sweet disposition

Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Have I ever mentioned my extreme love for
Joseph Gordon-Levitt or 500 days of Summer?
And can you believe that Mr. Levitt is the star of the movie. Yes, it's partially true that every time I watch the movie, I die because of how much a little cutie Mr. Levitt is. And I imagine how lovely it would be to be called Mrs. B Levitt. No, I'm not a stalker, but yes I'm a dreamer.
My intense love for the movie 500 days of summer, is because it reminds me of my own love story. A love story that was truly never there for the other person, lets just call it a total bummer. eww, lets not even talk about it. So whenever I am feeling down, and lame because I have no plans on a Saturday night, I watch 500 days, and get happy, because its super inspiring.

I cant wait till I can find that person I click with, that I can run through Ikea with. Pretending it's our house and laughing contagiously. Someone that will embrace my indie-like music, my messy hair buns, my love for floral, and cute quotes about love. I know he is somewhere. I am so excited to meet him & have him make me laugh.

Love B Levitt

for the love of blogging

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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Some one asked me the other day..
"Why do you blog, if know one really reads it?"
hmmm rude.
No im just kidding, they made a good point.
And i said firmly but with a smile,
"because its like my own personal journal, that is so easy for me to use, since I can keep up with my laptop a lot better than a journal. Oh and because when I was younger and I journaled somehow it would always end up in the hands of my mother, and well nobody wants your mom finding out who my latest crush was and what me and my friends are talking about, umm mind your own business mama. So keeping it online is not only easier for me, but it helps me not to talk bad about something, or someone. I might regret some of the things I post in a few months, but it helps me to learn how everyday I'm changing. It's just awesome, and I don't care if no one reads it honestly."

so maybe I did not say that exactly..but almost exactly.
So if you do read, thats really super lovely of you!

Love B

my ideal life

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My Englich IV class was instructed to write a short paper about how we see our life in 10 years, if everything worked out as we planned.


So I wrote it and I'm posting it on my blog, and trust me you wont regret reading it, its so lovely, it sorta reminds me of a Nora Jones song, or something.




My Ideal Life


I twist my hair all to one side of my neck and reflect on the life I now have. I think of my younger self, so worried about the choices she was confronted with. So today I chose to write a letter to that girl, about how my life is now, a simple life, but a life that I had always dreamed of.


Sometimes I feel like I wake up too early in the morning, but the reason I wake up so early is always worth it. I cuddle my baby, and watch her gently smile and then the aches from lack of sleep seem to dissipate. I open the blinds and curtains throughout the house and one by one my family is awake, and the rush of the day begins. I make breakfast, braid hair, tie his tie, and get sweet kisses as everyone disperses out of the house off to their daily routine. I resume as well and head to my computer, watch the photos I have taken the previous day, one by one upload. I edit some and prepare myself for today’s events.


I hear the pacific wave’s crash against the shore as I make my way from the house to my car. I drive into the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland. I turn on the lights to my small studio warehouse-which I absolutely adore. Clients arrive and we laugh and smile as I take their pictures. Five o’clock always comes to quickly, and I leave the studio, to head home.


I see my children’s face light up when they see me come to the door and pick them up. With the car seats fastened, we are on our way home. I cook a simple dinner as the kids patiently await, while painting pictures, I could never make out. I leave the room for a second and grab my camera and snap some shots of them giggling with each other. I hear the door open and he is home. I blush, and we embrace. He then begins playing with the children and telling them silly and slightly cheesy knock-knock jokes. We all gather around one large white table, to eat. I listen to everyone’s conversations, watch their gentle faces, and am thankful for all of them. After dinner is complete, he helps me clean the table and the children clean with yellow dish towels. We do dishes together, just me and him, and watch the sun slowly settle for the night, out the large windows.


The day is almost over and I remind the children how long they have until bed, while I prepare their bath, I pour jasmine vanilla soap in, and watch the bubbles form. After baths I place mix-match pajamas on them, and we all head into the living room for family prayer. He always knows what to say and I respect how endearing he is. After a sweet prayer, we tuck each child into their bed, with a forehead kiss, and a simple, “I love you.” He and I then walk to the balcony, I grab a small fuzzy blanket, and we sit. We watch the waves that play as our backyard, and we talk, and he makes me laugh. I feel so in love, not only with him, but with the life I created with him.


My day may seem pleasant but we have out problems, screaming children, mortgages, and the never pleasant crying. But we find happiness and inspiration in our adventures. They might seem like small and simple things, but they are our ideal life.

Love B


"beautify the world"

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Lately I have learned a lot about how people see me as a person. Most see my skills as a photographer, and artist, but when I asked Sister M (my favorite lady) to write me a scholarship recommendation form, she wrote such a beautiful recommendation and I loved how she said, "Brittany looks for the good in all things and tries to beautify the world around her."
I told you she was lovely and sweet!
I used to feel like I let her down with some of my choices, but I can tell how much love and awesomeness is all wrapped up in her cute little self, with no judgement, which is so hard to find these days. Im just so thankful for you Sister M, I love you.

love B

Rubi'11

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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A letter to my younger self

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Brittany or Brittina,
Having braces does not mean you do not need to smile.
Forgive everyone, Forget nothing.
Enjoy every second with your Grandma.
Be willing to talk to people you don't know, being shy is not that fun.
Guys can be your best friends, not just your boy friends.
Whine if you have too, but only to your dad, he's the only one who pretends to listen.
Do not talk bad about someone, its just going to come right back at you.
Focus on school.
Take pictures of the world around you, or you will forget.
Never delete one picture, of one relationship you had.
Make list, and complete them.
Be the same person, no matter who is standing in front of you.
Don't take anything your brother in law says, too seriously.
Rumors are not for your ears.
Guidance is just a prayer away.
Gelato is better than ice cream.
Your sister is your best friend, and you are hers.
Listen to your Dad, he's smarter than you will ever know.
& Brittany, times will be tough, but know that tomorrow is another day.

Love B.



Dear Padre

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So dad, I'm sorry I'm not the best listener when it comes to obeying all the rules for my knee. I understand that you have also been there, and can relate to pain I feel. I really just wanted to say that I'm not going to play around with this knee thing any longer. Im going to listen to your advice and wear my brace constantly for the next few weeks. I'm really sorry, I wished I listened more.
Your an awesome dad, and I'm one of the luckiest daughters out there. Jen and I and all the boys probably never tell you enough but we are just so thankful for such a good, honest, loving, and caring padre.

Love you dad, Love B.

a broken record

Tuesday, May 3, 2011


This year in tennis I hurt my knee. A simple mistake that has brought about the most pain, emotionally and physically I have ever experienced. Right now I have no patience to deal with a knee injury, I want to be outside, taking pictures, being with my friends. I feel like I'm missing out so much on my final weeks of senior year. Thats why today I finally had enough, I finally realized, after a long prayer, I have no control of my knee injury, things just happen, and that there is a lesson to learn behind this. I'm ready to be independent, that however just involves patience and setting a goal for myself. That goal for myself is to be able to walk across the aisle at graduation with no limp.

Love B

Emily is in love!

Monday, May 2, 2011

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My darling friend Emily, is getting married! She let me take their engagements, well more like I forced her to let me take them! Her and TeeJay are so cute together, and you can tell that they really love each other. I was worried about my Em getting married at first but I know she can do it, she's like super woman! Emily you go prove them all wrong, with a long and lovely marriage!


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Just did the Blk&Whi, dont sue!
love always B

out of sight, out of mind

Sunday, May 1, 2011

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Out of sight, out of mind.
It's sorta my motto.
My personal lesson these last few years concerning love, have been painful.
When he finally left, I forgot him, not really forgot, but didn't think about him.
However he's back. And I can speak wonders about how absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Lets hope that this time around, instead of getting hurt, I can put my head up
& move on like a big girl, like an Adult.

love B



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