So I have 85 days until I will be 21. That is the weirdest feeling ever. I remember being like 5 and thinking I can't wait to be a big girl. Well now I am just 85 days shy and I feel like I wish I could be a little 5 year old running aroud outside my house in Ironto naked as a jaybird without a care in the world.
In May I will be turning 21, I will officially become a Senior at CNU - A SENIOR IN COLLEGE PEOPLE !!!, and it will be the start to my last summer at home - my last summer as "a kid". Needless to say I am freaking out a little bit.
I just spent the past two days visiting my Phi Mu big sis Laura in DC. I got lost coming into DC, got pulled over by a Metro cop because my tags on my license plate expired (in November - never fear the new ones were sitting on the table at home in Roanoke), luckily she let me off with a warning, good thing she didn't see my inspection sticker that expired last month- I get it done for free in Roanoke, I really am a responsible citizen, I promise. Laura and I saw some of the sights and mostly just hung out because it's been so long since we've seen each other.
I got home this evening, watched the Vancouver Closing Ceremonies and now here I am. Yay America for winning the medal count - aka winning the Olympics!!!
Anywho, the real point of this post was to reveal my list of 21 things to do while 21. My old YL leader Elizabeth gave me the idea. On her 26th birthday she will be posting a list of 30 things she wants to do before she turns 30, so I kinda changed it around to fit my big birthday coming up.
Because my birthday is on a Tuesday and my Mom will be at a conference, the real celebration is going to be in Memphis, Tennessee that weekend, which is Memorial Day Weekend. My Mom, sister, Aunts Tammie and Kelley and cousin Corri will be gathering in Memphis for the occasion. I am very excited because I've never been to Memphis and I've heard it is a lot of fun.
So I am not actually going to reveal my list today. Starting 21 days before my birthday I will reveal one item off the list each day.
Any ideas for things to put on the list?? It is in progress so your input would be great!
PH Men's Soccer Scrimmage v. Albemarle 5PM Friday Gainer Field! Go Boys!!!!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ramblings of a bored college student
It is that time of the year, the time when I get to give something up for 40 days/nights. A little time I like to call Lent. Now you may think, Brynn you are not Catholic, well I know, but I "practice"? Lent anyways. Jesus wasn't Catholic was he, haha?
Lent comes from Matthew 4:1-11, when Jesus went out into the desert for 40 days and nights and was tempted by Satan. To me Lent is a time when you can give up something that is meaningful, maybe even difficult for you to do. I think it is supposed to show you that Christ strengthens us in ways we don't even realize until we are faced with challenge. I know some people might say how does giving up eating out/soda (what I have chosen to give up) strengthen my relationship with Christ? Well the point for me is every time I am tempted to go to Panera and buy a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup and get a DP it makes me think of Lent, ie Jesus and the ultimate sacrifice he made for me. It is a constant reminder of Christ for me, maybe other people don't see it that way or think that's a stretch but that is what Lent means to me.
That being said...
There are only 8 weeks of classes left !!! I only have 9 weeks left of my Junior year, then I will be a freaking SENIOR!!!! WHAT!?!?! How in the world am I almost a Senior in college, it's just not right. Time flies by. I will admit I am so stoked for Senior year, but I hate knowing it's almost over.
I am so excited for Spring Break - which starts next Friday - yeah I know what you're thinking, Spring Break in the WINTER!!! CNU is crazy in case you were wondering. I am going to visit my Big Laura up in Northern VA for the first couple days of break, then I am going home to Roanoke, sitting on my keister and doing nothing - which is code for I will be working at Katie's and doing lots and lots of homework. I can't wait to go visit my soccer boys and hopefully see the Dowdy's :)
Random post I know, but I am random so I hope you enjoyed it haha
Lent comes from Matthew 4:1-11, when Jesus went out into the desert for 40 days and nights and was tempted by Satan. To me Lent is a time when you can give up something that is meaningful, maybe even difficult for you to do. I think it is supposed to show you that Christ strengthens us in ways we don't even realize until we are faced with challenge. I know some people might say how does giving up eating out/soda (what I have chosen to give up) strengthen my relationship with Christ? Well the point for me is every time I am tempted to go to Panera and buy a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup and get a DP it makes me think of Lent, ie Jesus and the ultimate sacrifice he made for me. It is a constant reminder of Christ for me, maybe other people don't see it that way or think that's a stretch but that is what Lent means to me.
That being said...
There are only 8 weeks of classes left !!! I only have 9 weeks left of my Junior year, then I will be a freaking SENIOR!!!! WHAT!?!?! How in the world am I almost a Senior in college, it's just not right. Time flies by. I will admit I am so stoked for Senior year, but I hate knowing it's almost over.
I am so excited for Spring Break - which starts next Friday - yeah I know what you're thinking, Spring Break in the WINTER!!! CNU is crazy in case you were wondering. I am going to visit my Big Laura up in Northern VA for the first couple days of break, then I am going home to Roanoke, sitting on my keister and doing nothing - which is code for I will be working at Katie's and doing lots and lots of homework. I can't wait to go visit my soccer boys and hopefully see the Dowdy's :)
Random post I know, but I am random so I hope you enjoyed it haha
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Now That's What I Call Music
Does anyone remember those CDs?? They released a new one every few months, it was basically a mix CD of popular music at the time.
Well this is my own version of that. This playlist has been on my Ipod for a while now, it is my "on-the-go" playlist. In case you don't know an on the go playlist is one where you can literally add any song on your Ipod to a playlist, while you are on the go.
I am up to 21 songs and they have been the same 21 for a while, some of them are featured on my blog playlist, but some aren't. Give em a listen and tell me what you think. (this list is in no particular order)
1. Live Forever - Drew and Ellie Holcomb
2. Think of You (Live) - Reeve Carney
3. Say (All I Need) - One Republic
4. Secret - Maroon 5
5. Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
6. These are the Days - Van Morrison
7. Your Winter - Sister Hazel
8. Be Here Now - Ray LaMontagne
9. Sunrise - Norah Jones
10. Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
11.Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
12. Broken - Lifehouse
13. Everything - Lifehouse
14. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
15. Hear You Me - Jimmy Eat World
16. Live High - Jason Mraz
17. On Love, In Sadness - Jason Mraz
18. Lucky - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
19. On a Night Like This - Dave Barnes
20. All for You (Acoustic Version) - Sister Hazel
21. Won't Be Long - Ferraby Lionheart - My latest favorite!!
This verse was stuck in my head today :
"May you know how long, how high, how wide and how deep is the love of Christ for you" - Ephesians 3:18
It makes me think of all my Windy Gap friends, miss you all!!!
Well this is my own version of that. This playlist has been on my Ipod for a while now, it is my "on-the-go" playlist. In case you don't know an on the go playlist is one where you can literally add any song on your Ipod to a playlist, while you are on the go.
I am up to 21 songs and they have been the same 21 for a while, some of them are featured on my blog playlist, but some aren't. Give em a listen and tell me what you think. (this list is in no particular order)
1. Live Forever - Drew and Ellie Holcomb
2. Think of You (Live) - Reeve Carney
3. Say (All I Need) - One Republic
4. Secret - Maroon 5
5. Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
6. These are the Days - Van Morrison
7. Your Winter - Sister Hazel
8. Be Here Now - Ray LaMontagne
9. Sunrise - Norah Jones
10. Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
11.Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
12. Broken - Lifehouse
13. Everything - Lifehouse
14. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
15. Hear You Me - Jimmy Eat World
16. Live High - Jason Mraz
17. On Love, In Sadness - Jason Mraz
18. Lucky - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
19. On a Night Like This - Dave Barnes
20. All for You (Acoustic Version) - Sister Hazel
21. Won't Be Long - Ferraby Lionheart - My latest favorite!!
This verse was stuck in my head today :
"May you know how long, how high, how wide and how deep is the love of Christ for you" - Ephesians 3:18
It makes me think of all my Windy Gap friends, miss you all!!!
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