Today concludes the craziness of Freshman Orientation and PA Training. Holy moly I made it. Only to start obstacle number two tomorrow: Autumn Quarter of my senior year.
It was surreal to watch the rush of all 690 incoming freshman scramble about, watch awkward interactions, observe frantic parents clinging to these last few days, sympathizing with the scrambled nerves of excitement, terror and confusion. How is it that this place, this routine, has become so familiar? It's old news, I know this campus inside and out, I know most of the staff and professors - or at least recognize them. And it all happened so fast. So I pray for these freshman to love every second here and take every opportunity and to never blink because it all goes so fast.
Besides the usual stresses that come with starting a new quarter [i.e. a perpetually broken car, no money, new residents, fatigue from just looking at syllabi and keeping everyone, including myself, happy] I think I'm ready. (Except for math class...Dear Lord, please let me survive and pass this course. please have mercy. Amen.)
Also: I just happened upon these very cool things:
1. A 5K race/walk at OCC benefiting two non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations! One, REACH Ministries , located in Tacoma that helps families locally and two, Living Hope Community Center, which is located in Cape Town, South Africa!! So. I am stoked and really want to participate and help raise funds! Registration is $25. Anyone want to do this with me?
2. I found this website: Plus3Network where you log your exercise and raise money for various causes!
Check them out!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
There are a ton of spider's webs around campus at the moment. (Not to mention the beefy, nickle to quarter-sized spiders that inhabit them, but I try to ignore them and just gaze at their beautiful crafty work). Webs are so delicate and beautiful, especially when it's just rained or drops of dew still linger.
Rachel and I watched a spider swiftly and delicately construct his new web and it was quite amazing. (Don't worry...all these spiders are outside)
But I was inspired.
Rachel and I watched a spider swiftly and delicately construct his new web and it was quite amazing. (Don't worry...all these spiders are outside)
But I was inspired.
The first tear spills, breaking the dam's stronghold
They pour faster - as I desperately try to repair the wall.
Round warm drops smear and glisten on rosy cheeks,
like subtle dew drops stick to a spider's web
betraying the spider's secret and exposing its sticky web.
So the secrets spill forth, unable to stop.
A betrayal of the heart.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sucked into the vortex...
The swallowing vortex of PA training has sucked me in and wound me tightly.
Thus, I haven't had a moment to myself. Or a lot of sleep.
Schedules, planning, running around, training and remembering has consumed most, if not all, of my energy allowance for the day and I am entering into senior year in a few weeks ready and terrified to be in my last year. Ready to move on. Terrified to leave this amazing place. Look, day one hasn't even started and I'm already panicked about June.
In my panic and insecurity I have found some encouragement in these passages as of late:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! -Psalm 27: 1, 13-14
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, 'My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.' -Psalm 91:1-2
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Thus, I haven't had a moment to myself. Or a lot of sleep.
Schedules, planning, running around, training and remembering has consumed most, if not all, of my energy allowance for the day and I am entering into senior year in a few weeks ready and terrified to be in my last year. Ready to move on. Terrified to leave this amazing place. Look, day one hasn't even started and I'm already panicked about June.
In my panic and insecurity I have found some encouragement in these passages as of late:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! -Psalm 27: 1, 13-14
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, 'My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.' -Psalm 91:1-2
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
09/09/2009, 22!
What do you get when you have three 9's and two 2's?
A full house!
So, I'm calling this my Full House Birthday ...if only it came with a jackpot!
Here are 22 goals, aspirations, dreams and things to-do in this, my twenty-second year of life:
1. Go to China!
2. Get a job!!
3. Stay caught up on scrapbooking
4. Learn to enjoy cooking
5. Be thankful
6. Pray, pray, pray!
7. Read the newspaper
8. Get ahead on Christmas shopping
9. Raise money for Baphumelele
10. Dress nicely more often
11. Plant herbs and harvest!
12. Attempt another bonsai (r.i.p. berry leaf)
13. Finish a crossword puzzle without using Google
14. Keep the Sabbath
15. Color more
16. Sponsor a child
17. Explore Seattle
18. Spend a weekend in Canada!
19. Go out to coffee (or tea) with friends more often
20. Watch a sunrise
21. Have a picnic on the beach
22. Live each and every day like it's my last, spend less time being frustrated and more days in awe of God's beauty and blessings. I've been reminded just how precious, fragile and unpredictable life is. Rest In Peace Yoni, you'll be missed so much.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
World On Fire
My friend Heidi showed me this video. (She also showed me the sweet dancing Matt video I posted earlier).
What would YOU do with $150,000?
Friday, September 4, 2009
Friday!
The weekend is coming!! On my Labor Day Weekend To-Do List:
- Erin and I are going to rearrange the apartment
- UNPACK!
- Get organized!
- Laundry
- Plenty of reading!
- Dinner with Nick to celebrate six whole months!
I'm excited to get back in the swing of things, because right now the apartment and my brain is in disarray.
Have an amazing three days!
Image via: www.weheartit.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Dance away!
I'm off to Seattle tomorrow.
Sad to leave home, but this video makes me excited to travel. :) Hope you dance wherever you are today!
Sigh, September
September
How lovely the world is
in September
Warm air
Leaves just turning gold
Summer still lingering
Autumn coming nearer
It is a time of bittersweet endings
And bittersweet beginnings
It seems that every September
The world takes a deep breath
Shakes off the August heat
Prepares for a long winter
Knowing no one will feel this way again
Until next
September.
by, Nina Dringo
How lovely the world is
in September
Warm air
Leaves just turning gold
Summer still lingering
Autumn coming nearer
It is a time of bittersweet endings
And bittersweet beginnings
It seems that every September
The world takes a deep breath
Shakes off the August heat
Prepares for a long winter
Knowing no one will feel this way again
Until next
September.
by, Nina Dringo
image via www.weheartit.com
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