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				<title>I'm Comin' Home</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1231</link>
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&amp;quot;So, when are you coming home?&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; 


I hear the voice of my almost 12 year old sister ask on the other end of the phone. 


I try to sound positive as I realize I don&amp;#39;t know the answer to her question, 


&amp;quot;Well I can&amp;#39;t this weekend, but soon I hope!&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; 


&amp;quot;Okay....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Hansel and Gretel</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1230</link>
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Here&amp;#39;s something I bet you didn&amp;#39;t know about me:&amp;nbsp; I shut the children&amp;#39;s peepers, and guard the little sleepers. 


Believe it or not, it&amp;#39;s not quite as creeper-ish as it sounds.&amp;nbsp; This semester, the Delta Omicron Music Fraternity at Judson hosted the production of the opera, &amp;quot;Hansel and Gretel....</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Choir Tour: The Rest of the Story</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1214</link>
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Wait a minute, what happened to Day 3? 


Well, I must say, it was filled with naps, movies, studying, and reading.&amp;nbsp; We also had a new bus driver, Charlie, to take the long drive as we rode from Decatur, Alabama to Raleigh, North Carolina.&amp;nbsp; Of course, we had fun and discovered many random forms of entertainment, but now it is time to tell you all about Day 4, our last performance day for the tour....</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Choir Tour, Day 2</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1213</link>
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Well, it is Day 2 of Choir Tour!&amp;nbsp; 


After &amp;quot;Springing Forward&amp;quot; an hour Sunday,&amp;nbsp; I think we all felt a little sluggish starting off our early morning.&amp;nbsp; Our first stop was Austin High School in Decatur. &amp;nbsp;We had the opportunity to warm up with this choir, and listened to a few pieces from them after our music set....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Choir Tour, Day 1</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1208</link>
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It&amp;#39;s that time of the year again! &amp;nbsp;Choir Tour is here, and we have plans for several high schools and churches, from Birmingham to Raleigh, North Carolina.&amp;nbsp; After the end of our first day, I can certainly say I&amp;#39;m looking forward to the next few days to come.&amp;nbsp; 


I&amp;#39;ll give you a few facts about Day 1: 


7:30 AM 


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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Basket Weaving and Funny Looks</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1196</link>
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&amp;quot;So, what is your major?&amp;quot;


I remember answering that question countless times, and watching a look of &amp;quot;is that all?&amp;quot; cross over many faces as they processed this information. &amp;nbsp;Now that I am a double major in Music and English, this reaction isn&amp;#39;t quite so noticeable, but for some reason, people have this idea that Music is one of those &amp;quot;easy&amp;quot; degrees....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Mysteries and Beatitudes</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1186</link>
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Clue 1: &amp;nbsp;Our Mystery Guest is a male with ties to Alabama.&amp;nbsp; He lists Ray Charles as one of his major musical influences.&amp;nbsp; He has also performed with Snoop Dogg (yes, really). 


&amp;nbsp;


Monday, we received our first clue about our &amp;quot;Mystery Guest.&amp;quot; 


&amp;quot;While the terms of our contract with the Mystery Guest don&amp;#39;t allow me to reveal the guest&amp;#39;s identity until the performance, I can say that this will be unlike any AE event that you&amp;#39;ve been to in the past....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>My First Outreach Concert</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1179</link>
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I walk off stage to see my piano and voice teacher from High School wearing a huge smile on her face.&amp;nbsp; A little to the left, and I see my Aunt. &amp;nbsp;Still in the audience, a family friend, and of course, my church family. 


REWIND! 


When Dr. Ransom first announced we would be doing an outreach concert at my church, I was pretty excited....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Scholarship Day: My Story</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1169</link>
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My heart beats a little faster as we pull in the entrance&amp;nbsp;and find a place to park.&amp;nbsp; I take a look at the calculator, pencils, and blank paper I brought for the scholarship testing.&amp;nbsp; After we find a place to park, I walk in to the unfamiliar building in front of me and smile at the cadet holding the door open for me....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 6 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Nerves and Smiles</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1162</link>
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I take one last look at the green dress and curly haired figure in the mirror.&amp;nbsp; 


I feel my heart beat a little faster as I remind myself what I&amp;#39;m about to do. &amp;nbsp;It&amp;#39;s 6:30 p.m. &amp;nbsp;&amp;quot;Are you sure you can do this?&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; That doubtful little voice in my head pesters me a little more....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>I'm a Big Sister!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1161</link>
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One year ago I attended a banquet and officially signed in to Judson sisterhood with my big sis, Bethany Rush. If I do say so myself, I&amp;#39;ve changed a lot since that day.&amp;nbsp; I&amp;#39;ve experienced several Judson traditions, including Pageant (and survived!). &amp;nbsp;My big sister has been there for me all the way, from making signs and leading me through each Judson tradition, to being a friend and offering sisterly advice, and I am so thankful for it! 


Today, I attended a banquet, became a big sister to&amp;nbsp;three girls: Angie Crowe, Maggie Ingram, and Olivia Breimhurst, and watched as they signed in to Judson sisterhood....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Spanish: Judson Style</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1149</link>
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One of the questions I am asked most frequently as an Ambassador and from hometown friends is phrased something like this: 


&amp;quot;So, since it&amp;#39;s an all girls school, do you ever see guys?&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; 


Well, I am here to tell you the answer is yes! 


&amp;nbsp;


I&amp;#39;d like to share with you a little about my most frequent interactions with guys - Spanish at the MMI campus....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>The Story of a Writer</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1140</link>
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You&amp;#39;ve been staring at a blank computer screen for hours.&amp;nbsp; Maybe you type a few words, only to hit the backspace key as you realize those words won&amp;#39;t work either.&amp;nbsp; You know that A+ paper, newsletter article, or journal entry is there in your head...somewhere.&amp;nbsp; You run your fingers through your hair in frustration, and return to staring at the blank document....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Ice, Ice, Baby!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1136</link>
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Living in the South has taught me many things, such as: 


- Sweet Tea is good. 


- Frizzy hair is just something we come to expect on humid days. 


- When cold weather comes,&amp;nbsp;milk and bread&amp;nbsp;will be hard to find, and no one is quite sure what to do with things like snow, ice, and sleet....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Finals</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1127</link>
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FINALS


For many students, the very thought of that word makes them cringe.&amp;nbsp; Oh, it is bittersweet - the thought of finishing a semester while cramming more tests and studying than should be legal in a week&amp;#39;s time.&amp;nbsp; Yes, every student has memories.&amp;nbsp; As for me, I would have to rate this semester as the best....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like CHRISTmas!!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1118</link>
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It is that time of the year again!&amp;nbsp; Christmas time may signal finals on the Judson campus, but that does not mean we don&amp;#39;t have a great time during the Christmas season!&amp;nbsp; Here are just a few of the events that happen around the Judson Campus in December. 


&amp;nbsp;


Dress up day 


Imagine walking around campus, and suddenly you see a girl wearing a candy cane headband (with the candy canes sticking up!), a Christmas sweater and pants, and some really bold Christmas socks....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Giving Thanks</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1104</link>
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Well, it&amp;#39;s that time of the year again.&amp;nbsp; Pictures of turkeys pop up as door decorations, and if you&amp;#39;re not one of the select few getting their wisdom teeth taken away, you&amp;#39;re also thinking of yummy food that makes our mouths water just by thinking about it.&amp;nbsp; I even tried to make my blog font look like thanksgiving (did it work?)&amp;nbsp; Even still, many minds will....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>One Day at a Time</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1096</link>
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Someone told me this semester, &amp;quot;Brittany, you seem to be meeting yourself going and coming!&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; I don&amp;#39;t know how popular that phrase is, but I&amp;#39;ve found it to be a funny way to look at the hustle and bustle that has come with my activities this semester.&amp;nbsp; So, for this blog, rather than talking about just one thing, I&amp;#39;d like to give you a true run through of a Judson girl&amp;#39;s week....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Simon Tedeschi</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1089</link>
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&amp;quot;Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of


&amp;nbsp;Tedeschi, I will fear no master class, and you, Brittany,


&amp;nbsp;will be right there with me.&amp;quot; 


I muffle a giggle as I read my newest incoming text from Amanda.&amp;nbsp; The butterflies and knots find their way back to my stomach as I realize what I am getting ready for....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 5 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Jugglers, Observers, and... Speech?</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1080</link>
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One of the most interesting classes I have attended while at Judson occurred today at 9:20AM.&amp;nbsp; This morning as I was getting ready for class, I looked beyond the bathroom door to see my roommate staring off into space and mouthing words to herself.&amp;nbsp; I glanced at her with one eyebrow raised and said, &amp;ldquo;Heather, what are you doing??&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp; I looked down to see three 4x6 index cards in her hands and realized the answer to my question as she answered, &amp;ldquo;practicing my speech!&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp; Over the past few days, I have found my roommate sitting in the floor of our closet with these note cards and a timer, sitting on her bed, computer in hand (her lap actually), and as I found her this morning-mouthing words to herself....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Butterflies</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1069</link>
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Imagine yourself 


standing in the spotlight with 30 other girls 


some wearing red, some wearing black. 


The lights are so bright all you can see is a dark room for an audience, 


even though you know the seats are filled. 


You look to the center of the stage and see your director smiling at you....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Love Conquers All</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=1055</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Accred-i-what?</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=992</link>
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&amp;ldquo;Well, ladies, after my evaluation, I can see that you are receiving quality instruction from very competent professors.&amp;rdquo; 


There is nothing quite like affirmation that you&amp;rsquo;re really in the right place. 


Last week, our music faculty had a consultant come in to evaluate the music department to prepare for the reaccreditation process....</description>
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				<title>Music Geek</title>
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				<title>The Donut Lover's Cure</title>
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302 dozen donuts,


3 girls,


2 backpacks,


and


1 purse.


That&amp;rsquo;s what will fit into my PontiacGrand Prix.


&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; As a Jr/Soph fundraiser for Pageant,our class decided to sell Krispy Kreme donuts to our school, the Marion community,family, friends, and Judson big sisters....</description>
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				<title>Secrets and Surprises</title>
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				<title>Welcome Week</title>
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				<title>It's That Time of the Year Again...</title>
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				<title>Reflections of a Judson Girl</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=607</link>
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I find it extremely hard to believe that in one week, I will be finished with my first year of college.&amp;nbsp; The past 2 semesters have been filled with tears, stress, laughter, and countless memories.&amp;nbsp; Some things I will experience again next year, such as Rose Sunday, the MMI picnic, and Marion Matters....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>My JC List of Funny Moments</title>
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Hello Blog Readers! 


As the year draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to reflect on some of the things I&amp;#39;ve learned the past school year J 


1.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Ramen is your friend. 


2.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;There are times when sleep is more important than makeup 


3.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;The &amp;quot;golden hour&amp;quot; before a test is a wonderful thing :) 


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				<title>North Carolina!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=512</link>
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Choir Tour continued...&amp;nbsp; 


&amp;quot;If your presence doesn&amp;#39;t make an impact, your absence won&amp;#39;t make a difference.&amp;quot; 


Our first of three performances today was at Southwest Guilford High School.&amp;nbsp; We were all a little nervous walking in the school for the beginning of the performance part of the tour....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>The Beginnings of Choir Tour!!</title>
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What a long day! We met at the bus at 7 a.m. in front of Judson&amp;#39;s Tucker Music building to load our belongings into the bus.&amp;nbsp; We pulled out around 8 a.m. to officially begin our first day of choir tour.&amp;nbsp; Our activities consisted of riding, riding, and more riding :) &amp;nbsp;We passed the time by making silly videos, reading, the use of iPods, doing homework, sleeping, and even watching a few movies on the bus DVD player....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>To a Tour Of the East Coast, The Iditarod Trail, and Beyond!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=510</link>
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It&amp;#39;s March, Spring Break is just around the corner, and this Alabama weather is giving us just enough warm weather to have a severe case of... spring fever!&amp;nbsp; Many girls are beginning to daydream about their trips to the beach, spending time at home with family and boyfriends, or just not having to attend classes for....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Climb that Hill!</title>
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There are very few things that make me want to be awake at 4 in the morning. &amp;nbsp;4 AM is pretty early, and I cannot lie, I like my bed &amp;nbsp;: )&amp;nbsp; Every Monday and Wednesday, Dr. Ransom goes to the YMCA in Selma to a spin class.&amp;nbsp; What is spin class, you ask?&amp;nbsp; Contrary to popular belief, &amp;nbsp;it is not a class where you spin around in circles for 45 minutes....</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>The Truth Shall Set You Free</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=464</link>
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What is Truth, anyway? 


At Judson, there are so many opportunities to get involved. &amp;nbsp;One of my most recent finds is a small group that meets once a week to watch &amp;quot;The Truth Project.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;This is a series by Dr. Del Tackett and Focus on the Family. 


One of my friends here told me this small group was starting and she wanted me to come, so I thought, Why not?&amp;nbsp; Dr....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>You....Ballet? Ha!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=473</link>
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When I signed up for Ballet this semester and everyone I told found it funny, maybe I should have taken a hint, but of course, I didn&amp;#39;t. 


I&amp;#39;ve always been interested in different kinds of dance. &amp;nbsp;Because of where we lived when I was growing up, taking ballet lessons was never really a feasible option....</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Reflections</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=403</link>
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It&amp;#39;s hard to believe January is almost over!&amp;nbsp; It has been a packed month for sure.&amp;nbsp; I experienced my first Judson Christian Emphasis week the Tuesday , Wednesday, and Thursday of this past week. &amp;nbsp;During the first day, the choir sang a few songs, one of them introduced everyone to our theme song for the week, &amp;quot;Come Away&amp;quot;....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>I Still Need a Big Sister...</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=401</link>
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The first week of school was definitely an interesting one.&amp;nbsp; Classes were cancelled for two &amp;quot;snow days&amp;quot; due to possible &amp;quot;winter weather&amp;quot; conditions.&amp;nbsp; While it didn&amp;#39;t end up snowing, my roommate and I took advantage of having only 1 day of classes and rearranged our room....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Is It That Time Already??</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=396</link>
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Well, I have had my break, and now it&amp;#39;s time to go back to school for a &amp;quot;Round 2.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; I&amp;#39;m ready to go back and get in a routine again, but of course I&amp;#39;m a little nervous about my classes.&amp;nbsp; I&amp;#39;m so glad to have had some time to relax and recharge for a few weeks; it was a much needed break! &amp;nbsp;I&amp;#39;ve had a chance to catch up on some sleep, spend time with family and friends, as well as several other things....</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>The Two Most Valuable Lessons I've Learned This Semester</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=340</link>
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My first semester at Judson has been new, exciting, fun, and hard all at the same time.&amp;nbsp; I was a little unsure of having so many new teachers and being in a college classroom setting.&amp;nbsp; Being away from home so much was also going to be a new experience. &amp;nbsp;I had only been away from home for shorter times, such as camp and staying with friends or relatives, so the idea of not being home for a month was somewhat hard to comprehend....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>My Top Ten</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=337</link>
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Wanna&amp;nbsp;know&amp;nbsp;what I like about Judson?&amp;nbsp;These are a few of my favorite&amp;nbsp;things :)&amp;nbsp; 


Squirrels - There always seems to be a joke about the Judson squirrels (or maybe they really do throw nuts at you). &amp;nbsp;They are pretty amusing to watch; you can get really close and get a glimpse of how amazing God&amp;#39;s creatures are....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Finals!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=341</link>
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My first college experience with Finals is FINALLY over!&amp;nbsp; This semester has been fun, but I&amp;#39;m glad to be finished with classes for a little while.&amp;nbsp; It will be good to be home with family and relax a little during the Christmas season. 


My first final of the week was my piano and voice jury....</description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Time for Tea!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=336</link>
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Wow, what a&amp;nbsp;busy day!&amp;nbsp; Judson&amp;#39;s annual Christmas Tea and Vespers was today. &amp;nbsp;For the Christmas Tea, Judson girls get dressed up and head to the Parlors for lots of pictures, finger food, time with friends, and of course, a Step Sing.&amp;nbsp; The day ends with a Christmas concert (Vespers) full of Christmas music performed by the Judson Singers, Faith, and Handbells....</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Birthdays and Recitals</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=282</link>
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What do you do when someone has a birthday at Judson? &amp;nbsp;Today was my suitemate Miriam&amp;#39;s 19th birthday.&amp;nbsp; While she was in a class, my roommate and I decorated her room with streamers, ballons, and signs some of the other girls made for her.&amp;nbsp; When you first walked in the room, there were streamers looping back and forth from one side of the wall to the other....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Balancing Act</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=284</link>
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As part of the Jud 101 Orientation class, one activity included in that class is an etiquette luncheon. Prior to the luncheon, freshmen watch a video on proper etiquette before they put what they know into practice.&amp;nbsp; For the luncheon Thursday, we all dressed up and headed to Archibald Hall.&amp;nbsp; Each table had a hostess, and we were pointed in the direction of our seat when we walked through the door....</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Hockey Day</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=281</link>
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Hockey day is one of the many traditions here at&amp;nbsp;Judson.&amp;nbsp; Each year, seniors play against the freshmen and jr/sophs in a game of field hockey.&amp;nbsp; I really wanted to participate, but I had too many other things going on this year.&amp;nbsp; My roommate and I already have plans to make sure we play next year!&amp;nbsp; 


Even though we didn&amp;#39;t play, my roommate, suitemate and I still wanted to watch, so Saturday morning, we headed to the hockey field to watch the big game....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Our First Choir Concert</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=222</link>
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One class I have come to look forward to the most this semester has been choir.&amp;nbsp; We meet two times a week and work on music for upcoming performances.&amp;nbsp; The two days we meet are by far my busiest days of the week, and it is always a nice stress relief for me to go sing a few songs.&amp;nbsp; Our class time normally starts out with vocal warm-ups....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>My Best and Most Challenging Moments</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=205</link>
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Everyone comes to college with their own idea of what will happen over the next few months.&amp;nbsp; Some may think they have it completely figured out, only to arrive and discover it was nothing like they planned.&amp;nbsp; Others have no idea what to expect, but find that it ends up being everything they ever wanted....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Tango - Performance Time!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=218</link>
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After countless practices and hard work to perfect dance moves, we finally had our chance to perform the Tango!&amp;nbsp; I was so excited that the day had finally come, but also a little nervous. &amp;nbsp;This afternoon, we had rehearsal with the band that came to play - The Tami Tango Trio....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Fairgrounds</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=216</link>
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&amp;nbsp;This weekend, my roommate (Heather), suitemate (Miriam), and I decided to go to the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery. &amp;nbsp;We all met in Montgomery on&amp;nbsp;Saturday prepared to have a good time.&amp;nbsp; Miriam and I had never been before, so we were especially excited!&amp;nbsp; Once we got there, Heather informed us the tradition was to ride the Ferris Wheel before anything else....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Jr/Soph Pageant 2009!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=225</link>
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&amp;nbsp;This weekend, I was able to experience my first ever&amp;nbsp;Judson pageant.&amp;nbsp; Each year, the junior-sophomore class presents a pageant that represents the unity of the senior and junior-sophomore classes. &amp;nbsp;Everything about pageant, from the story line to who plays what part are kept secret - especially from the seniors....</description>
				<pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Real Life 101</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=149</link>
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&amp;quot;Many of life&amp;#39;s failures are experienced by people who didn&amp;#39;t realize how close they were to success when they gave up.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; - Thomas Edison 


Since coming to Judson, I have learned here more than ever that time is my most precious (and easily lost) possession. &amp;nbsp;I have no choice but to be a little more frugal in giving it away....</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>LifeSouth Comes to Judson</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=166</link>
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To some, giving blood might seem like a normal thing to do, but&amp;nbsp;to others,&amp;nbsp;it might not be all that appealing.&amp;nbsp; I must confess, I have never been a big fan of needles - in fact, I typically look the other way and sing a happy song when it&amp;#39;s time for them - but I&amp;#39;ve wanted to at least try giving blood for a long time....</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Ready? ... 5, 6, 7, 8!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=151</link>
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Wow! &amp;nbsp;My first Tango practice was so much fun! &amp;nbsp;When we first had tryouts, I thought for sure I would be the only one there who didn&amp;#39;t have a lot of background in dancing. &amp;nbsp;I was happy to learn that I was actually in the majority. &amp;nbsp;Most of the girls were just like me, they wanted to learn, but they weren&amp;#39;t necessarily experienced dancers either....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>What do you want to do with your life?</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=167</link>
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It&amp;#39;s hard to believe I&amp;#39;ve been at Judson for a month now. On one hand, I find it hard to believe it&amp;#39;s only September, but on the other hand, I can&amp;#39;t believe time has flown so quickly! &amp;nbsp;It has been a pretty big change going from home to college. &amp;nbsp;I have learned so much - about life, myself, and of course, the subjects I&amp;#39;ve been studying....</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Marion Does Matter!</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=97</link>
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I&amp;nbsp;got to go home for the first time&amp;nbsp;this weekend since coming to Judson!&amp;nbsp; It was so good to be back&amp;nbsp;and see my family.&amp;nbsp; While I was there, my Mom, little sister and I all went shopping for a dress to wear to the President&amp;#39;s Reception this Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; I actually found two, and I can hardly wait to wear one Tuesday night! 


Over the weekend, I found out our room was going to have some maintenance work done during the week, and we would need to stay in another room until they finished working....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Picnics and Rose Sunday</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=99</link>
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My first Saturday here at Judson was a busy one for sure! &amp;nbsp;We started the morning off here by weaving the Ivy Chain the seniors would walk through the next day.&amp;nbsp; We took&amp;nbsp;some ivy seniors picked earlier and wove it together, bit by bit, to form two long chains on either side of the front walk....</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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				<title>Getting Better All the Time</title>
				<link>http://judson.edu/blogs/brittany/index.asp?action=ind&amp;pub_id=76</link>
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Welcome to my blog!&amp;nbsp; I&amp;#39;ll be letting you in on the inside scoop of Judson, and filling you in on several of the things happening on campus while I&amp;#39;m here. &amp;nbsp;I hope you will come to love Judson as much as I already have in the short time I have been here! 


A little about me: My name is Brittany Hall; I&amp;#39;m 19 years old and a freshman music major here at Judson College....</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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