Thirty Day Challenge: Day 11

Day 11: Something that nobody knows about you

It took me a while to think of this one. I really don't think there's much people don't know about me unless you just weren't paying attention. But I've come up with something. Unfortunately for you that were waiting for my answer you're not going to get it. If I didn't share so much of myself then I wouldn't mind. But thre is that 16% that I would like to keep to myself.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 10

Day 10: Songs that you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

Ooooo yes! I like going on scavenger hunts. At least ones that I know it won't take me forever.

Happy: This one is easy. Off the bat, Usher - "Follow Me" and Whitney Houston - "One of Those Days". They just feel like "feel good" songs to me. I can't pinpoint what the "feel good" element of "Follow Me" is, but in "One of Those Days", well it's kind of obvious, it feels like just one of those really great days with your friends. Those days where nothing is planned, but the spontaneity of it made it so fun.

Sad: Pretty much any Fall Out Boy song. I don't know what it is about their songs, but if I'm feeling down they always seem to pick me back up. Could be the airdrums I'm going in on. Top 3: "The Takeover, the Break's Over" "27" "w.a.m.s"

Bored: At first I was going to change this to "Calm" or "Relaxed" because my first thought was what the frick? I listen to music when I'm bored...period. But then I remembered, when I'm bored I like to sing. And I don't just mean any songs. I'm talking about the songs I think I actually sound good singing: Jill Scott - "The Way", Usher - "Follow Me", Erykah Badu - "On and On", to name a few.

Hyped: Omarion - "Just Can't Let You Go"...every time I hear this I feel like diddy boppin lol. Kanye - "See Me Now"...they sound like they were having a blast while recording this. If they weren't I definitely would be if I made a video for it. And last but by no means least, definitely my main man Mike Jack. You want to see hype in under 60 seconds? I got you with 0-8.

Mad: For this one I'm going with the manhating songs (hate to be typical) or my WPs. Kelly Clarkson - "Never Again" fits both. If I'm trying to calm down though I'll put on some good ole gospel. "Still Have Joy" - Tye Tribbet, "Take It Back" - Dorinda Clark-Cole, and " Lord Will Make a Way Somehow" - Hezekiah Walker


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 9

Day 9: A website

First one the comes to mind: "Virgin Fingertips" (http://virginfingertips.blogspot.com). Remember those inspiration Temple grads I mentioned before? This is one of them. Her blog is like Pringles. Once you read one blog post you can't stop. Cliche' as that might sound it is the absolute truth. Her words are so full of wisdom, and when she's not doing some undercover enlightenting she's challenging you to think. Checking this blog has become as important as checking my email. No exaggeration...and you know how much I like to exaggerate. There's been times where I've been so tired and wanted to go home but I had to stay wherever I was accessing the internet from for another 5, 10 minutes because I just HAD to read the most recent post. So, unless you don't want to become completely addicted to it, I suggest you give "Virgin Fingertips" a read.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 8

Day 8: Your favorite book

For years my favorite book was easily "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger. I'm usually not a big fan of cynical people, but Holden Caulfield won me over with his sarcasm. If you can't tell by now, yes I have this thing for sarcasm...not when it's overdone and unnecessary though. Then there's the "secret adventure" that he was on in nyc for three days and getting in and out his house without his parents knowing. I have this thing for being near people you know without them knowing it. You might call it rude, I call it being inconspicuous. Well you put those two elements together and you have a winner, in my opinion.

Honorable Mentions: "The Color of Water" and "The Great Gatsby"


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 7

Day 7: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

This one is pretty simple...




In case you didn't know, that "T" stands for Temple University and ambition is what my alma mater is full of. There are so many people that have walked the grounds of this school that inspire me everyday. Everyday I'm hearing of someone that is trying to accomplish his or her dream and won't stop until it has been reached. Unfortunately, this slump in unemployment is prolonging my journey, but I can't wait for the day where someone tells me that I inspired them.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Before I Continue...

Ok so I know I'm a few days backed up on this 30-day challenge, but uuum I don't have any internet as my current place of residence (long story for another post). So being that I have no internet I honestly don't feel like coming over my dad's or my mom's everyday just to post a blog. HOWEVER, since a million thoughts are running through my mind each day, along with the challenge, so that's the explanation for three posts at once that are kind of short sometimes. Anyway, I'm off to doing this backed up posts.





...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Correction! Correction!

Yeaaaa so I definitely messed up on my Top 5. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is definitely like #2. Bump "Next Friday" to #6 for today. Don't know how I left "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" out. That's always in at least top 3, no matter what day. Just had to give that correction.


...it's been real luvs ---> DUECES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 6

Day 6: Favorite Superhero and why

If we were basing this on movies, hands down it would be Ironman. Buuut since we're not I'm going to have to go with Space Ghost. Yes, Space Ghost. And I'm dead serious. Besides him being a crime-fighter, the man is a talk show host. How many superheros can you say have their own talk show? I mean yea, most of them do have a day job...you gotta pay the bills someway. But Space Ghost's talk show is a late night talk show, which means he has to multitask since most crime-fighting takes place at night. And yes I know he was in outer space...this doesn't make a difference in my reasoning. Now I don't know about you but I think that's putting in work. Not to mention his guests are that bad either.

Ok, I'll admit, I had trouble keeping a straight face while writing that last paragraph. But that doesn't mean I was bsing. He really is my favorite...right next to Quailman (because I love Doug).


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 5

Day 5 (a day late, so what lol): Favorite Movie

Before I tell you my favorite movie I have to tell you about me and "favorites". I never have just ONE favorite. I always have a top 3 or 5 so my exact favorite really just depends on the day. For example, I had Lucky Charms today. That's my #2 favorite cereal...today. It might just be #1 on Thursday...who knows.

Anyway, on to my top 5 movies. In no particular order: "School of Rock", "Crooklyn", "Ocean's Eleven", "Anchorman", and "Next Friday". So what's the favorite for today? Drumroll please....."Ocean's Eleven". Why "Ocean's Eleven"? I'm in a somber type of mood today. Ok so I guess this is where I give the explanation as to why it's my fav. Well I love sarcasm, which "Ocean's 11" is full of. Plus I like heist movies. I think it's more of the planning and seeing the execution that I like, but heist movies always have this element. You can't go wrong with a heist movie.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 4

Day 4: A habit that you wish you didn't have

At first I thought this was going to take a while to come up with, and then it hit me...I'm the queen of procrastination. Thanks to procrastination there were probably a number of opportunites I've missed out on, many a nights I could have slept, and so many times I could've avoided getting yelled at. When it comes to doing work, like homework, I can't help but wait until the last minute. I actually tried to start this paper one time, days before it was due but I was finding everything in the world to distract me. Eventually I just gave up and did it the night before like I usually do. Even when it comes to getting dressed procrastination is there. Everybody thinks it takes me forever to get dressed. In reality, I can get dressed in no time...it just takes me forever to get UP to get dressed. Procrastination has been with me for as long as I can remember. I remember getting yelled at by my parents for giving them school slips that requested money the day before it was due, knowing damn well I would have the slip for at least a week...and so did they. I have tried to at least decrease this habit but I might just need professional help to get rid of this disease.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 3

Day 3: Top 5 Favorite Youtube videos

When you think Youtube videos you think funny. Well all of these aren't going to be funny. Yea that even sounds weird hearing myself say that (you know I love funny). But without further adieu:

Number Five:
This might be the first video I ever favorited on Youtube. This lil boy is going off on the cashier. Has me dying every time.



IV:
First time I saw this one I was crying. Little stuff like this makes me laugh. And I'm CONVINCED my man broke his back haha.



C:
As I've said many times, I love to dance. Most of the times this love for dancing occurs in my room, in my mirror. On my bored Thursday nights I would look for dance videos and start going to work lol (judge if you want...I'm not caring). Of all the ones I learned this was my favorite.



Deux:
Ok there's a tie for #2. Both of these videos I watched everyday for maybe two weeks straight. Funniest part about them is neither one of the men in these videos were TRYING to be funny. They were deadass serious. Kind of reminds me of when my friends laugh at me. I can say a good 76% of the time I'm being dead serious. Coincidentally I came across each at a time when I was really bothered by something (probably a damn boy) Well they say laughter is the best medicine...and they definitely worked.






Aaand #1:
I still remember this day. All day I was nervous waiting for the outcome. What made it better is that I got to witness this with the people that wanted the same outcome as me. I still remember this moment. This is the exact channel we were watching in the SAC. At 1:37 is when Temple University, along with the city of Philadelphia, went crazy with joy. And then the celebration down Broad Street began. I'm glad and so proud to say that I took part in a moment in history.




...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Home Sweet Home...

Lately I've really been thinking about moving back to Philadelphia. The two main reasons being, most of my friends are there and more than likely could've had a job by now. Granted, most of my friends are still there because they're still in school, but every single one of them plans on staying in Philly afterward. Now my friends here...they might as well live in Philly too because that's how often I see them. Pretty much everyday I spend the day with myself and if you know anything about me you know I can't not be around my friends (yea this includes my sister and my cousins, yea yea watev) for too long. I have no chance to be an idiot, and honestly I live for making my friends laugh. At first I thought this was the reason I wanted to move back, so I tried to push it out of my mind, but then I started to realize that wasn't the only issue. By now you guys know how I'm feeling about this job search. This week I've been feeling better but I'm still kind of irritated. I'm pretty sure that if I was in Philly I could have been working by now. Each time I've gone to visit my old job all the coaches ask me about my job search, and then ask have I thought about coming back to Philly because they know of jobs they could hook me up with. So what's holding me back? Well for one, my dad. My uncle has brought up me going back to Philly a few times, and every time my dad shuts it down. His thing is he doesn't like the area and he doesn't want to "split up the family", especially with my sister being in school. As far as the area, yea I hate it too. But I have a car now so as long as I can bring it with me I can live in a nice area (which we be kinda far from everyone) and easily commute. Now as far as the family issue, I'm not with them everyday anyway and I really don't think he realizes how much I'm actually by myself. The other thing holding me back is grad school. This isn't as much of an issue as my dad though. As of now, I plan on going to either Hofstra or St. John's for grad. This lawyer I worked for over winter break teaches at St. John's so he's really trying to get me in there. He wants me to start in January, but unless I'm taking nonmatriculated classes (which will probably happen) then I'm not going until next September. At the same time though I could always apply to Temple and see if I get in. At least with that, even if I don't have a job by then I know I could get my old job back working in the basketball office. Nevertheless, I'm going to think about it for another month before I bring it up to my parents. I'll probably talk to my uncle about it soon though because he helps my thinking process sometimes. Ultimately though I can't let this bother me for too long.


...it's been real luvs --->DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 2

Day 2: The meaning behind your blog name

Well for once this might be short lol. The meaning behind "It's Spelled Brittanee" is pretty simple. People spell my name incorrectly all the time, so I just made it easy.


...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Thirty Day Challenge: Day 1

So I've been seeing this 30 Day Challenge alot. Long story short, I'm going to do it too. Plus I like these type of things.

Day 1: A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.

Well since I just gave you a list of 29 facts about me (you can decide if they're interesting or not) I'll spare you another 15. That would just be Brittanee overload if I did...and even I don't want to see that. However, the picture...the picture I can do for you.

...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

It's Not Supposed to Make Sense

{Since (almost) every sentence will begin with "I" I'm not going to write it, it will be implied.}

1. Like writing in the morning when I first wake up, without my glasses on. What makes it interesting is that I can't see without my glasses or contacts on after the first 11 minutes of being up.

2. If I'm just waking up and I know I'm going to have a long phone convo I'll brush my teeth (even if I plan on going back to sleep).

3. "Plan" is the operative word in that last one, since I can't go back to sleep if I've been up for more than 18 minutes.

4. Can't take naps...unless I'm completely exhuasted. They give me headaches. If I do happen to take one, it won't last past 30 minutes.

5. Have to vacuum every one and a half weeks.

6. Shave my legs everyday....even in the winter.

7. Won't wear jeans if the temperature is over 74 degrees. Furthermore, I don't belive in wearing jeans during the summertime...no matter how cold it gets.

8. Paint my nails once a week. Whatever color I'm wearing this week I won't wear a shade of that color for another 4-6 weeks.

9. Don't like cheese...love grilled cheese sandwiches.

10. Very picky about long sleeves. If it doesn't go right past my sleeves it itches.

11. Whatever shirt I wear for pajamas I iron the first night.

12. The smell of reheated fried chicken makes me more nasueaus than shrimp...which I'm allergic to.

13. Probably will wear Lip Smackers chapstick til the day I die. Carmex is cool but I like the option of switching flavors. Problem? I dont' give a fuck! ::Bernie Mac voice::

14. Might drink a cup of juice just to have some ice.

15. Calling me weird is a compliment.

16. Make up words all the time. i.e. derf - a mix between an idiot and a jerk...the formulation of the word also came from idiot and jerk.

17. Rather you fart than burp. Farting makes me laugh. Burping is just utterly disgusting.

18. Love being in the spotlight...but I have to be pushed to be there.

19. Dont like when people give me praises about thing they don't really know about.

20. Made two correct self-diagnoses in the past three years...yet no one wants to give me the credit that I'm a genuis. (That's fine.)

21. Get annoyed very easily and I don't like to annoy people, nor do I like to be annoyed. If you can annoy me and make me laugh, or I don't mind annoying you, then we can be close.

22. Have 5 different handwritings...I only like 3. If I were to write this list down on paper you'd probably see 3...unless I was really trying.

23. Do mostly everything in 3's. I have four favorite numbers...none of them are the number 3.

24. Adore nicknames that have nothing to do with my first name. Besides "Britt" (which is eh), I hate them.

25. Think I have an obsession with mustard colored clothing...but I have three yellow dress that I've never worn.

26. Don't believe in bad luck...but if I leave my house without my rings I automatically think the day will go wrong.

27. Thought about calling this blog "It's Not Supposed to Make Sense" but the phrase and my name are synonymous already.

28. Love when people learn things about me through their own observations. But I make that pretty hard to accomplish since I'll tell you so much about me pretty quickly. Never was a closed book.

29. Except for professional reasons or if I wasn't paying attention, I will never use or end anything in a non-random number.

...it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES

Keep Forgetting You're Not Superman

Poured my heart out just to have you say nothing...and that was my weekly reminder that you're still just a man.














....it's been real luvs --->DEUCES

Don't Say the "F" Word

It's been three months since I graduated...and I still don't have a job. Everyday I'm still here at this computer applying for jobs and getting nothing in return. Any possible job that I did have going for me was from connections through my dad. Now don't get me wrong, I have no problem with my dad connecting me with people. Afterall, with this economy, it's beginning to be more and more about who you know and not what you know. So far I've had three possible job opportunities that got so close to me starting work but then falling through. Last week I found an opening for a secretary in the men's basketball department at St. John's University. I was so sure I had this one in the bag, for two reasons. One, that's exactly what I did all through college and two, my dad is really tight with the head basketball coach. I figured he would just call and that would be that. But the coach told him that they had an intern working for them and she'll probably get the job, but to bring me in anyway. Figures. At this point I'm beyond frustrated. For the past two weeks I've been waking up angry and I'm gettin sick of it. Sometimes I do want to say it, but I refuse to call myself a failure.


...it's been real luvs ---> DUECES (p.s. just realized I've never said this, but I never actually say this outloud, it's just the gesture lol)

604,800 Seconds: Day 7

604,800 Seconds: Day 1

Afternoon Laugh

As I'm waiting for my videos to upload my grandpa comes in to give me my birthday card. (Just realized I never wrote about a great time that was. Yea that definitely didn't go my way, but I no longer feel like talking about it.) Of course I say thank you and his response "I could never forget your birthday." (-_____-) Soooo grandpa we're just going to forget how you called me 2 days after my birthday saying "Oh Britt Britt I mixed up the dates. I thought it was 9/28 and not 8/29". I died laughing at that moment and told him it was ok. It's still funny to me now. But come on grandpa, don't say you'll "never forget" when you clearly did (lol). Oh, and I bet you there's $22 in here. ::opens card:: Yup haha...never fails.

...it's been real luvs --->DEUCES

Six Hundred and Four Thousand, Eight Hundred Seconds

....10, 080 minutes, 168 hours, 7 days, 1 week. That's how much time I have to accomplish something great. Today I realized I know alot of pretty inspirational people, alot of driven people, and alot of hardworking people. Today I realized I know alot of people that make me feel like I've done nothing with myself. And today I realized I will change that. Someone tweeted today about getting her wedding planner license. There was a time when that was one of my goals. A time before my dad basically squashed it because he said I wouldn't make any money. But after that brief conversation with one of my followers I'm putting it back on my list. After all, I've gone through so many headaches from trying to get my dad and uncle to let my sister be about getting her degree in early childhood education because I know that's what she would love to do. So why should I give up on one of my dreams so easily? Then the boo tells me he's supposed to go on a 7 day fast from electronics, so of course that includes his phone. At first I semi-panicked since talking to him is one of my main forms of entertainment (yea still lacking internet and cable). As the convo continued, he started to stress himself out about not being able to fulfill all his life goals. And as usual I told him to stop worrying so much. Not because I don't want to hear it but because he's on the right path to fulfilling all his dreams and he doesn't even realize it. The kid had three jobs over the summer WHILE taking two classes...and the whole summer, when it really comes down to it, I haven't done shit. So as a result of all that accidental encouragment, starting tomorrow at 12 pm, I have until next Monday (9/20) at 12 pm to accomplish something great. I don't know what that "something great" will be just yet, but I have 11 hours to figure it out. I might write something, I might make something, I might choreograph something, I don't know. My "something great" might not be great in your eyes, or it might be a number of small things, but whatever it is I can say that I did it. I'm going to document it too with my webcam (unless I can get back my video camera that my mom has claimed as her own). At least this way I'll really be forced to go through with this (yes, I'm finally admitting that sometimes I have to be forced to do things). Well I'm gonna get started (yes, I said get started like it's not 1:30 am) on this brainstorming.

...it's been real luvs --->DEUCES

You Win, I Lose...

Ok so I told him...well I didn't exactly verbalize it, but I made it pretty evident. Truthfully though I'm actually scared of what it could be. One of the things I was looking forward to with graduating was that if I did get into a relationship it wouldn't have to be long distance anymore. Of course, being the person that I am, that didn't work out to my favor. Possibly more than half of my relationships during college were long distance. So I guess the good thing with that is at least I know I can handle it. Bad thing is at least with those relationships (eventhough they didn't last) I knew we would be in the same place eventually. Unfortunately this time he's in Philly and probably will be there the rest of his life. I, however, have no intentions on moving back to Philly ever again. That's the first con. Second con: he's still in school, and will be for quite some time. (He's going to be in the medical field...yea, crazy schooling.) But it's still early. I'm not going to address the issues until it (possibly) gets serious. Only thing that matters right now is that he's a great person. And for the first time ever I have to worry about hurting him and not him hurting me. (Anything can happen though.) So what am I really scared of then? I'm scared to fall in love with someone whose face I can't see everyday, who I have to imagine I'm cuddling with, whose habits I can't learn. But for now we'll just play it by ear, take it day by day.


....it's been real luvs ---> DEUCES