I’m doing everything to distract myself from writing a paper… AWESOME!

A  big thank you to all who have read my blog recently.  I’ve gotten a lot of encouragement to continue writing and even received some great council on all the marriage stuff! :)  Just so everyone knows, I’m seeking God’s wisdom in my life, putting His kingdom perspective first before the worlds and my own.  I know the marriage post might have caused people to think I’m being bitter or doubtful about this whole process… let me assure you.. I have NO doubt in my mind in WHO is in control. :)

Now with that said… WAT UP BLOGGERS?!  I’ve been feeling under the weather lately, and am finally recovering from the sickies.  I am doing everything right now (including writing this blog post) to avoid a paper… I just don’t know where else to go from what I have written so far, so I’m taking a break :)

In my break, I have edited photos and will be uploading them on facebook.  I have also stared at my books (seen below) thinking maybe somehow I will get some sort of drive to write again… because I have not.. I shall post some pics on the blog :)

I need to write about Leadership... any thoughts?

A few weeks ago, I was able to attend a friends wedding.  Libu and Reeja asked me to sing for the wedding, and I gladly accepted!  It was a fun night with some really good people!  Here are some images of the night.

Jenny, Myself and Leena... my lovely girls!

Leju, the best man, breaking it down Michael Jackson style :)

Libu and Reeja on the dance floor!

This past weekend I was able to go to my friend Subin’s 24th birthday dinner at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). It was really nice to catch up and hang with people I’ve known from high school and college.   I’ve known Subin since freshman year of high school, and our friendship has grown quite a bit since then.  It grew from an acquaintance/hi-bye relationship, to a  love/hate relationship… We both LOVE to HATE on each other :)  Happy Birthday Bro!

The crazy Kobe/Laker fan, and the Birthday Boy :)

CAKE!

Subin feeding his sister! I just HAD to put this up! Too adorable!

The group shot... we were the last people there at CPK!

Ok, I’ll get back to doing my paper… ORRRR I’ll make something to eat… :)

SIDE NOTE: New HIMYM and TBBT tonight!  YAY Monday night comedy!!!!!  So, I should get on this paper.. right? MAN!

I guess I’m back……. for now :-)

It’s been a long time I know, and I’m not going to make any promises about updating regularly, cause I usually fail.  But today.. I wanted to write… publicly… about where I am at.

By the grace of God, I was able to graduate on May 10,2009.  Few weeks ago, I got my diploma in the mail, and today I got the framed diploma.  It looks mighty pretty :-).   I got the package for the framed diploma, and as I began to open it, I got this overwhelming feeling that I couldn’t quite describe.  I was so thankful that I made it through 4 years of undergrad, and even a little proud of myself of all my accomplishments while at UIC.  However, feelings of unworthiness and just shock and awe of making it started to settle in as well.

It’s so crazy to think that four years ago, I was freaking out about my roommate, getting extra long twin sheets, and decor for my soon to be home.  I would have never thought that my college experience would be ending as quickly as it started.  So the framed diploma brought all these feelings and emotions…. and that usually means a song can come into fruition.  But it didn’t.

Which comes to my second point… I have been in such a weird place as far as writing music goes.  I have tired just about everything: Listening to depressing and uplifting music (and getting suggestions from people of said music), talking to people about their issues/experiences, Going through old journals (which is painful in in of itself), and just sitting down and TRYING to write.  Nothing.  I’ve gotten down maybe 4 phrases that make sense, but not with each other.

Frustration is an understatement

But yeah… I think that is all I want to share.  If you have something you think that could inspire me to get out of my writing block I would REALLY appreciate it!

Happy Dayz-Bri

2009…

HAPPY 2009 EVERYONE!

Thoughts…

Can’t believe its already 2009.  This year is going to be different, and I don’t know if its in a good thing or a bad thing.  I’m graduating this year on May 10, 2009 at 9am (yeah, I have it down to those details… that’s just how I am)

Anyway… it’s just wierd, going from high school to college is definitely a change, but it is not too drastic, cause its still school.  College to.. whatever, is just a big grown up process that I’m not looking forward to.  Be it finding a job, going to grad school, or doing both, they are very grown up things to do.

I don’t have any specific plans, but I do know its either getting a job, going to grad school, or doing both…. the uncertainty is kind of getting to me, but I know I’ll be ok because God is ultimately in control, so I just have to trust Him.  It’s easier said than done, but I got to remind myself… a lot!

Aside from graduating/finding a job/grad school, the whole marriage thing is a whole other issue! Being an Indian American girl, marriage is pretty much the next step.  Thankfully I have parents who know the Lord, and are giving me the freedom to “find” a guy.  Sadly.. I have NO game, (you might think i’m joking, but i really don’t! It’s sad) and finding someone is probably the last thing in any of my lists of things that needs to get done.

There is much I can write about this whole experience of “finding” someone, cause I don’t think there is much out there about it, at least from what I know.  It’s kind of strange to just let it out there for the world to see on this blog, but my hope is that people read this and find peace in whatever situation they are in, and even help them prepare for whatever it is in the future for them…

Bible in a Year

On the plus side, a group of us from twitter, and their friends, are doing Bible in a Year!  It’s great. We have a google doc to make sure we are all on track, a forum to ask questions and share… it’s AMAZING! I have never wanted to read the Bible so much before… its very exciting!

OIL: One In Love

Best part of my break… aside from the MTC Midwest Regional Conference… OIL (ENNA:malayalam for oil)!!! It’s my first time going to this missions conference of intense learning!!! I’m going with four other girls on Wednesday and won’t be back till Saturday.  I usually go to Christian conferences during the end of December, and I am usually doing some sort of leadership: be it leading small groups, or helping lead worship.  This is the FIRST year that I get to just be a WORSHIPER, and not a LEAD Worshiper!  It’s a HUGE difference and I feel in LOVE with it! So, yeah, I’m excited to worship and to learn…

I wrote a lot today… I should get back to somewhat getting my life in order before I go back for my LAST SEMESTER at UIC on Monday!

Press on!!

Currently Watching: Burn Notice

No Break!?!?

REALLY!!!!>????

Going to a city school means that you will NEVER get a week off of for Thanksgiving. I am not happy! I’m bitter about it and i’m willing to admit it.

Now I have to go to THREE day of school. At least I get out early for Winter break and School in general. THAT MEANS I GRADUATE EARLIER too!

Ok, bitterness is gone! :-)

Ciao bloggers,
Briana

Very quickly….

Can’t write much.. but…

VOTE
VOTE if your are registered. If you don’t know much about the candidates get cracking and learn about it and make a decision. God gave you this privileged to do what is asked of you as a citizen, so make Him proud and VOTE

GREs
AHHHHHH They are on Nov 1st… pray for me if you remember! I will need it. Going to go in a room and lock myself there till I learn everything.

Macbook
That’s right! I finally have a laptop which means I will be updating EVERY WEEK…. AFTER the GREs… yay! I’m very excited…

OK, Back to reality!

Ciao,
Bri

Oh what a week…

Teach For America
It done… applied and submitted everything at 11:17am on September 18, 2008 (that was yesterday). In all honesty, if I get to serve in this way.. that would be SO wonderful. If not, then it wasn’t my time, God didn’t want it for me. It’s so crazy… and I think I’ve said this before to many people, that I have NO idea what’s going to happen after I graduate, and usually this would freak me out and I would be totally spastic and stressed. But i guess my grownup self is just content with whatever God would want to lead me to. :-) It’s a strange feeling, and I think I’m ok with it.

Workout 2008
I’m so bad. I have not worked out since Monday night! HOW SAD? I’ll be in the city this weekend so I’ll be hard at work with many things, and one of them will be kicking my body back into shape! I’m going to regret not working out this week… I just know it!

I really don’t have anything else to say. Just need to have a productive weekend!

His,
Bri

I can’t think of anything clever to say!

Teach For America
I feel like this week and most of last week was dedicated to my application for TFA. Honestly, I don’t even know if I’m going to make the cut, but I’m just trusting in creative hands. Applications suck.. growing up, I’m starting to come to terms with it.

"National Stay at Home Week"
Really? Really ABC… Really? Granted I’m probably going to watch my Ugly Betty and Grey’s Anatomy as religiously as possible, but a whole week of staying at home? ABC is trying to spin it off as a week for people to save money and gas and just stay home for entertainment. Clever, but regardless of the marketing tactic, I think it will be a good week of shows that I missed dearly. *sigh* can’t wait!

Rain, Rain
So, this weekend was suppose to be relaxing… but it wasn’t. I wanted to work on papers as well as my various applications. The rain made the weekend a bit "wahy." (It’s not a word, I know!) Thankfully, our basement did not flood, but our crawl space did, so we were using this mechanism that sucked the water out into a hose and dumped it outside. We also had these stairs that led to the basement. The drain by those stairs was clogged, so early Saturday morning I and my dad had to dump the water out "nhaden style" (aka: like how you would do it in India)

I love LOVE rain… I usually write some of my best stuff while it rains. However, this weekend kind of made me dislike it. The dirty rain messed up my shoes, flip-flops etc. Also,, my back hurts… a lot. I think this might be an indication that I’m getting old… which I am not liking right now.

Work out 2008
I didn’t work out on Saturday… messed up my cylce. It’s ok though, I’ll be back on track soon!

Have much to do… ttyl people!

Ciao,
Bri

And the madness begins…

So, as most of you guys know, I work for housing over the summer planning New Student Days. It’s basically a welcome week for the new residents so they can get familiar with the city and the campus. I’ve done it for the past 2 years, making this my third year! It’s a great job, pretty relaxing, kind hectic here and there… but the real madness begins today! The freshman move in today.. which makes all sides of campus crazy… and we have a big dinner tonight where I have to give a speech.. oh yea!

Once Sunday afternoon roles around.. my summer job will be officially over… its sort of bitter sweet! I and my partner in crime, Ashley, will be pulling long days! Its going to be great!

I have no idea what’s going on at home, church, friends, family…etc… It’s so sad, I get sucked into this for three weeks and then I’m back for fresh air. We’ll see how everything goes. If you remember PRAY FOR ME!

These next 2 weeks are going to kill me!

Weekend fun with the family:
It was such a good weekend this past weekend. This summer was super busy and crazy with weddings, dances, GRE classes, summer school, oh and a full time job. It’s been so busy that I really didn’t have the time to really see the family and hang with them. Other than hanging out for Jaimy Philip’s birthday party at Dave and Busters, it was all about the family. We had a few relatives come over and stay with us, and we just did life with each other i guess. It was good to just be with them… YAY, hopefully there will be more of this in the future

Weeks from Hell:
So, now that summer school is over, I’m just working.. working like a dog on so much stuff… It’s totally fun, but it can be so draining!  We have our last week of training for RHA (Residence Hall Association) along with all the last minute NSD stuff that needs to get done!  I’m SO tired, and exhausted, but ehh.. gotta pull through!

Dealing with a lot of just STUFF… so keep me in your prayers if you remember!  Going to try to be posting here once a week.. but no promises!

I screwed myself on this one…

So… I’m packing right now.. and I’m no where NEAR done or made a dent on my packing! I’m only moving down the hall, but I don’t have a lot of time on Friday cause I have a lot of wedding stuff I want to get done before/after that. I’m so stressed, and i hate cleaning.. but I need to get this done!

I also have this report to get done for my organization as well as register the organization… I’M SO TRIED… WAHH…

Enough with the complaining… time to work