There is so much in this world that we have to learn, explore and see. This blog is an account of the beautiful world as I see it, explore it, and learn about it.
Okay guys. Tonight, Father Mike talked about something that makes me really happy. He was talking about how as a Christian (Catholic/Lutheran/whatever) we own this world. God gave it to us. It's ours. It's like when you own a bike or, in his case, a scooter. You get to take responsibility for it, it's yours. The world is ours. And we are Christ's.
The world is ours. This is our chance to make a stand and do something. Be responsibile for our world.. hmmm.. when did I talk about this before? Oh.. I don't know.. like the very first post on this blog? HECK YES.
The world is our Oyster. We do what we can with it. We have to be responsible, but legit.. we can do what ever the heck we want.
I'll have more depth to talk later/ tomorrow.
Always,
H.Eilene
Sorry Guys. Yesterday I was a tad busy actually experiencing my sophomore year that I didn't get a chance to REALLY post anything of substance. Classes Yesterday:
College Writing
Economic Geography
Contemporary Literature
Intro to Maps and Geospatial Info
How they went:
College Writing was a bit awkward. I am the only non-freshman. My professor asked us what experience we had with research papers and I mentioned the Environment Health Research Paper that we did as Seniors at SES (most of us called it the Toxicology Paper because it's shorter). It was a very long paper, and it took a very long time to write. When I started by saying, "Well, in high school I wrote about the influence OPCs have on pancreatic cancer." She just gave me this funny look and then said, "You must be from that school at the zoo." She then proceeded to tell the entire class not to worry because she wasn't that mean as to make us write a paper on such a long complicated topic. Nor would it be more than 12 pages long. In my mind, all I could think was.. the length requirement wasn't so bad because we had enough information to make it forever-long.
Economic Geography was a hoot. My professor is a funny guy. He was energetic and happy and a professor I worked with last semester trying to organize my major declaring stuff. He recognized me the second he walked in and cracked a joke because I was the only girl in the class. It was extremely embarrassing but I know we'll have a fun year because he is so sarcastic and interested in the most boring topic ever... though I don't find it all that boring... seriously: neoliberalism, Capitalism, Socialism, Globalization.... that stuff is SO COOL.
Contemporary Literature was also entertaining strictly because of the professor. He's probably somewhere around mid thirties or forties.. he's got the balding head with random patches of hair that don't make any sense. He wore a very out-of-style patterned button down with pants that were just a little too short so his extra thick, extra tall socks showed... it was just very interesting. He was funny (not funny looking). He just fit the build of a classic nerd (minus the tweed). He talked super fast and nervously. He kept making references to how he should have practiced his speech more and how he will NEVER had 4 hours of stuff to say in a week to us so we all really need to participate because his improv skills are sub-par. I'm going to enjoy his class. He was funny and I can tell our book discussions will be fun.
Introduction to Maps and Geospatial Information was less than interesting yesterday. I'm hoping when we actually get into it I'll love it, because it's essential information for me to learn for my GIS minor. I'm thinking that the fact that we're squeezing 90 people into one room is gonna make it easy to get distracted.. but the prof seems nice enough.
Homework:
EG: Intro of Mindful Economics
CW: Rdgs on Moodle Docs
CL: 1-46 of Housekeeping
Maps: Introduction of textbook, Assignment 1
CD: Chapter One from Seigel
MPE: Issue 4, Paper, Forum 2
The Good Stuff:
I skyped with the boy for the first time last night.. it was great. I miss him like crazy, but seeing him smile and make his goony faces really made me happy. Then, he called for a goodnight which added to the happy. Skyped with Lukeeeee yesterday, also fabulous. I miss my buddy.
Here's a great song that I love... you know it.. and if you don't, I shake my disappointed head at you:
Well hello my friends! Today was a fabulous day. It was my first day of school (WOOT!). I had one class (WOOT!). My one class didn't start until 1pm (WOOT!). The professor in my one class was bubbly and happy and I love her. I also began my online class today. It's a debate class and the subject is Environmental Issues. WOOT. I love my schedule for tuesdays and thursdays. I'm wicked excited to see how tomorrow goes as well. I miss my boy.. like crazy. I don't think I'm going to get used to him not being here, but I'll have to try. Talk more soon--
So--- pretty much since I got here I've been cooped up in the apartment because all my roomies are Rockstars for the freshies. I had nothing to do, so I spent my day yesterday cleaning our already clean apartment, doing the dishes (twice), making dinner for Sarah and I and then doing homework that has yet to be assigned (lame right??).
Then... wait for it... I actually went out.
Sarah (roomie) took me to the night games.. where we planned to play soccer. Instead we talked with a bunch of people from Newman (church). After about two hours we came back to the apartment and on our way ran into a few friends from last year. We invited them up to eat some delicious cookies that we were baking at midnight. We went to bed sometime around 1:30-2 am.
This morning we woke up super early for mass/prayer and then came back and had some tasty breakfast before we went back out on the pavement to chalk it up. Tonight is a FREE dinner at Newman at 5PM for FRESHMEN.
Anyways... Post again soon.. computer literally about to die.
I find it fitting, because I'm currently making a new place my home. I'm not alone, even though sometimes I might feel a little lost and alone.. I'm not.
Welcome back friends! It's been a long summer but this blog is finally back in full-time commission!
First, let me take you on a tour of my new place!
This is my desk. From my window I can see the lake!!
My bed and dresser
Our living room and dining room
The kitchen!!
Bathroom part 1
Storage Closet
Bathroom part 2
So this is the new place! Its nice and spacious. It doesn't quite feel like home yet, but I know it'll get there soon. My roommates have been super busy because they are Rockstars this year. So I've had a lot of time to myself in the apartment trying to get used to my new surroundings. I like it here, but I miss my family, and I miss my home.
Classes don't start until Tuesday. I'm hoping that once they start everything will start to feel normal.. or I'll be so busy that it just won't matter.
Right now, my only goal is to make this place my home!
