This is how I feel right now.
On My Way :)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
The College Life
It's a lot of what you make of it. The decisions you make can depend on what you feel like doing. It's so strange being so independent. I guess I've been more independent than a lot of people I know anyways, making conscious decisions for myself and the like, but it's still weird to just know that I'm here because I decided to come here. I'm here, because it's what I wanted to do. I'm here, making my own decisions every day, for myself. It's strange. I mean for goodness sake, I could decide not to go to class every day. I would never do that, but still. I could choose not to.
I just have to take this moment to thank my parents for raising me in an environment were I could choose good morals over not-so-great ones. I'm happy with the decisions I make for myself, and I'm happy with the morals I've created for myself to live by.
Anyways...
Life here is pretty routine, just like any life of someone who attends school. I have Algebra and Chamber Singers ever Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I have French every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I have Dramatic Literature, Writing, and Ballet every Tuesday and Thursday. It's a great schedule. It's a fantastic schedule. I'm happy with it. College is definitely different in the way of scheduling events. Sometimes things are in the middle of the day, even though you might have class. You can either attend or you can't. You have to make the decisions of what clubs or organizations you want to be part of, and then meetings are held whenever they can. It's strange trying to keep everything organized, because now I can't just remember everything in my head like I could at highschool. In highschool, the schedule made sense because everyone had the same schedule. Now, it's a little different.
I do enjoy my classes. I actually, just this weekend, went on my first field trip to see Three Tall Women with my Dramatic Literature class and it was pretty fun. I'm actually able to grasp the concept of Algebra, I'm doing well in Writing, I'm understanding French, and Ballet is a blast! I can never remember that I'm only taking Semester classes though, and that it's all going to go by so fast. I think, "Oh, I don't have to worry about any exams until the end of the year! Wait..."
I think the best part about College here at Cottey is being able to meet some wonderful people. There are so many open opportunities to take part and get involved, and the people involved in these activities and clubs are awesome. Just today I went to a SAC (Student Activities Council) meeting and hung out with awesome girls while discussing possible decorations for the "NEON RAVE" dance that's coming up this Saturday. We even made some posters to hang up around the campus. So many people here are just so caring, and willing to meet you, and it's so great to discover all these different perspectives and knowledge from people I never would have known to meet in my life. It's just a cool concept.
I just have to take this moment to thank my parents for raising me in an environment were I could choose good morals over not-so-great ones. I'm happy with the decisions I make for myself, and I'm happy with the morals I've created for myself to live by.
Anyways...
Life here is pretty routine, just like any life of someone who attends school. I have Algebra and Chamber Singers ever Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I have French every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I have Dramatic Literature, Writing, and Ballet every Tuesday and Thursday. It's a great schedule. It's a fantastic schedule. I'm happy with it. College is definitely different in the way of scheduling events. Sometimes things are in the middle of the day, even though you might have class. You can either attend or you can't. You have to make the decisions of what clubs or organizations you want to be part of, and then meetings are held whenever they can. It's strange trying to keep everything organized, because now I can't just remember everything in my head like I could at highschool. In highschool, the schedule made sense because everyone had the same schedule. Now, it's a little different.
I do enjoy my classes. I actually, just this weekend, went on my first field trip to see Three Tall Women with my Dramatic Literature class and it was pretty fun. I'm actually able to grasp the concept of Algebra, I'm doing well in Writing, I'm understanding French, and Ballet is a blast! I can never remember that I'm only taking Semester classes though, and that it's all going to go by so fast. I think, "Oh, I don't have to worry about any exams until the end of the year! Wait..."
I think the best part about College here at Cottey is being able to meet some wonderful people. There are so many open opportunities to take part and get involved, and the people involved in these activities and clubs are awesome. Just today I went to a SAC (Student Activities Council) meeting and hung out with awesome girls while discussing possible decorations for the "NEON RAVE" dance that's coming up this Saturday. We even made some posters to hang up around the campus. So many people here are just so caring, and willing to meet you, and it's so great to discover all these different perspectives and knowledge from people I never would have known to meet in my life. It's just a cool concept.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Lukewarm Christians
Luke 9:57-62 reads: As Jesus and his disciples traveled along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and the birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Then Jesus said to someone else, "Follow me." He replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and spread the news of God's kingdom." Someone else said to Jesus, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say good-bye to those in my house." Jesus said to him, "No one who puts a hand on the plow and looks back is fit for God's kingdom."
At my first Christian Alliance meeting here at Cottey, we discussed this passage and it really spoke to me. Basically, it's saying that like most beings have their 'place' in the world (somewhere they can settle down), Jesus is always on the move. He has no place to rest. Therefore, if you follow Him, you're following Him for life, and you're going to go places with Him. You can't expect to stay in one place.
Once you commit to God, there can't be any 'half-in, half-out' business. You're either all-in, or you're not at all committed to Him. There's no looking back after you've committed, and that's because God doesn't want just part of you. God wants all of you, to have and to hold, and to use for His purposes. When you accept Christ, it's as if you're 'born again,' because you've begun a new life with Him. And you can't begin a new life if you're still holding on to your old one.
I think one of the things that really bothers me the most is when people say they're a Christian, and never act like it. And I don't mean, they're trying but they occasionally slip-up and sin, because hey, after all we're only human. I mean, people that go to church, or youthgroup activities, and mission trips, and claim that they Christ is their saviour, and then turn around and do something completely un-Christian-like. What really really bothers me though, is that they're usually the ones that 'label' the rest of the Christian community.
You can't choose to be Christians some days, and then not others. It's a life-time commitment. It's a lifestyle. It's a relationship that you can't just walk away from. Because we can rely on God, and he should also be able to rely on us.
At my first Christian Alliance meeting here at Cottey, we discussed this passage and it really spoke to me. Basically, it's saying that like most beings have their 'place' in the world (somewhere they can settle down), Jesus is always on the move. He has no place to rest. Therefore, if you follow Him, you're following Him for life, and you're going to go places with Him. You can't expect to stay in one place.
Once you commit to God, there can't be any 'half-in, half-out' business. You're either all-in, or you're not at all committed to Him. There's no looking back after you've committed, and that's because God doesn't want just part of you. God wants all of you, to have and to hold, and to use for His purposes. When you accept Christ, it's as if you're 'born again,' because you've begun a new life with Him. And you can't begin a new life if you're still holding on to your old one.
I think one of the things that really bothers me the most is when people say they're a Christian, and never act like it. And I don't mean, they're trying but they occasionally slip-up and sin, because hey, after all we're only human. I mean, people that go to church, or youthgroup activities, and mission trips, and claim that they Christ is their saviour, and then turn around and do something completely un-Christian-like. What really really bothers me though, is that they're usually the ones that 'label' the rest of the Christian community.
You can't choose to be Christians some days, and then not others. It's a life-time commitment. It's a lifestyle. It's a relationship that you can't just walk away from. Because we can rely on God, and he should also be able to rely on us.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The Next Chapter
So, it's definitely been awhile. Guess I should try to get back in the habit of blogging as often as I can.
I've recently just started college, only been going to classes for about two weeks now, and it's been spectacular! I've already been able to learn in grow in new and exciting ways. :) It's different, not having to ask my parents if I can do certain things, or go certain places, or meet with certain people. But I feel like I grew up in such an environment, and that my morals are strong enough, that I won't do anything I would regret later anyways. It's a comfort knowing that I can be so strongly willed.
Classes are a lot like highschool. The only huge difference that I feel here, are the people and the living arrangements. Most of the time, I don't feel like I'm far from home in my suite, because I still have all of my things with me, and I still keep in touch with the people that I love. But it is different, and there are times when I remember that I'm still so far away from home, and that I can't just walk out the door and meet up with people that I want to see. So that makes it tough sometimes. But most of the time I'm so immersed in homework and activities here that I don't even think about it, which is nice. People here seem to be a lot nicer than other people I've known in my life. I suppose it could be that I juts got tired of seeing so many of the same people for so many years, and it's good to get around and meet new people, but it really seems like people are are just nicer in general. It's also exciting to meet so many people from so many places. I know people from Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Ethiopia, Arizona, Utah, and more! There are so many cultures coming together and getting along, it's just awesome.
Classes are going really well. I haven't missed a class yet, and the homework load so far has been bearable. I'm just hoping to stay on my toes and get things turned in when they're supposed to get turned in. I don't want to fall into procrastination and staying up late every night because that affects your work, and your mood. So far so good. All my professors seem to be really great. I haven't had any major problems with them yet. Aaaand, clubs are beginning to fall into place, and traditions start next weekend. :) I can't wait.
The only thing that's sort of tough while I'm here is trying to keep everything in perspective. I don't really have a way of knowing what's going to happen next, who I'm going to see, what I'm going to do, or how I'm going to handle it all. It's just sort of happening and I'm going through it as it comes. At the moment, I'm not too worried about anything. It's just sometimes hard to keep juggling everything, and sometimes my Faith isn't at the top of my priorities. Which, is bad...but I think that once I get settled down a little more, and a set schedule starts to take place, I'll feel more comfortable with everything. I have been able to keep up on a daily devotion, which is nice because it's great for meditation, getting into a completely different mindset, and it only takes a couple of minutes. I've also been making my way to church every Sunday morning, which is nice as well, because they have volunteer opportunities coming up that I can take part in.
It's all so new, but it all seems to work out. I think this year is probably going to go by too fast. :P
I've recently just started college, only been going to classes for about two weeks now, and it's been spectacular! I've already been able to learn in grow in new and exciting ways. :) It's different, not having to ask my parents if I can do certain things, or go certain places, or meet with certain people. But I feel like I grew up in such an environment, and that my morals are strong enough, that I won't do anything I would regret later anyways. It's a comfort knowing that I can be so strongly willed.
Classes are a lot like highschool. The only huge difference that I feel here, are the people and the living arrangements. Most of the time, I don't feel like I'm far from home in my suite, because I still have all of my things with me, and I still keep in touch with the people that I love. But it is different, and there are times when I remember that I'm still so far away from home, and that I can't just walk out the door and meet up with people that I want to see. So that makes it tough sometimes. But most of the time I'm so immersed in homework and activities here that I don't even think about it, which is nice. People here seem to be a lot nicer than other people I've known in my life. I suppose it could be that I juts got tired of seeing so many of the same people for so many years, and it's good to get around and meet new people, but it really seems like people are are just nicer in general. It's also exciting to meet so many people from so many places. I know people from Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Ethiopia, Arizona, Utah, and more! There are so many cultures coming together and getting along, it's just awesome.
Classes are going really well. I haven't missed a class yet, and the homework load so far has been bearable. I'm just hoping to stay on my toes and get things turned in when they're supposed to get turned in. I don't want to fall into procrastination and staying up late every night because that affects your work, and your mood. So far so good. All my professors seem to be really great. I haven't had any major problems with them yet. Aaaand, clubs are beginning to fall into place, and traditions start next weekend. :) I can't wait.
The only thing that's sort of tough while I'm here is trying to keep everything in perspective. I don't really have a way of knowing what's going to happen next, who I'm going to see, what I'm going to do, or how I'm going to handle it all. It's just sort of happening and I'm going through it as it comes. At the moment, I'm not too worried about anything. It's just sometimes hard to keep juggling everything, and sometimes my Faith isn't at the top of my priorities. Which, is bad...but I think that once I get settled down a little more, and a set schedule starts to take place, I'll feel more comfortable with everything. I have been able to keep up on a daily devotion, which is nice because it's great for meditation, getting into a completely different mindset, and it only takes a couple of minutes. I've also been making my way to church every Sunday morning, which is nice as well, because they have volunteer opportunities coming up that I can take part in.
It's all so new, but it all seems to work out. I think this year is probably going to go by too fast. :P
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