I hate policemen...and for all the wrong reasons:
1. They pull me over.
2. They scare me a little bit.
3. They are most of the time really mean to me all the time.
4. I always feel like Im doing something wrong when I see them.
Ok, totally stupid reasons because I guess there are reasons for all of the above:
1. Im speeding or not wearing my seatbelt.
2. They are supposed to be intimidating.
3. I was speeding/breaking the law.
4. I am doing something wrong...aka speeding, etc.
Haha..There is repetition that I should learn from. With all that said..I havent had great experiences with the po-po. I think I have gotten 4 tickets and a warning (ridiculous, I know). I have cried hard at some..and some I've handled like a champ but the result is always the same...a ticket.
But yesterday I had an experience with a policeman that I have never had before. Yesterday my wallet and purse were stolen...dont ask me how bc its a ridiculous story. I had 3 credit cards...my credit card, my debit card, and the SCHOOLS credit card..HUGE ISSUE. So I had to file a police report in order to fix this. I called the police and they sent a cop to my house!!!! I answered the door and he just came in and we sat at my kitchen table! He was the nicest guy ever! We talked and laughed..(because when telling him what I had in my wallet, I said..."a Staples Rewards card"...and he was like...I dont need to know that). It was a good experience. So this is my ode to you, Mr. Police officer. Thank you for allowing me to see that yall are funny and nice and real people who are cool! I know you have a job to do and you do it well!
So yes, it stinks that all of that was stolen, but that morning God placed this in my path:
The truth is, what we call interruptions are precisely our real life, the life God is sending us day by day-CS Lewis
While I may see "stolen wallet", God sees "a way to cause me to trust Him more." This is real life, day by day. God has his hand on all of it!
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
sacrifices
with all relationships come sacrifices. I have been experiencing a few lately. It's actually my biggest crisis. See I have this friend...best friend actually, her name is Amy Jessee and she is getting married! So fun! But this requires a MAJOR sacrifice for me....wearing HEELS!
With our beautiful bridesmaid dresses she would also like black open toe heels...my first thought: BEAUTIFUL! my second thought: PANIC!
So you may not know me but knoww this...I NEVER wear heels..I wear flipflops and tennis shoes, yup thats about it. And yes I was a sorority girl. With being a sorority girl there is this thing called Pin Attire day. Every Tuesday we were required to wear really cute clothes aka skirts/dresses + you guessed it...heels. So what did I do... I wore heels...kinda: I would take my heels, put them on my feet, walk two feet out the door and then take them off to walk to class and just hold them in my hand. Yes, I was that girl. The one who walked to class with heels in hand. The one who wore flip flops to every sorority formal and semiformal.
But now the day has come, to walk gracefully down the aisle of my best friends wedding, wearing fabulous heels. So how will that be graceful? Well Im thinking practice makes for semiperfection, so I bought my heels yesterday and I plan on trying to wear them whenever I am in my house, to make my breakfast, clean my room, go out to the car, etc and maybe...just maybe Ill get the hang of these things!
Like I said, with relationships/friendships come sacrifice..and this is definitely one I am willing to make!! Haha, I think of it as more of an adventure!
With our beautiful bridesmaid dresses she would also like black open toe heels...my first thought: BEAUTIFUL! my second thought: PANIC!
So you may not know me but knoww this...I NEVER wear heels..I wear flipflops and tennis shoes, yup thats about it. And yes I was a sorority girl. With being a sorority girl there is this thing called Pin Attire day. Every Tuesday we were required to wear really cute clothes aka skirts/dresses + you guessed it...heels. So what did I do... I wore heels...kinda: I would take my heels, put them on my feet, walk two feet out the door and then take them off to walk to class and just hold them in my hand. Yes, I was that girl. The one who walked to class with heels in hand. The one who wore flip flops to every sorority formal and semiformal.
But now the day has come, to walk gracefully down the aisle of my best friends wedding, wearing fabulous heels. So how will that be graceful? Well Im thinking practice makes for semiperfection, so I bought my heels yesterday and I plan on trying to wear them whenever I am in my house, to make my breakfast, clean my room, go out to the car, etc and maybe...just maybe Ill get the hang of these things!
Like I said, with relationships/friendships come sacrifice..and this is definitely one I am willing to make!! Haha, I think of it as more of an adventure!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
the good ole coosa valley fair
The biggest thing to come to Rome, GA every year...the Coosa Valley Fair! What a redneck place but oh so fun! So what did I do? Took my team there!!
Here is why I love it so much:
What a GREAT mullet. And yes I walked around him and pretended like I was texting...but def took some shots. My team now says I am suuuch a creeper. Ha! Not to mention: the game he was playing...after he left I got on it and won! A huge Orange monkey, but gave it to one of my girls who had tried like 10 times to win!
Also, I paid three dollars for a man to guess my age..he had to come within two years of it. His guess: 17...I am a college coach and he guessed 17!!! Haha, maybe I should feel good that I look young, but then again maybe I should feel not good because I look like Im a highschooler!!!
Here is why I love it so much:
What a GREAT mullet. And yes I walked around him and pretended like I was texting...but def took some shots. My team now says I am suuuch a creeper. Ha! Not to mention: the game he was playing...after he left I got on it and won! A huge Orange monkey, but gave it to one of my girls who had tried like 10 times to win!
Also, I paid three dollars for a man to guess my age..he had to come within two years of it. His guess: 17...I am a college coach and he guessed 17!!! Haha, maybe I should feel good that I look young, but then again maybe I should feel not good because I look like Im a highschooler!!!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
whistle while you work (cont'd)
1. Read the blogpost after this one.
2. Read this blogpost:
And here is a perfect example of how I am a ridiculously amazing whistle blower. Tonight at practice..after blogging about the dreaded whistle...we had one drill left and you'll never believe what happened. First, here is what we're working with:
Notice..the tip guard on the end. It's just a little thing slipped on the whistle..I like it, because I chew on it..I doubt thats what its for though. Well, it caused me a slight problem tonight during practice. In the very last drill, we were about go so I started my normal "Ready, set, ...'insert whistle blow here'" -That's the norm, but what happened was slightly different. My ready, set was perfect and right when I was about to whistle, the tip guard blew off the whistle(probably loose from me chewing on it) and I blew a huge thing of air and nothing happened. As a good coach would, I kept my composure, a serious face and continued with the drill...YEAH RIGHT. I laughed soooo dadgum hard, because I was caught sooo offguard!!! Of course, my laugh caused everyone to laugh..and I was laughing so hard..I couldnt blow the whistle a second time. Man, it was great. Laughing in front of my team..some might see as a sign of weakness...I see it as just a fun time. I am the best coach ever...and yet I still hate whistles.
2. Read this blogpost:
And here is a perfect example of how I am a ridiculously amazing whistle blower. Tonight at practice..after blogging about the dreaded whistle...we had one drill left and you'll never believe what happened. First, here is what we're working with:
Notice..the tip guard on the end. It's just a little thing slipped on the whistle..I like it, because I chew on it..I doubt thats what its for though. Well, it caused me a slight problem tonight during practice. In the very last drill, we were about go so I started my normal "Ready, set, ...'insert whistle blow here'" -That's the norm, but what happened was slightly different. My ready, set was perfect and right when I was about to whistle, the tip guard blew off the whistle(probably loose from me chewing on it) and I blew a huge thing of air and nothing happened. As a good coach would, I kept my composure, a serious face and continued with the drill...YEAH RIGHT. I laughed soooo dadgum hard, because I was caught sooo offguard!!! Of course, my laugh caused everyone to laugh..and I was laughing so hard..I couldnt blow the whistle a second time. Man, it was great. Laughing in front of my team..some might see as a sign of weakness...I see it as just a fun time. I am the best coach ever...and yet I still hate whistles.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
myMistakenTexts.com
Textsfromlastnight.com =Not my favorite website. But I feel like I could create my own website. I don't think I would call it texts from last night but maybe something like: MyMistakenTexts.com and MistakesOnCall.com
Let me give you some examples about how cool I am: If you know these people it will probably be extra funny to you.
MyMistakenTexts.com:
To Shannon Strodel(a former lax player that I was meeting for breakfast): Hey Shannon, hope I am at the right chickfila! Can't wait to see you!
Mistakenly Sent to Shannon HARTFORD(a lax player at Pc who lives in Boston). She sent back: "Brittni I got really excited when you texted me but then I realized that you probably sent me the wrong text because there are no Chicfila's in Boston!"....Oops.
To Dad, and Mom: Hey I am boarding the plane at 11:40, I will be arriving around 1:30. Can't wait to see you then!
Mistakenly sent to Daniel Hill and Mom. Daniel replied: "I don't even know where you are going?!"...Oops.
MistakesOnCall.com
On the phone with Walt Allen(talking about my new lacrosse team on August 14th):
Walt: So when you start practicing?
Me: Next year....OH no not next year, sorry next week. No wait sorry in two weeks. Wait, first week of September, I guess thats three weeks. Haha
Walt: Next year...hmm thats a new coaching philosophy. No practicing for the whole first year.
On the phone with Josh Bingham:
Me: Happy Birthday! So you are 22,right?
Josh: Yep
Me: So how does it feel to be 22?
Josh: It feels like Im 23
Me: Wait, what? How does it feel to be 22?
Josh: Like Im 23...
Me: OOOh, OMGah! You are 23?!?!
My life is crazy and my mouth definitely goes faster than my brain so things just pop out like whoa! I mix up my words, texts, phone calls, etc. Makes for really funny yet somewhat awkward experiences but it always makes me laugh! And everyone knows that when I laugh...It's just ridiculous! I'll never forget this one convo:
Me: Dang, I really do mix up my words all the time.
John Solms: I thought you did that on purpose...to be funny.
Me: NO WAY! I dont even mean to!
Ashton Yount: No really John, she does. I normally always have to translate for her!
Let me give you some examples about how cool I am: If you know these people it will probably be extra funny to you.
MyMistakenTexts.com:
To Shannon Strodel(a former lax player that I was meeting for breakfast): Hey Shannon, hope I am at the right chickfila! Can't wait to see you!
Mistakenly Sent to Shannon HARTFORD(a lax player at Pc who lives in Boston). She sent back: "Brittni I got really excited when you texted me but then I realized that you probably sent me the wrong text because there are no Chicfila's in Boston!"....Oops.
To Dad, and Mom: Hey I am boarding the plane at 11:40, I will be arriving around 1:30. Can't wait to see you then!
Mistakenly sent to Daniel Hill and Mom. Daniel replied: "I don't even know where you are going?!"...Oops.
MistakesOnCall.com
On the phone with Walt Allen(talking about my new lacrosse team on August 14th):
Walt: So when you start practicing?
Me: Next year....OH no not next year, sorry next week. No wait sorry in two weeks. Wait, first week of September, I guess thats three weeks. Haha
Walt: Next year...hmm thats a new coaching philosophy. No practicing for the whole first year.
On the phone with Josh Bingham:
Me: Happy Birthday! So you are 22,right?
Josh: Yep
Me: So how does it feel to be 22?
Josh: It feels like Im 23
Me: Wait, what? How does it feel to be 22?
Josh: Like Im 23...
Me: OOOh, OMGah! You are 23?!?!
My life is crazy and my mouth definitely goes faster than my brain so things just pop out like whoa! I mix up my words, texts, phone calls, etc. Makes for really funny yet somewhat awkward experiences but it always makes me laugh! And everyone knows that when I laugh...It's just ridiculous! I'll never forget this one convo:
Me: Dang, I really do mix up my words all the time.
John Solms: I thought you did that on purpose...to be funny.
Me: NO WAY! I dont even mean to!
Ashton Yount: No really John, she does. I normally always have to translate for her!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
caution: fears may lead to extreme action
So for the past week I have been in Florida working a lacrosse camp at Stetson University. The camp was fun but it's over now. It ended at 12:00pm but my flight doesn't leave until tomorrow so I had to get a hotel room...by myself...for the first time.... I guess this is something I need to get used to since I am going to be going on recruiting trips and will have to stay places by myself. But this was a first for me. So I was scared...of course. Me and my irrational fears aka my terrible imagination!! So my night has consisted of this:
4:15 pm--Walked next door to Denny's (also a first for me). I tried to get an early dinner so that I could get back to the hotel as fast as I could and lock myself in.
9:00 pm rolls around and I want to go on a jog (probably because I feel like this week all I have done is eat and watch other people run around playing lacrosse) but sure as heck I am not going outside. Because Im afraid to run alone. So I have a great idea to go jogging in my hotel room. So I did for 45 minutes straight. I ran from sink to door, door to sink, sink to door, door to sink. I think the weirdest part was that everytime I ran toward the sink I was also running toward the mirror which was funny because half of my run was me watching myself run...haha. I was able to take 8 steps in each direction. But by the end, I counted and I was taking 10 steps each way which means I must have slowed my pace. I also definitely built up a sweat! haha!
I am very thankful for the rules at the Leadership Project (you must be accompanied by a boy after dark), because I could have used a partner tonight. Running back and forth over and over and over really made me wonder why in the world I thought it was a good idea, but hey-makes for a good story I guess!! haha.
Ps. Also this week, I was playing lacrosse with the counselors and was playing defense when my girl missed the pass so it came through her and hit me right in the throat! Totally caught me off guard! Right in the jugular!! First, it hurt. Second, it was sooo weird to have a swollen neck the next day. Third, that would happen! Lol.
4:15 pm--Walked next door to Denny's (also a first for me). I tried to get an early dinner so that I could get back to the hotel as fast as I could and lock myself in.
9:00 pm rolls around and I want to go on a jog (probably because I feel like this week all I have done is eat and watch other people run around playing lacrosse) but sure as heck I am not going outside. Because Im afraid to run alone. So I have a great idea to go jogging in my hotel room. So I did for 45 minutes straight. I ran from sink to door, door to sink, sink to door, door to sink. I think the weirdest part was that everytime I ran toward the sink I was also running toward the mirror which was funny because half of my run was me watching myself run...haha. I was able to take 8 steps in each direction. But by the end, I counted and I was taking 10 steps each way which means I must have slowed my pace. I also definitely built up a sweat! haha!
I am very thankful for the rules at the Leadership Project (you must be accompanied by a boy after dark), because I could have used a partner tonight. Running back and forth over and over and over really made me wonder why in the world I thought it was a good idea, but hey-makes for a good story I guess!! haha.
Ps. Also this week, I was playing lacrosse with the counselors and was playing defense when my girl missed the pass so it came through her and hit me right in the throat! Totally caught me off guard! Right in the jugular!! First, it hurt. Second, it was sooo weird to have a swollen neck the next day. Third, that would happen! Lol.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
4 fun memories of the 4th
Happy fourth of July! Every 4th of July I have been in VERY different places and experienced funny things for some reason each place: we'll start four years ago:
July 4th, 2007--I was in the back of Andrew Hawkins' pickup truck with Becca Hayter, Mitchell King, and others from the Leadership Project in Myrtle Beach. We were headed to the beach to watch fireworks when all of the sudden we were REAR-ENDED!! Keep in mind we are in a pickup truck so we look at the driver and he just looks at us and shrugs holding his hands up as if to say- "I have no idea what just happened"--we just laughed and continued to the beach for the fun.
July 4th,2008--In South Africa with Campus Outreach. What a cool place to celebrate the 4th of July! I skyped my mom to tell her to have a great day and this was how the conversation went:
Me: Happy 4th of July Mom!!
Mom: Happy 4th to you too Brittni! Do they do anything special in South Africa to celebrate the 4th??
Me: Mom...the 4th of July isn't celebrated here...it's independence day for America...
All of my friends(I remember specifically Ashton and Brinck): Wow...now we see where Brittni gets everythingggg... haha!
July 4th, 2009--Again in Myrtle Beach, Lauren Snyder and I wanted to share who Jesus is with someone on the beach. I've talked to alot of people about jesus but I have never EVER had an experience like this before. There is a woman sitting by herself and we decide to talk to her. This is how it goes:
Us: Hey how are you!?
Woman: WHAT DO YOU WANT?
US: Oh, Sorry no, we are actually with a Christian group and we were just hoping to share with you something we have been learning.
Woman: Oh, ok, I guess..
So anyway, the conversation went on and on and on. But it got weird. We asked her what she thought about sin and she said: "Oh, I KNOWWW what sin is! You don't even wanna know how I sin...Oh boy, you would be in for a treat!" And we were like...oh boy..no no we dont have to hear specifics. But then her husband walked up and it was like a light switch as if they were putting on a show: She went from being what seemed like the roughest hooligan who sinned constantly to an angel!!
Woman: Oh yes, the Lord is so good, and its so great what you girls are doing. You guys need to keep going all over the world talking about this, because we definitely do!
---I can't give justice to this conversation but it was by far a strange experience, I just don't have enough time to tell you all about it.
July 4th, 2010--In a new place, with new people, and new experiences. Went to a new church to try it out, went to lunch with a couple of girls I've just met, and now am at the pool with my family. Later, I will probably head to see some fireworks with some friends (friends that I am just now getting to know). I'm praying that God will continue to grow these friendships, and continue to provide in the ways he knows I need.
July 4th, 2007--I was in the back of Andrew Hawkins' pickup truck with Becca Hayter, Mitchell King, and others from the Leadership Project in Myrtle Beach. We were headed to the beach to watch fireworks when all of the sudden we were REAR-ENDED!! Keep in mind we are in a pickup truck so we look at the driver and he just looks at us and shrugs holding his hands up as if to say- "I have no idea what just happened"--we just laughed and continued to the beach for the fun.
July 4th,2008--In South Africa with Campus Outreach. What a cool place to celebrate the 4th of July! I skyped my mom to tell her to have a great day and this was how the conversation went:
Me: Happy 4th of July Mom!!
Mom: Happy 4th to you too Brittni! Do they do anything special in South Africa to celebrate the 4th??
Me: Mom...the 4th of July isn't celebrated here...it's independence day for America...
All of my friends(I remember specifically Ashton and Brinck): Wow...now we see where Brittni gets everythingggg... haha!
July 4th, 2009--Again in Myrtle Beach, Lauren Snyder and I wanted to share who Jesus is with someone on the beach. I've talked to alot of people about jesus but I have never EVER had an experience like this before. There is a woman sitting by herself and we decide to talk to her. This is how it goes:
Us: Hey how are you!?
Woman: WHAT DO YOU WANT?
US: Oh, Sorry no, we are actually with a Christian group and we were just hoping to share with you something we have been learning.
Woman: Oh, ok, I guess..
So anyway, the conversation went on and on and on. But it got weird. We asked her what she thought about sin and she said: "Oh, I KNOWWW what sin is! You don't even wanna know how I sin...Oh boy, you would be in for a treat!" And we were like...oh boy..no no we dont have to hear specifics. But then her husband walked up and it was like a light switch as if they were putting on a show: She went from being what seemed like the roughest hooligan who sinned constantly to an angel!!
Woman: Oh yes, the Lord is so good, and its so great what you girls are doing. You guys need to keep going all over the world talking about this, because we definitely do!
---I can't give justice to this conversation but it was by far a strange experience, I just don't have enough time to tell you all about it.
July 4th, 2010--In a new place, with new people, and new experiences. Went to a new church to try it out, went to lunch with a couple of girls I've just met, and now am at the pool with my family. Later, I will probably head to see some fireworks with some friends (friends that I am just now getting to know). I'm praying that God will continue to grow these friendships, and continue to provide in the ways he knows I need.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
tryouts anyone?
Today I had an open tryout for laxers. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't set it up and I didn't get a chance to advertise it. I've been out of town for the past two weeks.
Long story short...No one showed up!! What a great first tryout! Haha
But PTL* God has now provided 9 players! Slowly but surely God is providing exactly what I need. I'm learning to not just pray for things but to expect great things from God. Ephesians 3:20 says that he is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
For some reason, I really do have a peace about my team for next year. Call me crazy, but I really think I will have 12 by the end (although I'm praying for more). I'm really not that stressed even with the smallest lacrosse tryout showing in the world! I know that God will have a team for me! We'll just have to see how things come together. And know this..Im not just doing nothing. I am recruiting like crazy! I love building relationships with students and I can't wait to see what God does next year!
*PTL-Praise the Lord
Long story short...No one showed up!! What a great first tryout! Haha
But PTL* God has now provided 9 players! Slowly but surely God is providing exactly what I need. I'm learning to not just pray for things but to expect great things from God. Ephesians 3:20 says that he is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
For some reason, I really do have a peace about my team for next year. Call me crazy, but I really think I will have 12 by the end (although I'm praying for more). I'm really not that stressed even with the smallest lacrosse tryout showing in the world! I know that God will have a team for me! We'll just have to see how things come together. And know this..Im not just doing nothing. I am recruiting like crazy! I love building relationships with students and I can't wait to see what God does next year!
*PTL-Praise the Lord
Monday, June 14, 2010
montana..the way home
Just got back from Montana and yes it is 3:36am, but I just had to share this fascinating tidbit with everyone!!
As I was boarding the flight from Denver to Atlanta some very interesting things happened. I was there with a big group but of course our seats were scattered through the plane. They called to board rows 1-4 and my seat was 4c. So I definitely felt like I should board. I headed to the desk...Im the only one headed there and I hear the ladies behind the counter murmuring something like this:
Lady #1: Oh here she comes.
Lady #2: Yeah, she's military.
Lady #1: Ma'am, are you military??
--Now don't get me wrong..I am wearing a PC sweatshirt and purple Darlington Basketball shorts...How the heck do I look militarily??? haha
Me: Ummm no ma'am, I thought you said rows 1-4.
Lady#2: Oh yes, right ahead.
Weird. But gets funnier. I sit down, get situated and as I am a man passes by me and he looks soooo excited!!! He looks at me and says:
Man: DID YOU SAY YOU WERE IN THE MARINE CORPS????
Me: haha no sir...Im not.
HAHAHA WHAT IN THE WORLD!! I hated to let him down, I should have just said yes and told him I just got back from being stationed in Montana in platoon 32 or something made up! But wait the trip gets better. So I decided to do a little quiet time in the plane. I pull out my Bible and start reading it and studying it. When Im finished the man next to me starts talking to me.
Man: So, I see you are reading the Bible and stuff.
Me: Yes Sir!
Man: So are you going to school to be a nun or something??
Me: Haha, no sir, its just a really big part of my life!
OMG!!! In the time of an hour, I was confused as a member of the Marine Corp and a nun!! What a fun ride back.
Note to readers: Just because you read the Bible doesn't mean you are destined for nunhood.
Can't wait to update you on the trip to Montana!! Stay tuned for more!
As I was boarding the flight from Denver to Atlanta some very interesting things happened. I was there with a big group but of course our seats were scattered through the plane. They called to board rows 1-4 and my seat was 4c. So I definitely felt like I should board. I headed to the desk...Im the only one headed there and I hear the ladies behind the counter murmuring something like this:
Lady #1: Oh here she comes.
Lady #2: Yeah, she's military.
Lady #1: Ma'am, are you military??
--Now don't get me wrong..I am wearing a PC sweatshirt and purple Darlington Basketball shorts...How the heck do I look militarily??? haha
Me: Ummm no ma'am, I thought you said rows 1-4.
Lady#2: Oh yes, right ahead.
Weird. But gets funnier. I sit down, get situated and as I am a man passes by me and he looks soooo excited!!! He looks at me and says:
Man: DID YOU SAY YOU WERE IN THE MARINE CORPS????
Me: haha no sir...Im not.
HAHAHA WHAT IN THE WORLD!! I hated to let him down, I should have just said yes and told him I just got back from being stationed in Montana in platoon 32 or something made up! But wait the trip gets better. So I decided to do a little quiet time in the plane. I pull out my Bible and start reading it and studying it. When Im finished the man next to me starts talking to me.
Man: So, I see you are reading the Bible and stuff.
Me: Yes Sir!
Man: So are you going to school to be a nun or something??
Me: Haha, no sir, its just a really big part of my life!
OMG!!! In the time of an hour, I was confused as a member of the Marine Corp and a nun!! What a fun ride back.
Note to readers: Just because you read the Bible doesn't mean you are destined for nunhood.
Can't wait to update you on the trip to Montana!! Stay tuned for more!
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