http://briannak.org for You will choose the truly beautiful Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:51:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A lot of you have asked about the absence of my blog or email updates. I haven't given any because I haven't known what to say, and I feel that my past seven months are a sort of broken record--new faces, places and practicalities to speak of, but kind of ... http://briannak.org/?p=505 I read some words of C.S. Lewis this morning from an essay entitled "On Obstinacy in Belief." The words struck me as it seems that he articulates my journey this year; my journey for life I suppose, but unmistakably this year, even this moment. These past few weeks the Lord ... http://briannak.org/?p=496 on cbs evening news tonight I learned that in the past 2.5 years 200 kids under the age of 18 have been killed in chicago. in 2009 there were 458 murders in chicago. 131 people have been killed in chicago this year...a 6% increase from last year. the broadcast ... http://briannak.org/?p=485 Just thought i'd update you quickly on the job hunt. Basically I've been focusing on jobs in Higher Ed and will still be keeping my eye on non-profit opportunities too. Pursuing TFA really prompted a desire to be in a new part of the country and experience a new culture ... http://briannak.org/?p=483 For me, most things I invest in begin with passion. It might be uninformed, it may be idealistic and it might even go against my better judgment or reasoning, but nonetheless, passion is where it begins. From there, the course is usually uncertain and demands much faith and waiting. But, ... http://briannak.org/?p=479 "Sometimes people are so invested in their fear and hatred that peace is the most threatening thing they can imagine." --Dalia Hassan http://briannak.org/?p=476 For over a year I feel like I've been standing at the edge of a pool and the Lord keeps saying, "Jump." I've never known more intimate moments than when I'm poised in this place, waiting for the word and His arms to catch me. It's not so much ... http://briannak.org/?p=460 So most of you probably know at this point, but I just want to let you know that I was not accepted to Teach For America. I hung out with my friend Jason right afterward and we thought, "What in the world is happening in my life?!!" But we ... http://briannak.org/?p=456 4.14.10 Palio's Coffee House -Ladd's Addition, SE Portland The last time I sat here was one year ago on a wet Easter Sunday, working on maps for Israel-full of hope, excitement and a sense of new adventure and fulfillment lying ahead. Today I sit on a beautiful spring day that makes me ... http://briannak.org/?p=452 My brother was the first one to teach me to laugh--to not take myself so seriously--and to just be crazy and enjoy making a fool of yourself! He drove me crazy when I was little because I was little type-A girl and he was laid back, creative, take it as ... http://briannak.org/?p=450