Let's see, where to start...
God works in interesting ways. The other night I was praying about the problems we've had in the dorm and all the negativity that had resulted. I realized I had been extremely selfish and was giving that to God. Then, as my thoughts flittered hither and yon, lighting upon thoughts of the future, a thought that I wouldn't have invited into my head just dropped into my lap. "Why don't you apply to be an RA and try to help the college from the inside?" I smiled and dismissed it, 'cause I had decided to move into an apartment in the fall and that was that. I went on with my business, not thinking much of it. Then, I'm in the computer lab, talking to Brandon (Resident Director as well as Computer guy). Out of the blue he asks me if I wanted to apply for the RA position. Mentally I was hit by a 2x4. I stammered, "Yeah, I'm considering it." What else could I have said? *laughs* So I prayed about it that weekend and filled out the application yesterday. It's funny how God can get me all prepared for something (moving out) and then drops something like this in my lap.
I was thinking about it, and moving out would be completely selfish on my part. I have wanted to leave 'cause of the atmosphere and I've been reminded that before I leave, I have to do something to help it. So if God does open the door and I'm offered the RA position, I'll most likely accept and commit myself to serving the EBC guys. If not, I don't know if I'll move out, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
God also provides in a big way. Saturday I helped a teacher move. It was an all day endeavor and I really enjoyed getting physical exercise. Sunday I drove to church, heard a small noise but didn't think anything of it. Got to church and really enjoyed the service. We worshiped God for the fact that He died for us and rose again. Very good, and very appropriate for the things I've been going through. Then I went to a park, laid in the sun for an hour and a half while reading my Psychology book, went back to the dorms, after a while I then went to Josh's dad's house. He and Cassy were doing laundry and I was able to do a load. At 8pm, we left the house. Cassy stopped to inform me that a headlight was out and we heard some more noise. Thinking it was just the fan, we went on. After the River Rd. exit, Cassy pulled over. I was rather confused 'cause it wasn't time to get off of Beltline. Well, after I stopped, I figured it out. Smoke was pouring from my engine. I got out in a hurry and took a look. All my liquid was draining out - quite a big puddle actually - and of course the engine was extremely hot. We were figuring out what to do when the flat bed tow truck showed up (probably radioed in by the highway patrol) and I decided to get a tow. Winched it up and drove back to the school. But get this, the amount that it cost was $40 for the truck, first 5 miles free, and $2 a mile after that. My teacher had given me $40 for helping (I almost refused it) and that paid for the majority of the $50 total. Does God provide or what! Cassy was very helpful (being a mechanic's daughter), they were able to give me a ride, and if they hadn't spotted the smoke, I could have lost the car. So God is very good.
I haven't figured out what the problem is, but Cassy and her dad (contacted via cell) think it is probably either a hose or the water pump. I'm not in a hurry to get it fixed 'cause for one, I have little mulah, and for two, I think God wants me to use my bike. *grins* Prayer would be appreciated.
Homework is going... okay. I'm getting all the reading and the assignments done on time, but Greek is causing me trouble. I've had a really hard time concentrating and even wanting to review. It's annoying, 'cause that's my favorite class. (BTW, Mr. B has finished his dissertation and passed with minor review! He's going to walk with the Seniors this June and get to graduate a Dr. Pretty cool.) I just finished reading Othello. I've got some questions to do and some critical reading of articles, but I'm doing good in that class. Small Group Dynamics is a really cool class. Ms. L. is a dynamic, humorous, and interesting teacher and I've really enjoyed my classes with her. Psychology is okay, I'm learning more from the book and the videos than from the teacher I'm sorry to say. He has good things to say, but is so soft spoken that I get easily distracted and have a hard time retaining what he says. Oh well, shall have to work harder on that.
I need to go job hunting, but now that the car is out of order, I'm not sure how that's going to work. Got some ideas though. There's two call centers that pay well that I'm going to try and find out about. The one I really want, the higher pay one, doesn't have a dress code or hair code from what I've heard so that's a positive thing. The other one is more strict and I'd have to get a haircut if I wanted to do that :(. We shall see what happens. I really want to get this hair out to 12 inches so that I can donate it, but it's taking longer than I want it to. Don't worry, pictures shall come soon!
Well, probably should go look at some bloggers and then clean as part of my work study. Homework then calls. adiso!
BTW, take a look at the new sidebar!
God works in interesting ways. The other night I was praying about the problems we've had in the dorm and all the negativity that had resulted. I realized I had been extremely selfish and was giving that to God. Then, as my thoughts flittered hither and yon, lighting upon thoughts of the future, a thought that I wouldn't have invited into my head just dropped into my lap. "Why don't you apply to be an RA and try to help the college from the inside?" I smiled and dismissed it, 'cause I had decided to move into an apartment in the fall and that was that. I went on with my business, not thinking much of it. Then, I'm in the computer lab, talking to Brandon (Resident Director as well as Computer guy). Out of the blue he asks me if I wanted to apply for the RA position. Mentally I was hit by a 2x4. I stammered, "Yeah, I'm considering it." What else could I have said? *laughs* So I prayed about it that weekend and filled out the application yesterday. It's funny how God can get me all prepared for something (moving out) and then drops something like this in my lap.
I was thinking about it, and moving out would be completely selfish on my part. I have wanted to leave 'cause of the atmosphere and I've been reminded that before I leave, I have to do something to help it. So if God does open the door and I'm offered the RA position, I'll most likely accept and commit myself to serving the EBC guys. If not, I don't know if I'll move out, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
God also provides in a big way. Saturday I helped a teacher move. It was an all day endeavor and I really enjoyed getting physical exercise. Sunday I drove to church, heard a small noise but didn't think anything of it. Got to church and really enjoyed the service. We worshiped God for the fact that He died for us and rose again. Very good, and very appropriate for the things I've been going through. Then I went to a park, laid in the sun for an hour and a half while reading my Psychology book, went back to the dorms, after a while I then went to Josh's dad's house. He and Cassy were doing laundry and I was able to do a load. At 8pm, we left the house. Cassy stopped to inform me that a headlight was out and we heard some more noise. Thinking it was just the fan, we went on. After the River Rd. exit, Cassy pulled over. I was rather confused 'cause it wasn't time to get off of Beltline. Well, after I stopped, I figured it out. Smoke was pouring from my engine. I got out in a hurry and took a look. All my liquid was draining out - quite a big puddle actually - and of course the engine was extremely hot. We were figuring out what to do when the flat bed tow truck showed up (probably radioed in by the highway patrol) and I decided to get a tow. Winched it up and drove back to the school. But get this, the amount that it cost was $40 for the truck, first 5 miles free, and $2 a mile after that. My teacher had given me $40 for helping (I almost refused it) and that paid for the majority of the $50 total. Does God provide or what! Cassy was very helpful (being a mechanic's daughter), they were able to give me a ride, and if they hadn't spotted the smoke, I could have lost the car. So God is very good.
I haven't figured out what the problem is, but Cassy and her dad (contacted via cell) think it is probably either a hose or the water pump. I'm not in a hurry to get it fixed 'cause for one, I have little mulah, and for two, I think God wants me to use my bike. *grins* Prayer would be appreciated.
Homework is going... okay. I'm getting all the reading and the assignments done on time, but Greek is causing me trouble. I've had a really hard time concentrating and even wanting to review. It's annoying, 'cause that's my favorite class. (BTW, Mr. B has finished his dissertation and passed with minor review! He's going to walk with the Seniors this June and get to graduate a Dr. Pretty cool.) I just finished reading Othello. I've got some questions to do and some critical reading of articles, but I'm doing good in that class. Small Group Dynamics is a really cool class. Ms. L. is a dynamic, humorous, and interesting teacher and I've really enjoyed my classes with her. Psychology is okay, I'm learning more from the book and the videos than from the teacher I'm sorry to say. He has good things to say, but is so soft spoken that I get easily distracted and have a hard time retaining what he says. Oh well, shall have to work harder on that.
I need to go job hunting, but now that the car is out of order, I'm not sure how that's going to work. Got some ideas though. There's two call centers that pay well that I'm going to try and find out about. The one I really want, the higher pay one, doesn't have a dress code or hair code from what I've heard so that's a positive thing. The other one is more strict and I'd have to get a haircut if I wanted to do that :(. We shall see what happens. I really want to get this hair out to 12 inches so that I can donate it, but it's taking longer than I want it to. Don't worry, pictures shall come soon!
Well, probably should go look at some bloggers and then clean as part of my work study. Homework then calls. adiso!
BTW, take a look at the new sidebar!
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