This whole week, since it pretty much just freshmen here until Sat, we've just been having orientation seminars and break out session type things. I don't really like those too much because we're on a pretty tight schedule (especially for the mornings) and it feels more like camp. I am SOO looking forward to classes starting next week. Today and tomorrow for the mornings, we have modified classes. So, we finally get to meet our proffs and find out what the classes are about and everything. They're just for a shortened period of time. Today I went to half an hour of both Old Testament lit. and Intro. to Philosophy. They made me even more excited. And, I guess I'm still a nerd at heart even though I wanted to make sure to have a good balance between academics and socializing this year because I'm looking forward to writing those papers on such interesting subject. And I'm so pumped for learning!!! :D For one class, I have the option of memorizing the book of Ephesians instead of writing on research paper and two smaller essays. I think I'm going to go for it. It'll be great fun! So yea. I'm just looking forward to get into the routine of classes and be even more independent than I've been able to be during this freshmen week. Mind you, I have already been to Moose Jaw for a food and supplies run.
The more I hear the vball girls talk about all their practices, games, and how they have to be back on Jan 1 (whereas I don't need to come back until the 10th), I feel more and more assured of how I made the right decision for me to not play. I'm glad that I got to play with them on Monday night, and I'm proud of myself that I was actually able to play pretty much to their level. But, I feel really at peace with not being on the team. I auditioned to be in the choir; it's called College Singers. I think it went pretty well, but I won't be upset if I don't make it. I'm going to try and get involved with Youth Quake planning as well.
Socially, it's going well. My roommate, Carlee, is nice and fun and everything. We get along just fine, but it's been a little difficult to have conversations with her. She usually hangs out with the vball girls as my hall is pretty much half and half with vball players, and I don't know how much we have in common yet. But, things should start getting more comfortable and smooth. Nothing to complain about yet. ;) I've been hanging out mostly with the other girls on my hall; we're all getting to know each other really well...some more than others. We've done a couple activities as a hall and have had a few dorm meetings, so it's easy and fun getting to know the other Whit 3 girls. It's been great having Jireh Wong here too. We knew each other from school and from quizzing, and it's just nice to have someone that is from home, that knows me already, and that I feel completely comfortable with right off the bat.
This afternoon I have to write an English proficiency exam. It's mandatory so that if people don't know english very well or how to write papers, they can get help and take an academic writing class. I'm pretty sure it'll be a write off and I'm not worried about it at all. But, I guess I just have to go and humour the authority. Tonight I'm giving Jireh a ride into Moose Jaw so she can catch a bus home. But, other than that I pretty much have a free weekend. Other than some more dumb freshmen icebreakers such as 'olympics'. Bah. I've never liked those types of things. But, I guess I might as well just make the best out of it.
So, that's my story from the week thus far. I'll try and get some pictures up soon -- I haven't even gotten my camera out yet. Thanks for your prayers. I can definitely say that I can feel God's peace as I'm trying to get settled in here and trying to feel a little less homesick. And it has been better. Monday was definitely the hardest, but now I'm feeling good. As I opened up my new Bible that I got for grad for the first time (because I was saving it for College), I had my verse that the staff gave me bookmarked. It is Jer. 17:8,
"He will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit."
It reminded me that I have two options with feeling homesick. I can either mope and throw myself a pity party and miss out on things. Or, I can allow God to give me the strength to overcome it and just embrace things as they are. So, I'm stepping out, trying to get involved with things, and I am so excited for classes on Monday.
AND. I have an address now. It is:
Box 748
Caronport, SK
S0H 0S0
Farewell for now!
1 comment:
I am really impressed to hear of you going to the Word for direction and encouragement - it has been a literal life support for me lately. And don't worry about not clicking like bosom buddies with the room mate - getting along is fine - then you have freedom to make your own friends too, in things you are involved and interested in. In no time you'll have such amazing friendships, if you stay involved and social, and wonder how time ever went so fast. And trips to Moose Jaw are good, just keep your top on...(if you email me I'll explain)
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