Overwhelmed.
That is the theme of today. I feel completely overwhelmed.
I'm not yet at the overwhelmed where I am in hysterics crying and screaming because the madness has not yet started. However, these past two days of "first" classes and syllabi have forecasted overwhelming-ness. But, at this moment it's the kind of feeling where they forecast a blizzard, but I'm standing in the sunshine, so I'll just shrug my shoulders and move forward.
Check back...this blog could be amusing around the middle of April and May.
Mother Nature welcomed the students to Spring Quarter with cold winds and lots of rain. As if to say, Spring Break is over sucker.
Even with the storm clouds on the horizon and my knowledge that this quarter is going to kick my butt, I AM SO EXCITED FOR IT! I love each and every class I'm in, and I've had all the professors before and I can hardly wait to enjoy this quarter while it overwhelms me. In the past months when I have swayed back and forth with majors and life decisions I've realized that THIS is where I need to be. I am so happy and fulfilled in this moment. So, here is what will run my life for the next 10 weeks:
Curriculum and Instruction. Every time I mention this class people told me things such as: "oh wow - good luck with that one!" "It's going to be the most intense class you'll ever take" "It is going to run your life." Wow, thanks. I'm not intimidated or anything. Today was the first class and Dr Smyth only reiterated what everyone told me! However, I am excited for this challenge and during the course of 10 weeks I will write my own curriculum for high school youth. I can hardly wait to see what my blood, sweat, tears and energy produce!
Leadership in Ministry. This class is going to be good, I love Dr. Drovdahl and am excited about the content. It is a "W" course (which stands for Writing intensive), but after taking that "W" course in english last quarter I feel like I will survive just fine. Dr. Drovdahl only requires three 4-5 page papers (that I get to set the deadlines for...amazing!) as opposed to the three 3-4 page papers (plus re-writes of all of those) and the 12-15 page paper (plus the re-write of that) from my crazy English course. Never again. Never again.
UCOR 2000 The West and the Word with my all time favorite professor Dr. Stiling. There's something about the history teachers in my life. They are incredible and have instilled in me this absolute fascination and obsession with history -- and life in general. Each has prodded and encouraged me. I couldn't be more thankful. Thus, I am all too excited to have a class from him!
Gospel Choir: is going great. We are preforming an original oratorio that Dr. Newby and Dr. Marsh (who teach at SPU) wrote! It's an amazing experience and I love singing with that group. It's amazing and humbling to be in the presence of such talent as Dr. Newby and Dr. Marsh and I know my singing skills are improving!
Community Bible Study. I couldn't pass up this opportunity to take another course with Dr. Drovdahl. Plus it's on 1 Corinthians which I don't know very much about. This course will challenge me and force me to keep my nose in the Bible where is belongs. With everything else grabbing my attention, this course will help center my anxieties, stresses and apprehensions.
PA Class! I had the first one today. It feels so strange to think of myself as a PA. A few months ago I was pretty sure this is not what I wanted, but doors have opened and my mind has changed. I'm so excited to see what next year holds and just what I've roped myself into. I know this course is going to be fun...and challenging (a common theme this university seems to give at every chance). It's going to be a bit more work than I expected (homework-wise), but I'll manage.
So, that is the grand update of my life. It's been so long since I last posted. I was burned out of writing. I spent Spring Break recuperating from my exhausting quarter and working. Working, is honestly so relaxing to me. My boss continually tells me that I can take a day off if I want, and during the Winter Break crisis they told me I didn't have to show up - they'd understand. But, honestly, that's what kept me sane. I could go there and accomplish something, be surrounded with co-workers whom I love and just have that part of my routine stay normal.
I've prattled on long enough.
Time to start this crazy quarter.
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