Insanity.

This past week has been so so so so crazy. Tons of tests, social plans, and work, no time for blogging. Oh geez. Here's a little glimpse at my awful last week, enjoy. :)

Last Friday (the 12th):

Statistics test, so much fun. Minus the fact that there were only 17 questions, so missing four results in an 80 (technically less than that, but he counted them as 5 off for every wrong one) So yeah, an 80 isn't horrible, but still. Womp.

Then came the weekend, which was a lot of fun! I went to blowing rock for a winter retreat type thing and it was amazing, just tons of snow. Blah. Then Sunday was Valentines day and I spent it with my wonderful boyfriend :) He got my some gorgeous roses, and cooked dinner for me...he's a keeper!

Then came Tuesday (the 16th):

Accounting. SICK. One of my least favorite subjects ever, all because my teacher really cannot teach. The class honestly probably wouldn't be that bad if he taught something. But oh well, I taught myself and did fairly well! But I still hate it, especially since I will NEVER need this stuff ever.

Wednesday (the 17th):

Marketing. My major(ish). Not horrible. I still don't know my grade but it was fairly easy. I actually like that class. It was just stressful because I had like zero time to study between my ACC test and this test. Boo school isn't fun.

Thursday (the 18th):

I hate econ. It's probably worse than Accounting, to me. I think I get it but then bam, there's the test and I'm so lost. I don't think I did great on that test, lame. Than again Wednesday wasn't the best day for studying. I had class, work right after, and than the Maryland basketball game an hour after that. Maybe that wasn't the best thing to plan to do that night? But it's okay, it was fun.

So there's my lovely week last week. I feel like teachers like to plan tests all around the same time because I know I'm not the only one with back to back tests. Gah! Why can't we be back in elementary school??

This weekend was good though, and very much needed. Also, I think I am on the track to being a photographer for the Technician at NC State, sooo exciting! I have a training assignment type thing on Thursday, and than another one sometime after that, and then if all goes well I think I'm official. This is probably one of the greatest things ever. Even after this stressful week God is still so good to have blessed me with this awesome opportunity!

Ok welp, that's all. Adios amigos!

B.Hines

Sunrises

I love sunrises. I think they are absolutely breathtaking and even though to see them it requires getting up earlier than I ever want to get up they are completely 100% worth it.

Over Christmas break I was visiting my dad at the beach and one morning, in 30 degree weather, I decided it would be a good idea to bundle up and go watch the sunrise at 7am. I was insane. It was absolutely freezing cold and very windy. However, I'm glad I did it and I'd say I got some good pictures out of it. Yay for my new Nikon D5000 and pretty sunrises :)




Those are some of my favorites, I love the beach and sunrises, they're so perfect together! So obviously I'm very new at the whole blog thing, especially the whole picture blog thing so just hang in there cause I'm just sort of all over the place now, but whatever, it's my blog. :)

Well yeah, that's really all I've got for now, I'm just sort of at a blank for what to say. Sorry this blog is sort of pointless in comparison to the others, oh well. I do want to leave you all with this wonderfully amazing quote that I am newly in love with though. During a red zone meeting last night the speaker included this in his talk and I just think it is such a good quote, it's just everything summed up in one. So, I just want to share it and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

"Ask God to forgive you. He absorbs your sin and you absorb His righteousness. Abandon yourself. Embrace God. Rest in all that He has done. And do not try to add anything to it. Do not try to live a life the puts icing on the cake. Let it be the righteousness of Christ, from top to bottom. Forget the rules. Live as though there were no law. Live as though the only thing that mattered was God’s grace and mercy, His love and power, the fact that He accepts you, forgives you and loves you."
- Martin Luther

Ciao,
B.Hines

730 Days

Meet Jeff.

Two years ago today (730 days) he passed away in a car accident. Normally I probably wouldn't really be all for blogging about something like this, but I feel that right now I just need a way to let out all of the emotions that I've kept pent up today. I've never had anyone really close to me die before, and it was probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with. It's hard to describe in words what it's like to go through that kind of loss, and even two years later dealing with it is just as hard. There are so many memories; so many dreams about what it would be like if he were still here, blessing the world with his smile and the sound of his laugh. He was by far one of the most loving guys I've ever known. Not only was Jeff goofy and fun, but he also had such a kind heart. He could make anyone feel comfortable in any situation, that was just who he was.

Sometimes I really just wonder why a person like Jeff could be taken so suddenly from this world, and at such a young age. I just don't understand it. Just like the Kenny Chesney's song says, "It ain't fair ya died to young, like a story that had just begun...but death tore the pages all away." It's seriously just not fair. And I know that things like this happen all the time, it just never really hit home to me until I saw his name in my phone and realized that I would never be able to talk to him or hear his voice again. But ya know, I guess that's life.

So, as if this blog entry isn't Jeff-filled enough, I just figured I'd just share some more about Jeff and the memories that I have from the short time that we were friends. I've realized that it's not all about focusing on his death, but instead focusing on the great times that were spent together...

Okay, so I met Jeff my senior year of high school in Mrs. Subat's forensics class, which turned out to be a pretty fun/insane class. We met because we sat next to each other, and well that was a poor seating choice on our teachers part because we got nothing done most of the semester. Gradually, I got to know him throughout the year and just grew to really like the guy I knew. He was so much fun and always smiling, it was rare if Jeff was ever upset or mad about something and he showed it. At one point during class, we decided to call ourselves King Tut and Queen Elizabeth. Honestly, I couldn't tell you where we got it from, but those were our names for each other. It was our own unique little thing, different from anyone else, and the names stuck with us up until his death. Eventually, we began going out to lunch with some other people in our class during our lunch breaks at school, and thus I got to know him even more. Which then in turn lead to all of the notorious bon fires at his house...those turned out to be some memorable adventures. Of course with Jeff there was always an adventure. Whether it was spending time with him or just talking to him, there was never a moment without laughter.

Through it all, I don't think I'd be able to pinpoint one moment that stands out above the rest; senior year was just full of Jeff filled events. And although now he is gone and I won't be able to make any more memories or laugh with him anymore, at least I know that I will always have these memories to keep with me forever and that he is now up with our Father, looking down on all of us. So Rest In Peace Jeff, you are forever in all of our hearts, and always on our minds. Miss you my King Tut...you'll never be forgotten.

Well yeah, not exactly a blog entry that fits the whole "life through my lens" theme, sorry. This whole thing has just really been on my mind today and since I'm horrible at displaying my emotions, especially ones like these, around other people, I just decided to resort to the good ole blog. So yeah...I guess that's it for now. I promise next blog will be more photography based, but for now hopefully you at least have some insight on the kind, loving guy that Jeff was.

Adios amigos,
Brittany