie McNatt
Height: 5’10”
Occupation: Nurse 
Ideal first date: October, driving with the windows down, eating Arby’s curly fries
Favorite pick up line: My love for you is like diarrhea, I can’t hold it in
Red flags: If he collects figurines, smells bad, has groooooss feet
City or country: A happy in between!
Beach or mountains: Always beach, but I’m not getting in the water past my knees 
Dream vacation destination: Everywhere
How I take coffee: Any way you give it to me
Favorite music: Throwbacks!!!
Qualities I am looking for: Someone who loves Jesus (duh), is FUNNY, and is always up for ice cream runs
Why you should swipe right: I’m CPR certified, I can reach the top shelf without your help, I’ll support crazy ideas 8.3 out of 10 times

Name: Lauren
Height: 5’2”
Occupation: Restaurant industry
Ideal first date: Brewery hopping
Favorite pick up line: I was reading through the book of Numbers today and realized I didn’t have yours 😉
Red flags: If he doesn’t want to be married or have kids, and if he doesn’t brush his teeth
City or country: Country
Beach or mountains: Beach
Dream vacation destination: Europe
How I take coffee: Black
Favorite music: Country
Qualities I am looking for: Funny, wise, motivated
Why you should swipe right: I will keep you on your toes

Name: Michael Williams
Height: 6’3”
Occupation: Wine detective
Ideal first date: Art Museum 
Favorite pick up line: If a fat man puts you in a bag at night, don’t worry I told Santa I wanted you for Christmas
Red flags: If she talks to her exs, has bad hygiene, doesn’t shower or brush her teeth, or is self-absorbed
City or country: Somewhere in between
Beach or mountains: Beach 
Dream vacation destination: New Zealand
How I take coffee: Jet black 
Favorite music: Hip hop
Qualities I am looking for: Responsible, passionate, funny, honest, loyal, humble
Why you should swipe right: I’m well traveled, I have the palette of champions, and I got that pretty boy swag

Name: Em
Height: 5’11”
Occupation: Teacher
Ideal first date: State fair
Favorite pick up line: Girl, you’re one in Emilie-on
Red flags: If he is self-absorbed, critical, or manipulative 
City or country: City surrounded by nature 
Beach or mountains: Mountains
Dream vacation destination: New Zealand 
How I take my coffee: Iced latte
Favorite music: Indie/folk
Qualities I’m looking for: Creative, intelligent, witty, hardworking, dreamer  
Why you should swipe right: Too many reasons to list. jk, I’m always up for an adventure and will laugh at all your jokes even if they aren’t funny

Name: Nater Tater 
Height: 6’5″ and definitely a full head of hair
Occupation: Starving artist and horse whisperer
Ideal first date: Art gallery and coffee
Favorite pick up line: Did U just fart cuz ur blowing me away
Red flags: If she’s vegan or too good for a Bud Light
City or country: City
Beach or mountains: Mountains 
Dream vacation destination: Somewhere cold and cloudy
How I take coffee: Like the night sky baby
Favorite music: Hip-hop or whatever the youths listen to these days
Qualities I am looking for: Open-minded and owns a shotgun
Why you should swipe right: I have irresistible Bob-Ross-esk qualities 

Name: Kelly
Height: 5’6”
Occupation: Missionary
Ideal first date: Hiking through the mountains, making dinner over a campfire, watching the embers burn and the stars shine
Favorite pick up line: Coffee? Tea? What about me!?
Red flags: If he doesn’t like to travel, hates dogs, is a workaholic, or hates veggies
City or country: Country
Beach or mountains: Mountains
Dream vacation destination: Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef 
How I take coffee: Empty cup! Water please!
Favorite music: Christian
Qualities I am looking for: Devoted and obedient to God, leader, good with kids, loves unconditionally, trustworthy, honest
Why you should swipe right: I’m patient and empathetic, love the outdoors and adventures, value integrity, and have baby blue eyes and a smile that shines for miles

*It’s been such a great month with this beautiful team who loves so well.  I was honored to be paired up with them and see the bonds that have formed.*