Tired

Have you ever gotten to a point where you're just tired. Like not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well? It exhausting and to try and act like nothing is wrong is even more tiring. You can't get out of bed, you don't want to do anything, you're just not yourself. 

Well lately i've been feeling like that. I haven't been myself and people are starting to notice. It's sad because i feel like this is just one of my phases that i have to just let pass. Growing up the way that i did i never relied on many people. I was always told to take care of myself and not to let people think i'm weak. I was taught wrong. I know it's okay to let people in because they are here to help. Just watch who you talk to. Cause some people are true but others are just nosey and want to be in your business. I know this for a fact because i've been backstabbed, betrayed, and burned too many times to count. It's said when people use what you say against you or try to take advantage of you. 

Anyways back to be tired. It started earlier this semester,  actually before school started. I've been dealing with my grandmother and her illness. That just alone has taken it's toll on me. Seeing my grandmother in that position and her not knowing who i am hurt. I never thought that it would hurt this bad but it does and it's still hurting. I love my grandmother dearly and i would do anything for her. Right now i'm petitioning to get guardianship over her. I love my nana as well but i know for a fact that i can do a better job with taking care of business. I may not know everything but i try to find out what i need to know and get what i need to get done. I hate that my family is going through this right now. I just wish people maid better choices when it comes to our loved ones. 

Well on top of that i've been dealing with school and focusing on graduating. I've rearranged my priorities and some people don't like that. Well i value my school and life more than anything else. As i always say, "(such and such) is not paying my bills or giving me a degree, so therefore (such and such) has no top priority in my life." People also don't understand that i need my time. I need to focus on what i came here to do and that's what i'm going to do whether you like it or not. At this point i could care less and some people may be mad but i don't care. I gotta do what's right for Brittany! Come next semester my focus and goal is for GRADUATION ONLY! Nothing else matters.

Being tired is not cool, it not only affects your body but your mind and soul as well. I've been taking the time to talk to God one on one because i know that He is the only one that can take care of me and my problems. I know without God i would be nothing, i wouldn't have anything and i wouldn't be where i am today. He has provided me with all my needs plus more. So therefor i give Him all the praise, the honor and the glory that He deserves. I thank Him for my good and bad days because i know that without the bad days i would learn how to appreciate the good days. He is my Savior, my Prince of Peace, my Deliver, my Protector, my Provider, my Shelter, my Doctor, and my Father. 
To God be the Glory plus more!
Peace

The Runner's Mile

As i laced up my shoes
For my morning run,
I suddenly felt His presence
Envelope me...
Something like the sun.

Hi God, I know it's been a while...
"Hey friend, I know you've been busy.
Can I join you for a mile!"

We set off down the track.
Talked about this, talked about that,
After a while, as I picked up my pace,
I felt that he was hanging back.

"Hey God, you mind if I run ahead?"
I wanted to maintain my P.R-
For me it's better your best,
Or just stay in bed.

He said 'go ahead - hope you don't mind, But I lightened up your load,"
And as I looked back, he was picking up my sins, troubles, and burdens
From the road.

I was so touched
That I began to cry
I felt HIS warm embrace
And all the fear in me died.

'You keep running
I'll take care of you
And remember in all things...
To thine own self be true.'

Now I always run with HIM
And through thick and thin
He always carries my load
And I always win!

-unknown

Do you think traditional or online schooling is better and why?

I believe that traditional college is better than online because nothing beats the experience and the help you receive when you go to college. It becomes more personal when you are able to be face to face with your peers and professors. Being able to come in and meet with your professors is key in communication. For example if you are having a hard time in a class and your professor sends you a message it may be interpreted differently as if you were to actually hear them say it. Also you become more accountable for yourself. With me personally I tend to forget to check my online classes so then that hurts me in the long run. I’d rather be in a classroom setting where I am able to ask all the questions that I need in order to get the information I need. Also if I am able to stay after class I have that opportunity to do so. Everyone is not able to be online all the time so you have a gap in that communication. Meaning waiting on someone to reply to a message or not knowing what to do in case you need clarification. It’s just that ability to do more in traditional college than online. I do want to say that I don’t dislike anyone that does attend online because sometimes that’s all we have. I’m just saying that it a better experience when you are on a college campus. Trust me I’ve experienced it all! 

Will increased DVR use cut into TV advertising revenue?

To answer the question, yes I do believe that increase DVR use will cut into TV advertising revenue. Even though about 1/3 of consumers now have DVR it takes a major effect on TV advertisement. We all know that advertisement is great for businesses and their products. We watch commercial all the time, even when we don't want to. They keep us informed and up to date, make us laugh, allow us to get involved and also keeps our interest in the products that businesses sell. It’s a shame that newspaper circulation has been decreasing due to TV and internet circulation but now with DVR it is surely replacing TV advertisement. Those that still read the newspaper are older people and business workers, which are considered the minority within the consumers.

Increasing DVR use will cut those losses from businesses because TV is the most effective way to get your product across to consumers, along with the internet. Without commercials I don’t think life would be the way that it is. I don’t believe people will be well informed or even buy as many products as they do now. When I look at the possibility of DVR increase I think of the domino effect. I see DVR increase turns into less consumer consumption, local businesses will go out of business and so forth. Even though I believe that TV is the most effective way to get business advertisement to consumers I don’t feel like all is lost. Majority of the consumers are teenagers. There way of entertainment besides TV is the internet. However but due to the internet and TV business have cut down their advertisement which means it’s not as likely to be seen as much on the internet. I think DVR is a great invention but I still believe that it will negatively affect TV advertising revenue.

Funeral and Burial Services for Beulah Lofton

Hello everyone. Lately my family has been going through some hard times. My grandmother has been placed in hospice and right now things are up in the air. The doctors are giving her 2 weeks but we know that God makes the final decision. I am asking if anyone is able to please make a donation to help with funeral and burial services. If you are please inbox/call/text me for more information or you can go to this website (https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/2MKjf) . Thank You