Day 4 | Snow Cones

Snow Cones by Mary on the last day of the "snow cone season." Delicious, refreshing and fun!

Day 3 | Guitar Hero

 I got to hang out with two of my favorite Arkadelphian kids tonight as the Beans went on the Campus Ministries retreat. We had a blast eating favorite fast foods (Subway and McDonald's, of course!) and movies followed by some intense Guitar Hero Competition. These guys bring so much joy to my life.  If you can't tell from Caleb's dancing, we have a fun time together. (: Tomorrow morning holds some monkey bread baking, a Halo tournament, and more laughs.

Day 2 | The Second First Day of School

So...Here it is. My "Back-To-School Picture." Because OBU is on a block schedule, we have a different set of classes every other day and today was the first day of my Tuesday-Thursday classes. So it counts as a "back-to-school" picture, right? (Mom?)  (:  My suitemate, Alyssa, took this as I headed to class earlier. I had wanted to make today's picture one from a Waffle House run after Refuge, but we ended up not going. Sad. It will come, I'm sure. (:
First impressions of my Tuesday-Thursday classes, you ask? Well, I had a blast in Spanish Short Stories. It was so fun to speak Spanish and be able to understand what was being said. It will be a challenge, but I think I'll like it. And then this afternoon I had Abnormal Psychology. I love the professor and think the topic will be so interesting! I can't wait to get started! [I might be a nerd...]
The day was complete by our first Refuge of the year. I've been excited about it all week. (: Refuge is our weekly student-led worship service. It has become a highlight of every week and I've certainly missed it this summer. Tonight's service was wonderful! The sermon was about abiding in Christ and what that truly looks like. So many times we know the verses in John 15 (funny that I just read that yesterday, huh.) but we don't live them. It was a good and challenging sermon followed by awesome worship and prayer for one another and our school. Oh how I've missed Ouachita!
So...There you have it...Happy first, second day of school!

Day 1 | Youth Party

It has become a tradition at the beginning and end of each school year to have a cook out at the Eubanks' Lake. I've noticed a trend among pictures from previous years. The scenery and actions are the same, the kids are just a bit older each time. Although we go to the Eubanks' often, it never gets old. Today's picture is of the food line of our party. What a great end to a good first day and a great way to kick off a new year!

Why Hello There, Senior Year!

Today I started the first day of my last year at Ouachita. I can't really fathom that I'm officially a senior in college and that in a few short months I will be graduating and deciding what to do with the rest of my life.  Weird!  I have high hopes for this year.  As I started the year in the caf with breakfast, coffee, and the Word, I poured out my heart to God.  We talked about how apprehensive I am about classes, friends, and my future.  It's amazing how reassuring His Word is.  He reassured me that as I lay my life down to Him, He will take care of the details. (I read John 15 this morning, and especially learned from verses 12-14. It's a cool little full circle command.  Kinda sweet!)
So, for this year - the last year of my undergraduate degree - I want to live. I want to soak in everything I can at Ouachita and enjoy the place I've called home for the past three years. It's exciting to start the beginning of the end of this journey.  Here's to new things, familiar things, new friends, old friends, school, band, youth, and loving life here in Arkadoo!
For the record, day one of classes was pretty good! I'm stoked about my Cognition and especially History of Psychology classes! Physical science might just be a pain, but I think it'll be alright. It's looking to be a great semester!

I also, hesitantly, want to announce a little project. I've wanted to do this for a while now but haven't had the commitment level to actually do it. However, with this being my senior year, I want to document the year and what better way to do that than through pictures. I mean, I love pictures, so why not take one everyday? Plus it'll help me to improve my photography skills.  Therefore, I'm implementing a "Project 365." A picture a day. Rules, you ask? Well, it has to be a good quality picture of something that sums up what I was involved in for the day.  No requirement of people or me or neither, so just whatever I feel like photographing.  I've told some friends and since I'm announcing it on here, maybe I'll actually have a full commitment and finish it till the end. (:
So...Here goes nothing, or something great (take your pick).

I haven't taken a picture yet for today, but I will. I haven't decided what I want it to be yet. So, be on the look out for a surprise! (:

-Brittany

Words From Audrey

One of my favorite actresses is Audrey Hepburn. I never get tired of her movies. I came across a lovely quote from this classy lady today:

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows.
The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.”