College Game Day

I mentioned a couple times (maybe) that I'm going to the Oregon vs. Stanford college football game. This was a hard choice for me to make between the Arizona game and the Stanford game. I think I made the right choice. The #4 Ducks are playing the #9 Cardinal on Saturday.. and College Game Day will be in Eugene. I don't know if you're much of a college football fan, but this is a HUGE deal. It's going to be a really big game, and I CANNOT WAIT! I'm heading to Eugene Thursday night after classes, and I'll camp out with my brother for the early morning show Saturday. It shall be a great time.

Game starts at 5 pm (pacific time) and will be on ABC.

5 days!!

GO DUCKS

The Real World

Survey timeee!!
Enjoy

1. When you were younger (around the age 10-15) what did you dream of doing with your life?

I wanted to be a teacher until I was 16. I thought it would be fun and I could somehow change the world.

2. Would you ever take anything back that you've done?

Yes and no. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, but if I could take one thing back, I wouldn't have hurt M.

3. What's the best vacation that you have ever been on?

My vacation to Florida in 2008 was probably the best vacation I've ever been. It's basically the only vacation I've ever been on, but I had a blast.

4. What's your favorite color?

Green, yellow and blue. I like them all the same.

5. Do you enjoy sports? If so what's your favorite sport? team?

I love sports. I'm a big college football fan, and my favorite team is the Oregon Ducks. I also love baseball (Oakland Athletics) and Basketball (Miami Heat) and NFL (Carolina Panthers)

6. If you could live anywhere no matter the price where would you move to?

Probably Hawaii. It's still in the US, but I'm pretty sure it would be amazing :)

7. What was your least favorite subject to take while in school?

Math. I suck.

8. When you're out at the bar or having a drink at dinner what's your go to drink?

Well, I'm not 21 yet, so I don't have drinks yet. I'll let you know.


9. What was your best date ever? It doesn't have to be with your current significant other.

I'll get back to you on that one.

10. What is the one song you're embarrassed to admit you not only love, but could sing all the way through without it playing on the radio?

Oh dear. A number of the songs on my iPod by BSB or Nsync... haha

11. If you knew you'd get hired what would be your ideal job?

My DREAM job is being a reporter for ESPN, but I really do want to be a nurse :)

12. What is your favorite part of fall?

College football, duhhh!! And the leaves changing.

13. In 5 words describe your sense of style.

Girly, comfortable, fun, jeans, cute.

14. Are you more of a texter or a talker?

I'm mostly a texter, unless it's a guy I like, then I'd rather talk.

15. Do you go out to eat alone? To movies alone?

I can't say that I have.

16. What teacher made the biggest impression on you when you were in school?

In high school, probably my choir teacher, Nancy. Mostly because I was in her class for 3 years, but because singing is my passion.

School's Out For.. Oh Wait...

Today was the first day of class for me. No biggie, just a math class at 8 in the morning. I had five homework assignments to do today that are due by Wednesday. Tomorrow I have psychology and Writing 121. I'm not looking forward to the homework in those classes.

Timeout.

Who in the heck does the person smoking outside my window think he is? Must you fill my lungs with your poisonous smoke while you fill yours? I choose not to smoke. I choose not to suck on cancer sticks. I choose not to have black lungs. DON'T SMOKE NEAR MY WINDOW!

Any who, back to what I was saying. My math teacher is the cutest little Asian lady I've ever seen. She was running all over the room trying to get things in order before class started. I think I'll like her. At least I can understand what she's saying, unlike every other math teacher I've ever had.

By the way, people are crazy. Just plain crazy driving up there. Somebody needs to teach them how to drive. Maybe I should. It's just ridiculous!

Well, since I was awake at 5 this morning, and I went to bed at 1 am..it is my bed time. I hope you all have a fantastic week!

Take care, and God bless!

The Color Purple

Because I'm twenty years old and I have a spontaneous side (at times), I put purple streaks in my hair.

Yes, you read right, purple.

My second least favorite color. But in my hair, it looks rather nice.

Nice tan line, right?

This weekend was a good one. Spent time with a good family friend, put purple in my hair, and my ducks kicked butt and got a #5 ranking for this week. All is good in the wonderful world of Brittany.

Seven days until School starts. Seven days from Monday, that is. But since it's 11:13, it's technically Monday.

The relevance of being relevant

Now, my iPod is currently filled with 1300+ songs. Some of those songs are full of sex and cursing and things that aren't appropriate for little ears. I make sure to keep an eye on the songs that play when there are little ones in the car. I'm really good about it, actually.

Then it dawned on me.. If I'm listening to music that can't be heard by little kids, then why am I listening to it? Would I play this song if I was hanging out with Jesus? Not a chance. So why do I listen to it when I'm by myself? Or with "older" people. Why do I allow myself to be brought down by this music? It's certainly not uplifting to me, or anybody for that matter, to listen to songs about "Damn girl, how'd ya get all of that in dem jeans" so why the heck do I even listen to it?

Is it to be relevant? I can use that as an excuse. It's what people my age are listening to.. shouldn't I listen to it to be relevant?

I'm not saying that all I'm going to listen to is Christian music from here on out. I'm just saying that if I wouldn't listen to it while hanging out with Jesus, then I shouldn't be listening to it at all. Cause if Jesus is in my heart, then I am hanging out with Him at all times. So needless to say, I'm cleaning out my itunes.

Funny thing is, I don't quite feel the same about movies. The difference between music and movies for me is, music, I listen to all the time. When I'm working out, when I'm reading, when I'm in my car, when I'm just having some down time. Movies, I usually watch once, and that's that. It's not a constant in my life like music is.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is I need to be more conscious about the decisions that I make. The things that I allow to go into my brain, and more importantly, into my heart. It's going to be a struggle. I know this time in my life will be one of the toughest, but I have a feeling I'll make it through just fine.

Lukewarm And Loving It!

I just listened to Francis Chan's sermon called Lukewarm and Lovin' it! First of all, if you haven't heard of the guy, you're missing out. Second, if you have heard of him, and you haven't paid any attention to him, that needs to change. You'll need about 40 minutes, if not more, to listen to the sermon on the like I posted up there. I got more than a couple things from this sermon, and I'm going to share them.

1.) No matter how many times I complain about money, I am not poor. I'm not even close to being poor. 53 out of 100 people live off of $2 a day. That's $2 a day people. How many of us take 2 dollars for granted on a daily basis? Getting our coffee, or our fast food.. or whatever it is. Americans, on average, are not poor. So stop complaining.

2.) The richest, safest and most secure people are the hardest people to reach for Jesus on this planet. Just let that sink in.

3.) Money gives us a false sense of security. We put our trust and hope in money, and the more we do that, the less hope and trust go to Jesus. Who gave his life for us. Because of OUR sins, not His. And we choose money and objects over him? I'm guilty of this too. I'm just sharing this revelation.

4.) Revelation 3:14-22 speaks of a church that is lukewarm. God would rather us be on fire for him or cold. He doesn't want us lukewarm. He spits us out. It's like lukewarm coffee. It's gross, it disgusts us, and as soon as we get a taste of it, we don't like it. Just like God, when He gets a taste of us choosing worldly things over him, it disgusts him.

5.) If you get it, you won't be lukewarm. It's all about God. We need to need God. When we depend so much on the things of this world, we forget to DEPEND on God. To need Him with a fierce desire. We have to be willing to give EVERYTHING up for God. He gave everything to/for us.

6.) I need to be willing to get out of my comfort zone. I need to step out, and depend on God, and not on my own abilities. I NEED to NEED God. He's knocking on my door and He's waiting on me.

7.) God loves us, so he rebukes us and disciplines us so that we can repent and we can spend eternity with Him! He tells us if we can overcome this "lukewarm-ness" Jesus will let us sit right next to Him on the Throne of God. How cool would that be? Millions of angels singing Hallelujah.. God, so full of wonder, shining like rubies and diamonds, except better! It would be amazing. How is that not better than having a nice car or a full wallet?

8.) Loving God= not caring about things.

I thank God for Francis Chan and the message he brought to me tonight. It was the wake up call that I needed, and I'm ready to be fired up for Jesus. No more lukewarm here. I'm in love with Jesus, and I want the whole world to know it!

Jesus, I thank You for the opportunity to write in this blog. I thank You for the technology that You allowed to be here. I thank You for the country that You have allowed me to live in. I thank You for the blessing upon blessings that You continue to give me. I'm sorry that I don't thank You enough. I pray that these words will touch someone, and that they will no longer have a lukewarm love for You. God I pray that they be on fire for You. Because You were on fire for us when You died on the cross. I lift myself up to You, God. May these words that are from my heart be heard. Do what it takes for my heart to be set on fire for You, God. Thank You. I love you. Amen.

Take care, and God bless you.

Labor Day = End of Summer.. kindof

For most people labor day is the last day of summer. Not for this girl right here. It's the start of my 2 week summer where I can just relax until school starts. I'll probably throw some packing in somewhere, but for the most part, it will be really calm.

Saturday was the first day of college football. Let me be the first (probably not) to say.. Thank God. I missed it so much, and a 72-0 victory for my ducks couldn't have been a better start to the football season. It's kinda funny how devoted I am to my ducks. I have friends asking me "Hey, B, wanna go to the coast this weekend?" "Uh.. sorry, the ducks play this Saturday." Makes me giggle, but I can't miss a game. I <3 them. Speaking of my ducks, I got a ticket to a game last week. The Stanford game, which is on October 2nd. I can't wait! It should be one of the biggest games of the season :)

Oh, did I mention that there are 2 weeks until school starts? Ahhh. Where did the time go?!?!?! I'm sure it will go fast. I hope.

I'm on my way to help some friends move in less than an hour, and after that I'll watch Boise State play some football.. and after that I'm going to Redmond to go shopping with a friend. Busy day.. but it's how I like it.

I hope you're having a good labor day! Take it easy, and be safe.

Dilema

So, I said in a previous post that I've found a place to live in Bend. I'm saying where it is, because.. well I'm a grown woman and I can do that kind of stuff. Anywho, I found a house to share with 2 other girls, and one of the girls' parents are in the process of buying the house so they can rent it out to us. It was supposed to close last week, but could take up to 10 days from now. That would put our move in date after school starts, which is a little stressful, because I really don't want to drive 45 minutes to get to class every day.

Here's the catch. One of my future roommates is currently living in an apartment by herself because her roommate ditched her, and she told me that I could move in there until the house is ready. Cool, right?

Now, here's the dilema. I would be moving this weekend. I'd be there 3 weeks before school starts, and since I know nobody, I'd be really bored and probably driving over to Prineville a lot. That would be a lot of gas money. And extra money that I wasn't planning on spending. I still have to pay for books and stuff. Basically, I know what I should do.. but part of me wants to be adventurous and just go anyways.

I think I've decided, I just needed to vent it out.