About Us
Daniel PeckhamMyers-Briggs: ISTP (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving) - Artisan-Crafter ISTPs are very practical, precise, efficient, quiet, reserved, objective, factual. They are the craftsmen. They are good at exploration and usually possess tireless energy in pursuing the object of their search. Crafters' particular nature is most easily seen in their mastery of tools of any and all kinds, from microscopic drill to supersonic jet, from potter's wheel to grand piano. A tool is any implement that extends or varies our human powers -- vehicles, musical instruments, cutting devices, and weapons are just four of the many categories. Crafters have a natural ability to command tools, to bend them to their wishes, and to become adept at all the crafts requiring tool skills. Regarding spirituality, ISTPs prefer action over prayer and so must find ways of prayer that can be used while working. The Prayer of the Practice of the Presence of God (remembering that God is with us always) and the Jesus Prayer are well-suited to this type. These forms help ISTPs to experience God in all the ordinary events of daily life. ISTPs thrive on deep thinking and concentration. They need orderly structure as well as self-discipline. Things that make you say "AWEsome!!": My wife, a good broadband connection (or better yet, give him Wi-Fi!), rope swings, fresh baked bread, computer shows, almond butter, being in the tropics, rain on a rugby day. |
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Pet Peeves: After more than a year of leaving this space blank (since neither of us could think of anything that annoys him) ... I (Katie) have finally discovered what ticks Daniel off: malfunctioning inanimate objects (like computers, machines, etc.).
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Interests/Abilities: database programming, web design, networking; scuba diving; physics; rugby; canball; basketball; spelunking; traveling; tree climbing; leading hikes or trips; diagramming sentences. Most Embarrassing Story: In high school, my friend Jon Barr and I were speed-racing down one particular water slide. Being a Philippine waterpark, the slide was concrete, not some nice fiberglass ... a bit rough. I was in the lead, sliding down as aerodynamically as possible. But as I flew into the pool at the end of the slide, I realized that I'd left my swim-shorts behind on the slide! |
Recommend a book: The O'Reilly series.
Most Valued Possession: Katie
Best Music: A varied collection
Reading Right Now: The Lost Race of Mars (5th in the Starmen Series, a sci-fi series for kids and adults co-authored by our priest), by Michael D. Cooper; The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien, out loud with Katie; Macromedia ColdFusion MX (reference book about web programming), by Macromedia Press.
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Nervous Habits: clearing throat Favorite Foods: a good espresso, quesadillas, Caesar salad, tamales, Mom's granola, banana pancakes, chicken satay, rice, chicken adobo, bagels, homemade bread, salak (snake-skin fruit), rambutan, starfruit Favorite Junk Food: Snickers, red licorice, chocolate or frappaccino shakes, Taco Bell, mango shakes |
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What would you change about yourself if you could: More balance in my life when I get too focused; lack of incentive to set goals.
What would your wife change: the various annoying noises I make with my mouth.
The coolest thing you haven't done yet: underwater spelunking.
Favorite thing to do with the guys: blow up things.
Memory of best date with Katie: Walking to the Trout Inn pub in Oxford, eating there, and roasting chestnuts over the open fire outside.
If it wasn't for God's saving grace through Jesus Christ, I'd probably be a: self-consumed materialist with lots of expensive electronic toys.
Katie PeckhamMyers-Briggs: INFJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging) - Idealist-Counselor Idealists, as a temperament, are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible self -- always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people, and whether in education or counseling, in social services or personnel work, in journalism or the ministry, they are gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and to fulfill their potentials. Spiritually speaking, it is important that INFJs develop an immense trust in the goodness, love, and care of God: since the INFJ can see problems and dangers where others remain blind, the INFJs must overcome discouragement through heroic trust in God. Journal keeping is a very effective form of prayer for the INFJ since they are usually facile in their ability to choose the right word or metaphor to express the inexpressible truths of God. Symbols and poetic images are especially important to INFJs and allow them to express their creative insights and intuitions. |
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| Favorite stuff: Backrubs, driving fast, a good swim, discussing Great Books with someone who isn't trying to show off, snuggling, scuba diving in the tropics, riding on top of a jeepney, wind, the smell of rain, reading out loud, backpacking, silver-lined clouds, humility and tenderness, writing, helping people |  |
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Pet Peeves: waiting when I know where I want to go, physical aches (like headaches, etc.), when people try to sound impressive (including myself), knowing I'm not getting through to my students, being flattered, manipulated or deceived |
Interests/Abilities: teaching English grammar, triathlon (swimming/biking/running), scuba diving, writing, backpacking, some web design, rock climbing.
| Most Embarrassing Story: On the first day of 7th grade I was so nervous standing by myself that when a girl finally came up to talk to me, I threw up all over her (... just before the bell rang to go to first period ...). |  |
Recommend one book: C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength)
Most Valued Possession: journal from 3-week solitude retreat
Best Music: Switchfoot, Sara Groves, Michael Card, Loreena McKennitt, old school Michael Jackson
Reading Right Now: Sense & Sensibility, by Jane Austen; Contemplation, by Nemeck; Winter Is Not Forever, by Janette Oke; The Gift of Dreams: A Christian View, by Kathryn Lindskoog.
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Nervous Habits: I jiggle my knee sometimes (when there's a lot to be done), but more often I'll get really quiet and withdrawn (especially when I'm feeling self-conscious). |
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Favorite Foods: crisp apples, cheese, homemade bread, pommelo, veggie pizza, dried cranberries with almonds Favorite Junk Food: brownies, chocolate digestive biscuits from Sainsbury's in UK |
This one doesn't have the chocolate on the top,
plus it's the more expensive McVitie's brand, but that's okay |
What would you change about yourself if you could: I'd probably want to be less stingy and inflexible and calculating; just be able to roll with the punches more often and have a heart that freely gives away. ... or I'd be less controlling of people or situations and just let things be what they are ... or I would analyze less and live more.
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What would your husband change: Hm ... probably rest more securely in the constant love God has for me in the face of my failures and flaws. The coolest thing you haven't done yet: hang gliding. |
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Favorite thing to do with girlfriends: talk, watch movies, give backrubs, take walks, glorify lemons
Memory of best date with Daniel: Oh this is hard ... most fun: dinner at Ruby's on the Huntington Beach pier and playing tackle rugby on the beach; most meaningful: eating at Mimi's after we got engaged ... dinner at the Nosebag when he visited me in Oxford ... dinner at Italian restaurant in Davao and walking on the beach ... walking from Oxford to the Trout Inn pub for dinner and roasting chestnuts over an open fire, and stargazing on the walk back ...
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Pet you're trying to convince Daniel to get: orangutan (Even though I reminded Daniel that "orang hutan" in Indonesian means literally, "jungle man," he still won't give in!) |
If it wasn't for God's saving grace through Jesus Christ, I'd probably be a: completely obsessive triathlete.
Thing that makes you the most different from your husband: if we're talking non-physical, knowing what I want and setting my mind on getting there no matter what (oh yeah, and our feelings on pizza: I like veggie and he likes meat lovers' ...)
Daniel's Baby Photos - See photos of Daniel growing up in the jungle of Irian Jaya.
Katie's Baby Photos - See photos of this cute California girl.
Also, check out Daniel's really old personal home page, which has all sorts of fun stuff ...
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