Whoa Horsie!

Whoa Nelly I am freaking out! I just finished registering for my spring semester. I am going crazy because after this, I will only have just 14 units left to my college career. I just can't believe I am on the downward slope of this run.

On another note, today Kay Warren came and spoke to my Marketplace strategies for global advancement class today. She is the wife of Rick Warren, Survivor of breast cancer and courageous fighter for those infected with HIV/Aids. She was so passionate about the information she had to share that I know I just have to do something about it. Basically, the principle that I have been learning is how Christ did not come to build a church that would just be concerned with the soul, or just the body. He did not come for the individual, but the entire population of the world in it's entire existence. She told us of how awful the epidemic is and no matter how people have contracted HIV/AIDS, we still need to care for them. 3 million people are dying from this virus a year. That is like all of Chicago dying, every year. Many evangelical Christians are so concerned with the soul, and liberals with the body. Both are wrong. Christ's salvation is all encompassing, and not limited by categories but heals us in every part. Her life, mine and yours is a testimony of that if you know Jesus Christ. I don't know what it will look like, but I know that we are all called to care for the poor. We must care for those who need to feel the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. I know that I am guilty on not understanding how God can use the blessings I already have to facilitate his glory.

Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

Right-0!

I took this cool brain test (thanks to Matt ) and it informed me of my right-ness. Well, I'm not always right, but it had some insightful results. I think that it is fun to take this little tests that help time pass...You should try it! If you are right brained, we share some of the following:

Most right-brained people like you are flexible in many realms of their lives. Whether picking up on the nuances of musical concerto, appreciating the subtle details in a work of art, or seeing the world from a different perspective, right-brained people are creative, imaginative, and attuned to their surroundings.

People probably see your thinking process as boundless, and that might translate to your physical surroundings as well. Some people think of you as messier than others. It's not that you're disorganized, it's just that you might use different systems to organize (by theme, by subject, by color). Straight alphabetization and rigidly ordered folders are not typical of right-brained behavior.

You are also more intuitive than many. When it comes to reading literature, you probably prefer creative writing or fiction over nonfiction. And when it comes to doing math, you might find you enjoy geometry more than other forms like algebra.

3 cheers for Matt

Well, I don't normally feel the need to tell everyone all the nice things that my boyfriend Matt does because he does them so often. However, I just thought that I'd let everyone in on what creates that magic in our relationship (and give all the fella's out there some ideas to steal since guys need all the help they can get).
First, Matt showed up to chapel on Wednesday with gummy bears, just because I love gummy bears. Later, he said that I had to go back to my house before the big game. There, a few lilies, a red head band and socks awaited. Aw. Men: it is the little things that she likes that give you points!
Next, Heidi, Chris, Kendra, Matt and all of the other beloved Canadian cheerleaders screamed on the side lines. Sadly we lost but we sure tried hard. I got a few good sacks in and some cool bruises. Matt and I got cleaned up (and he put on his new Cool Water cologne I gave him), went out to the Macaroni Grill and had some great pasta. Then, because we didn't want to miss Lost, we grabbed a pazookie and enjoyed the episode. For Matt and I, this was the perfect celebration of the "1.5"
Okay, here's where Matt has gone overboard. Thursday at about 11am I got hit with a fever that lasted until 4:30am Friday, with a bunch of delusional episodes inbetween. Matt visited me before work, on his break and even brought me medicine, food, and his good company. Aw!
And the Most Memorable quote for this experience:
Brit: Matt, I feel bad that you are doing all this for me
Matt: I just like to take care of you darlin
Aw! And the Award for Best Man Ever goes to: Matt Richey!

Pump! Pump! Pump it up!

Tomorrow my friends, is the big game day. It is our last game before fortuna bowl and I am ready to take down the bus drivers. This year everyone has been really good about not trash talking the other teams, and I don't want to ruin that, but I am ready to do some serious damage. We have won all of our games with the exception to the Bus Drivers, our rival team. Last year we went undefeated to Fortuna Bowl and in the last quater, lost the the Drivers. You see, this made me really sad and ou team, the Canadian Bowlers has had to wait until now to do something about it. The Drivers came out really strong and beat us the first game of the season. We weren't warmed up yet. And so, if when we win tomorrow, the Drivers have to play the Smooth Criminals for second seed and we get first at fortuna. Sounds like a plan to me. So, if you aren't doing anything, wear red and bring a blanket to the front lawn at CBU tomorrow (WED) at 415pm and enjoy! I love football!!!

Baby Got Back meets Buble`

Okay, this made me laugh out loud. Normally, I just am an introspective laugher, but "Baby Got Back" has brought me out. Take a minute and listen.
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Goodbye Summer. Hello Autumn.

Spring? Summer? Fall? Winter? Seasons are not as different in California as other parts of the world, but I am learning to appreciate each of them. I used to play waterpolo and swim and so I was very biased about wishing it was always summer. Who likes jumping into water so cold that you have to swim 1000 yards for the feleing in your body to come back? So, I haven't been in the pool nearly as much, fall is here, and I love it! Granted, the palm trees leaves aren't really changing, but the clouds and weather has been beautiful. Sweaters, carmel apple cider and the crisp mornings are a few more of my favorite things. . As I to like new things, I can now add other seasons like fall! Which seasons do you like, and dislike? What about it do you look forward to?