Where did the time go?

So, evidently I'm really bad at this whole blogging thing. I haven't posted in FOUR DAYS! I would like to take the time to apologize to all of my avid blog readers (all three of you). Here it goes: I am SO sorry you have wasted your time, coming to my page every single day looking for updates and you got squat!
Might be a pathetic apology, but that's all I got.

Anyway, on the topic of wasting time. I sat down last night (and two nights ago) to write something on my blog, but I couldn't think of anything to write. So instead of posting a whole bunch of words, I decided to catch up on my friend's and church leader's blogs. In truth, I was just procrastinating, however I found one blog to be particularly inspiring. It was my friend (/old boss) Brandon's blog... now he can never claim that I don't read his blog, I better get some major brownie points for this.

He wrote a post entitled 'Getting Things Done'. I thought maybe I was going to get to read about all the millions of things he had accomplished in his day off or something, however I was surprised by what I read. Instead of bragging about all the things he had done, he provided a simple 'productivity management program'. It was simply writing a list of the things that need to get done... and carrying it with you everywhere... seriously, and then simply doing them (who would have thought). Anyway, the part that really got to me was under the materials. Brandon states that you need a patient mindset.

Now, to be completely honest, I missed it the first time through. However, I received a phone call while reading that paragraph and had to start over (God at work, as usual). When I read it the second time, it hit me. I wasn't even patient enough to read all the words in Brandon's blog. I was so focused on getting to the next blog so that I wouldn't miss anybody and I could still get some work done. How crazy is that?? I didn't even have time to fully appreciate his blog.

Anyway, after God's phone call (it was actually a wrong number, but I'm positive that was God's voice/divine intervention), I got to thinking. I started pondering how much time I spend doing things, getting things accomplished or taking on new projects. I mean, you should see my day planner... pretty soon, I'm going to have to start scheduling time with friends (if I have any) and bathroom trips. I know you are probably laughing, but I'm serious.

Just to give you an idea, here was my day today (amazingly not very busy, comparatively):
(1)My first two classes were cancelled.
(2)Wake up call by a wonderful voice, 10:30am-11am, Cary
(and I'm wishing it was earlier so I could have done more today)
(3)Getting ready, 11am-11:30am
(4)Driving to Raleigh
(5)Lunch with a wonderful face, 12pm, Raleigh
(6)Eating and hanging out with Brian, 12pm-1pm
(7)Dropping off my lunch partner, 1:00pm, NCSU
(8)Driving Home 1pm-1:20pm
(9)Working on Sunday's lesson for Kidspointe North, 1:20-3:30pm, Cary
(10)Discussing finances with my landlord(a.k.a Mom) 3:30-4pm
(11)Driving to NCSU 4pm-4:20pm
(12)Class, 4:30pm-5:45pm, NCSU
(13)Driving to Ashley's 5:45-6:30pm (ugh, traffic)
(14)Dropping off information and eating dinner 6:30-6:50pm, WEST Cary
(15)Driving to church, 6:50-6:55pm
(16)Kenya VBS meeting, 7-8:45pm, Crosspointe Church
(17)Driving Home, 8:55-9:35pm
(18)Working on VBS stuff, 9:35pm-10pm, East Cary
(19)Reading blogs, 10-10:30pm
(20) Writing blog and talking to Brian- rest of the night

I think I put about 60-70 miles on my car just today!!! Poor Car!!! Plus I didn't get my homework done!!!

I think I need to slow down. I really am realizing that I have too much on my plate. The problem is, once you have started doing something... whether it be leading or just helping... it is hard to give it up. I don't feel like there is anything that I can cut out of my life. Except maybe sleeping, but I have heard that isn't good in the long run.

Any suggestions for how I can slow down my life without giving up everything!?!?

Well, since I don't want to cut out sleep, or start scheduling it in for that matter... I better sign off.

Seriously, suggestions??

-Britt

Red Means Go!!!

First of all, "red means go!" is a new saying at NCSU. I'm kinda on the fence about this new catch phrase... I think I will make my final decision the day an NCSU student runs a red light and tells the officer that Red means Go!

Anyway, on a somewhat related note, red might mean go! Really, I have a point... all of my professors have cleared my trip to Kenya! No hitches at all, except that I can't get sick this year... seriously, I'm not allowed...

Well, I have to get to bed early tonight (p.s. the time posts on my blog are completely off and I don't know how to fix it...) because I have to set up for a yard sale in the morning... wish us luck!!!

-Britt

Ready or Not!

Okay... so I'm really sorry about the lack of posting for the past couple of days. I don't have an excuse, I just forgot!

I can't say much right now, except that classes start back up tomorrow! I guess it's ready or not, right! I think I am ready though, since Kenya is so close, I just want to be able to get school under my belt.

I need to get some sleep though, so I'm going to head out. But be on the lookout for posts about my professors responses to Kenya!!!!

Britt

Yard Sale

Not sure how many of you heard, but I had an AMAZING yard sale yesterday. My mom and I spent most of the day Friday getting ready to put all of our stuff up for sale. We even stayed up ALL night long pricing items and setting up the sale.

About a month ago (around the same time I received word that I could go to Kenya) my mom said that I could take all the stuff she was saving to sell and use it to raise money to go to Kenya. And I am VERY thankful, because it helped A LOT!

I'll stop teasing you now, the final profit total was $620.00!!!! Isn't that awesome!!! Anyway, that gives you an update on my fundraising. I now only have $1870 to go!

Thanks go out to everyone helping me in this endeavor! (Including those who bought all our junk!) Now all the leftover stuff, is going to the yard sale next weekend for the whole team to go to Kenya!

-Britt

Feelin' So Fly

On September 14th my church is putting on an event called Kidspace. This is a wonderful production targeted at preschool through elementary aged children. My job for this event is to choreograph (and perform) the worship songs.

I'm having trouble. It's hard to come up with a BUNCH of different motions for all the songs. Anyone know of any good websites or resources that I can have FREE access to with "cool" dance moves? Let me know!!!

More...

O.K.
Like I said, I'm not really sure how these things work. Is two updates in one day too much??

Oh well, I guess it doesn't really matter. I am having trouble going to sleep so I'm going to update everyone on where I'm at in life right now. Be prepared for an extremely long post.

As of right now, I am a junior at North Carolina State University. I am double majoring in Public and Interpersonal Communication(BA) and Psychology(BA). I made the change from Criminology to Communication during my sophomore year because I decided to go into vocational ministry. I'm not really sure what that means for me just yet, but I'm working on it.

I took a long, hard look at my strengths and figured that since I have served in the children's ministry since the 8th grade, I would take a look at that for my future. So, I talked to the children's minister at Crosspointe and she took me on as an intern (crazy right?). Anyway, I have been working in the children's ministry as an intern since the beginning of May. I have learned so much since then, I think my head should have exploded. I would not trade that experience for ANYTHING! I will continue working for them until next Monday. Hopefully they have enjoyed the past 3 1/2 months just as much as I have.

As for the rest of my life, not much is different. Classes start again a week from now and I am definitely ready to go back. I am currently living with my parents in order to cut costs (and help save money to go to Kenya). I don't really have a whole lot else to say.

I guess that there are several family memebers out there dying to know about my relationship status. I am currently dating a guy named Brian. Yes, I know that if you simply change two letters you could make my name, thank you for being the 101st person to think of that ;D
Anyway, we have been dating for four months (and 24 days if you want to be exact). I don't really have much to say about that...

Here are some current pictures:

My baby cousin Savannah and me


Spring Break with Brian and Marshall


Brian and I on his 21st birthday


Well, I think I need to sign off and head to bed... Good night!!!

Kenya

This post is to update those in my family or my circle of friends that have yet to hear about my impending trip.

Approximately three weeks ago I was presented with the opportunity to join a group of people from my church who will be traveling to the Cheppema Hope Center in Kenya on September 26^th of this year. This is one of the places that my church has partnered with to help children who have been abandoned, orphaned, and left on the streets with little or no hope. Once there our team will be rebuilding and equipping both a soccer and a volleyball field, supplying their school with a fully functional computer lab and provide training classes for the children. We will also be conducting a week long children’s program that includes bible stories, silly skits, singing, dancing, one-on-one mentoring and lots of love. As you may already know, my future career goals include some form of children’s ministry. I hope to gain from this experience valuable insight into the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children from different backgrounds than those already familiar to me.

I am extremely excited about this trip. It will be my first overseas mission trip, so I'm expecting a lot of culture shock. I have only raised about .05% of my total for this trip, so I'm hoping that the rest of it will come in soon. I guess it's a lesson in trust...

I will make sure to give updates on this trip as much as I can, and you can expect a detailed day by day account when I get back.

Right now, I would appreciate prayer. Prayer mainly focused on the rest of my professors giving me the O.K. to go, but I would appreciate any prayer you decided to send up for me.

Yup, I have one too!

So, I decided I would get a blog. I have recently become an avid blog reader (thanks to all the wonderful people at church who have blogs), and I thought, why not take that a step further. So, here I am!

Truthfully, I'm not really sure how these things work. Don't laugh. I'm not technologically challenged or anything, it's just.... oh, who am I kidding.

Anyway, I always seem to be getting into trouble for not keeping family and friends in the loop. So, this is my solution. I don't expect that a whole lot of people will read this, nor do I want everyone to see that I probably should have failed my English classes, but I hope that it will keep me out of trouble. For the time being at least....I'm sure phone calls will still be expected.