Day Three-Hundred and Forty-One

I have spent a vast majority of my day writing (I have about 2 pages left) and I refuse to write a blog posting about today.

Day Three-Hundred and Forty

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate reading? I know I work in a library (my second library in fact) and that it doesn't make sense, but there is something about reading that I just don't enjoy. What's worse is when it is for school. I did manage to finish the second and third commentaries for my exegesis paper. I tried to do accounting homework, but only half of it is getting turned in. I have to make at least a 70 on the final to pass the class. This is just getting more overwhelming every time I think about it!

I took a break from reading tonight to have the annual G1 Christmas party. It was really fun! We had a lot of good laughs. But then I had to come back and do more homework. Blah.

Why am I complaining about schooling? I am paying for it. If I don't want to do it, I don't have to be here. It is a privilege to learn! It's not easy to think of it like that though. School is always a source of many complaints. Maybe if I wasn't taking 18 hours it would be easier....Seriously though, there are real issues out there.

I have a prayer request: a friend of mine's baby has Trisomy 18 and even though they got to take her home a few days ago, there have been some complications. Pray for mommy who is watching her baby go through this. Pray for daddy and husband who see his daughter and wife going through this. Pray for big sister who is too young to understand. Pray for baby whose body needs healing. Pray for friends and family as they support the family. Pray for finances as medical costs continue to accumulate. Pray as God leads you.

Day Three-Hundred and Thirty-Nine

Sometimes you can be at the wrong place at the wrong time and see something you shouldn't see or hear something you didn't want to know or be involved in an accident, maybe even accused of something you didn't do. Other times you are just in the right place at the right time and you get to see a friend you haven't seen in a while or you avoid a long line or maybe you get to take home a box full of donut holes!

It's Day 4 of Christmas here at LeTourneau and we were provided with a yummy breakfast this morning! In various places around campus, donuts, juice, breakfast bars and more were served to us from 9-11:30am. What a treat that was after taking a quiz at 8am! After counseling, I walked into the Student Life office where I became the happy owner of the prized donut holes! If you want to know the quickest way to make friends, offer them food! (Disclaimer: This may not work outside of college.)

The day had so many bright moments:

• When we got out of Macro early and I learned I don't need to go to class on Thursday
• When I saw Audrey at lunch and we ate grilled cheeses together
• When I learned I could skip Intermediate on Thursday
• When Joy gave me candy in OB
• When I didn't have Business Law tonight
• When Elizabeth came to my room to cheer me up
• When G1 had Puppy-chow and Woofship

All these happy things were dimmed by that looming Exegesis though. I did calculations to see what grade I need to pass Revelation with an A. Assuming I do my average or better on the final test, I only need an 80 on this paper! With a tiny amount of motivation, I went to the computer lab to print out the commentaries and articles he provided us with....(I wanted to save my paper and ink)....Good thing I did! It was 96 pages! I finished reading one of the commentaries and highlighting it. Now it's time to sleep so I don't go insane again. Did I mention I have no more class periods?! WOOHOO!!

Day Three-Hundred and Thirty-Eight

My day started off pretty normal. I went to work, made coffee, spaced out some, drank a Dr. Pepper, talked to Abbey, chapel, more wasting of time, lunch, then an hour of super productiveness at work. I took a nap from 2:30-4:30 which gave me a boost to make it through the rest of the day. I still have that exegesis paper to write....Why is it so easy to procrastinate and so hard to be motivated? I know I've asked you several times, but I really struggle with procrastination.

Cost accounting was made better with A&W Cream Soda. The machine had been out for a while, so I was happy when I finally had some cash to buy one. That, paired with doodling like Vihart made class bearable.

I still have my "Geo Set" from when I was an engineering student...

The highlight of the day was probably when I checked my mail to find a postcard from Lesley and a Christmas card from Matt, Katie, and Kevin. Included was a picture of Kevin! He is such a cutie pie! Not all babies are photogenic, probably because Kevin stole all of their portion of photogenic-ness!

I took some melotonin because four people told me today that it would help me sleep better. Guess I'll find out in the morning. Goodnight!

Day Three-Hundred and Thirty-Seven

It's been a few weeks since we've been to church, so Mac suggested we go today. Honestly, at the end of the day, I can't tell you what it was about. I know the theme was Spiritual DNA, but as to the specifics of today's message, I would have to look it up to tell you. I have been spacing out a lot recently, in class, chapel, church, dinner, work. I know it's not good, but how do you get over it? I'm paying attention when all of a sudden ..... then she asked me a question ......  I laughed when the cat fell off ...... that accident was horrible ....... the amount of avoidable interest is .......  sloppy joes were greasy  .....   Was I telling you something?

This afternoon was filled with homework and distractions. I managed to get Monday and Tuesday's homework done which is pretty good. On Tuesday, I will be able to take a quiz and write a discussion board. After that, all I'll have left is the Exegesis on Friday. So much for a "hell week."

Dinner was provided by Carl again. The first Sunday of the month was tonight and we had BBQ Chicken with Green Bean Casserole and taters.

"Taters? What's Taters?"
"Po-tat-oes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!"

Every time I say taters or potatoes I think of Lord of the Rings and repeat this quote, if not aloud in my head.
Another phrase from LotR is, "They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard"

Day Three-Hundred and Thirty-Six

LeTourneau is celebrating the 9 Days of Christmas! First Day: Deck the Mall! Students were encouraged to come out and help YAC and Senate decorate the Mall and MSC. I contributed to the holiday decorating efforts by wrapping probably 100ft of garland up the staircase railing. There wasn't any good way to do it, but I figured out a method that worked. I didn't stay for long because I was supposed to meet a friend for a walk. We had a good time.

The rest of the day consisted of eating like 3 different times, un-lofting my bed, a little homework, and playing online dominion. Rather uneventful. There probably was more worth telling, but I'm kinda at that point in the semester where so much is due so soon that I am completely overwhelmed and on the verge of shutting down. Next week, hell week, shockingly isn't too bad except for the Exegesis paper due Friday. Pray for encouragement, motivation, endurance, perseverance, and anything else you think I might need!