Brents side of the story...

When Becca and I decided to do a blog the name fit perfectly with our story. Dictionary.com states that the word Opportunity is an appropriate or favorable time or occasion or a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success. There comes a time in life where you have to wonder is there more in life than what I am experiencing. Becca and I have always been ones to take risks and Nashville is one of those risks. I remember walking back from lunch with a very successful CPA and I asked her, what would you do different in life if you could be 26 again? What I wanted was to learn from someone who was a success and since I was 26, I was going to take this lesson to heart. She looked me directly in the eyes and stated, I would do more things afraid. She continued to tell me that she didn't take risks when she was young because of the fear of failure. Wow, I was just making conversation but ended up taking a nugget of truth from someone who had experienced this life lesson. I promised myself that I would start doing things afraid and every since then it has been a blast! I took Becca to a really nice steakhouse the other day just to thank her for the encouragement she provides while chasing opportunities. I was handed the bill and I was afraid! Just kidding, it was totally worth it! You can't put a price on encouragement, especially from the love of your life.

So here is the deal. Becca and I wanted to move, I applied and received a really neat job. Becca provides details, I provide the summaries and the deep thoughts. God has been good to us and he has opened doors that have been really neat. I will keep you updated on our adventures and our exciting events!

Things I like about Nashville:
1. Steve Harvey morning show (freaking hilarious!)
2. Dipping Dots that is located 1/4 mile away from the apartment
3. The huge houses everywhere!
4. There are 122 restaurants within 1 square mile of my office building!

Opportunties that are coming:
1. Stand up comedy open mic night....this will be blogged!
2. Tennesse Titans Football games!
3. The opportunity to learn about this game they call hockey!

3 comments:

5ft13 said...

I am so proud of you both for opening the door when opportunity knocked. There is no doubt that you will both go far!

Be sure that you stay in touch and know that you are missed. Always remember that you will oontinue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

I look forward to seeing you in Gatlinburg (if you don't make it to DEC meeting). Receiving my DTM will be missing something if you aren't receiving yours then too. We stayed on the same timeline too long to jump off now.

Charlie

Anonymous said...

Becca and Brent,
Congrats on your move and new adventure! I can absolutely understand the need to something "afraid" on a regular basis. Fourteen years ago I packed up 2 early teenagers, moved 1200 miles, had no job, we were staying at my brother's house, and less than $500. I think I must have been brain dead but I have never looked back!

It's always great to step off into the great unknown. Remember, that when you are reach the edge, God will give you something firm to stand on or wings to fly! May both of you soar for ever!

Looking forward to seeing you at Toastmaster events long into the future.

-brittany- said...

Can't wait to hear about all the adventures that come with knocking opportunity :) Love you guys & miss you lots!!!