Welcome, friends! My name is Briana Kennedy, but you can simply just call me, Bri.
I’m thrilled + SO honored that you took the time out of your day to check out my blog. So let me introduce myself to you. ☺️
I was born in the Big Apple, New York City, but was raised in the Peach State, Georgia. As much as I would love to call myself a New Yorker, I’m a southern girl. I love Georgia and have called it my home for the majority of my life.
My parents are from the beautiful island of Jamaica, which makes me a, “Jam-rican”. Haha. My Jamaican heritage has a significant influence on my life + upbringing. I grew up eating all the typical Jamaican dishes such as Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Oxtail and Rice + Peas (this list could go on and on, but I must stop now because I am getting quite hungry thinking about all of those yummy dishes, haha). My family also heavily follows track + field, which is huge part of the Jamaican culture.
I love my parents, and God truly blessed me with the best of the best. I would not be the person I am today without them. If my parents never leave me with anything materialistic on this earth, they left me with a strong Apostolic foundation + heritage. That is something money can’t buy. As a child, my mom taught me how to pray fervently in the Spirit. And on the other hand, my dad would give me Bible studies and made sure I knew Jesus for myself. They took me to church every Sunday, made sure I made it to Sunday School on time, and took me to countless choir practices.
I am beyond blessed.
Regarding siblings, I only have one brother who is eleven years older than me. He is a systems engineer (smart, huh?), a gifted musician, and an amazing husband + father.
Currently, I am in my second year of college, majoring in Elementary Education. I absolutely love my major and can’t wait to start my career as an elementary school teacher in a couple of years. I can’t wait to share my love of learning (primarily in reading + history) with the little ones. I know being an educator is not an easy job + not for the weak at heart, but I know God has me!
I am a melomaniac, one who loves music. I wish I could say to you that I play 5-6 instruments, but God didn’t bless me with that gift. So I’m just someone who listens + watches from afar, haha. My favorite genre of music is definitely, gospel. I have an old soul, so I definitely enjoy gospel hymns + gospel music from the 80s/90s . I have no shame to admit that I am a HUGE Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir fan (for those that were wondering- my favorite album is their 1995 Praise Him… Live album). Some other gospel artists that I enjoy listening to are: Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin + The Family, James Moore, Todd Galberth, The McKains, Indiana Bible College, Kierra Sheard, and the legendary Clark Sisters.
When I’m not working, at church, studying or in school, I enjoy cooking and baking for my family and friends. It’s so much fun, and one of my passions. I find so much joy in experimenting in the kitchen. Besides being in the kitchen, I also enjoy cycling on my bike, online shopping- my new unhealthy addiction, pinning new ideas on Pinterest, taking care of my natural hair, hanging out with my lovely friends, reading novels, and traveling!
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With all of that being said, I am just a typical 19-year-old trying to navigate on a journey known as life. I struggle daily + definitely haven’t “made it,” but I’m just someone who wants the love of Jesus + His great Gospel to be spread to the whole world!
So my prayer is that something written on this blog will inspire you to grow. Grow into the man, woman, boy, or girl God has called you to be. That something written on this blog will convict your heart + mind to become greater and never settle for ordinary. Because ordinary simply won’t do.
I’m excited to embark on this new journey.
Remain faithful to the precious faith, my friends!
With much love,
– Bri
Simply Bri 