Wow. This weekend was insane. Sooo good! Soo worth every minute of immature teenagers running around, feeling completely exhausted emotionally and physically, and having no time or space to myself. I am incredibly glad that I chose to do Here 4 U; it was so much fun. We had our own little head quarters in the library, we got to go to the front of the meal lines, we got to do a bunch of odd jobs and crowd control jobs, we got to go into the chapel whenever we wanted to, we got fed and hung out like a big family, and we pretty much just got to feel important all weekend. Even if it meant being on call 24/7, getting a maximum of 4 hours of sleep each night (mine was more like 3 each night), and spending all day in the crowds of youth groups from all across Canada. But, oh man, I would come back next year just to be able to do here 4 U again.
Friday we pretty much welcomed people and shuttled them to dorms from noon until supper. The kickoff after that was a highlight - so many teenagers excited to be here for a weekend along with a ton of college students excited to have them. For the mainstage sessions Downhere led worship. So good. And so surreal that they were like right in front of me. Jared Herd spoke and he did a great job. That night Red and Brit Nicole did a concert. It was loud and hard work to man our water stations and lasted until 2:00am, but it was exciting in its own way.
Saturday was a bunch of main sessions and option times. A group named the Flying Wallendas were here and did tightrope walking and trapeze type flying; they were amazing! Last night Downhere did a concert/praise party thing. I only saw half because I was busy taping off areas for luggage to be organized this morning, but it was great. It didn't go as late, but a friend, Nicole, and I went to the 'all-night' cafeteria from 1:30 until 3:00 with the girls that stayed in my room. We played Dutch Blitz and then chatted with Nicole for a bit. At 5:00am we both had to wake up again and do an hour of dorm patrol. That was h-a-r-d; everything in me hurt with tiredness, but again, it was all worth it.
This morning we had to meet with Here 4 U again at 8:00am and get to work at guarding luggage and taking select things down. From like 11:30 until 2:30 we were busy cleaning everything up...it went by pretty quickly and was kind of fun. I then marched back to my room and climbed into bed for 2 hours. I just had supper and I could easily fall right back asleep, but unfortunately I have 3 midterms this week. I think I'll just do a bit of studying and then go to sleep at like 8:00.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Write-Off
Yesterday afternoon I made a dumb decision.
All weekend long I was trying to find time (and motivation) to get ahead on some reading and homework because this weekend is youth quake and I doubt I will have time for anything. Didn't happen. So I came back from a relaxing and fun weekend at home and decided that yesterday I would camp at the library all afternoon. A couple of my friends were going into MJ to take one of them to the clinic and asked if I wanted to come along. I thought, sure, they would like some more company and I could take and hour or so from my study afternoon. Wrong. I've been at clinics before. Whhhyy didn't I remember that a quick stop at a clinic is NOT POSSIBLE. So after almost 2 hours at the clinic, we find out that conveniently the lab is closed. So we have to go pick up her perscription and then go to the hospital for a blood test. Another hour. BUMMER.
We proceeded to top it all off with some McD's and then head back. I had about an hour inbetween supper and 7:00 to start work on my 2 pg paper that was due this morning at 8:30. At 7:00 we had a meeting about being involved with YQ. This also lasted a good hour longer than expected. So not only did I have a barely started paper to do between 9:30 and sleep, I was also planning on working out for a bit. (Obviously didn't happen.)
I successfully finished my paper around 11:00, setting a new record for how late I have ever left anything and went to sleep. It was a good sleep. Alas...I had to wake up early and start another day.
A long day...full of classes and things to do. Maybe I will nap this afternoon.
All weekend long I was trying to find time (and motivation) to get ahead on some reading and homework because this weekend is youth quake and I doubt I will have time for anything. Didn't happen. So I came back from a relaxing and fun weekend at home and decided that yesterday I would camp at the library all afternoon. A couple of my friends were going into MJ to take one of them to the clinic and asked if I wanted to come along. I thought, sure, they would like some more company and I could take and hour or so from my study afternoon. Wrong. I've been at clinics before. Whhhyy didn't I remember that a quick stop at a clinic is NOT POSSIBLE. So after almost 2 hours at the clinic, we find out that conveniently the lab is closed. So we have to go pick up her perscription and then go to the hospital for a blood test. Another hour. BUMMER.
We proceeded to top it all off with some McD's and then head back. I had about an hour inbetween supper and 7:00 to start work on my 2 pg paper that was due this morning at 8:30. At 7:00 we had a meeting about being involved with YQ. This also lasted a good hour longer than expected. So not only did I have a barely started paper to do between 9:30 and sleep, I was also planning on working out for a bit. (Obviously didn't happen.)
I successfully finished my paper around 11:00, setting a new record for how late I have ever left anything and went to sleep. It was a good sleep. Alas...I had to wake up early and start another day.
A long day...full of classes and things to do. Maybe I will nap this afternoon.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Just Chillin'
I guess I haven't updated with normal, every-day information for a while.
Basically, school has been good.
I'm still really enjoying all the classes. They are all connecting together so well. You know you're in Bible College when the names of theologians and authors are coming up in every single class. It's kind of funny, really. And for some reason, I still have not been that busy. I have one extra class this term, two extra major papers, three extra midterms, and two extra consistent textbooks to read - and maybe it just hasn't gotten into the hard part of the term yet - but I have still been able to have a great balance between reading/paper writing and socializing.
Socially, things have been okay. I guess I'm getting to know a little more people, but ultimately it has just been good to get to know the group of friends that I have and to get to know a few other girls on the hall better. YQ is also coming up and I'll have the chance to work with different groups of people. I am sooo pumped for YQ. It should be a great weekend - and definitely worth the exhaustion and chaos.
I am going home again on Friday for vday weekend. I was kind of considering just staying here and doing some fun things, but I need to stock up on some things, get some stuff ready for Mexico in a month, and I'm driving a couple others to the city as well. I'm looking forward to it.
Basically, school has been good.
I'm still really enjoying all the classes. They are all connecting together so well. You know you're in Bible College when the names of theologians and authors are coming up in every single class. It's kind of funny, really. And for some reason, I still have not been that busy. I have one extra class this term, two extra major papers, three extra midterms, and two extra consistent textbooks to read - and maybe it just hasn't gotten into the hard part of the term yet - but I have still been able to have a great balance between reading/paper writing and socializing.
Socially, things have been okay. I guess I'm getting to know a little more people, but ultimately it has just been good to get to know the group of friends that I have and to get to know a few other girls on the hall better. YQ is also coming up and I'll have the chance to work with different groups of people. I am sooo pumped for YQ. It should be a great weekend - and definitely worth the exhaustion and chaos.
I am going home again on Friday for vday weekend. I was kind of considering just staying here and doing some fun things, but I need to stock up on some things, get some stuff ready for Mexico in a month, and I'm driving a couple others to the city as well. I'm looking forward to it.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My 26...that's right. Not 25.
1. I enjoy doing things like this...even if I'm the 3 billionth person in this extremely long chain note, and I will probably put way too much thought into this. I'm not a rule breaker by nature, but I couldn't decide which of the last ones to use, so I thought: what the heck.
2. I just love life. And I am very blessed.
3. The world of music is becoming so much more fascinating through my musicianship class this term. So many harmonization possibilities!
4. I have learned and will continue to learn more about myself this year than I ever have before. It's a hard truth that the best way God can work is by taking you completely out of your comfort zone, ripping away your familiar, and reminding you to depend first and foremost on Him.
5. I miss Christmastime already. No time of the year can been the excitement, beauty, and wonder of December.
6. I am a true nerd and have no intentions to change. Probably no ability to either. I will always love learning and if life didn't require you to get a career to support yourself, I could stay in school forever. I am in Bible school...and am missing math classes and science labs.
7. I can be too impressionable and not critical enough. Especially when it comes to people in authoritative positions.
8. I am currently addicted to Gilmore Girls and pacman.
9. I am a leader. Whether I'm in a place where I am comfortable stepping out or a place where I lead quietly, I will lead. However, following also comes very naturally when it needs to.
10. I will admit, I have issues with pride. I will also admit, I often let fear get the best of me. It is always worst case scenario. With pretty much everything.
11. I have been seriously deprived of snowmobiling, fort-making, skiing, and skating this winter.
12. This stage of my life bugs me with all the uncertainty, change, and independence. On the other hand, every day is exciting and I love the age that I am at. I am looking forward to moving back home, getting into a routine, going to U of S, playing sports again, and being involved with my church. I may even feel guilty for how much I'm looking forward to other things after this year of Bible school.
13. Questioning things you've grown up believing 'just because' is more than okay to do. I may even come to the point this year of encouraging it.
14. My weakness is anything deep fried and delicious smelling.
15. One of my profs last term looks like Buzz Saw Louie from Veggie Tales Christmas. MM. Speaking of profs, I should be doing homework right now.
16. I love going for walks. Especially in beautiful places and in beautiful weather. I also love star-gazing...though I don't do nearly enough of it.
17. My relationship with God is not always about how I am 'feeling'. God is God no matter what my emotions are doing, and I really need to take Him out of the box and just surrender my own agenda. ..a lesson I'm continuing to learn.
18. I have cried in animated movies before. Um, sensitive? I think so.
19. My lack of sense of direction is scary sometimes. No...all the time. Maybe I'm just not paying attention to where I'm going??
20. I cannot whistle or snap my fingers.
21. It's incredible how much little things make a difference and how easy it is to send an email, text, or even a smile to someone. And yet...crazy how much more it could be done in a day.
22. I prefer profs that lecture for an hour straight and I just get to take notes to profs that want to get everyone's opinion and let discussion trail on for the whole class.
23. I need to learn to just chill. And to not think so much.
24. I have tried to acquire a taste for coffee because caffeine really affects my ability to stay awake. But, no matter how many mochas I drink, they don't taste any better.
25. It is interesting how human tendency is to think about how we are feeling and how others could be meeting our needs instead of taking care of the others around us. It's always humbling to realize that in the midst of my gloomy day, two or three of my friends around me are also struggling.
26. My life is absolutely nothing without my Heavenly Father.
2. I just love life. And I am very blessed.
3. The world of music is becoming so much more fascinating through my musicianship class this term. So many harmonization possibilities!
4. I have learned and will continue to learn more about myself this year than I ever have before. It's a hard truth that the best way God can work is by taking you completely out of your comfort zone, ripping away your familiar, and reminding you to depend first and foremost on Him.
5. I miss Christmastime already. No time of the year can been the excitement, beauty, and wonder of December.
6. I am a true nerd and have no intentions to change. Probably no ability to either. I will always love learning and if life didn't require you to get a career to support yourself, I could stay in school forever. I am in Bible school...and am missing math classes and science labs.
7. I can be too impressionable and not critical enough. Especially when it comes to people in authoritative positions.
8. I am currently addicted to Gilmore Girls and pacman.
9. I am a leader. Whether I'm in a place where I am comfortable stepping out or a place where I lead quietly, I will lead. However, following also comes very naturally when it needs to.
10. I will admit, I have issues with pride. I will also admit, I often let fear get the best of me. It is always worst case scenario. With pretty much everything.
11. I have been seriously deprived of snowmobiling, fort-making, skiing, and skating this winter.
12. This stage of my life bugs me with all the uncertainty, change, and independence. On the other hand, every day is exciting and I love the age that I am at. I am looking forward to moving back home, getting into a routine, going to U of S, playing sports again, and being involved with my church. I may even feel guilty for how much I'm looking forward to other things after this year of Bible school.
13. Questioning things you've grown up believing 'just because' is more than okay to do. I may even come to the point this year of encouraging it.
14. My weakness is anything deep fried and delicious smelling.
15. One of my profs last term looks like Buzz Saw Louie from Veggie Tales Christmas. MM. Speaking of profs, I should be doing homework right now.
16. I love going for walks. Especially in beautiful places and in beautiful weather. I also love star-gazing...though I don't do nearly enough of it.
17. My relationship with God is not always about how I am 'feeling'. God is God no matter what my emotions are doing, and I really need to take Him out of the box and just surrender my own agenda. ..a lesson I'm continuing to learn.
18. I have cried in animated movies before. Um, sensitive? I think so.
19. My lack of sense of direction is scary sometimes. No...all the time. Maybe I'm just not paying attention to where I'm going??
20. I cannot whistle or snap my fingers.
21. It's incredible how much little things make a difference and how easy it is to send an email, text, or even a smile to someone. And yet...crazy how much more it could be done in a day.
22. I prefer profs that lecture for an hour straight and I just get to take notes to profs that want to get everyone's opinion and let discussion trail on for the whole class.
23. I need to learn to just chill. And to not think so much.
24. I have tried to acquire a taste for coffee because caffeine really affects my ability to stay awake. But, no matter how many mochas I drink, they don't taste any better.
25. It is interesting how human tendency is to think about how we are feeling and how others could be meeting our needs instead of taking care of the others around us. It's always humbling to realize that in the midst of my gloomy day, two or three of my friends around me are also struggling.
26. My life is absolutely nothing without my Heavenly Father.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Short but (maybe not so) Sweet
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
...That is all I have to say for today.
...That is all I have to say for today.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Conclusion of the Puddle Mystery
I'm pretty sure I wrote about the smelly puddle in my room and the pipes making really weird sounds a few weeks ago. My RD came to look at it and was going to get maintenance to come and take a look, but after a few days of a very smelly room and scary sounds from the pipes behind my desk, it randomly went away.
I drove back to school this morning from a weekend at home and was met by the sight of an extremely expanded version of my friendly, smelly puddle. It was very taunting. I could almost hear it say, 'Welcome back Amy. Mwa ha. Now you have to deal with me." I had no idea how long it had been like that, or if my RAs knew, or if my roommate even knew. But, she did, and I found out that maintenance was on their way over.
So, they came, they fixed it, they left. Apparently the...air vent?...was leaking. Something was leaking. And thankfully it will do so no longer. Unfortunately I will need to remember to not go near my desk in socks for the next day or so. Dumb puddle.
My weekend at home was good. It was very unproductive and hermit-like. But it was a nice break from small town suffocation. However, since I did not do much work this weekend, that is what I am going to do now.
Probably. We'll see how long the essay-writing lasts for tonight.
I drove back to school this morning from a weekend at home and was met by the sight of an extremely expanded version of my friendly, smelly puddle. It was very taunting. I could almost hear it say, 'Welcome back Amy. Mwa ha. Now you have to deal with me." I had no idea how long it had been like that, or if my RAs knew, or if my roommate even knew. But, she did, and I found out that maintenance was on their way over.
So, they came, they fixed it, they left. Apparently the...air vent?...was leaking. Something was leaking. And thankfully it will do so no longer. Unfortunately I will need to remember to not go near my desk in socks for the next day or so. Dumb puddle.
My weekend at home was good. It was very unproductive and hermit-like. But it was a nice break from small town suffocation. However, since I did not do much work this weekend, that is what I am going to do now.
Probably. We'll see how long the essay-writing lasts for tonight.
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