Oh boy, Oh boy

The Capital and the millions of people in front of it

Washington Monument earrrly in the morning

The NBC desk at the Newseum

Matt and I on the balcony of the Newseum...freezing because our coats had been checked in.  Brr!

A portion of the Berlin Wall

This could've been a really great picture...hehe.  We're pointing at Florida Avenue trying to convince ourselves that it's warm.  It did NOT work.

Can anyone tell me why Florida is being stupid?  A low of 27 last night...all I'm sayin'....

Ok so a few things are new.  I went to the inauguration of President Barack Obama and as a result have been in DC for the past 5 days.  Let me tell you...it was freezing, but totally worth it.  What an experience.  I could tell you about the people jumping over porta-potties, my fear of losing my toe due to frostbite, Cathy and I partying with homemade lemonade because we weren't allowed to go to the "Lotus Lounge", the amazing people, freezing more than I ever have before, a bus blockade made of people, and jumping through bushes, but I'll spare you.  Oops...

I'll post some pictures, because I feel like that's the best way to really see what it was like.  It's hard to describe in words the spirit of the event, and what it was like to be around alllll those other people celebrating that historic day.  

So.  If you're ever bored, go read old blog posts from all of us, and the comments.  They pretty much made my day today....and there are a lot of inside jokes that I unfortunately cannot remember the meaning to.  Makes it more fun, I think....

Hope your lives are being great to you all, and that we can all get together soon!  

Love,

Brit

Back to school, back to schoooooollllll

So third and last update about the cyst.  The stitches come out tomorrow! :)

Speaking of tomorrow, it's going to be a busy busy day.  I have to go to Ft. Myers with Grandpa in the morning to get my stitches out, then come back and vacuum my car and pack, then lunch with Emily, then bank with mom, then drive to Orlando, then unpack, and then....HUEY MAGOOS.  I'm looking forward to that a little...;)

I'm looking forward to heading back to school but am sad to leave home too.  Being here for so long made me get back into the swing of living at home and sometimes it feels like I never left.  I love getting 'the best of both worlds' (hehe).  If I could move my family, friends, church, and animals to Orlando and occasionally take a trip to the country, man....how sweet would that be. I certainly have nothing to complain about...I'm insanely blessed at both Orlando and home.

Heading back a few days...Christmas was great, though different.  A lot of our family was out of town so it was a lot smaller than usual.  New Years was special.  We had a huge bon-fire out at our friend James's house and were entertained by a fabulous showing of fireworks.  Oh LaBelle...

Now onto New Years Resolutions...I'm not a fan.  I've never met someone who's actually stuck to one.  Ms. Martha brought up an interesting point in church this morning.  She talked about how the resolutions so often focus on ourselves and how we can improve US.  I had never noticed that.  She talked about instead of trying to improve things about us, how about improving things around us.  She got me thinking more and more about my dream and the call on my heart to be a missionary.  Sometimes with all of the career opportunities that come up with getting closer and closer to being out of school, I lose sight of the call of God on my life.  I'm not sure if it will be forever, for a few years, or for even less, but what I do know is that I have to be careful to never lose sight of God and His plans for me.  For now I'm going to continue on in school and pray for God's plans on my life.  I have no idea where that will lead, and it's a bit frightening, but even more fulfilling and exiting.  

I love you guys, and it was great to see you both over break.  Here's to 2009 being...2009.  I'm not asking for better or worse...just whatever God has in store.  

Oh, and let's not forget to pray for the Kelly family.  Tomorrow with be 1 year since the accident...

Love,

Brit

Update...

So many things have changed about the cyst since the last time I wrote...

For one, there are three instead of two (or should I say they were three).  I did not get them removed Thursday like I thought, because the surgeon had me scheduled for a biopsy of a mole.  Don't you love doctors?

Because of the delay, I didn't get anything removed until this morning.  Apparently, due to insurance problems, they can only remove one cyst at a time.  The biggest one was removed today. Honestly, I barely felt the numbing shots and the procedure itself didn't hurt at all.  The area didn't even start hurting until about an hour ago.  He busted an artery which was lovely when he did...lots of blood.  I learned that I do not have a weak stomach...Now it feels like I have the headache from you know where.  It could have been a lot worse, though.  Thanks for your prayers!  The other two come out over summer, and I'm not nearly as nervous...

Continued prayer would be appreciated so that the pain may lighten up before Christmas Eve/Christmas.  

Thanks!!

Brit

Bahahahahaha

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

So I saw this on my friend Chase's blog, and had to try it out for myself.  Gave me a good laugh.  Oh, and I just found out that I get to have two cysts removed from my head tomorrow at 4:30 PM, so prayer would be appreciated, as I'm insanely nervous.  :)

Falalala Lifetime

I'm afraid that this may be falling into the same pattern my xanga did...maybe not..

So life.  What's new?  Lots of things!

I'm on Christmas break right now...home until early January.  I'm currently working as interim secretary for the church which is a great job, though stressful at times.  We're just trying to get things organized, get through paperwork for the parsonage, and get the Christmas Eve Service hammered out.  It is surely a crazy season to step into this job...but it's only for a few weeks! :)

It's been great to be home so far, though surprisingly lonely at times.  I've figured out that I really like living with people.  It's odd to be sitting here alone in the house, but nice too.  My absolute favorite part of being home is being with friends here.  We've hung at the coffee shop and been to Ft. Myers Christmas shopping.  It was a successful trip...but fyi to anyone who was thinking of seeing "Four Christmases"...don't.  It was not so great.  

I know that most of who read this know what's going on with my brother's girlfriend, so just a reminder to keep her and her family in your prayers.  God understands what's going on...even when we are all a little (or a lot, actually) confused.  

So that's about it, I suppose.  We're Christmas caroling tonight, which should be fun!  I'm really looking forward to Christmas..I just love this time of the year, even in the craziness.  Anna, can't wait till you're home!  The three musketeers, united once again.  Can't even wait to see what craziness will come of this.  

Later...

Brit

It is not healthy to be this full...

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

We all have so much to be thankful here, and here's a few of mine:

• God:  You are everything to me.  Your love, mercy, and grace are things that I will not be able to completely comprehend in this life...thank You so much for everything.
  
• My family:  I love you all so much.  You have been with me through thick and thin and I am thankful that we will be together no matter what.
• Old friends :):  You guys are seriously the best.  I have no idea what I would be without you...your friendships have helped shape my life into what it is today and I wouldn't trade all these years for anything.  Have tons of fun shopping tonight/tomorrow.  I love you guys!
• A holiday that brings together family that satan has tried to break apart
• Music
• Incredible opportunities and experiences that God has blessed me with
• College
• Wesley:  I love you guys so much.  You have blessed my life in so many ways..
• My animals
• Food, shelter, and clothing
• Kalkidan:  She has taught me so much about being thankful and is such a sweetheart and blessing.
• Life:  in all it's ups and downs it is still a blessing.
• Love

I hope everyone has had great Thankgivings!

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful.  Let the world of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.  And whatever you do, whether in word or in deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

-Colossians 3:15-17

Brit

**Isn't it interesting that Colossians is considered wrong by my spellcheck?  ...

What a weekend...

So I had been looking forward to last weekend for a long while and it was such a great time.  Jaclyn, Jordan, Becca, and I went to Jaclyn's house Friday and had a very chill night watching "Get Smart".  It's a great movie!  Saturday was by far my favorite day of the weekend.  It was fun spending time with friends that I don't see as often as usual.  It was so great to all be together again!  All the bands were terrific...my favorites were Stellar Kart, Toby Mac, and Article One...but they were all great.  Our seats were terrific and it was just a fabulous concert.  I really loved getting to see friends from home, my grandparents, and the guys from A1.  Just a great weekend!  Sunday we celebrated Jaclyn's birthday with her family and then came on back.  

Tonight is going to be awesome...we have the first annual Wesley pot-luck Thanksgiving dinner.  Some lovely ladies from the church are making the meat and we're all bringing side-dishes/desserts.  I'm bringing corn casserole.  It's sitting on my bed calling my name but I'm trying my hardest not to get into it until the dinner ;).  I hope you guys all had great weekends too.  I'm pretty sure you did.  hah...love you guys!  

Brit