It is “crunch time” for school these days and consequently I haven’t been keeping up with my blog. I have been writing at prolific pace and as a result there has been a shortage of extra words. So I thought I would go simple and give a short update on life and school (these days it is hard to distinguish between the two):
Been working on a ton of papers for school. I think I have a total of about 70 pages due over the next three weeks.
I put up our outdoor Christmas lights (Our house is bright!!! I am not sure if Al Gore will be happy with our electricity consumption or if we will confuse the planes coming to land at the Edmonton International Airport, but it looks good).
I have been trying desperately to get through the stack of books I have for school. I forget what it was like to read by choice?
I’ve watched a few average movies over the last few weeks.
I am still in shock over the thought of loosing my weekly dose of “The Office” due to the writers strike. I am also depressed that they are talking about permanently canceling 24.
I am thankful for my Laptop and the ability to work in various locations (my office, coffee shops, Devon’s A&W, etc), at least it provides some variety to my life. I feel like a school hermit as it is but it would be even worse if I had to do all my work in my office.
Although life is busy, I am so grateful for the opportunity to take this year and be in school full-time.
With my favorite TV shows on hiatus due to the writers’ strike I am in deep mourning – there is only one more episode of The Office and 24 has been put on hold.
It is sad but after watching this video made by The Office writers during their picketing (it is informative and quite funny), I understanding their point. I just hope the strike will be over soon because I am NOT going to watch reality TV…I’m NOT!!! Unless, of course, they bring back “Fear Factor” (just kidding).
I thought I would begin my reentry into the blogosphere with an update on my life over the last few weeks:
I’ve begun full-time studies at Taylor Seminary and so far so good…but ask me in November when all my paper/presentation due dates converge.
I took a week-long extensive class at Briercrest a couple weeks ago in Saskatchewan and survived. The class was good but it was lonely. Briercrest is literally in the middle of nowhere with one choice for food (Subway) besides the high school cafeteria (I stood in line for about 30 second and came to my senses). Consequently, I ate at Subway every night for supper. I’ve had my fill of subs for a while.
I met a guy from my youth group back in Regina for lunch while I was at Briercrest…it was great to hear what God was doing in his life and his passion for ministry and missions.
I finished at the church and survived the roast at my farewell…it was very encouraging and affirming. Laurie and I both feel commissioned into this next chapter of our lives.
I am finishing my resume and will be getting ready to engage the long process of looking for another ministry.
I found this great website with a daily cartoon on the church. This guy has a unique way of putting on screen what people write entire books about. Brilliant, provocative and timely are some of the many words you could use to describe it.
I was introduced to this great software (Mindjet) which has changed the way I organize papers, do my to-do list, etc.
I am doing some detailed study on Martin Luther for an independent study class I am taking. I’ve found it to be very interesting. I am actually in the process of writing a major paper on antisemitism in the writings and Sermons of Luther and it’s effects on the nation of German, leading to Nazism and then its contemporary response on behalf of Evangelicals today. I will try writing a blog post on some of that soon.
Our twins are in Kindergarten and our oldest is in grade two…time goes so fast!
TV has begun and I am excited about getting back into some mindless TV entertainment.
I’ve seen some good movies lately on DVD & in theaters. If you haven’t seen “King of Kong” yet, you need to get a copy of it.
Due to the fact that these last couple weeks have been crazy and the next few weeks look even more insane, my blogging life has to take a bit of a hiatus. I will still try and post some (I have a tendency to come up with great ideas when I am procrastinating) but with finishing at the church, starting up at school and traveling to Briercrest (Saskatchewan) Seminary next week for a class, things have and will be pretty hairy.
