I was raised in a beautiful Christian home, with a wonderful family who has been my inspiration and has encouraged me to be the writer I am today. Although I mostly live in a state of confusion, I make my home in NY with my parents, two sisters, three cats, and a bird. I am twenty-five years old, and hope to pursue my writing full time one day. I live to tell the good news of Christ and pray that my poems and stories reach out to people in need. Jesus has been my source of strength through every situation, without Him, I don't know where I'd be or what I'd do. He has renewed my faith time and time again, and given me hope and strength at times were I thought I had none. If you'd like to be on my poetry newsletter list, please e-mail me and I'd be happy to add you!! The poems you see under “My Poems” are sent out on a list of over 300 subscribers, along with what inspired it, websites to check out, funnies and insights God gives me. It's called Poems for the Journey. I pray my poetry touches your hearts and lifts your spirits! I have recently made a brand new demo, and God is opening up doors for me little by little for me to use my talents to glorify Him. He is doing wonderful things in my life and I am humbled that He would use someone like me. I also enjoy reading, writing short stories, and have one novel finished, and I began part two and have yet to finish it. As you will see from my links, I enjoy many types of Southern Gospel artists, and have some great friends who have wonderful sites to check out! I hope you enjoy my website and have fun browsing through! Here’s some other info about me you probably don’t care, but are curious to know. HA! Full Name: Elisa Sangiorgio Birthday: October 21, 1977 Favorite Foods: Chicken Francaise, Chicken Lasagna, TACOS!!! Favorite Store: Macys, and any store with a great sale! Favorite Song: It is currently End of the Beginning and So High and Redeemed. Artist who recorded your favorite song: David Phelps and other two are on Martin’s new CD. Favorite Scriptures: Proverbs 27:1 Favorite Artist in General: Mark Lowry, Anthony Burger, Martins, David Phelps Who Inspired your life the most: My family has given me the encouragement to keep going and pursue the things God wants me to. They push me to be more Christ-like and to always follow His leading. I’m so thankful most of all for the example my parents have been to me. They truly live a Christ-centered life. What is your most Embarrassing moment: It was one of the first times I was singing in front of a group of people. I was so nervous!!! LOL I hit play and started singing. I soon realizd I forgot the words and was singing the second verse in place of the first verses. I realized this when I heard the background singers singing different words lol, so I stopped it, and hit rewind and did it over, instead of just continuing and hoping no one would notice. Oh well! What do you like to do on your free time (Hobbies): Shop, read, spend time with my family and friends from the internet. What age did you get saved: 3 Tell us about your experience when you got saved: My mother talked to me about it all the time, and I also listened to Gaither kid’s tapes about Jesus coming into your heart. One day I said, “Jesus, you can come into my heart!” I re-dedicated my life at age 11. Here are some of my favorite things… Favorite Sport: I HATE SPORTS!!! If I had to pick one to play, it would be soccer, but I wouldn’t watch a game. LOL Actually gymnastics is about the only sport I enjoy watching. Favorite Basketball team: Don’t have one Favorite football team: ACK Football is my LEAST favorite sport! Sports you watch: Read above Favorite junk food: Sour Cream and onion potato chips with sour cream and onion dip. :o) Or Pistachio ice cream. Favorite saying: Any quote from “Princess Bride” or something funny someone has recently said Favorite outfit in your closet: My black velvet Guess dress Favorite pair of shoes: My black boots Favorite body soap: Bath and Body Works…something that smells like raspberries, apples or strawberries. Favorite smell: Pleasures for men by Estee Lauder or Heavenly by Victoria’s Secret Favorite clothing brand: Anything from Macy’s that’s on sale!! Mostly Jones New York, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Charter Club, or INC Favorites type of music: Southern Gospel…Is there any other kind? Favorites music artists: Mark Lowry, Anthony Burger, Martins, David Phelps, Gaither Vocal Band, Lauren Talley Favorite Songs: End of the Beginning, So High, Redeemed, Mary, Did You Know, Holy, Holy, Holy and Exodus…ok, 6 Favorite actor/actress: Harrison Ford and Julia Roberts Favorite Movie(s): Princess Bride, Never Been Kissed, anything with Harrison Ford, and most with Julia Favorite T.V.: Touched by an Angel or a Gaither special Favorite color: White, Yellow and blue Favorite day of week: Friday!!!!!! Favorite number: 7 Favorite person you know: Favorite book: anything by Frank Peretti, Lori Wick, Francine Rivers Favorite candy: Frozen Snickers bar or Charleston Chews…YUM Favorite animal: Cat Favorite cereal: Pops or Honey Comb Favorite softdrink: Coke Favorite Shampoo: Suave Favorite toothpaste: Uh do you really care? I think we have Aqua fresh in the bathroom lol Favorite restaurant: Hana(Japanese) Favorite food: Japanese, Italian or Mexican Favorite Holiday: Christmas What is your least favorite- Vegetable: Cauliflower Fruit: Pears Ice Cream: Mint chocolate chip Food: liver Write a little word of Encouragement: Proverbs 27:1 is my favorite scripture because it’s something I have to constantly remember…”Fret not about tomorrow, for you know not what a day may bring forth!” What are your goals for the future: To be more Christ-like and to serve God in any way He wants me to. To follow His direction and will for my life and go through the doors He opens and not the doors I want open. What draws you to the Style of music you sing: There is nothing like Southern Gospel music. I find it to be the most ministering music out there. It has ministered to my family time and time again and I just feel comfortable sticking with this style.