Under the canopy tree…
I stopped by the lake to see the sun set. It is starting to rain. The smell is fresh. The trees are great. I found my spot.
It’s the first time I come in my three hour lunch break to actually eat lunch (yesterday left overs) and do some writing. I have a paper due today!
It is very inspiring to sit here. I noticed these big birds jumping around and the sound and view is great, so I opened this huge window to sit in the light and continue writing. I’m so blessed to enjoy this setting.
I’m taking advantage of this spot to read a great book this sabbath afternoon.
Ok. Back to work.
I didn’t mean to post here a diary. It started as a little project but at the same time it is nice to be able to post immediately at the reach of my hands.
So I’ll push myself a little to write something each day. I wish tumblr would let me see my entries in private mode in my page stream…
Today I didn’t study at all. In fact, today I missed my last class at night (with permission of my professor, who is very,very cool. The people in my program are amazing)
The day was full and special. It started with awesome breakfast with my roommates. Some great oatmeal waffles. I’m bonding so well with my roommates. I’m very blessed.
Today i continue to realize that people are people. We all have the same story, the same aspirations. The same difficulties. I’m sure God receives the same requests over and over. Yet with all the needs I think I’m missing, God showers me with blessings I haven’t asked for. Perhaps just exactly what I need.
We are all on the same boat.. I can’t wait for heaven.
I miss godly friends. I missed that sense of being in a journey with someone else. Today I connected with people an felt so human. Stripped. Humbled.
I had a wonderful day. Got to host some amazing people and play with kids. I want a home that is flexible, modular, and a shelter for anyone that needs it. This house I’m living in is lovely, and a waste if not being shared. I’m so happy it got good use today.
Oh Lord please come.
Today was very relaxed compared to yesterday, maybe because one of the classes is behind and on the other class I finished the work in class.
I really enjoyed the day. class was awesome, people are great and so are the professors here.
Today was extra special because I ran into special people I didn’t expect to meet. And I sense God placed a burden in my heart… So tomorrow I’m having people over!!
I invited a special family for dinner tomorrow even when I’m packed with work. Feels good to do this :)
Also talked with my roommates for a while before headed to bed. What a blessing to meet these young women and share.
Cold rain. You don’t want to be soaked in this rain. Not even on a summer evening.
The house I’m staying in. Love this house, will post more later :)
Ok. One more hour of sunlight to run. Birds are singing :)
People Are so nice and friendly here. Strangers on the road just wave and smile. Lovely
It’s 9pm but I’m tricking my mind into believing it’s just 6. The sun is still up! I’m going for a jog. Feels good that my body is craving activity.
Just returned from class 2/3. Relieved to know I’m not the only one feeling overwhelmed. At some point I thought that maybe it is because I haven’t been in school for so long. But really, my schedule is heavy (8:30am-8:00pm) and I only have two hours at lunch, and one hour before the last class.. and insane amount of reading and projects!
This is just day two and honestly I am still surprised at myself at feeling intimidated. I’m used to high pressure and handling a lot of info but my brain… I need physical activity to relax my neurons.
Will exercise after class today…. But wow, will see how I cram the reading and analysis that needs to be done.
And why am I writing this for anyway? This is just an experiment trying the iPhone app. I’m finding it quite relaxing. Being an introvert writing really charges me up .
Btw, now that I need to write papers etc . I find my writin skills are way behind. I have come to believe that the Internet has changed the way I process and present information. I’m afraid the bad habits if I’ll constructed emails, short sentences, etc. are evident.
I’m used to scanning through hundreds of feeds a day and now that I need to be analytical and digest hundreds of pages I wonder if I can conceptualizer effectively. Especially on a field that it’s totally new for me ….
I feel tired and a little bit discouraged today. Being the only student from a corporate environment, and also having worked in the educational system, I know my way of approaching systems is different.
Even as I read through all these texts I have the sense that some concepts don’t need to be complicated. I notice that during these years as a young adult my mind has become more practical and less theoretical.
How am I going to apply all this I’m learning? And, do I really need a degree? Well, I think it will open doors. At least I have some solid ideas…
It is a good thing that this is just for the summer.
I have to add, I’m so glad I majored in science. I say this for a lot of reasons, but I feel it has been an excellent foundation in every field that i have tried.
Back to reading…
Just on my way back. I’m exhausted and have so much to read still. I wanted to write first impressions, even from yesterday.
It already feels like I have been here a long time. I tend to get that feeling when in a new place. It is so easy for me to adapt. I don’t miss home when abroad. Ever. Though there is nostalgia and love for the place I grew up in and lived, my soul is not attached to any place.
School looks promising, the amount of material to read is insane,though I was expecting that already. I find myself browsing the library and wanting to read on every topic, especially on learning tools etc. Makes me want to move here, take 4 credits and have enough time to learn what I want on my own. But more on that later..
I am still unconvinced about many aspects of education…
Will buy food for tomorrow. Been eating raw for three days (incidentally). But my stomach wants something warm :)
I’m so tired…
