New hair. New Attitude.

Today I decided it was time for a change.

I've had blonde hair for quite some time now and since it is fall, I thought, "Why not?". So, I went out and got some color and my sweet friend, Carla, did me good.

She cut and colored the whole thang.

I lurve it.

So, not only do I think that it was time for a change in my hair, but also with my physical shape and my attitude.

I joined the gym last week at 24 hour and met with a personal trainer. She helped me figure out what it was that I needed to do to lose the weight and tone up like I need to.

I am so excited about how the Lord is going to teach me through this season about discipline and self-control.

With all this comes a new attitude as well, one that is confident and bold, one that is that of love and understanding. God is good, all the time and He sure is teaching me how to be a better Brittany.

Im all about a change.

I love it.

I also love comfort, but change is a relief. Give it a chance. If you ponder with the idea of what ifs, then take the plunge. Even if it fails, at least you can say you tried.

Much love people, praying for you all to grow and listen to the Lord. He is good and His love endures forever. God bless.

B

Happy 50th Dad!

Heres to the worlds greatest!

Hes been my dad for the past 21 years and seriously, He is the most incredible Father ever!

I always have the hardest time buying gifts for people, especially family members, so this year was really hard. I kept thinking about how big this birthday was for him and how my gift had to be well thought out and really come from the heart, so I opted out of the gift giving and wrote him a letter. It was the 50 things I thought made him the greatest ever. I cried through the whole thing, and I can guess that He will too. Haha!

With all that said, I love him.

He loves me.

He loves Jesus.

and Jenn.

and Julie.

and Jay.

He loves all the important people in my life and does everything in his power to make us all happy.

So, Happy birthday to the only man in my life who has my heart.

You're the best Daddy!

Cant wait to spend 50 more with you!

Here are some pictures from the past couple years of the handsome man himself. :)

Daddy and Jay Weslee

me and fajah at research

Julie Jack, Dad and Me. This was mine and

Julie's first 5 minutes back in town after like 5 months

of not being home or seeing him. It was a sweet moment captured.

Much love to you Dad! You are the best!

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Welcome to my life Mary Kay

Before I moved to Houston in November, I was living in College Station Texas working at a salon called Urban Salon. There I worked for this super sweet woman named Rosanne. She introduced me to the wonderful world of Mary Kay Cosmetics. WAIT! STOP! Don't hate. I am not one of those annoying people who are crazy about selling there product. Okay, proceed. When I first learned about the product, I was not sold. It takes me a while to become a believer in something. So, she talked to me and talked to me about becoming a representative and I still wasn't behind the idea of becoming one of those annoying sales women. (not my thing!)

In November, Rosanne came to Houston for a Mary Kay breakfast seminar and she invited me to tag along. While there, I was definatly inspired but still had my reservations. So, I signed up but within 24 hours, I backed out. I got scared. Terrified actually. Fear and doubt crept in and took over. I listened to people who thought I was stupid for putting myself out there. I let people laugh at me and tell me I was silly. So, the doubt was there and I let it win.

I was afraid that I wouldn't succeed. So I stopped before I could fail. I didn't even try. Not even for 24 hours.

This past week we had a guest speaker at school teaching us about facials and makeup. Awesome. I love learning about new things, so I was definatly excited. Then I met her. Our guest speaker was a Mary Kay Director. Awesome. The fear crept in again. The doubt. But, something was different this time.

As she started talking about skin care, and makeup, I realized the look on my face was not that of someone who was afraid, or had doubt, but that of someone who was excited, thrilled, and enjoying herself.

I started to think and pray.

I realized that I can do anything I want to do.

I can do anything I set my mind on.

I have to set my mind on the things above.

The Lord knows the desires of my heart.

One of those desires is to make women feel beautiful and loved. I already know how to do that with hair, and I have always had the desire to learn more about skin care and makeup, so why not? Why not learn more about the #1 Cosmetics company in the world?

I listened some more and decided I was going to give it a huge try. I set up an appointment with Toya and Katie at Toya's house for Thursday. I went into the appointment still with doubt and fear that I would never be able to be as successful as these two woman. I would never be able to talk to people about this stuff. I would never be able to drive a pink cadillac.

I sat through that meeting, listening and learning and soaking it all in.

I realized that I CAN do it.

I am good at building relationships.

I am good at loving people.

I am good at engaging in conversation.

I am good at making people feel good.

God has given me so many gifts that I must put to good use.

I know that I can do it. With Jesus, ANYTHING is possible.

So, I have decided that I am going to be a Mary Kay representative.

I am going to do this job with excellence and I am going to be fabulous in it.

Just because this job isn't your typical after school job, doesn't mean I can't be successful in it.

I will do it and I will be great.

I will drive a pink cadillac one day. Who knows? That could happen in the next year.

God, Thank you for bringing this gift in my life. Do what you will with it. I will do my best to glorify You, Lord.

Thank you for the confidence you have given my life. Thank you for surrounding me with people who believe in me, people who love me.

Praying for you, friend, that you would chase your dream, that you would take a chance.

Much love,

B

Trusting God.

Last week I got a job offer from Kroger and I took it.

I really felt like the Lord provided in my time of need.

Yesterday, I got another job offer at a salon/spa/superstore called "Beauty Brands" and I have really been thinking about it. I went in today and they are offering me a little more money, which of course sounds great, but they can not guarantee me the hours that I need.

Kroger can.

I feel kind of sad because working at "BB" would definatly be a step in the direction of my career, but I feel like I have already committed to Kroger and given them my word. I have also kind of already told myself that I would stay there until I finished paying off some debt.

So, I have decided to stick with the grocery store.

Weird.

As self righteous as I am, the Lord is actually changing my heart and this is the first fruit I have seen of it.

He is humbling me.

PTL! This sister needs it. I do have junk, and my junk does stink. Humble me, Lord! KEEP GOING!

So, I am trusting Him. Trusting Him that He is going to give me self control with my spending and that He will give me a faithful heart.

Praying for you brothers and sisters, that your heart, too, will be transformed.

Much love!

B

To one of my favorite people in the world.

Mer.

Thank you for being the most incredible, selfless, loving friend any one could ever ask for.

God has seriously given you the gift of the best friend. No one else knows how to be a better friend than you are. Thank you for being there, always, when I need you. Thank you for listening to me vent while Im driving down the road. Thank you for letting me be myself. Thank you for putting up with my random outburst of song. Thank you for my random outburst of words. "Just say it!!" (hahahahha, ring a bell?)

Thank you for moving to Giddings, Texas just when I needed you. The Lord knew, He is so faithful. Thank you for sharing a room with me. ( I love our room) Thank you for talking boys with me. Thank you for bringing me toilet paper. Thank you for our golf cart adventures.

Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for sharpening me. Thank you for showing me a real friend. Thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for your accountability.

Thank you for being you.

You amaze me.

Your love for Jesus amazes me.

Happy Birthday sweet Mer Bear.

You are the best. Really.

No one can compare to the friend that you have been to me in the past 2 years.

I love you.

Have an awesome day!

Love,

Britt

A stress induced cry for help.

I am stressed.

Because I made a decision.

And did not think things through.

Or, really think at all.

And so, therefore, I am stressed.

This is like the 100th time that I have over committed myself in the past 2 months.

What the heck, Britt?

Do you not think before you say yes?

"Let your yes be yes, and your no be no."

Right?

I have officially become a back-peddler.

It stinks.

I have officially become someone I hate.

Of course.

Talk about being humbled.

So, the question of the day is:

"How do you remain a servant, and have an incredible work ethic, and not over commit yourself?"

I just dont know how to say no.

I stink at it.

I need help.

Jesus? Help. Please.

PTL!

I am now a proud employee of Kroger.

Praise the Lord!

It feels so good to have a job! I am more than thankful for the job, and even more thankful for the opportunity to bless people who don't know the Lord.

Im so happy!

I start on Friday and Saturday for training.

Thanks for praying, friends. You are all such a blessing.

Much love sisters.

B