Sunday, January 25, 2004
old school journal 1.25.04
today i went to a baptist church. the outside is like a castle. i got lost on the inside. there are all these halls and stairs and an elevator. but the people were very friendly and helpful. in the sanctuary, there were big ole organ pipes on the walls. and stained glass windows with scenes of jesus all around the tops of the walls. in front there was i big icon of jesus being baptized by john. there was a lot of standing and sitting. and no clapping. it was different from what i'm used to, but it wasn't all that weird. i'll be going to a presbyterian church in two weeks. then later a catholic church, and possibly one sunday a gay church. stay tuned.
Friday, January 23, 2004
old school journal 1.23.04
my work is done. the achievement center is a really cool place to work. after i got off of work, i did some errands (it's spelled right), then i came home and did laundry and dishes. i'm ready for rest.
for those of you who dont know, i observe the sabbath. i have been doing so for almost a year now. and it is a delight. friday is preperation day. get all the loose ends tied up and make sure everything's ready for the sabbath. all the extra work i did makes the rest all that much more restful.
sometimes i wonder, why havent i always done this?!? i vaguely remember thinking that it would be a burden to keep the sabbath. but when i try to remember why... a burden? a hard thing? rest is difficult? what was i thinking? yes it does take preparation, some thinking ahead, and there are sacrifices. i may have to settle for less money at work, there are some things i might not be involved in that i would enjoy. but there's more to life than money and pleasure.
i used to think, "what's the point of only keeping one day a week holy? i can make seven days holy. and what's so unholy about work?" but it is a day set apart where you focus completely on God. today, while i was doing the dishes i was praying and thinking about God, but my mind was going between two things- dishes and God. tomorrow i can be more focused on him.
the other day i read the official A/G perspective on observing the sabbath. i was surprised to see that they say we should keep the sabbath. but they modify it and suggest keeping it on sunday and not on the sabbath. i'm not going to follow that rabbit trail right now. but i probably will write about it some other time.
on another topic, i have started writing a "to-do list" the last couple of weeks. i highly recomend doing this. it helps me get things done. and i feel like i've accomplished stuff, because i can look at the paper and see all that stuff marked off.
the sun's about to go down. so, as my roomate ben might say, "shalom"
for those of you who dont know, i observe the sabbath. i have been doing so for almost a year now. and it is a delight. friday is preperation day. get all the loose ends tied up and make sure everything's ready for the sabbath. all the extra work i did makes the rest all that much more restful.
sometimes i wonder, why havent i always done this?!? i vaguely remember thinking that it would be a burden to keep the sabbath. but when i try to remember why... a burden? a hard thing? rest is difficult? what was i thinking? yes it does take preparation, some thinking ahead, and there are sacrifices. i may have to settle for less money at work, there are some things i might not be involved in that i would enjoy. but there's more to life than money and pleasure.
i used to think, "what's the point of only keeping one day a week holy? i can make seven days holy. and what's so unholy about work?" but it is a day set apart where you focus completely on God. today, while i was doing the dishes i was praying and thinking about God, but my mind was going between two things- dishes and God. tomorrow i can be more focused on him.
the other day i read the official A/G perspective on observing the sabbath. i was surprised to see that they say we should keep the sabbath. but they modify it and suggest keeping it on sunday and not on the sabbath. i'm not going to follow that rabbit trail right now. but i probably will write about it some other time.
on another topic, i have started writing a "to-do list" the last couple of weeks. i highly recomend doing this. it helps me get things done. and i feel like i've accomplished stuff, because i can look at the paper and see all that stuff marked off.
the sun's about to go down. so, as my roomate ben might say, "shalom"
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
old school journal 1.21.04
today at work i helped my first student! the first sessions are mainly about time management and organization. then we move on to study strategies, test taking, and writing. this semester a lot of it is going to just be working with students on their tougher subjects.
so i went in for an hour this morning. pretty boring. did a couple errands (is that how you spell it?). then this afternoon i came in and there was again nothing to do. so i got trained some more. this time the training was more in-depth. what to do with the student each week, step by step. so as i was being trained a couple of students came in and i got to work with one.
the student basically did everything and i just watched. but i still felt very important.
yes, when students are making all A's, i will know that it is mostly because i sat there and watched them write their assignments in their planners. good for me.
so i went in for an hour this morning. pretty boring. did a couple errands (is that how you spell it?). then this afternoon i came in and there was again nothing to do. so i got trained some more. this time the training was more in-depth. what to do with the student each week, step by step. so as i was being trained a couple of students came in and i got to work with one.
the student basically did everything and i just watched. but i still felt very important.
yes, when students are making all A's, i will know that it is mostly because i sat there and watched them write their assignments in their planners. good for me.
Sunday, January 18, 2004
old school journal 1.18.04
im still hyped from the skillet concert friday night. we got there two hours early and snuk in the side door. there were already some saguians in there. we chilled with the band for a while (sort of). then we had to go outside and stand in line for like twenty minutes to get back in.
a few local bands opened. they were mostly not too bad.
but then skillet played. they rocked the house. the packed house. almost sold out. they didn't play many of the classics. the oldest song they played was from their second album. i gotta say the moshing was crazy. and the people that were banging into each other were all so friendly. good times.
after the show i got to meet one of the original skillet band members, who are no longer in the band. he was there just hanging out. cool stuff.
one of my roommates is out of town today. i dont see or hang out with my roommates much. when im in the apartment, i'm usually in my room working on something or sleeping. otherwise i'm not in my room. i'm in classes, the library, cafeteria, or doing something. my roommates are cool though.
with four people sharing the apartment, it's surprisingly easy to wash my clothes. the machine is not often ocupado. i hear that there are people who only wash their clothes a couple times a semester. cool for them.
a few local bands opened. they were mostly not too bad.
but then skillet played. they rocked the house. the packed house. almost sold out. they didn't play many of the classics. the oldest song they played was from their second album. i gotta say the moshing was crazy. and the people that were banging into each other were all so friendly. good times.
after the show i got to meet one of the original skillet band members, who are no longer in the band. he was there just hanging out. cool stuff.
one of my roommates is out of town today. i dont see or hang out with my roommates much. when im in the apartment, i'm usually in my room working on something or sleeping. otherwise i'm not in my room. i'm in classes, the library, cafeteria, or doing something. my roommates are cool though.
with four people sharing the apartment, it's surprisingly easy to wash my clothes. the machine is not often ocupado. i hear that there are people who only wash their clothes a couple times a semester. cool for them.
Thursday, January 15, 2004
old school journal 1.15.04
it's a beautiful day.
the ground is moist the sky is grey. the coffee place smells like coffee. the stray cat is banished from campus.
work today was a blast and a half. i only had to go in an hour for "training." i still have no idea what i'm doing. i'm supposed to teach these study skills to students, but i dont even know what the skills are. well, good thing i'm pretty good at wingin it.
i'm feeling extra diligent this semester. i'm organized and motivated. i could just tackle my research papers right away. and i'm thinking i better do just that. this motivation is bound to wear off.
tomorrow night -Skillet concert at The Door. i'm excited.
next week, my greek proff, dr. paul alexander will be at a conference in malta. (yes, that's the island where paul shipwrecked).
time for dinner
"what have you done for him lately"
the ground is moist the sky is grey. the coffee place smells like coffee. the stray cat is banished from campus.
work today was a blast and a half. i only had to go in an hour for "training." i still have no idea what i'm doing. i'm supposed to teach these study skills to students, but i dont even know what the skills are. well, good thing i'm pretty good at wingin it.
i'm feeling extra diligent this semester. i'm organized and motivated. i could just tackle my research papers right away. and i'm thinking i better do just that. this motivation is bound to wear off.
tomorrow night -Skillet concert at The Door. i'm excited.
next week, my greek proff, dr. paul alexander will be at a conference in malta. (yes, that's the island where paul shipwrecked).
time for dinner
"what have you done for him lately"
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
old school journal 1.14.04
this morning i woke up and i noticed that it seemed really dark. and the clock said it was late enough that it should be light out. and so i got ready for the day and stepped outside and it was so stinkin foggy. i couldn't even see any of the enormous buildings on campus. i felt my way to the cafeteria and had breakfast. the applesauce was extra cinnamony today.
i had my first class today. yay!
i start work tomorrow at the achievement center. i had orientation for this job on monday. i will be a tutor. so that means i get to feel smart. i will have to be confidential just like in counseling, because some people dont want other people to know they are getting help at the achievement center. but all kinds of people go to the achievement center for many various reasons. even over-achievers can achieve a little more. so you should stop on by and somebody will help you. and i wont be allowed to tell anybody. and another policy they have there is that i am not allowed to do any tutoring outside of work. period. so if you want me to help you with a paper, you have to schedule an appointment at the AC.
today, president bridges described a bad dude that he sat next to on a plane. it could have been me. i have worn a piece or two of fubu clothing, i listen to loud music loudly, and i may someday read the communist manifesto.
in conclusion: be salt and light.
i had my first class today. yay!
i start work tomorrow at the achievement center. i had orientation for this job on monday. i will be a tutor. so that means i get to feel smart. i will have to be confidential just like in counseling, because some people dont want other people to know they are getting help at the achievement center. but all kinds of people go to the achievement center for many various reasons. even over-achievers can achieve a little more. so you should stop on by and somebody will help you. and i wont be allowed to tell anybody. and another policy they have there is that i am not allowed to do any tutoring outside of work. period. so if you want me to help you with a paper, you have to schedule an appointment at the AC.
today, president bridges described a bad dude that he sat next to on a plane. it could have been me. i have worn a piece or two of fubu clothing, i listen to loud music loudly, and i may someday read the communist manifesto.
in conclusion: be salt and light.
Sunday, January 11, 2004
old school journal 1.11.04
im back at SAofGU a.k.a. southwesternassembliesofgoduniversity. i got back last night. boy was i tired. a couple of people called me when i got here. it made me feel welcome. it's good to be back. i ate in the cafeteria today. the food was pretty good. everybody's all happy today. we're all glad to see our friends again. yippy la la. smile smile. cool stuff.
so i have two new roomates this semester, phil and joe. i walked into the apartment last night and there they were watching football. and there was a big ole couch infront of my bedroom door. so i walked around it and went into my room to find ben watching "finding nemo" (good movie). so i watched the end of the movie with him and went to sleep. a full 8 hours. so nice.
so i'm glad to be back in waxahachie. i wonder what will happen this semester.
so i have two new roomates this semester, phil and joe. i walked into the apartment last night and there they were watching football. and there was a big ole couch infront of my bedroom door. so i walked around it and went into my room to find ben watching "finding nemo" (good movie). so i watched the end of the movie with him and went to sleep. a full 8 hours. so nice.
so i'm glad to be back in waxahachie. i wonder what will happen this semester.
Monday, January 05, 2004
old school journal 1.5.04
today is my brother's birthday! yay!
so this week i'm working, and next week i'll be back in texas at school.
so this week i'm working, and next week i'll be back in texas at school.
Saturday, January 03, 2004
old school journal 1.3.04
it snowed! it's been snowing since last night and it snowed all day. the last time it snowed was the night i got here and it was only a few inches. but now it's snowy and cold and the roads are slippery. yipee!
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