Well this break has been a rather eventful one. Mom, Maygon and I left for NYC two Fridays ago right as the snow storm of the century began to fall upon Roanoke. Yes against all advisement we drove through the storm up to New York City, we were lucky however because we were able to outrun the storm as we got into Pennsylvania. As the driver I was really stressed out, seeing as the roads were quickly accumulating snow and there was not a lick of salt on the roads (pardon the pun). The scariest part of the drive I would say was not driving through inches of snow on I 81, it was driving through Manhattan.
You see in Manhattan, which consists mostly of psycho cabbies and angry New Yorkers, lines are merely a suggestion. Drivers in Manhattan like to make up their own lanes and instead of using a turn signal to pass someone they simply nudge the front of their car in front of yours leaving you with two options: hit them with your car or scream angrily and wave your hands as they cut you off. Needless to say I was almost hit about 3 times and the screams of my mom and sister did not help, at least I had an iron grip on the steering wheel.
Anywho to sum up our trip:
Saturday - Pedicab ride through Central Park where we got to see many famous filming locations including; the Friends fountain, the Home Alone bridge, the 27 Dresses boathouse and my favorite - the hill where Sonny teachs little Julian to trip rollerbladers in Big Daddy, to name a few. Failed attempt to find the Naked Cowboy in Times Square number 1 - This was my Grandma's only wish while we were in NYC.
Sunday - Woke up to a lovely sheet of snow outside. We went to see Wicked @ the Gershwin Theater (if you don't know it is the
Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the "Wicked" Witch, it is based off the book by Gregory McGuire - an AMAZING show, even the second time around) and for my cousin Corri's birthday dinner we went to Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Failed attempt numbers 2 & 3 to find Naked Cowboy.
Monday - Shopping & the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes at Radio City. Final failed attempt to find the Naked Cowboy, my Grandmother said and I quote "Well I'm done looking for him, the little turkey."
Tuesday - We spent maybe a good 45 minutes just trying to get out of the city and find the Lincoln Tunnel, followed by an 8 hour car ride back to Roanoke.
Mom and I spent the greater portion of Christmas Eve night making our traditionally Christmas goodies and listening to 24 hours of a Christmas Story on TBS, and let's not forget the amazing candle light service at Church of the Holy Spirit, with a lovely sermon delivered by the amazing Quiqq Lawrence. I love church on Christmas Eve because it is such a phenominal reminder of what we should really be celebrating. As the angel said "I bring good news of great joy", the good news that our savior was born, hallelujah! Christmas day was spent finishing goodies and making Christmas dinner, which was a success if I do say so myself.
While it has been nice to relax and only work twice a week, I am getting more bored and poorer by the day. I cannot wait to get back to school on Thursday to see my friends and ring in the New Year, followed by a sweet retreat with all my lovely sisters this weekend and then only one week left to work before the semester starts!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Empire State of Mind
I am sitting here at work doing absolutely nothing, as there are approximately 2 people working out at the moment. I have researched in depth the casting process for The Real World - famous "reality" tv show on MTV, you know "the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house...". I think it would be a totally crazy but really great experience. I think it would help me grow up a lot, it would show me how others perceive me, it would give me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and have a life changing experience. I am heavily considering applying just for the heck of it.
In other news, I am going home to Roanoke tonight, hanging out around town tomorrow and heading to New York City on Saturday with my mom, sister, grandma, aunt Tammie, cousin Corri and her friend. We will be spending 4 days and 3 nights in the big apple. Sunday night we are going to see Wicked at the Gershwin Theater and then eating Corri's 21st birthday dinner at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Monday we are going to MOMA (aka Museum of Modern Art), maybe going on the Early Show and eating at Serendipity , I can't wait to enjoy their world famous Frozen Hot Chocolate! We are gonna shop of course and probably some other touristy things because Mom, Maygon and I are the only ones who have actually been to New York before. I love New York in December so I am beyond excited to return after a 2 year hiatus!
Last time in NYC, December 2007, we met Lance Bass !
And Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town anyone?)
First time we saw Wicked.
In other news, I am going home to Roanoke tonight, hanging out around town tomorrow and heading to New York City on Saturday with my mom, sister, grandma, aunt Tammie, cousin Corri and her friend. We will be spending 4 days and 3 nights in the big apple. Sunday night we are going to see Wicked at the Gershwin Theater and then eating Corri's 21st birthday dinner at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Monday we are going to MOMA (aka Museum of Modern Art), maybe going on the Early Show and eating at Serendipity , I can't wait to enjoy their world famous Frozen Hot Chocolate! We are gonna shop of course and probably some other touristy things because Mom, Maygon and I are the only ones who have actually been to New York before. I love New York in December so I am beyond excited to return after a 2 year hiatus!
Last time in NYC, December 2007, we met Lance Bass !
And Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town anyone?)
First time we saw Wicked.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
stumbleupon.com is probably my favorite addiction... I think I've mentioned it before but basically you hit the "stumble" button and it takes you to a random website and you can pick categories of things that you are interested in that it will take you too..
Anywho I stumbled upon this today and I really liked it so I am sharing it with you :)
Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
Author Unknown
Anywho I stumbled upon this today and I really liked it so I am sharing it with you :)
Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
Author Unknown
Friday, December 11, 2009
December
Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted since Thanksgiving!
Welp, it is finally December and I couldn't be happier. After Turkey day I had one week of classes left, bringing me to this week which is finals week, otherwise known by college students everywhere as Hell Week. Surprisingly this week has been pretty laid back for me. I had a paper due and a final Monday night, both of which I think I did pretty well on. Tuesday I had my stats final (also kicked it's butt) and worked. Oh and did I mention Tuesday was my Mom's 48th birthday!
Wednesday is study day at CNU, so there are no finals just a bunch of studying. Wednesday meant a lot of sleeping in and some studying thrown in there. I woke up Wednesday knowing it was gonna be a hard day and I woke up sick. Wednesday was a hard day because it would have been my Dad's 57th birthday if he was still here. I miss my Dad every day and as time goes on it only gets harder because I feel like it is just widening the gap between the last time I saw him. Luckily I had a lot of encouraging words from my sisters and my Summer Staff friends (yall are so amazing ps).
I woke up today still feelin sick and nearly fainted during my psych final this morning, this will happen from time to time but I don't know why. I felt all out of sorts the rest of the day, but I finished my second to last final this evening, so I am just waiting now til tomorrow night when I take my last final and the semester will officially be over!
I always get so excited for a new semester, new classes,new professors, it is like starting over but not starting from zero. I am really looking forward to see what this spring has in store for me. I will have classes only Tuesday/Thursday, so with my 5 days off I will be working my two jobs and hopefully volunteering with a Kindergarten class at the elementary school down the road. I also cannot wait for Formal Recruitment and getting a new class of awesome girls !
Only 8 days until NYC with the girls, by girls I mean Mom, Maygon, Grandma, Aunt Tammie, my cousin Corri and her friend. We are going to have so much fun and I just can't wait to get back to the city, it is so beautiful in the winter. Oh and I can't wait to see Wicked again :D
All for today. I was watching One Tree Hill (my favorite show. ever.) and one of the characters said the most profound thing so I decided to share it with you.
"We waste our words and we waste our moments and we don't take the time to say the things that are in our heart when we have the chance."
So in the spirit of the New Year coming up and starting anew, don't waste your words and certainly don't waste your time here on earth.
<3 brynn
Welp, it is finally December and I couldn't be happier. After Turkey day I had one week of classes left, bringing me to this week which is finals week, otherwise known by college students everywhere as Hell Week. Surprisingly this week has been pretty laid back for me. I had a paper due and a final Monday night, both of which I think I did pretty well on. Tuesday I had my stats final (also kicked it's butt) and worked. Oh and did I mention Tuesday was my Mom's 48th birthday!
Wednesday is study day at CNU, so there are no finals just a bunch of studying. Wednesday meant a lot of sleeping in and some studying thrown in there. I woke up Wednesday knowing it was gonna be a hard day and I woke up sick. Wednesday was a hard day because it would have been my Dad's 57th birthday if he was still here. I miss my Dad every day and as time goes on it only gets harder because I feel like it is just widening the gap between the last time I saw him. Luckily I had a lot of encouraging words from my sisters and my Summer Staff friends (yall are so amazing ps).
I woke up today still feelin sick and nearly fainted during my psych final this morning, this will happen from time to time but I don't know why. I felt all out of sorts the rest of the day, but I finished my second to last final this evening, so I am just waiting now til tomorrow night when I take my last final and the semester will officially be over!
I always get so excited for a new semester, new classes,new professors, it is like starting over but not starting from zero. I am really looking forward to see what this spring has in store for me. I will have classes only Tuesday/Thursday, so with my 5 days off I will be working my two jobs and hopefully volunteering with a Kindergarten class at the elementary school down the road. I also cannot wait for Formal Recruitment and getting a new class of awesome girls !
Only 8 days until NYC with the girls, by girls I mean Mom, Maygon, Grandma, Aunt Tammie, my cousin Corri and her friend. We are going to have so much fun and I just can't wait to get back to the city, it is so beautiful in the winter. Oh and I can't wait to see Wicked again :D
All for today. I was watching One Tree Hill (my favorite show. ever.) and one of the characters said the most profound thing so I decided to share it with you.
"We waste our words and we waste our moments and we don't take the time to say the things that are in our heart when we have the chance."
So in the spirit of the New Year coming up and starting anew, don't waste your words and certainly don't waste your time here on earth.
<3 brynn
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