School has really been weighing hard on me. Last night I spent yet another Friday evening in the Biology study room. My Animal Bio teacher came in around 7 to deposit some plants in the herbarium since it's starting to get cold and he looked at me like I was crazy and had no life... oh wait. He's a nice professor though; I just don't think a lot of my professors understand how many hours I'm taking and how much work load they are assigning me.
I've been telling myself that next semester will be easier since I won't have four science labs, but seriously... I'll still have two science labs, two science lectures, and then two writing/memorization intensive non-science courses(lit and history).
I don't mean to complain though. I am indeed busy, but I've never been so happy in my life. I really feel like I'm in the right place and I have God on my side. There are so many amazing opportunities coming up for me. I'm going to Guatemala for medical mission trip over spring break!!! I'm super excited. Also, as strange as it sounds, I'm very eager to take my o-chems over next summer and shadow/volunteer. It's all a little nerve racking, but also very exciting.
I have felt rather lonely at times lately, but that's just because I don't always have time to have a social life. It also ties in with that I'm often very tired; however, I am getting better at managing my sleep now that I'm over the peak of the semester(This past Thursday was a huge test that I did well on). 5 more weeks of school!
I don't think that's the case here, though. He does it correctly and uses the pitch to find the correct starting note. He just habitually does it while facing the baptistry.
Well congrats! It's always nice to watch a semester come to a successful close, no? :)
I would love to borrow your useless animal classification knowledge at some point. Any chance you'll be that way with plants at some point? If so, you're going to become my new hiking buddy.
I've been meaning to write a new post for a while now. That last one left me sounding pretty depressed or discouraged. I'm neither one; I was just a bit disappointed at the time. Right now I'm feeling very hopeful and joyful of what God has in store for me. I have an inkling that it will be extremely difficult no matter what it is, but also that it will bring Him glory. I'm kind of re-examining my directions again, but at least this time I know that I want to finish my Biology major. I have about 8 months to decide whether or not I want to be a doctor. I'm still leaning heavily in that direction - I just might add a PhD(maybe in education, philosophy, psychology, or theology) onto that or change the direction I'm going with it(like teaching in a medical school overseas). I dunno... my options are pretty open.
It's to be expected that I'm a bit intimidated by becoming a medical doctor. Not only would it entail me getting into and surviving medical school and residency, but also it would jump start an entire lifetime of difficult choices, situations, and temptations. I'm not sure if it's the right path for me or not yet. I know that I love to teach and I've always enjoyed philosophy(especially theological philosophy), but I also know that I'm blessed with the ability and desire to be a medical missionary. I just need your prayers for direction as I wrestle with this decision some more.
hey, id be happy to help/offer my experience in any way. fo the "technical" side of things (i.e. the nuts and bolts of the admission process) id recommend the premed forums at http://forums.studentdoctor.net/index.php - wealth of info. goign into medicine from a spiritual standpoint is an entirely different issue, but its good to be thinking about those things now.
I witness increasingly more and more persecution for my beliefs. I am rebuked by my international acquaintances, who harbor not only feelings of angst towards Christians but also and especially for Americans. I am alienated by my peers, who sadly often emulate the perceptions of those international acquaintances. And I am in constant struggle with professors who spoon feed their misconceptions to their confused but supposedly learned fauna. Let me give examples of each just from this week.
I frequent several online forums for discussion and common interest which often form tangents of political, social, and religious exploration. There are two main unifying themes within this social melting pot: intelligence in a practical sense and disbelief in intelligent design. I'm not inclined to determine the nature of this conglomeration's sarcasm, mockery, and disdain, but it is to say the least discomforting to find such emotions common.
To my utter horror, my peers often offend me more severely than those who intend to. Many are more inclined to parties and entertainment than education and Jesus. I am not so naive to find myself surprised of this attitude in a college setting and perhaps I have nurtured a false presumption of Christian colleges in my mind, but I am often appalled at the ignorant and offensive actions of my peers.
Well, at least I can find comfort in classes about God and His creation, right? I wish it were true. I am often so greatly opposed to the words coming from my professors mouth that I birth shame for not exclaiming against it. If it's not a Biology teacher instructing the class that the book of Genesis is fictional it's a Bible TA asking me what Jesus's political platform would be if He were running for president today.
I fear that the coming generations of intelligent young scholars will find nothing to be gained from God or the presupposed fools that believe in Him. Is a new persecution coming?
you should move to lubbock and go to LCU. I don't think they've gone quite so far. In fact a professor there goes to church with me. Then, we could hang out!
Hmmm. I have to say that I have not had that same experience, because my immediate boss and many of my coworkers are bible-believing Christians, and those who aren't generally don't say much about it. But I know I'm more the exception than the rule as far as that goes. However, there's good news in all that: it IS possible to find God-friendly places even in the science world.
I think that first comic is trying to show that our own suffering (like that of the Roman soldier, who put Jesus on the cross [which is what we do when we sin]) is nothing compared to the Lord's, yet we complain anyway.
"A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
- Proverbs 18:24
" Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is the tree of life."
- Proverbs 13:12
This has probably been the most challenging start to a school semester I've ever had, but I am happy to say that God is really providing for me. He has graciously restored my motivation and drawn near to me, and I know that His promises will never be broken. I've only been here for two weeks, but already I have lost 12 pounds! I know that I am going to lose many more if I continue the healthy lifestyle I am striving for, and the best part is... I like it! I don't feel weak, hungry, or discouraged by it which is great because I don't need anymore weakness or discouragement on my plate right now.
For those of you that don't know I'm a Biology(Pre-Med) major now, so I have quite a bit of schooling left to do. Sometimes it can feel very overwhelming as it has due to my recent breakup with Megan, but as I said my motivation is being restored and I'm getting excited about what's ahead. It is a lot, but I just need to take it one day at a time. I know He's going to give me the strength I need to persevere. Thank you all for being so kind with your prayers and reaching back now that I've reached out. I consider all of you my dear brothers and sisters and I am praying for each one of you. Your prayers are still very much appreciated.
at my job they have an online classified ad. Someone had two pigs that were bought for their kids in 4H. Well responsibility went out the window so the parents got stuck with taking care of them. Soooo free pigs and 300 lbs of pig chow. Works for me! I'm gonna name them Bacon and Hammy, and they et to eat all the acorns that fall and kill my grass :-D
congrats on the weight loss! God is pretty amazing!
yes, well, dental hygiene school. i thought about dental school, but decided i prefer two years of schooling over 4 years haha. Your grandmother called the jewelry store the other day and we chatted for a bit. i just love her!
we are okay..not only are we okay, but we didnt have any kind of wind or rain...nothing. it was SUPER hot. me and my dad boarded up the jewelry store thursday morning and took everything down friday night. haha!
well, the album booklet and case just get thrown on a rack in my closet as soon as i buy the cd anyway...
and the sound quality sounds all right so far. hmm.
I never have done very well with blogging or keeping up with pleonast, and I apologize to those of you I haven't kept in touch with because of it. I'm going through a difficult time right now as I'm in transition into a new school and out of another serious relationship. I'm optimistic about what God has in store for me, and I believe that part of those plans is for me to become a better communicator and friend. I don't anticipate that many people will read what I write here, but I appreciate those that do. I am committed to doing a better job of reading your pages as well. The most essential part of communication is listening and I'm determined to enhance that skill. Too often I have taken the fact that I have a network of wise Christian friends on pleonast for grant it.
I removed most of my friends list so I can do better at checking regularly. If you're still an active member and you remember me just leave me a comment and you'll be on the list! Whooooo do a dance.
yaaay for the resurrection of conner's pleonast. i had no idea you were in abilene dude. you're only like two and a half hours away. i'm preaching up here so you'll have to come up some weekend. i don't post on here very often, but i do check it almost every day. hope to see you soon.
