04072016

I have so much to blog about. That's why I don't--- because I don't know where to begin. I don't know what is appropriate to post. I don't have a lot of time to myself either. So, it's weird. 

Anyways, I'm just going to start wherever and yeah... Go from there. 

Life is pretty amazing. God has really blessed me. Even with my health battles, God is amazing. Just for Who He is. 

Wednesday night, my family (maternal side) held its first family prayer call--- it's the closest thing that we've even had to a family reunion. We all got on a conference call, shared prayers, scriptures, readings and prayer requests. I loved it. My mother organized it and I made sure we had the conference call line. She said it's been on her heart for 20 years. It's crazy how God works because for the past several years, it's been on my heart for my immediate family to have prayer together at least once a week. And we pray together practically every night. 

I see God doing major things with my family... including healing and restoring our fractured family. So my personal prayer is that the Holy Spirit take control and God put a hedge of protection around us as we come together as a family to do His will. 

03.05.2016

I'm so grateful for my best friends. They get it. They cover me in prayer. They shake common sense into my head. They spend time with me. 

I've been blessed. 

This was a hard week for me. Let me start by saying that it was emotionally draining. 

My ex popped up and I'm having to really spend time with God and stay busy in order to get him out of my head. 

I have to remember my worth. I have to remember that I'm the daughter of The Most High King. Y'all, it's difficult. It's tough. But I know that God doesn't want me to settle for someone who isn't submitted to Him. I went through a lot with this man and he didn't value me... at all. He still doesn't. His mouth says one thing and actions say another. 

But it isn't his fault because I entertained it. I get caught up in fantasyland. At first point of communication (after not talking for about FIVE years), I've already started planning my life with him and he just wants to grab dinner. Lol. Ladies, why do we do that? 

So, this week, I've been diving into the Word of God, seeking Him, spending time with friends and family, crocheting and journaling. I can't let these temporary emotions mess with me. 

Pray for me. 💋

02.29.2016

Y'all...

God is good.

Just a *quick* update on my life:

I graduated from UGA.  Praise God!  Y'all, that was a journey... Seriously though... I started college Thursday, August 16th 2007 and finished Thursday, December 3rd 2015.  Graduation was December 18th but I didn't attend.  Le Sigh.  Long story there.

Anyways, it feels good to just be done!  It is a huge stressor off of my life.  Now, the job search begins... Meh.  lol.  No, I'm seriously excited to enter into a classroom as an educator and not a pupil. Because child boo...

No, I seriously want to pour love and education into the youth.  I have a few hurdles to jump over in order to teach but God has orchestrated things thus far, so I have faith that He will do the same.  I always end up where He wants me.

I graduated... but without certification to teach. Yikes!  Right?  But no, I believe that God will open up the correct door for me.  He knows my desires and I believe they align with His will for my life and His Kingdom... and if my desires don't align with His will, then I don't want to desire them anymore.

But it's the 29th... of February... Leap Year.

I like to make MAJOR decisions on Leap Day! This year, it's no different.  Starting tomorrow, March 1st, Brittanie-Claire will be changing up some things for the next FOUR YEARS. Eh.  Commitment issues.  FOUR YEARS?  But yeah, it's all for the good.  I'll elaborate on these plans over the next month or so...

Also, I feel DONE with Social Media... i.e. my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  It's just too much. I've met some amazing people on social media, I've reconnected with old friends and kept in touch with people who I probably would have never kept in contact with BUT... that time is over.  We shall see...

I'm on a Social Media fast with my bestie until April 1st anyways...  So, after that, I might not even log back on.

Anyways, it's time to really go update my resume and have my quiet time.

Smooches!

Brittanie-Claire

12.14.2015

So I take my last two undergraduate exams today. It's kind of surreal. This whole college journey has been quite an experience. It's had its highs and lows. I started my college journey in August 2006- I was a senior in high school who was taking college classes at Georgia State University- and I thought because I started early that I would finish early. I didn't know... 

I didn't know that I would change my major so many times. 

I didn't know that I would get sick. 

I didn't know that I would transfer schools. 

I didn't know that I would transfer back. 

I didn't know that I would be misdiagnosed. 

I didn't know that I would run out of money. 

I didn't know that my major would be phased out. 

I didn't know.  

But, I'm so grateful to God and my parents because wherever I fell short, they had me. I'll graduate. The journey was completely different than what I expected but it's my journey. I am blessed to say that I started at The University of Georgia and that I'm finishing at The University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! 

12.4.2015

I graduate in exactly two weeks. It's kind of scary. It's not promised. I have a few assignments to complete but for the most part, I'm done. 

I started UGA in August of 2007 and I'm almost done. To God be the glory. December 18, 2015. Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Georgia. 

Well done, Brittanie-Claire, well done! You've fought for this. You didn't quit. You came for the degree. You knocked down any barriers that got in your way (which was quite a few). You made great friends. You have some amazing memories. But the best part is that you get to move on to the next season. 

What does this next season hold? I have no idea. I have to finish getting healthy. I have to lose about 100 pounds. Yikes. I have to gain my teaching certification. 

What to do? What to do? 

Last year this time I was preparing for two surgeries. I was spending all of my time in the hospital. I was in so much pain. I never thought I'd be back at UGA to finish my degree. It's amazing how much can happen in a year. 

11.8.15 Cherokee Cattle Company

So I went here today with my family for my Dad's birthday dinner. 

Overall, the service was GREAT! We had Zach as a server and he really went above and beyond to help us. Thanks Zach, you rock! 

I ordered the French Onion soup which was DELICIOUS. Seriously, it had enough cheese, onions and it was a rich broth. Awesome. 

Second, I ordered the cheese bread. It was okay. It was cheesy enough but it seemed oily as well... on the bottom. Weird. 

Third, I ordered the Hawaiian Luau Ribeye. The flavor was so delicious. But I cried because it was mostly fat.  I'm well aware that a ribeye should have fat. I'm aware that it should be marbled. This steak had huge pockets of fat. Not okay. 

For my sides, I ordered loaded mash potatoes and a house salad. My mother ate my salad. I barely touched the mashed potatoes because they tasted bland. Meh. 

My family enjoyed our time with one another and we really enjoyed their service BUT we won't come back. It was a really far drive to have the quality of meat. 

11.2.15 - Day 2

Yep. Day 2 is coming up. I'm not ready. Lol. 

I'm really trying here but it's difficult. I talked to my bestie, Krissy, today and we've got this. We do. 

Oh, peep this. My cycle started. Like, seriously? I haven't had this curse all year and it pops up now??? Why??? 

Oh well. I'll deal with it. 

I have a lot on my plate this week... my practicum at the elementary school, a presentation on South Africa and a paper. On top of that, I'm trying to apply for insurance, financial aid and catch up on schoolwork. Then I'm doing this whole meal prep and working out thing. Oi. 

Maybe I won't do the working out this week. I'll stretch. Or something. 

Like, I know who I want to be and it is going to take work. But I've got to do it. I'll elaborate more on that as this time goes on. 

I really need to work on my relationship with God. Like, I'm failing in that area. But no more. Quite honestly, I don't know if I'm doing this because I'm scared of hell or if I want to genuinely be closer to God. Pray for me. 

I'm going to start my mornings off again with spending time with my Heavenly Father and a brief workout. I've got to get it. Anyways, night! 😘