Well it's only been 2 weeks since I wrote something, so I'd say that this is a success.
I had a big pathophysiology test today, and I have a few minutes to spare now that that is over.
Thanksgiving was last week.
It was so nice. I didn't have class on Monday or Tuesday, so I was home for 7 days. That's the longest I've been home since last January, which was a long time ago. So sleeping in until 9, real food, family, and franz were so welcomed. All good things.
Coming straight back to school to study for my patho test was a rude awakening though. But in 7 and 1/2 days, I will be DONE with school for the semester. That's right. Done. Done with the first semester of P1. And tomorrow I'm done with my IPPE for this semester, and I never have to go back to that pharmacy again. Praise the Lord! Tomorrow night at 5 can't come soon enough.
We're having footie-Christmas in a few weeks. Prettty excited. Glad we are able to do it. Bring on the footies. Bring on the pineapples. Bring on the dollar-store presents and good friends. Haha.
Also. Loving the Avett Brothers these days. The Second Gleam album is where it's at.
That's about it for now. Samford is as Samford does. Boring.
Sara Beth, YOU COME BACK IN 17 DAYS. I hope you have the best 17 days ever, but I can't wait to see you!!!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Well I'm Doing It
So look at this! Record breaking - This is my second time to blog in three or four days. A little better than two times in three months.. or six months.
But anyways, this week has been interesting so far.
This semester has been a marathon, and for some reason, my teachers want us to sprint the last two miles. But let me tell you, after you've run the first twenty-four miles, the last thing you want to do is sprint (I never actually ran a marathon, but I bet this is true). We have two big tests at the end of next week, then thanksgiving break, then a test the monday after Thanksgiving, then exams, with about 3 or 4 projects smashed in between things. That's right. I am currently the closest to finishing this semester than I've ever been. In one month (minus two days), I will be done. DONE. For 7 weeks. Get at me, Christmas break!
But that's enough about school.
I've been thinking about rest a lot lately.
Probably would consider it my "word of the semester."
I have a hard time resting. Sitting. Being still. Allowing Christ to restore me. Allowing others to take care of me.
True rest is hard. Especially for people who want to be in control of everything that's going on. And want to have everything checked off of their to-do list before they take a break. And want to succeed in every thing.
It takes surrender. Trust. Thankfulness.
It is so easy for me to get anxious about tomorrow, about the next few weeks, about the next few years. It is so easy for me to remember things that have happened in the past and allow my fear to cripple me. It is so easy to try to see my present circumstances and either (a) be a brat allow them to shape my attitude or (b) take them in to my own hands and deal with it in my own strength, instead of opening my hands and allowing Christ to be glorified in whatever I'm doing.
I had never considered rest to be a form of worship. I've been reading a few things this semester that have changed my opinion. My mom gave me a small devotion book, "Jesus Calling," that is written as if Jesus was saying these words right to me. And on one day, it says,
"Worship Me only. I am King of kings and Lord of lords, dwelling in inapproachable Ligh. I am taking care of you! I am not only committed to caring for you, but I am also absolutely capable of doing so. Rest in Me, My weary one, for this is a form of worship... Worship Me by resting peacefully in My presence."
And another day says, "When things may seem to be going wrong, trust Me. When your life seems increasingly out of control, thank Me... Cry out of Me in My name. Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel. Thank me for everything, though this seems unnatural - even irrational."
Those were already a lot of words that probably don't make the most sense, and I have class in 14 minutes, so I'm leaving it there.
But anyways, this week has been interesting so far.
This semester has been a marathon, and for some reason, my teachers want us to sprint the last two miles. But let me tell you, after you've run the first twenty-four miles, the last thing you want to do is sprint (I never actually ran a marathon, but I bet this is true). We have two big tests at the end of next week, then thanksgiving break, then a test the monday after Thanksgiving, then exams, with about 3 or 4 projects smashed in between things. That's right. I am currently the closest to finishing this semester than I've ever been. In one month (minus two days), I will be done. DONE. For 7 weeks. Get at me, Christmas break!
But that's enough about school.
I've been thinking about rest a lot lately.
Probably would consider it my "word of the semester."
I have a hard time resting. Sitting. Being still. Allowing Christ to restore me. Allowing others to take care of me.
True rest is hard. Especially for people who want to be in control of everything that's going on. And want to have everything checked off of their to-do list before they take a break. And want to succeed in every thing.
It takes surrender. Trust. Thankfulness.
It is so easy for me to get anxious about tomorrow, about the next few weeks, about the next few years. It is so easy for me to remember things that have happened in the past and allow my fear to cripple me. It is so easy to try to see my present circumstances and either (a) be a brat allow them to shape my attitude or (b) take them in to my own hands and deal with it in my own strength, instead of opening my hands and allowing Christ to be glorified in whatever I'm doing.
I had never considered rest to be a form of worship. I've been reading a few things this semester that have changed my opinion. My mom gave me a small devotion book, "Jesus Calling," that is written as if Jesus was saying these words right to me. And on one day, it says,
"Worship Me only. I am King of kings and Lord of lords, dwelling in inapproachable Ligh. I am taking care of you! I am not only committed to caring for you, but I am also absolutely capable of doing so. Rest in Me, My weary one, for this is a form of worship... Worship Me by resting peacefully in My presence."
And another day says, "When things may seem to be going wrong, trust Me. When your life seems increasingly out of control, thank Me... Cry out of Me in My name. Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel. Thank me for everything, though this seems unnatural - even irrational."
Those were already a lot of words that probably don't make the most sense, and I have class in 14 minutes, so I'm leaving it there.
Monday, November 7, 2011
So I Can't Help It
Well Sara Beth just called me out for not blogging.
I can't help it.
Every few months, some one will make a comment about how I never blog, I'll blog once (maybe twice if they're lucky), then I forget. Not that I don't have time, I just don't make the time. I choose to jump on my bed in my new socks. Or rollerblade on the third floor of pittman in my nightgown. Or study in my puffy vest. But maybe, just maybe, I'll start blogging again.
I have class at 8 and a test at 10, so I'm reviewing over my notes in the caf right now, listening to Kanye. Great time.
I can't help it.
Every few months, some one will make a comment about how I never blog, I'll blog once (maybe twice if they're lucky), then I forget. Not that I don't have time, I just don't make the time. I choose to jump on my bed in my new socks. Or rollerblade on the third floor of pittman in my nightgown. Or study in my puffy vest. But maybe, just maybe, I'll start blogging again.
I have class at 8 and a test at 10, so I'm reviewing over my notes in the caf right now, listening to Kanye. Great time.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
So I'm Back
Well I've been at Noah's for a few weeks now, and it's been good. Hard. Tiring.
We trained on the river for 6 days, all paddle boats, and it was really good. Really fun. But very cold. We spent 5 days backpacking this week, and that was not as fun. They blindfold us, send us out in groups of 4 into the wilderness, and we have to figure out where we are and how to get to the coordinates that they gave us. But my group was none of my good buddies, so that was really hard and not very fun. But then on the second day we all met up, so it was especially good to see all of my second-year girls again, and my good guy friends. We did some more things, but it's over now. Praise God.
I start commercial trips on Tuesday, so I'm a little nervous about that, but it should be good. The water is starting to get big. It's cranking. The snow-pack is ridiculous this year, so hopefully it'll be a continuous high-water year, as opposed to last year, where it got HUGE for a week, then was just mediocre the rest of the summer. But we shall see.
None of those words were interesting.
We trained on the river for 6 days, all paddle boats, and it was really good. Really fun. But very cold. We spent 5 days backpacking this week, and that was not as fun. They blindfold us, send us out in groups of 4 into the wilderness, and we have to figure out where we are and how to get to the coordinates that they gave us. But my group was none of my good buddies, so that was really hard and not very fun. But then on the second day we all met up, so it was especially good to see all of my second-year girls again, and my good guy friends. We did some more things, but it's over now. Praise God.
I start commercial trips on Tuesday, so I'm a little nervous about that, but it should be good. The water is starting to get big. It's cranking. The snow-pack is ridiculous this year, so hopefully it'll be a continuous high-water year, as opposed to last year, where it got HUGE for a week, then was just mediocre the rest of the summer. But we shall see.
None of those words were interesting.
Monday, May 9, 2011
So It's Almost That Time
Well I didn't wait three months to blog this time! However, I did get to spent alllll last week studying for an analytical chem test that I had on Friday, and then I spent this weekend studying for my geography and physiology exams that I had today, and now soup and rice - I am studying for my analytical chem exam that's on Wednesday. But after 12:30 on Wednesday, I am done! And I will officially be done with undergrad. At the ripe age of 20.
The remainder of this week holds a little more promise. First off, SB is home, so hopefully I can see her ASAP. Watching chick-flicks and hanging out sounds a littttle more fun than chemistry. Yay. Concerning Samford though, I have a tonn of RA things to do, errands to run, friends to hang out with, etc. And on Thursday a couple of people are going to our friend Daniel's lake house, till Friday afternoon, so I am excited. Thennn, on Saturday morning, Jeff graduates, we are heading straight to Huntsville for his best friend's wedding, and then off to Colorado! We are driving the 4runner, so I am pumped. Minus the whole driving and sitting in the car for 24 hours. But that's ok. It'll be worth it.
Ok. Back to studying. Fun times.
The remainder of this week holds a little more promise. First off, SB is home, so hopefully I can see her ASAP. Watching chick-flicks and hanging out sounds a littttle more fun than chemistry. Yay. Concerning Samford though, I have a tonn of RA things to do, errands to run, friends to hang out with, etc. And on Thursday a couple of people are going to our friend Daniel's lake house, till Friday afternoon, so I am excited. Thennn, on Saturday morning, Jeff graduates, we are heading straight to Huntsville for his best friend's wedding, and then off to Colorado! We are driving the 4runner, so I am pumped. Minus the whole driving and sitting in the car for 24 hours. But that's ok. It'll be worth it.
Ok. Back to studying. Fun times.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
So. Oops.
Welll. I didn't realize that it's been two months and twelve days since I last blogged. Amy Jones subtly reminded me of that by posting on my facebook wall, saying "you can't just walk out on things liz. you have a blog, remember? you started it and now you're stuck with it."
Thanks.
A lot of things have happened since February 16th. Holy cow a lot. Lacrosse (practice 4 days a week; we went to ATL, Auburn, and the University of Florida to play). Spring break (Destin and then Fairhope, with Kaleigh and Courtney; ran a 10k). School (13 more days of undergrad; no big deal). Furman (finalllly went to visit SB!). Went off-roading in the 4runner (on the way to the rope swing). Got my ear pierced. Tore a tendon in my foot (no spring semester is complete without a boot). Easter.
But now I'm here. Sitting in the library. Just got done with some analytical chem homework, and now I'm about to go to bed. Yes, it's 8:41 pm, and I'm contemplating bedtime. We had a flea market today for part of Spring Fling, so I sold some embroidered shirts, but stayed up till 3:30 last night making them, and got up at 8 for breakfast. So my brain is saying "it's time to stop trying to function." So I'm about to head back to my room and make a 9:18 bedtime happen.
But before that - I think I started this almost exactly one year ago. To be able to update errbody in the club (aka SB) about Colorado. Where did a year go? On May 14th, Jeff and I are going to drive out to Colorado, and I will be a second year guide. It hasn't registered in my brain yet.
Oh, a little bit more important. Tornado town last night. Tornadoes came through Alabama and tore up Tuscaloosa and other places around here, and a huge one touched down in downtown, and another one tore up down 280. This also hasn't really registered. I remember sitting in the basement of Pittman for about an hour, but because I haven't seen any damage with my own two eyes, I haven't thought much about it.
Ok. I have a migraine from sitting in the bright sun this afternoon during the flea market and from not sleeping last night, so I can't think anymore. I will try to blog more in the next two weeks, even though I have exams, RA stuff, and to get ready for CO. And I will definitely blog during the summer. Duh.
Sorry this was boring.
Lacrosse
Furman with Sara Beth!
Jonathan came to visit
Spring Break
Thanks.
A lot of things have happened since February 16th. Holy cow a lot. Lacrosse (practice 4 days a week; we went to ATL, Auburn, and the University of Florida to play). Spring break (Destin and then Fairhope, with Kaleigh and Courtney; ran a 10k). School (13 more days of undergrad; no big deal). Furman (finalllly went to visit SB!). Went off-roading in the 4runner (on the way to the rope swing). Got my ear pierced. Tore a tendon in my foot (no spring semester is complete without a boot). Easter.
But now I'm here. Sitting in the library. Just got done with some analytical chem homework, and now I'm about to go to bed. Yes, it's 8:41 pm, and I'm contemplating bedtime. We had a flea market today for part of Spring Fling, so I sold some embroidered shirts, but stayed up till 3:30 last night making them, and got up at 8 for breakfast. So my brain is saying "it's time to stop trying to function." So I'm about to head back to my room and make a 9:18 bedtime happen.
But before that - I think I started this almost exactly one year ago. To be able to update errbody in the club (aka SB) about Colorado. Where did a year go? On May 14th, Jeff and I are going to drive out to Colorado, and I will be a second year guide. It hasn't registered in my brain yet.
Oh, a little bit more important. Tornado town last night. Tornadoes came through Alabama and tore up Tuscaloosa and other places around here, and a huge one touched down in downtown, and another one tore up down 280. This also hasn't really registered. I remember sitting in the basement of Pittman for about an hour, but because I haven't seen any damage with my own two eyes, I haven't thought much about it.
Ok. I have a migraine from sitting in the bright sun this afternoon during the flea market and from not sleeping last night, so I can't think anymore. I will try to blog more in the next two weeks, even though I have exams, RA stuff, and to get ready for CO. And I will definitely blog during the summer. Duh.
Sorry this was boring.
Lacrosse
Furman with Sara Beth!
Jonathan came to visit
Spring Break
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
So Many Options
Well I'm working in the RA office and I planned on doing a lot of studying, but people were in here till after 11, and now my brain is tired, so I didn't get a ton done.. But that's ok. I'm not really worried about my physiology test Friday and I haven't really thought about my quant test (which got moved to next Wednesday). But I probably should be. Doesn't matter. C's get degrees, especially once you're excepted into pharmacy school. Haha.
I was skyping with my friend Daniel, from Noah's, last night, and he mentioned his 30 by 30 list. I had never heard of such a thing. But he said that it's just 30 things you want to do before you turn 30. So like a short bucket list.
I did some thinking, and I need a 30 by 30.
I thought up a couple things during my classes today, but I only have 14. And some of them aren't anything special. I don't want it to be something that every body wants to do, but also not things that aren't possible or ridiculously expensive. Here's what I have so far (the numerical order does not represent priority):
1. Run a 1/2 marathon.
2. Finish a triathalon.
3. Build something great, on my own.
4. Learn to sew.
5. Get my ear pierced again.
6. Get a butt tat.
7. Get plastered (just once.. after I turn 21).
8. Go to Washington state and/or a national park in the west.
9. Go on a backpacking trip for fun (can be combined with number 8).
10. Fast.
11. Learn to tell time quickly on an analog clock.
12. Streak.
13. Snowboard.
14. Peak 2+ fourteeners.
So I need 16 more.
Any ideas?
(Glacier National Park)
I was skyping with my friend Daniel, from Noah's, last night, and he mentioned his 30 by 30 list. I had never heard of such a thing. But he said that it's just 30 things you want to do before you turn 30. So like a short bucket list.
I did some thinking, and I need a 30 by 30.
I thought up a couple things during my classes today, but I only have 14. And some of them aren't anything special. I don't want it to be something that every body wants to do, but also not things that aren't possible or ridiculously expensive. Here's what I have so far (the numerical order does not represent priority):
1. Run a 1/2 marathon.
2. Finish a triathalon.
3. Build something great, on my own.
4. Learn to sew.
5. Get my ear pierced again.
6. Get a butt tat.
7. Get plastered (just once.. after I turn 21).
8. Go to Washington state and/or a national park in the west.
9. Go on a backpacking trip for fun (can be combined with number 8).
10. Fast.
11. Learn to tell time quickly on an analog clock.
12. Streak.
13. Snowboard.
14. Peak 2+ fourteeners.
So I need 16 more.
Any ideas?
(Glacier National Park)
Monday, February 14, 2011
So This is Short
Well I have lacrosse practice in 45 minutes and I kind of need to be studying right now, but I just got out of class and had a real quick lunch, so I figured I could take a second to blog.
Step Sing was reallly good this weekend. A lot of the shows were fantastic and really funny. Dudes-A-Plenty (the independent boys) won Sweepstakes for the second year in a row. A lot of my guy friends were in it, so it was cool to see them win.
Nothing really exciting is going on here these days. Our first lacrosse games are this weekend. And my friend Daniel invited us over to his apartment for a rave on Friday night. So this weekend should be fun. But I have my first quant test next week, so when I'm not at the lacrosse field, I will be studying quant and probably panicking. But I just have to make C's this semester in order to keep my spot in pharmacy school, so I'm not tooo worried.
I had my RA re-application interview last week. It was actually fun. And pretty funny. I'll post my re-app video on facebook soon. But anyways, hopefully next year I'll be an RA again. Courtney is applying too, so there is a possibility that she and Kaleigh could live in new Pittman (they're renovating and adding on to Pittman), and I could be their suite-mate, and Courtney could have half of a hall and I'd have the other half. Hopefully. We'll see though.
4 weeks till spring break. (Only 3 for you, SB!)
3 months until this summer.
Oh yeah, the Avett Brothers are coming to Samford April 30th. No big deal or anything.
Step Sing was reallly good this weekend. A lot of the shows were fantastic and really funny. Dudes-A-Plenty (the independent boys) won Sweepstakes for the second year in a row. A lot of my guy friends were in it, so it was cool to see them win.
Nothing really exciting is going on here these days. Our first lacrosse games are this weekend. And my friend Daniel invited us over to his apartment for a rave on Friday night. So this weekend should be fun. But I have my first quant test next week, so when I'm not at the lacrosse field, I will be studying quant and probably panicking. But I just have to make C's this semester in order to keep my spot in pharmacy school, so I'm not tooo worried.
I had my RA re-application interview last week. It was actually fun. And pretty funny. I'll post my re-app video on facebook soon. But anyways, hopefully next year I'll be an RA again. Courtney is applying too, so there is a possibility that she and Kaleigh could live in new Pittman (they're renovating and adding on to Pittman), and I could be their suite-mate, and Courtney could have half of a hall and I'd have the other half. Hopefully. We'll see though.
4 weeks till spring break. (Only 3 for you, SB!)
3 months until this summer.
Oh yeah, the Avett Brothers are coming to Samford April 30th. No big deal or anything.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)