Cherie Vinel

   I was originally majoring in music as a classical flautist (that is a flute player! ;o) with a minor in vocals, but God sure had a different plan for my life! This (NDS) is by far more amazing than anything I had picked out! I love what we do, and feel blessed that God has given me a life of serving Him through the thing

I love - MUSIC! When we're not on the road doing our thing, I spend time with my husband (the drummer!) and our son Jonah, working in our church as Worship Director or getting ready for the next NDS gig.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Tillimook Chocolate Peanut Butter (SPECIFICALLY!) and "Coffee Lover's Only" from Cold Stone Creamery.

IF YOU COULD ... WHAT SUPER HERO WOULD YOU BE?
"Dr. Gene Grey/The Phoenix" from X Men, even though she is evil ... whatever ... I still think she ROCKS!

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED IN THE THEATER?
"Open Season" ... It's a GOOD one!


IF YOU COULD GO BACK TO BEING 16 & START LIFE OVER FROM THERE...WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT?
Knowing what I know NOW, I would HOPE SO! But I am not sure who I would have turned out to be, and I am happy with my life! I'd rather take hold of TODAY, and make a difference now.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP?
Miss America, and the first female president of the United States. I'm still working on it ...


LAST THING THAT MADE YOU LAUGH SO HARD YOUR CHEEKS HURT?
I try to do that at least once a day ... so I have NO idea what was last! I am sure it involved Jonah somehow!

HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU GOT SAVED?
Around 5 or 6 in my heart, but I didn't get baptized until I was 10.

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Hang with family, go out to coffee, Tae Bo, watch movies at home, listen to my iPod, play video games, go online. I SHOULD be saying "Practice my music" but would you REALLY believe me?

WHAT'S YOUR PET PEEVE?
Opportunists and insincere people/gestures.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Ten years isn't really that far away ... but I imagine I'll still be hard at it (NDS)! I hope to have built a new house by then, or at least FINISHED remodeling the one I have now! Of COURSE still married with children! I'd never change that!

TOP 3 FAVORITE BANDS/MUSICIANS?
1- Newsboys ... hands DOWN.
2- Toby Mac
3- David Crowder Band and Michael W. Smith (it's a tie!)

TOP 3 FAVORITE SONGS?
1- "When The Tears Fall" - Newsboys
2 - "Whoopsie Daisy" - Toby Mac
3 - "Come Awake" David Crowder Band
(It changes a lot, depending on my mood)

TOP 3 FAVORITE MOVIES?
1- ANY, ANY, ANY Military Movie!
2-""Memoirs of a Geisha"
3"Pirates of the Caribbean " BOTH parts
(but it changes a lot as well!)

FAVORITE NDS SONG?
"Sparkle"

WHERE DO YOU ESCAPE TO WHEN YOU NEED TO BE ALONE?
My mind. It's the only place that is MINE. Of course, I drive myself NUTS occasionally!

FAVORITE FOOD?
Mexican or Chinese. And thanks to Steele I am developing an appreciation for Sushi.

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
"Monster" by Frank Perretti

FAVORITE PLACE YOU'VE VISITED?
I enjoyed going down to California with my family and the band this last summer. It's a CRAZY but very fond memory!

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE RESTURANT?
Puerto Valliarta (Mexican)

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Monterey, CA

ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO ANYONE READING THIS?
"The Lord IS good to those who's hope is in Him; to the one who seeks His face. It is good to WAIT QUIETLY for the salvation of the Lord." Lamentations 3:25-26