Brittany's Senior 365

After many times of attempting to get it done, I finally got my cartilage pierced today! Every previous time I've tried to get it pierced, something has gone wrong. Finally though, today I finally got it done, and I couldn't be happier! It's a little painful for a while, but it's totally worth it! Today was Mark's birthday as well, and a couple of us got together at Pecan Park for a barbecue! I don't know how successful you can say it was though, but you can call it an attempted barbecue! We roasted hot dogs and just sat around and had some good bonding time. Usually Mark is the one giving toasts at birthdays, but since it was his own he just wasn't up to it tonight, unfortunately! Later, Steffi had one of her famous hang outs! A bunch of friends who finally came back to Sugar Land for Thanksgiving got together at her house and just spend some time with each other, like we used to in high school. (well, when THEY were in high school! haha) Everytime we get together at Steffi's, it's some really nice quality time doing whatever you want, eating whatever you want, hugging whoever you want, watching whatever you want on TV, listening to whatever music you want, anything! Steffi's house is basically the place where we all go to reunite and chill. I love get togethers there, because I finally get to see people that I haven't seen in a long time. We're all older and much different than we used to be, but when we get together it's like we were all never separated! :)

Today was the last day for me on the TCU campus, and it was a little rough saying goodbye. I really did love being there, it was so much fun and the people I met were all awesome. But it was time to head home! Allie, Steffi, and I packed up after having lunch at the B.L.U.U. and headed out for home. We got home around 5, and it was definitely good to be home! I ate some good food and layed down and watched house for a little bit, my favorite thing to do at home when I want to relax! After a little sitting around, it was back out for a night with some of my girlfriends from Travis! Charity, Carly, and I met up with Savannah for some dinner at Gringo's, then had a sleepover at Charity's! It was definitely overdue, we always plan hanging out but we never get to, but we finally did tonight thank god! We had so much fun just acting silly and of course listening to "Yeah 3x" about a thousand times. I love those girls!

Today started the last school week before Thanksgiving break, and unfortunately everyone had school. I however, instead of going to high school classes, went to college ones! I sat in on three of Steffi's classes; History, Sustainability, and African American Film. They were all different, and definitely showed me how different college is going to be from high school! Since I was missing school however, I used one of my college days so that it could count as an excused absence. In order to this though, I had to take a tour of the campus! Steffi and I didn't care though, we had fun on the tour! She even learned some stuff that she didn't know before. The campus is beautiful, and was definitely worth taking an official tour for. TCU is pretty impressing, but they can't convince me to stray away from A&M and go to school there :)

Today Steffi and her sorority had a chapter meeting, and since I'm not in the sorority I couldn't go :( So instead, I hung out with KY since she was also in town! I hung out with her and some of her friends that she met, Brandon, Stephen, and Cole! We planned on going to see an IMAX movie at the local museum, but that was shot down because it was just a planetarium show, which was only 25 minutes long - not worth the 10 bucks! So instead, we went to the movie theatre and saw Mega Mind! I'm not gonna lie, even though it was a kid's movie, I thought it was pretty good! Afterwards, we went to a local joint and chowed down on some delicious pizza. I said my goodbyes, and then left to catch up with steffi and her friend Ciera! We got some sushi and Ice Cream and went back to the house to paint our nails and watch Pirates of the Caribbean. What a perfect girl's night in!

Today I woke up early in my hotel room in College Station and my dad and I headed off to Baylor! Steffi was meeting us there, so that I could go with her to visit TCU! While in Baylor, my dad took me on a little tour of the campus. He showed me where he used to live when he went to law school there, and where he used to study. It was pretty weird seeing the big difference between Baylor and A&M, and it was pretty clear to me that A&M is the right place for me. When we were walking around, I couldn't help but notice how many squirrels there were! I stopped at one point and realized that there were 15 squirrels all in the same area of grass. I was amazed, I don't think I've seen that many squirrels at once in my life! Baylor = squirrel central. After the tour, my dad met up with Steffi and I was traded off and on the way to TCU!

Today was one of the most fun days of senior year thus far. Today the broadcasting kids didn't have to go to school because we had a FIELD TRIP! Since we are involved in the broadcasting program at our school, we took a field trip to one of Houston's radio stations to "broaden our horizons". The main point was for us to see for ourselves what a career in broadcast would really be like, and maybe consider taking that path in life. I expected to have fun, but I never thought that I would love it as much as I did. Our tour guide, Conrod, was just as awesome. He was pretty funny, he asked if Mr. Gardener and I were related. Just to mess around, I said, "Yeah, he's my dad!" Gardener started laughing and for the rest of the day I kept calling him dad. When we went to the mall afterwards for some shopping and lunch, I kept asking my "dad" for permission to do things, I'm not gonna lie it was pretty funny. I love the broadcasting crew, we're just a bunch of silly kids who act like a family!

Today was my last potential day before Thanksgiving break, so it was pretty much like a friday before a 10 day weekend! First easy or laid back thursday I've had in a long time, thank god Thanksgiving break is ahead of us. Since tomorrow all the broadcasting kids are going to be gone, we recorded the announcements ahead of time. I got to pick out the pictures that went in the stills for today, so of course I put a picture of me and my friends on there! It may sound a little selfish, but who cares :) I also played the announcements for the first time today, which was traumatic. I didn't know what I was doing because it was my first time, but at least I can do it from now on knowing what I'm doing. At night tonight, there was an Austin vs. Travis cheer off in our girls gym, and a few of us went to go support Erica and Brooke! It was such a random event for us to go to, but it was pretty fun to see the girls do their competition routines. Plus we had some laughs "rawring" all the way home :)

After school, Courtney Scarborough, her brothers, and I all got together at Pecan Park to make our Dawg Pause video for the week - a reenactment of the first thanksgiving. When you first think about it, it sounds like a dumb and boring concept, I mean a bunch of pilgrims sitting around, eating, and saying what they're thankful for, right? WRONG. We did all those things, but we played it up, Jackass style. All of them dressed up as pilgrims (which by itself, was hilarious) and then I, dressed up as an Indian, came in an stormed the scene. I don't want to give everything away, but it was definitely one of the funniest videos Dawg Pause has shown so far this year. It will definitely get everyone at school in the Thanksgiving spirit! I am definitely making it a point to make some more Jackass-themed videos this year, they are too funny to miss out on!

Today was the second time I went to the Bethel Ministry with SNHS. It's a small church out in Stafford, and it's wonderful. I honestly think that this is some of the most interesting work I've ever done. I like volunteering, but this kind is a special kind. The fact that I can actually see how the people I'm volunteering my time to are helped, is just amazing. We pray before we serve every week, which is wonderful. To pass the time, the people there always talk about the randomest things possible. This time, I learned that the people at Wharton County Junior College don't ice their ketchup bottles or clean them, so they get moldy. We talked about what colleges we want to go to, what we like to eat, and our main topic was our favorite halloween candy is (since Halloween just passed). I told everyone that my main disappointment on Halloween is that no one gives out 100 grand bars anymore. I think that those things are delicious, and definitely my favorite candy, but I didn't get any this year. At the end of the volunteer session, I was walking out of the building, laughing with some of the other kids. I got to my car and look on the ground and what do I see right near my feet? A perfectly intact, still-in-the-wrapper 100 grand bar! I couldn't believe it! I really was amazed, I picked it up and showed everyone. I know that everyone at the Bethel Ministry was doing work in the presence of God, and he showed himself to me tonight. There's nothing like working with some amazing people and a 100 grand to top of your day!

Today was one of my best friends - Erin Cassani's - birthday! Today was her 18th birthday and we had some Young Life times to celebrate (Well, we celebrated at Young Life!) In one day, she not only turned 18, but got into Texas Tech, her number one college of choice! I'm so proud of her and I'm glad that she had one of the best birthdays ever. At Young Life, we had some fun times by have "The Predicament" and "The Circumstance" visit us and have people call their moms and get them to say weird words. It reminded me of how on 104 KRBE they used to try and get people to get their parents to cuss on live radio. I love stuff like that, it's hilarious! Overall, it was a good day. Some silly times, some crazy times, but all in all a good birthday :)

Since thursday, my parents have been out of town in Alcapulco, Mexico with some of their friends. My brother and I have been home alone, and our parents got home today. After looking at some of their pictures, they definitely seemed to have more fun than we did! They won a charity drawing where they got to stay in a house that was on a resort. They are so lucky, I wish I could have gone! They told us stories about personal chefs, ocean views, and cliff divers. Alcapulco seems like such an awesome place, I hope that I can go there sometime in my life! I'm glad that my parents got to experience something like that, but I am so much more happy that they are home safe!

Today was my first SNHS social of the semester at Swaroop's house! We all got together and brought some potluck snacks and sang some spanish karaoke. For a good while, Melinda, Justin, and I sat on the couch. Everyone else was singing spanish four songs that we didn't know so we didn't know what to do! We were all attached at the hip the whole time, making sure that we wouldn't be awkward alone! Eventually, we got to the real songs, and we three got up and song "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira for everyone to see. We were supposed to be enthusiastic, so that's exactly what we did! We thought that we were pretty terrible, seeing as we made a big joke out of it. But to our surprise, we won prizes! I got a ribbon that says "Super Kid" and I am very proud of it! Last year, I wasn't the most involved member of SNHS, but this year I'm the best member they have, hehe :)

Tonight all the girls got together for a girl's night! We usually all hang out on Friday's, that's not a surprise, but usually it's all of our friends getting together, including guys. But tonight, no boys allowed! Sometimes, it's great for us to have just a girls night to escape all the boys! And it was totally worth it, even though we missed Erica :( Tonight, we all realized just how important girl's night is. While talking about college, we discovered that pretty much all of us are going to different colleges! :( Not many of us have definitely college choices yet, but it's very probable that none of us will be going to the same schools. It's a little upsetting, because I will definitely miss my high school girl friends. But it's also exciting, because it means that we can all take roadtrips to see each other in college! I know it's pretty far ahead thinking, but senior year is whizzing by so fast, we can't help but think about what college will be like without each other. Tonight, we all definitely realized that G.N.O. is super important, and we need to cherish it while we have it!

Today I unfortunately had one of those most dreaded days during senior year, waking up early! Because of waking up early, it was a pretty long day. In the afternoon I was definitely feeling a little tired. As I was driving, I looked out the window and I realized that even though I was tired, it was a beautiful day outside. Lately, the weather has been changing pretty often and never seems to be consistent. People like to complain, but I kinda like it. :)

Another lab day after school, and it was a fast one! Thank goodness. The whole time though, Mr. Wilson and some other kids were putting together a gigantic machine, and none of us knew what they were doing. It was so bizarre, it kind of looked like a big bazooka. After lab was done, Mr. Wilson decided to turn it on and show us what it could do, and it was awesome! It was a big tube that blew out natural gas with a bunch of holes on the top, and he lit a match over each hole. Nothing much happened, until the lights were turned off! Then over each hole was a little flame! It was so cool, and was supposed to be for science club next week but we all got to see it first! It was super awesome, and I definitely think random science experiments are fun :)

Tonight was the annual Young Life Round Up charity dinner! It happens every year, parents from the Young Life groups in our area host tables and all of the Young Life staff and kids put on a program for them. This time, Doug Tig Tig got up and gave a speech about Young Life, then some kids and leaders, including myself, talked about the four "c's" of Young Life. Contact, Club, Campaigners, and Camp. All of which are definitely important parts of Young Life. Then Doug got back up and said the that Young Life "makes him wanna dance" and then he began the chain reaction dance that all the Young Life students and staff joined in on! It was hilarious, and the parents probably thought we were a little crazy, but it was so much fun! Afterwards, the most amazing singer in the entire world, Ryan Long, came and told his story and sang for us! Erin, Jamie, and I absolutely LOVE Ryan Long, so we were singing along with him the whole time, especially "Dance with Me Jen". We took a picture with him at the end, just to top off the night!

Today my parents left and went to a sorority lunch for my sister, but my brother and I had to stay at home :( We had two jobs for the day - clean our rooms and finish our laundry. If you had a look at my room and my closet, you would know that this meant I had a great deal of work ahead of me. I don't enjoy doing my laundry, it's a big hassle! Moving the clothes in and out of the washer and dryer, then having to fold them... it's just not entertaining. So I was not excited for the work that lay ahead of me. I found some joy in it though, I got to watch House all day without someone telling me to change the station to football (even though I love Sunday football, I LOVE House). Also, the Saints kicked the Jaguars butts, so as far as TV goes, it was a good day. Laundry, Cleaning, Television... just an overall lazy Sunday!

Tonight I went with Mark to see the play Dracula! The theatre kids have been working on this play for so long, and I honestly was so excited to see it! I was supposed to watch it last friday, but since plans fell through, today was the day! I decided to dress up, because I love going to the school plays looking nice. :) Good thing too - because Anam and Katy dressed up as well! We all looked like we were movie stars :) Haha just kidding, because the actors were the stars! Everyone did such an amazing job, and the play was truly a work of art. Kudos to every single actor and actress, you guys rocked! The play was a little perverted and scary, but hey, that's british literature!

Today was one of the most out-of-the-ordinary Friday ever. Usually, my Fridays consist of going to Chick-fil-A with my friends, then going to Erin's house and lounging around until something else pops up that we can do. This Friday, the boys decided that instead, they wanted to go to Cici's instead, so that's where the girls were headed off to. I was on my way, but then I told the girls that I wasn't going to be coming because I didn't feel like eating. So, I went shopping with Katy instead! We got some cute Toms at Urban Rendezvous and then headed to the mall to get some Forever 21 stuff :) It was fun and very spontaneous! After that, Erin asked me if I was going to come and hang out with them, because it's just what we usually do! I said no though - I had to treat her like I wasn't gonna see her all day! After I got home though, I went straight to her house (she was at Victoria's) and started setting up her surprise birthday! One all the food was out and the people were there, I got her mom to call her and tell her to come home, and we all shouted surprise as she walked in! It was totally unexpected, which is the best part of surprises! :)

Tonight was a very sad night, it was the last football game of the season. Also known as the very last football game of my senior year. :( I made the point that the next time and of us would ever be at a school football game, it would be for our colleges. That is a scary point! Next year, almost none of my super close high school friends are coming to Texas A&M with me, so it was my last football game with them ever :( It makes me a little upset, because I love my friends so much. The game wasn't a win like the last one, but I was still happy for the boys - especially the seniors! It was the coldest game of the year, but I know that everybody's hearts were still warm. :) I love my high school friends, my football team, and all the memories I've had with them so far, but it all has come to a close. Football season is my favorite season of the year, and next time around instead of saying, "get you some", I'll be standing up and yelling "Gig 'em Aggies!"

Today was the day for physics lab! It usually - well, it NEVER is - a day I look forward to. It's not that I don't enjoy physics, it's just that I don't like spending time after school doing it. I'd rather be doing something else, like sitting at home on the couch watching tv. :) But today was different, it was actually fun! Thank god! Today was probably the worst lab yet - we didn't have a lab sheet and we did NOT know what we were doing. We had to count how many time a spring oscillates before it comes to a stop when it has a weight on it... we counted to about 1300. The graph above shows how ridiculous it was! I definitely had no idea what was going on, so Courtney, Joseph, and I volunteered ourselves to go get sonic for the rest of the class! It was really fun, we got food and slushies, all while getting work done! Definitely the most fun lab we've had yet!

Today I felt like absolute crap. I wasn't sick on sunday, but I was definitely sick today. I dragged myself through school, and even fell asleep in calculus (which never happens)! I just felt like lying down all day in a ball because I was so tired and sick. When I got home, I immediately went to the couch and slept. I was so tired that I fell asleep till about 5, when Mark asked me to go eat with him. I agreed, because even though I was sick, I still had to eat. After I got back home though, I fell asleep again till about 9:30. It was a very sleepy day, thank goodness. If I would have not been able to get some good sleep in, I would not have been a happy camper!

Tonight there was a Texan's game, as well as a young life club. The only problem with this: there were not very many people at club tonight! It was a little depressing on account of we have the Round Up charity dinner next week, but it's alright because all of the leaders had fun! We learned a dance that we are apparently getting to do on stage in front of EVERYONE next week, but it should be fun :) And I even found $5 in my pocket! We played a few fun games and sang some Ryan Long songs so that we could get excited about Round Up. Pretty much, the entire club was a pep rally for Round Up next week. We are all definitely excited, and it's going to be a lot of fun. There may not have been very many people tonight, but we definitely had a good time :)

My mom and I today decided to go get strep tests at HEB before we had to do some sunday grocery shopping. Both of us had semi-sore throats, so we thought we might as well try and avoid the situation before it starts! Anyways, waiting for the nurse took FOREVER. We seriously were waiting for an hour, and we were starting to get a little crazy. We were making jokes out the wah-zoo, and the nurse was probably getting a little annoyed of us. She asked both of us if we were congested and when I responded "no", she seemed a little surprised. She looked at my mom and said, "she doesn't sound congested to you? does she normally sound like this?" My mom and I looked at each other and burst out laughing. The nurse looked confused and when I finally got myself together, I looked at the nurse and told her, "no, my voice is just naturally deep and raspy." She gave me an apologetic look but my mom and I couldn't stop laughing. Sometimes, you just gotta laugh at your own deep voice!