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~brisni Until Further Notice http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/19765054/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/19765054/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:09:55 PDT I know I haven't been very active in the past...month or so? Wow, that is a long time. I've been extremely busy and hardly have enough time to post this journal. Much less check all 350+ deviations or messages.
Just to clue you in a bit, I've had several groups come down on missionary trips. One is here now, in fact. We are also in the process of moving. So, everything is already a bit chaotic. But when you throw in a faulty internet connection for a week, it just piles up. Not just here on dA. But emails and everything else.
I'm having a great summer. God has blessed me so much. But I'm ready for some time to rest and relax.
So, I just wanted to give you the skinny. Thanks you all so much for the support. For the comments and favs. I'll get around to thanking you all and checking out your galleries soon.

Until then,
Brisni

P.S. - I got my hair cut. [link]

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]]> ~brisni First Featurette http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/19289008/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/19289008/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:52 PDT Just a few of the many amazing friends I have here on dA.

http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/19196737/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:27:21 PDT A Random act of Kindness

Wow. I have been away for a little over two weeks and look at this pleasant surprise I've come back to. Someone has anonymously donated a three month subscription to me! What a blessing. I just wish I could thank whoever-it-is properly. [This just in: =platinummyr is the kind deviant who donated the subscription!]

Thank you so much, Jake!

These two weeks (and some) have flown by quickly. I did make it on my trip with ~Cheizi. She is now settled in her new apartment getting ready for college. I miss her so much. We had a great time. It was amazing.
I flew home alone and was greeted by our 25 person team. I am happy to report that we accomplished our goals in the area of construction and then some. Most of us kept imagining those little feet that would soon pitter-patter on the grounds of that ranch. That made the tough work a little bit easier. I bet most of you can't imagine me shoveling dirt in the blinding sun for 6 hours a day, can you? Well, it was no picnic, but it was definitely worth it. We ended up arriving at the airport around 4 this morning and their flight was re-scheduled to leave at 7am. So, I'm tired. But a good tired. It was fun last night and I look forward to seeing them all again soon.

Summer's here and I'm excited to start posting again.
Keep in mind that summer seems to be especially busy for my family. And we are in the process of a move. So, sorry if my responses take quite a while.
My scanner has been acting up, so I'll have to mess around with that before any more film photos are posted. But I'm about to post a little something special for my best friend. Keep a weather eye on the horizon.

And a Happy 4th of July to you fellow Americans.

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]]> ~brisni Focus http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18762982/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18762982/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:16 PDT _{When the focus on your camera is broken, there's a serious problem. You can't use it. What is a camera without focus?
Well, I have to get my focus fixed. I'm not talking about my camera. I'm talking about me. I've got to focus and finish this task. No matter how insurmountable it might seem.
So, sorry if I neglect this for awhile. I will check and everything, but I might not be so faithful to commenting. This is unavoidable. No more slacking off and procrastinating. It has to be finished.
My to-do list keeps growing everyday and my time is getting shorter. A#1 on the top of the hill thing to do? Finish school. Then I'm hoping the rest will fall into place. I've got little things on the side to finish and plan along with a birthday coming up. In six days? I can hardly believe it. Then I have a trip planned with my best friend before she heads off into her great adventure. I have to finish if I want to go. And the day I fly in, our home church team flies in. After that we've got to pack up the house and be ready to move by the end of July. Along with camp and a team of 30 staying at the house for a weekend. Plus the fact that my mom just had knee surgery and she's going to have to take it easy for awhile? Yeah, I'm a little swamped..

I can do this.
[Philippians 4:13]
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_{*CameraArtsClub*PortraitClub*PhotographersClub
*Ex-po-zure*Shutter-Vision*iLovePhotographyClub}} ]]> ~brisni J'ai été... http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18665500/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18665500/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:09:30 PDT J'ai Ã©tÃ© Ã©tiquetÃ© par mon cher ami Jake. [aka Phoenix.]

TEN RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:
[1] I'm a believer.
[2] Autumn is my favorite season.
[3] I touch my face when I'm nervous.
[4] Sometimes I like to believe I'm a modern Nancy Drew.
[5] I cough when I eat something cold.
[6] Books are amazing..
[7] I love to look at the stars.
[8] Not too crazy about heights.
[9] Daisies are my favorite.
[10] Long walks? Yes.

NINE WAYS TO WIN MY HEART:
[1] Share my faith.
[2] Athletic but learned.
[3] Good conversation. Always..
[4] Sing with me.
[5] Can make decisions.
[6] Can listen to suggestions.
[7] Love me as I am.
[8] Be just crazy enough to do the crazy things I want to do...
whenever the notion may hit me.
[9] Knows how to be a gentleman.

EIGHT THINGS I CARRY/WEAR EVERYDAY:
[1] Hebrew ring.
[2] Purity rings.
[3] My locket or dove necklace.
[4] Clothes...
[5] My hair in a bun.
[6] My shoulder bag.
[7] My little notebook.
[8] Bible.

SEVEN THINGS THAT ANNOY ME:
[1] The front door I can never manage to open.
[2] People who ignore me.
[3] When I can't fix something.
[4] My bad habits.
[5] Sun burn...
[6] Being called a liar.
[7] Pen stealers.

SIX STATES I'VE VISITED:
[1] South Carolina
[2] Georgia
[3] Delaware
[4] New Jersey
[5] New York
[6] Louisiana

FIVE THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE:
[1] Travel to Israel.
[2] Backpack through Europe.
[3] Get married.
[4] Write a book.
[5] Fulfill my purpose.

FOUR THINGS I'M AFRAID OF:
[1] Failing.
[2] Falling from extreme heights.
[3] I don't really like big spiders...
[4] Being a disappointment.

THREE THINGS I DO EVERYDAY:
[1] My devotions.
[2] Hug my family.
[3] Read.

TWO THINGS I'M TRYING NOT TO DO NOW:
[1] Procrastinate.
[2] Be distracted...?

ONE PERSON I WANT TO SEE NOW:
[1] That's not a fair question. I miss my friends back in the States,
and I haven't seen Cheizi in awhile. There are people I want to fix
something things up with or clear up misunderstandings face to face.
There are people I want to meet, period. So, right now...actually,
I want to be alone with my Savior.
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I tag you, you, and you.

]]> ~brisni Asirat Todah http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18604993/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18604993/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:10:26 PDT Thank you so much everyone!
I now have 100+ watchers!

So sorry about the lack of photography lately...
I've been very busy with school work, because I have to finish in order to go on a very special trip with a very special Cheizi this summer. It's vital. I'm so excited!
And my external hard drive has been acting up for the past few days.. I have no idea why. And the weird little CD for installation is too small for my comp. So I'm going to have to see if they have any updates or something on their website. All my pictures and editing software is on there for safe keeping. Go figure.

Well, I'm off to church. And I'm going to meet someone very important today. If you know me or were on the BCS team, you've probably heard me repeat "June 1st, June 1st, June the first!" sever hundred times...and you know why.

Today is going to be amazing.

-*-*-

^UPDATE:

Well, I went to church and our friends who've been on a trip just came back. So I was very glad to see them again. But this afternoon didn't work out as I thought it would. I guess nothing really ever does.
I was supposed to meet the Israeli Ambassador today and go on a peace march in Parque Mirador with the Embassy. But, when I got there...no one was there. We waited for awhile, then went to get something to drink, but after a half hour, zero people were there and it looked like rain. We made a few calls, no one picked up. [Actually, we even went to the extent of calling two people who had a number we were looking for and they didn't pick up...I just got a call back from them not 5 minutes ago.] So, our best guess is the whole thing was canceled on account of unpredictable weather. It has been raining for like the past week on and off.
Which sucks.
A lot.

*sigh*

But you know, God has a purpose in all things. And I believe that He can bring something good out of this. Yeah, I was disappointed, but it wasn't my only chance. Maybe what He's got planned for me is better than before. Not maybe...I know His plans are better than my own. I just can't wait to see them come to pass.

[Jeremiah 29:11]

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Clubs:

]]> ~brisni Summer Wind http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18530486/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18530486/ Tue, 27 May 2008 16:18:24 PDT Stole this from *joni-lynne

Here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc); Put it on shuffle; Press play
2. For every question, type the song that's playing (pressing next for the next question).
3. Don't lie. (Unless the song REALLY doesn't match.)
4. Put little commentaries- it's fun to read!

Opening Credits: I Will Be Here [Stephen Curtis Chapman]
(soft and sweet.)

First Day At School: I Will Sing/Hope to Carry On [Caedmon's Call]
(*nods*)

Love at First Sight: How Do I Love Her [Stephen Curtis Chapman]
(Such a sweet song...)

Falling In Love: For My Love [Bethany Dillon]
(*faints* So perfect...)

Fight Song: Unite [O. C. Supertones]
(Bring it!)

Random Dance Moment: Wondering Why [Toby Mac]
("Throw your hands up!")

Jealousy: From End to End [Relient K]
(Not really jealousy...but sure.)

Breaking Up: Redemption [Switchfoot]
("My fears have worn me out...")

Prom: Bombay Rain [Caedmon's Call]
(Haha, what's the theme to that prom? woot.)

Life: Hosanna [Kirk Franklin]
(Uh, heck yeah? *boogies*)

Depression: A Shame [Pillar]
(Hmm, it actually fits, I think.)

Skipping Through Fields of Flowers: Arms Wide Open [Creed]
(Can't you picture me?)

Daydreaming: Amazing Grace [Darius Rucker]
(Yes. Amazing acapella.)

Making Love Song: Take Me Anywhere [Chris Taylor]
(*shrugs*)

Running Away: Where the Streets Have No Name [U2]
(Well that fits.)

Mental Breakdown: Those Nights [Skillet]
(More like...remembering teetering on the edge but making it because of someone.)

Waking Up: It's Beautiful [Eleventyseven]
(Wow, if I woke up to someone singing this to me...)

Driving Far Away: Revolutionary Love [David Crowder Band]
(It's a great road trip song!)

Grocery Store Shopping: A New Day [Caedmon's Call]
(Lovely song.)

Flashback: The Happy Song [Delirious?]
("My heart is bursting Lord, to tell of all You've done...")

Wedding: La Bamba [Los Lobos]
(*rofl*)

Final Battle: This Man [Nichole Nordeman]
(Uh-may-zing song.)

Death Scene: One Flight Down [Norah Jones]
(Uh?)

Funeral Song: Every Now and Then [FFH]
(Hmm, interesting.)

End Credit: Do You Dream of Me [Micheal W. Smith]
(Love this song...<3)

]]> ~brisni Ever So Grateful http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18150526/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/18150526/ Sat, 03 May 2008 14:40:58 PDT

_{Brisni has 5,021 pageviews,
105 deviations [viewed 10,423 times]
Her deviations received 2,235 comments
& favourited 583 times.
82 people watch her.

Thank you guys so much. I can't tell you how grateful I am. That's incredible.

Well, I guess you're wondering where I've been for a month. [If you're haven't, where have you been? ;D] First, I went on a missions trip for a week with the BCS team. A few of them were some friends here on dA: ~One-Yellow-Flower, ~Cheizi, ~StepLikeThis, and ~Dillonian. It was fantastic. Really. Maybe even my favorite team so far. I made some amazing friends and met incredible people. Not to mention, hello, I got to do missions. I love that part of living here. I'm going to miss it so much.
Well, I'm not going to bore everyone with the details. Though I don't know how would find them boring at all. But hey, if you want to read about what went on just go here: [blog]. It's even got some pictures and stuff! A taste of what I'll be posting soon. I've still got to load stuff on my computer. [Lo siento, Jenny. Voy a darte las fotos tuyas prontisimo.] So, go read if you like. I'm not going to lie, it's long. You get cookies for being so sweet. [Those virtual cookies do pack a punch.]

Mmkay, so after that, I've done a bunch of stuff and nothing at all.
Yeah Brittany, that makes a whole lot of sense.
I know! ...You were being sarcastic, weren't you?

I've made it on the adult praise team at my church. Go me! It's really fun singing with Mireya. I know that I'll learn a lot during this. And I'm sure it's going to help in the future. -*- I've figured out where I'm going to college. Now I just have to be accepted. Woo! God is so amazing. -*- Which brings me to studying. [The college thing.] Which I've been doing like a crazy person for the past two and a half weeks. [Maybe that's why it's taking so long...] Let me just say, that I wish I had that GWA [Girl's Weekend Away] with Cheizi. I really, really do. I'm sorry, love. I'm still studying a lot. But the good news is, only two subjects left to go. And a SAT test. And I'm home free! Should be a piece of cake, right?
Right?!

So...yup. I've got that to do. Maybe some of that team will come back this summer. A Mana concert perhaps? Trip with Cheizi to look forward to. Annnnd the Bethel team! And tons of other crazy stuff. Like next weekend! ^^

I've learned a lot on my time away. But at the same time, I don't know that I've learned as much as I should have. [M o t i v a t i o n vs. D e a d l i n e s ?] So, I'm going to try to take it easy. I've been on the past few days to catch up on all those messages and deviations. But, it'll be slow in coming. More, um...relaxed? I don't know. >.<

Just thank you all again. Congrats to all who made it through my ramblings and...}

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]]> ~brisni Last Notes http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17537842/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17537842/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:32:24 PDT There is a part of me / That's only visiting / Torn from eternity / A stranger here / The awkward mingling of / The loveless and beloved / So far from things above / While I am here / So when the last notes of my / Soul's summer symphony / Go stealing through this old world's / Cold garden gates / I will hold no fear / As You close my book of hours / And the hands of heaven carry me / Carry me home to stay / O Death where is your sting / Your tears and your tremblings / His peace is lingering / Even now / O Grave the battle's fought / Your vict'ry has been lost / To Christ who gave it all / To take me now / O Grave the battle's fought / Your vict'ry has been lost / To Christ who gave it all / To take me home

-lyrics by Shaun Groves

^{Get it now, don't ya?}
________

Today's the day!
We have a team coming in!
^{[~One-Yellow-Flower, ~StepLikeThis and ~Cheizi will be on it]}
So,...I'll see you in May. :]
There's just a lot on my plate right now.
So, I'm going to take a break from a few things...
dA happens to be one of them.
Which explains why I've been posting like a crazy person to finish this up.

I'll be back soon.
^{Thank you for everything.}

song of my heart..

]]> ~brisni As It Will Be http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17237242/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17237242/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:13:29 PST
_{"borrowed" from ~squarecircles

{1} Pick a band or musician.
{2} Answer each question using only their song titles.

Okay, I changed it up a bit. I love this radio station. I listen to the solo piano station.
So, I'm going to use songs that have come on today.

Â Band/Musician: Solo Piano [sky.fm]

Â Who are you? Mother's Lullaby - Dan Tewalt

Â Are you male or female? Something - John Bayless

Â How do you live your life? Quiet of this Moment - Cheryl Amelang

Â How do you see yourself? As Times Change - Kathryn Toyama

Â How do others see you? Opus Rain 1st Movement-"Through Cloud" - Fiona Joy Hawkins

Â How are you feeling? Gratitude - Timothy Davey

Â How do you love? Time Stops - Suzzanne Ciane

Â Who do you love? [The Cross]ing - Barry Walsh

Â Where do you wish you were? Norwegian Wood - Julie Blue

Â How do you view others? Dawn Approaching - Zoey Wren

Â What is your advice? Remember When... - John Albert Thomas

Â Wish to add anything? When You Believe - Stan Whitmore}

]]> ~brisni This Peace. http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17075898/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/17075898/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:35:30 PST ________________

_{"First felt under-toe just a few days ago / Like a rug pulled out from under me / How do you lock eyes with Someone who is invisible? / The only thing I know for sure is this peace.

I'm staring into the sky
Running hard, I start to cry

I'm on top of the world / Seeing, seeing for the first time / How beautiful You are / Here on top of the world

I remember all the nights I couldn't sleep / All the times I looked over my shoulder / When you know you're not the one who's made you free / Love like an avalanche knocks you over

Tears rolling down my face
I can't help but say that

I'm on top of the world / Seeing, seeing for the first time / How beautiful You are / Here on top of the world

Jesus, You are more
Than I was ready for...

________________
-["On Top of the World" by Bethany Dillon]

-*-*-

I just went on an amazing trip to Jarabacoa with Cheizi [&her fam] and Sandy.
Unbelievable.
Thank you, God.}

]]> ~brisni Dear Watchers... http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/16947683/ http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/16947683/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:33:50 PST Will.

_{Thank you guys for the 3,100+ pageviews.
And for all the favs and comments.
I appreciate it

So here's a list of questions for some of my friends and watchers...
In chronological order from newest to oldest.

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CzeÅÄ!

Przepraszam, I wish I could speak Polski!
DziÄki

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I love your nature photography.

Q: When did you become a Christian?

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Clouds and SunShine. is an amazing photo!

Q: What's your favourite thing to take pictures of?

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I love your personal quote. [And your username!]

Q: Do you have a favourite instrument?

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You should so get a label!!

Q: How long have you been making t-shirts?

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Thanks for all your faithful commenting.

Q: Ever been to the Dominican?

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Amazing urban photos.

Q: If you could go to any city to take some photos, where would it be?

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Keep on posting those fun drawings

Q: Omigah my name's Britt too!
Except mine's spelled Britt-a-n-y.
Why'd your parent's name you Brittney?

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Smile, beautiful. The world is yours for the taking.

Q: How are you?

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Her photography of children captures the heart.

Q: Where is the farthest place you've ever travelled from home?
Or the farthest place you'd go?

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Thanks for all the favs friend!

Q: How old are you really? [unless you really are 678 ]

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She is good at what she does.
http://brisni.deviantart.com/journal/16663257/
Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:17:12 PST

The concert was buenisima.
Had a great time.
I moshed! It was fun!
I'm sore!

Thanks for doing such a great job, guys.
You know who you are.

~~~~~~~~

_{I know.
I'm so very sorry that I have been so distant.
For the last 15 days or so, I've been settling back into my missionary life.
And jumping back into schoolwork.

For two months before that I was traveling around the states non-stop.
It's finally all settling back in.

So guess what?
I've taken all these pictures with my new digital kodak.
I'm so excited to upload some.
And I'm unpacking...unpacking...
Wait...were's the USB cord?
Omigah.

Yeahh, that's right.
I left it in the states at my grandparents house.
Smoooo0Oooth.

So now I have to find my mom's card reader to upload stuff.
But I've been bogged down with school, my grandma coming down, and other stuff.

Excuses, excuses...
I know. I'm sorry.

But I'm alive.
I'm well.
And I'm singing in a concert tomorrow!

I'll update soon.

-*-*-

2,757 pageviews!
57 devwatches?!

Thanks guys

-*-*-

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In alphabetical order...
Some people who I appreciate:}

Thanks you guys...}

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