Saturday, December 15, 2007

Earworms

I meant to post this about 2 weeks ago, but got really busy...Sorry


I am one of those people who can't go a single day without some song jumping in my head. Someone recently told me this is called an earworm. I have no idea why!!! This is just what it is!!! Most times, that song makes me think of a movie. Today, it was a well loved song, at least for me. Indulge me for a moment....
You see, in my mom's house, we do not even mention Christmas movies until Thanksgiving is over. It became a tradition to watch the first Christmas movie of the year right after Thanksgiving dinner. For as long as I can remember, that movie has always been Scrooged with Bill Murray. Most of us can quote many, many, MANY parts of this movie! This is a tradition we have set aside for the past few years, for personal reasons. With everyone over for Thanksgiving, my uncle wanted to watch it this year. It was bittersweet, remembering Thanksgivings past.....But we all came through like champs. Anyways, the main song from the movie is "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". This is sung at the very end, and Bill Murray carries it over into the credits. If you have not seen this movie ever, or just in a long time, I suggest you watch it this holiday season!!

Put A Little Love In Your HeartAnnie Lennox & Al Green

Think of your fellow man
Lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see it's getting late
Oh please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart

And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see

Another day goes by
And still the children cry
Put a little love in you heart
If you want the world to know
We won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart

And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Wait and see

Take a good look around
And if you're lookin'
a little love in your heart
I hope when you decide
Kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart

And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your
Love in your heart

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Trying to fly again..

Has it really been 2 years since we lost you, Kie? It seems like just yesterday sometimes...I was determined this year. I went to work, made it through the first half of the day, figured it was all down hill from there...Boy was I wrong! I tried to be strong for you Kie, I try everyday. Some days it is still too hard. I still long for the one-on-ones with you, just chatting and laughing...We went through so much...From barely liking each other, to going to each other for everything, to arguing constantly. What a carousel we rode! I still wonder sometimes, why was it your turn to get off? I may never know, but will always want you there, for all the events life has yet to bring, both big and small. Not just for my own selfishness, but also for Alexa and Tristan, and all the rest of us you left behind.I thought of this song today, and remembered Britney was always a favorite of yours. Some of it fits, some doesn't. But here's to missing you, babe.....

Everytime by Britney Spears

Notice me
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?

Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so smallI guess
I need you baby

And everytime
I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I make believe
That you are here
It's the only wayI see clear
What have I done
You seem to move on easy

And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby

And everytime
I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I may have made it rain
Please forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song is my sorry
Ohhhh
At night I pray
That soon your face
Will fade away

And everytime
I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby

And everytime
I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby

Catching Up..

has it really been 2 months since I last posted? Good night!!!! Well, how about we play a little game of catch up, shall we?

September
-worked
-had a party at moms house for g-ma and g-pa Blomgren
-got to hang out w/ the kids 2 weekends in a row
-went to St Pete w/ the fam for g-ma Shore's birthday

October
-worked some more
-went to a movie w/ Chad
-went to a Fall Festival at church
-went to a movie and Starbucks w/ Brenda
-dressed as a Geek for Halloween(big stretch!)
-went trick-or-treating with the kids, mom, and dad

November (so far...)
-went to the ranch and a cabin in GA w/ mom and Terri(thanks ladies!!!)
-went to a teaching conference for work
-went to Auntie Greta's for her birthday
-made it thru the 2 year mark

So, there you have it ladies and gentleman, 2 1-2 months in 2 min or less!!!

Friday, September 14, 2007

There's A Light........

In the velvet darkness of the blackest night
Burning bright, there's a guiding star
No matter what or who you are.

There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place
There's a light burning in the fireplace
There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life.

I can see the flag fly, I can see the rain
Just the same, there has got to be
Something better here for you and me.

There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place
There's a light burning in the fireplace
There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life.

The darkness must go down the river of nights dreaming
Flow morphia slow, let the sun and light come streaming
Into my life, into my life.

There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place
There's a light burning in the fireplace
There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life.



I know this looks weird. Allow me to explain....

I am very much a movie buff. So, when I got a little ray of sunshine over my cloudy day, this was honestly the first song to pop in my head, straight from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Needless to say, it has not left since. I thought it kind of funny! Of all the songs running around my lyrical mind, this was the first to jump out. Not a hymn, or another church song I know, but this. I could even picture Janet and Brad standing out in the rain, singing as they walk up to the old Frankenstein place.
So, needless to say, things are starting to look up. It is a slow process, but progress none the less. Thank you to everyone who commented, leaving me words of encouragement. They literally brought tears to my eyes!!! I love you all, and you mean more to me than words could ever express!!!!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Broken.....

"Broken" by Lindsey Haun, Toby Keith
from the movie Broken Bridges

Wake up to a sunny day, not a cloud up in the sky
Then it starts to rain, my defenses hit the ground
And they shatter all around, so open and exposed
I found strength in the struggle
Face to face with my trouble

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken

Little girl don't be so blue
I know what you're going through
Don't let it beat you up
Heaven knows that getting scars
Only makes you who you are
Only makes you who you are
No matter how much your heart is aching
There is beauty in the breaking
Yeah

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken

Better days are gonna find you once again
Every piece will find its place

When you're broken, when you're broken

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken
Oh, when you're broken
When you're broken
When you're broken

This is kind of how I have felt this week. It seems like every time I feel like we are finally moving in the right direction , a wall springs up, knocking us flat on our backs. Whether it is work, money, or emotions, it just all crashes with us. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle, and my attitude shows it. I have tried the whole upbeat thing, but the mask shatters once I walk through my front door. In the past few years, I have started pushing people away. People I have known since I got to Florida. Events happened, people changed, and slowly the relationship faded into the background. I find myself trying to regain my ground, rebuild my path, wherever it may lead, and rebuilding these relationships. Will it ever be the same, in life or in love? Who knows? Only time will tell....
So, I wake up each day, put on my battle armor, and do what I can to make it through each day. Hopefully, the days turn into weeks, maybe eventually into months. A day is all I can ask for right now. A day where I can walk with my head high, my shoulders back, my pride intact. I find myself singing to myself throughout the day. Songs of inspiration, of hope, of peace...all of which I am striving for. Praying, for strength, wisdom, peace that passes all understanding.....I am so thankful for family, friends, people who somehow know what to say to me, whether I want to hear it or not. It makes me think, be grateful for what I do have, for who I am, and that I am still here, desperately fighting to hold onto it all......

This is me, pouring out my heart and soul, riding along on the rollercoaster that is Brianne's Crazy Life........

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Birthdays, Buble, Best Friends, and...... CALL BOX!!!

Out of the tree of life,

I just picked me a plum

You came along

and everything started to hum

Still its a real good bet,

the best is yet to come



The best is yet to come,

and baby won't it be fine

You think you've seen the sun,

but you aint seen it shine........



The weekend was, in a word, AWESOME!!!!! Mom surprised me with a cake for my birthday at lunch on the ranch. It was really sweet!! Totally surprised me!!!! We got to do an evening ride that night too. It was so coll to see the fireflies out! We even heard a coyote howl y'all!! It was way cool! Tuesday, we went into town after the morning ride. Manda got her horse into a canter for the first time. All you heard was a hearty "Wooo-hooo!" when her horse, Crunch went into full speed ahead!!! The shops were pretty cool, and we got to hang out with our new Canadian friend Jody. We all had a blast. Then, it was back to the hotel to get all sexy-fied for Michael Buble. We all put on our little black dresses for the concert. I think I can safely say we all looked pretty hot!!

Michael Buble puts on an awesome concert guys, and girls! He had everybody laughing, and even chatted to the guys for a little bit. He is so cool! I even got my first ever t-shirt from a concert!(refrain from laughing, please!!!) I have only ever been to a handful of concerts, and never got a shirt. Thanks Manda!!!

Wednesday was our last ride, and I got to ride Stella. She did awesome!!! She even got into a canter for me!! Go Stella! Manda had a blast, and we broke her into the ranch. She is hooked!!! She is already to plan when she can go again!

On the way home, we started playing the call box game. Pretty much, once you hit the Florida line, you watch out for the call boxes on your side of the road, and see who calls it first. WE got so into it, mom missed her exit for I-10 back to Jax! What makes it even funnier, was she had called the call box right before the exit!!! Love you mom!!!

All in all, it was an awesome 4 days away. Thanks girls! We had some fun, made some new friends, and had loads of laughs. Definitely in the running for best birthday ever!!!!

Friday, August 10, 2007

Anticipation......

Anticipation, Anticipation
is making me late
is keeping me waiting......





The wait is killing me!!!! Oh wait, you probably want to know what I am waiting on, huh??? Well, for my birthday, my amazing mommy, (with help from daddy too!!!), is taking me to a little concert in Atlanta, Ga. Just a little known singer, does some older stuff. Oh, his name??? Well, since you asked.....



Yes, ladies and gentleman, I am going to see his handsomeness, Michael Buble!!! Can you just feel his hotness emanating from the screen???No? Okay, just me then,(sighs, waits for hot flash to pass....) Continuing on!!!


Talk about an awesome birthday present!!!!! I am so excited, I can hardly stand it!!!! We will be going to the ranch as well. Buble AND horseback riding!!! OMG!!!!! Can I faint now????? We leave Sunday, and the concert is on Tuesday night.

I'm so excited!
and I just can't hide it!
I'm about to lose control!
and I think I like it!
I'm so excited!
and I just can't hide it!
And I know I know I know I know I know I want you!



OMG!!! Only 2 more days until we leave, and only 4 more days til we see him LIVE in PERSON!!!!!!!! Kudos to mom for the good seats!!! I will try to send greetings from blogland while we are on the trip, if I do not end up with a concussion from fainting!!!!!

For now, Adios Amigos!!!!

(Try not to be too jealous, green does not suit you too well!!! Seeing green is even worse, especially at traffic lights!!!)


Tuesday, July 24, 2007

To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.

--quote by Emily Dickinson

My, how life comes along and changes everything. Work has been hectic, to say the least. I have been so busy, so stressed, I feel like I lose touch with everyone around me, including myself sometimes. That said, it was nice to escape for myself for a little while. We had a family reunion for Justin's mom's side of the family a week and a half ago. It was cool to see everyone again, and I did end up making the most of the afternoon. However.....I have noticed more and more lately, that I have been catching the blahs. I feel like I am not myself, and could not even tell you why I feel this way. I get sort of lead footed, not in the driving sense either. Just kind of lethargic. I feel like breaking down in tears, and do not want to be around people, not even Justin. I laid down for a little bit, trying to feel better, but still felt weird. After I got up, there was food, of course. Then the guys decided to swing off a rope into the pond, red from the Georgia clay it was formed from. I was talked into joining. The first few tries were a flop, but I finally got air on the third try. The highlight of the day??? The guys taking the front loader and raising the bucket to jump off of, with the aid of the rope. Definitely in Georgia folks!!!
Once the reunion broke off, we headed to the horse ranch to spend some time with mom and dad. That definitely cured my blahs!!! Dad and I usually wound up trailing behind, telling jokes, singing silly songs, and of course quoting our favorite movies!!! I don't think mom and Justin could handle the coolness emanating from us, because they kept riding ahead!!! Justin did say it was the best vacation we have been on so far!!! There was one rough spot, but even that wasn't too bad. Mom let me ride Barney so she could ride a new Percheron, Lola. Yeah, I guess Barney didn't get the memo.... We had to wait because dad needed a new girth for his saddle/horse, so he started to get antsy. Then he started prancing, which means he is getting ticked. He started trying to swipe me into the electric fence the little brat!!! He ended up backing his own butt onto it instead. That was fun!!! He realized it a full two seconds AFTER contact. Then the bucking began!! I lost a rein at one point, but was able to recover pretty quick. Mom ended up getting off Lola and switching for Barney. He finally listened to her...AFTER almost dumping himself in the pond!! Did I mention he hates water??? Dad and I decided to give him a theme song...The Electric Slide!!! You gotta feel it, It's electric! Boogie Woogie Woogie!!
All in all, it was a pretty cool trip. Can hardly wait to do it again!!!!!

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Rescue Me!!

Rescue Me by Diana Ross



Rescue Me
or take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charms
'Coz I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too

Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Coz I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely
Rescue me

Come on and take my heart
Take your love and conquer every part
'Coz I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too

Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Coz I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely
Rescue me

Rescue me
Or take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charms
'Coz I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby, Take me baby
Hold me baby, Love me baby
Cant you see that i need you baby
Can't you see that I'm lonely
Rescue Me

Come on and take my hand,
Come on baby and be my (wo)man.
Cause i love you, cause i want you.
Cant you see that I'm lonely.
Mmhmm, mmhmm.
Take me baby, love me baby
Need me baby, mmhmm
Cant you see that I'm lonely,
Rescue me, Rescue me.
Mmhmm.

This is Keeley's theme song. Who is Keeley you say?? Well, if you have been directed here by mom's blog, you already know, if not I will gladly tell you!!!

Keeley is a 2-3 yr old Golden Lab that mom helped me save from a small Humane Society in Jones County Georgia!!! She is very sweet, house trained, spayed, up to date on shots, been around people, and been around other dogs. This was her second time there, and she had already been there 10 days. It was not looking good...I had been thinking about another dog, seeing as how Chaser is getting up in years. She has a limp, due to a GSW to her back left leg that still bothers her. She has fit in nicely with our little family. Chaser likes her, too! Justin was not too happy about another dog at first. He ignored her the first couple of minutes. Now? He loves her! He always wanted a lab, and he is trying to claim her for his own. I do not think so buddy!!! She is an awesome dog, and we are happy to have as a new addition to our family!!!
****computer down, will add pics when I can!! go to mom's link for pics!!
Welcome Home Keeley!!!!

The Feeling of Freedom....

No, this is not a patriotic post, so turn away now if you are disappointed. This is physical, emotional spiritual freedom. You know how sometimes it feels like you cannot turn your mind off?? You constantly plan, worry, cover bills in your mind, review the next few weeks in your head. You get headaches, its hot, you feel grody, you ache. Even riding on the back of a horse, on a back trail, in the middle of Georgia, I COULD NOT STOP THINKING!!! It was driving me crazy! Then mom said to get up front and go ahead and run a little. The feeling of true freedom?? Sitting back in the saddle, giving Haley, the horse, a little nudge, and just flying. Falling into such a smooth lope, the only way to see how fast you are running is if you look to the side, and see the blur of trees. The only thoughts are peaceful. The breeze blowing past you, the pounding of hooves on the dirt trail, the cloud of dusty Georgia clay billowing up behind you, the feel of the horse gliding you along. This is the feeling of freedom. Freedom from thought, from feeling, from pain, from life. Just being...

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Bum me...

Or bum knee actually! Either way, I am a bum. I went to Justin's work party Saturday, and actually had a lot of fun, dancing, meeting people, just having a general good time! Sunday was another story. I woke up about 0530 am, crying my knee hurt so bad. Finally around 0830, Justin made me see a doctor (against my will I might add!!!) Turns out, I have a small piece of bone floating behind the joint in my knee. So, even though it feels better, I have to wear a knee immobilizer, and I have an appointment with an orthopedic doctor next Tuesday. So, bum me and bum knee!
On a lighter note, Justin and I had our 2 year wedding anniversary Monday. It went good, despite the rain. I gave him a CD of songs about us, which he loved!!! I made it myself at home, and he knew every song on there. Each one is a song that makes him think about me. He said I was a big booger! This translates to I am really sweet, and he loves it!! He got me a set of pearls. It is a necklace, bracelet, and matching earrings. He had been wanting to get me some for a while now, and they are so pretty!!
So there you have it, my week in a nutshell. Actually, this is me in a nutshell: Help! I'm in a nutshell! How did I get in this crazy nutshell! This is an awfully big nutshell!
Sorry! Had an Austin Powers moment there!!!
I will let y'all go for now. So, TTFN!!!
P.S. The end quote from last blog was Scarlett O'Hara, from the feature film Gone with the Wind. Love it! The book was better though!! Kudos to mom for getting it!!!

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Finding time for me....

I finally took a few days to clean, yes folks, actually clean my house. It was actually fun!! I had no time restraints, no where to go, nothing to do, but clean at my own set pace. I had my radio on, the door open to let in some fresh air, and Chaser lazing around. Justin had to work, so that helped too. The phone barely rang too, leaving little interruption. I refound my living room, couch and all, along with the much missed dining room table. The office is very much less crowded as well. It felt so good!! My house is at least halfway presentable. Saturday Justin cleaned up the yard, while I cleaned the kitchen. We even got a new mailbox at the store, and some outdoor furniture courtesy of mom and dad. All in all, it was a good few days. I still myself to get out and take breaks so as not to get overwhelmed. i filled two outside trash cans of trash, and even added a few empty boxes to that!! I am very proud of myself. Now, I just have to find more time for the den and guest room and laundry room.....
I shall think about it tomorrow, for tomorrow is another day...

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Ta ta Tinkerbell, aka Tink-tink

Ladies and gentleman, I come before you with a heavy heart. I have been in mourning this week. (note the use of black text, not the usual fun colors I bounce between) My beloved hamster, Tinkerbell, as named by Justin, has passed away. She came to us July 13, 2005, and left us April 22, 2007. I will miss the creaking as she ran in her wheel, the soft rumble on the floor as she ran in her ball, and the cute puffiness her cheeks got when she would stuff them with food. Alas poor Tinkerbell, I knew her well!! (sorry Hamlet!!!)
We went to Universal Orlando for a few days, to get away for Justin's 28th birthday. We procured a petsitter to take care of the dog and hamster while we were away. A trusty person, they had done this for us before. Well, Chaser was fine! Got fed every day, got out, got water. Poor Tink! She was forgotten!! She is in the same room as the snake, so the person totally forgot about her for 4 days!!!! It was an accident, honestly and truly!!! I am still unsure if I want another hamster right now though.
Tinkerbell was a pudgy little honeybear hamster, with a cute face. She enjoyed eating, snacking, hoarding food, running in her wheel, nuzzling your neck, and running free (sort of) in the house in her red ball. Justin named her Tinkerbell. She was a fat hamster, so she needed a little name. (Example: fat guy on Roadhouse, named Tinker, big burly guys on movies or tv, usually named Tiny.) Hence, he named her Tinkerbell!! We called her Tink-tink to be cutesy!!
So, there you have it, the Life and Times of Tinkerbell, beloved pet and friend.
Thank you for sharing in my grief!!!!!

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Tag! I'm IT!!!

Gee! Thanks alot, Auntie Cricket!!! I now get to post six weird things about myself!! Can I just say ME in general, and be done with it? I guess not. So, here goes!!

Weird Bri factoid #1: I like a tall glass of milk with my dill pickles as a snack.No, this is not a craving, just a weird habit.

Weird Bri factoid #2: Thanks to my exposure to true life in the ER, I am able to talk about nasty stuff, like dismemberment and vomit, over lunch.

Weird Bri factoid #3: I have almost no gag reflex. My last strep swab did not even bother me!

Weird Bri factoid #4: I sleep every night with the fan on, and one leg if not half my body sticking out of the covers, but the rest bundled under the comforter. I cannot sleep if I am hot, so I freeze myself, bundle up, then stick out a foot to regulate between the two.

Weird Bri factoid #5: I once won a Spanish word bee, the same year I won the school spelling bee. I had to give the meaning of a Spanish word, or give the Spanish version of an American word.

Weird Bri factoid #6: I played an old woman in my high school play my senior. For a month I was Aunt Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace. Basically, I played an old woman who poisoned lonely old men with wine my sister and I mixed together.

Well, there you have it. Some of you knew some of this, some of you did not. Enjoy!
Oh, by the way, I tag Nancy, Savannah, and Brenda!!!

Thursday, March 15, 2007

My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone!

Yeah, that is pretty much how I feel lately! i found out in January I have hypothyroidism, thanks mom!!! needless to say, my thoughts are not as coherent as they once were. I find myself easily confused, and forgetting things as quickly as I remember them, if I am lucky enough to even do that! It has made for an interesting couple of months. I even forgot some movie trivia!!! I know! Big shocker there! I was driving with Justin, and he made a comment about how he knows the car turns like it on rails, that does not I have to turn like it does. I remembered the quote, so I said "Okay, Richard........' Yeah, I could not remember the actors last name. I could tell you the movie it was from, other movies he's been in, but not his last name. It took about 10 minutes for me to remember, Richard Gere!!! DUH! Where's my sign??? Those moments have become a little more frequent than I would like. So, that is my excuse for taking so long to write. Every time I thought "Hey, I need to update my blog!", the thought would vanish as quickly as it came. Not cool! So, I will do my best to update, when I can think about for more than oh, 2 seconds!! Everything else is going okay. Down about 20 lbs. thanks to my doc and all my current health issues. Doing okay in my A & P II class, and work is so-so as usual. Justin is doing good, so is Chaser, and Athena is in a new home. Justin finally realized he did not the time to train and play with a new puppy, and it was not fair to her. She is happy, and gets loads of attention and playtime every day! Well, that is about all I can do for now! Happy very belated New Year, Valentines Day, and early St. Patty's Day!