I'm wrapping up my 6th week of this spring semester (yes, I do count). It's finally reaching the crazy level. I felt like the crazy level was reached a lot earlier last semester, so I'm alright. Next week comes the first round of exams and big projects that are due.
It's been difficult to concentrate lately, especially because of the gorgeous weather of late. I've even been able to walk the 30 minute walk back from campus. If I had done that 2 weeks ago, I would have frozen in ice after 3 minutes. Temperatures will drop again next week, but for this week we all have enjoyed the 60ish degree weather. It sounds like a good portion of the country is experiencing it.
I also still have that feeling that what I'm doing here doesn't really matter. Maybe He is preparing me for something, but I don't know what yet. I read the news about the current Middle Eastern revolutions, think about my dear friends in China, and contemplate all the unreached people groups in the world...
God has provided some amazing friendships and opportunities here, but I still feel like an alien. But I guess I'll never feel completely at home anywhere until I'm in heaven. We aren't citizens of this world, so I'll keep my gaze fixed heavenward, while still loving those He has called me to love here on earth. Even if that piece of earth is in the middle of southern Indiana. Hopefully in the future, that piece of earth will once again be China, or maybe in the midst of those troubled Mid-Eastern countries.
Have a blessed, beautiful weekend!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ides of February
I realized I'm long overdue for a blog post! It has been an interesting past few days, to say the least...
Classes are going well and I finally feel like I'm getting into the swing of things. Our massive group projects are progressing and I secretly enjoy them. I even bring brownies to different group meetings, and I think it helps break the ice. And it's wonderful that my classmates are so experienced and skilled, so I don't feel like I'm doing all the work like in undergrad.
Work is also pretty good, especially since there are a lot of big upcoming events I'm working on. On Saturday, I got to go to a fancy dinner with people from my department, because the city sponsored a women's sports award banquet or something. The speaker was Dominique Dawes, the 3 time Olympics gymnast from the 90s. I remember watching her on TV, so it was a great experience.
Socially, I feel quite busy, but am loving it. I'm still hanging out a lot with a close-knit group of fellow grad school/ministry friends. On Sunday evening, I invited several of them to my little studio apartment for Balderdash. They all brought a bunch of good treats, and we played Balderdash for hours and hours. I have really clever, encouraging friends and am very thankful for them!
Spiritually, I have felt quite close to God lately, especially when life is confusing. I have been reminded to keep looking up and not forward...
Sorry that this post is all over the place. I haven't had time to write anything and I have to get to class soon, so this is all for now. Hope the weather is getting warmer where you are, and that you're focused on God, the greatest love of all!
At the banquet with my friends, Kathy and Jess, who are also my fellow classmates and coworkers.
Dominique Dawes!
Balderdashing friends, Jess, Cindy, Chad, and John
Family picture and Cindy's winning Balderdash score. (Cindy will be my roommate next year!)
Classes are going well and I finally feel like I'm getting into the swing of things. Our massive group projects are progressing and I secretly enjoy them. I even bring brownies to different group meetings, and I think it helps break the ice. And it's wonderful that my classmates are so experienced and skilled, so I don't feel like I'm doing all the work like in undergrad.
Work is also pretty good, especially since there are a lot of big upcoming events I'm working on. On Saturday, I got to go to a fancy dinner with people from my department, because the city sponsored a women's sports award banquet or something. The speaker was Dominique Dawes, the 3 time Olympics gymnast from the 90s. I remember watching her on TV, so it was a great experience.
Socially, I feel quite busy, but am loving it. I'm still hanging out a lot with a close-knit group of fellow grad school/ministry friends. On Sunday evening, I invited several of them to my little studio apartment for Balderdash. They all brought a bunch of good treats, and we played Balderdash for hours and hours. I have really clever, encouraging friends and am very thankful for them!
Spiritually, I have felt quite close to God lately, especially when life is confusing. I have been reminded to keep looking up and not forward...
Sorry that this post is all over the place. I haven't had time to write anything and I have to get to class soon, so this is all for now. Hope the weather is getting warmer where you are, and that you're focused on God, the greatest love of all!
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