Blogging Break

Surprisingly enough, it was almost a year ago that I took a blogging break. I am going to do the same for the month of May again. I could offer many explanations as to why I am doing this, but I choose not to. I will be back in June with updates, pictures, etc. I will continue to be on Twitter!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Brittney

Thursday Already?!

Hello! I have not blogged in almost two weeks, which is forever in my book. I have been so busy with work and am also working on a second freelance article. I have got some other exciting, yet time-consuming things in the hopper as well -- lips sealed!

On a fitness note, I joined the gym again. It has been exactly one year that I have had a membership, as I ended mine in April 2009 to save money. I know in this post I explained that I had lost weight without the gym and it CAN be done if you are trying to pinch pennies. However, I am so excited to have joined the gym again. Not just because I love lifting weights, but because I enjoy working out with people and getting to fellowship! I also bought new workout attire. Target has a whole new shipment in of breathable shirts, tanks, socks and shorts in bright summer colors. They are at a great price point- so go update your workout wardrobe if you feel the need to!

I made a fun purchase this week-- I ordered my first myAgenda in the Zebra print! The agenda runs from August 2010-December 2011, so I know there will be a few months before I use it, but I wanted to order it before the zebra went out of stock! They are so nice! I figured a new time in my life called for a new agenda!

Desires of my Heart

I wanted to thank you all again for your support. I have received and still receive tons of facebook messages, emails, comments, tweets, etc. and it is such an encouragement. I am doing very good, actually, and am moving right along with life. I am good at picking up my boot straps and riding along when life throws curveballs. Not to say that I did not grieve, but I am not the type of girl to wallow in my sorrows for weeks upon weeks. I am real -- I showed real, raw emotion -- I fought for my relationship to possibly work and I don't regret doing that, and I feel good for being transparent and not putting up a show. I would not be real to you if I didn't share with you today that I am doing fine and am experiencing the true love that only Jesus can offer. The Lord has worked in my heart in an incredible way the past 7 weeks and I am hopeful to see what He brings along in my future.

Forgiveness is something I offer easily, sometimes too easily. I like to be at peace with as many people as I can, and they can continually burn me and burn me over and over again, yet I will have a softened heart and will still forgive.

Without the Lord, I don't know how I would be able to do as well as I am doing. I wonder how people get through life's trials without the Lord to cling to. It is unthinkable to me. The nights when I crawl into bed and reach for my Bible and devotional book is a time that I yearn for each day -- begging the Lord to teach me something and to offer me a new jewel that I have not discovered yet. When I feel my heart start to squirm some days with fear and uneasiness of the future, I rest in the promise that God said He will never leave me.

I know the Lord has taken me down this road for a reason. I may not know today why this happened to me, but I look forward to being down the road and looking back, saying, "This is why you let this happen, God."

I believe in love... and I believe in relationships and partnership. It's special. Commitment is something very important to me and I stand by mine when I make them. I don't make a commitment unless I know I will honor it. I honored this past one and I will honor another one in the future.

I have such a strong desire to be a wife and a mother one day. My career is fun, yes, rewarding, yes, but, my ultimate delight will be when I have the opportunity to be a wife and mom. That is the desire of my heart and I trust the Lord will bless me with those things.

I have a smile on my face today. I am resting in God's love and mercy.

My sister, Ashlyn, had her senior year banquet this weekend when I was home. She looked gorgeous! I told her she looked like a Greek goddess! ha! Her boyfriend, Adam, is so cute and sweet. He's got that Alabama haircut which I love!

Easter Weekend

I had a great weekend in Alabama! It was so nice to go home and spend time with my family. Short trip, but well worth it! I am going back again in May for my sister's graduation. We spent the weekend together and did a little shopping and a lot of eating. We had some good dinners and a wonderful brunch on Sunday after church. Mom always has an Easter basket for us, too!

This is another picture of Buddy! I am keeping him again this weekend!

Mom took me shopping. I got 4 new dresses! I love dresses -- they are perfect for summer!

Sister Time

I am in Alabama for this Easter weekend. I have been able to come home for the past few years on Easter and I always look forward to spending this weekend with my family. I have not been home since JUNE! Way too long in my opinion. My sister, Ashlyn, and I always end up taking hilarious candids of ourselves. I had to post some for yall to see!

Happy Easter! Jesus is Risen!