So I definitely can't complain about getting a reading week in the middle of the fall semester. That's pretty sweet. But I really could do without this take home midterm for Systematic Theology. In theory it shouldn't be difficult (two 4-5 page essays) but in reality it's driving me crazy. I mean, I've picked my questions, re-read my notes, the pertinent parts of the text books and even some extra readings. But for some reason it just won't come together for me. I have partial outlines for each topic but can't seem to wrap them up. I actually think I'm just starting to psych myself out - I got a 79 on my first paper for New Testament and I was not happy with that at all. And I've heard that my Theology is prof is one of the hardest markers at TST. But I've decided that tomorrow I start writing. Cause I have so much other stuff to get done before class starts again next week that I can't afford to lose any more time. Let me know if anyone feels like reading some short essays before they need to be handed in on Thursday ;)
So reading week is going well. I have in fact been doing things other than reading. Tonight I went to a volunteer orientation for Out of the Cold - a homeless meal and overnight program. I've really been missing that connection and it will be good to have something to do besides school. That and my yoga class ;) I also went for lunch today with one of the girls in my program. So I'm not hitting the books too hard, but hard enough of course. Speaking of which, time to get back to work. Maybe a little Greek this time.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
One more sleep until party time...
Or reading week, whatever you want to call it. And yes, can you believe we get a reading week in the fall semester. These crazy Ontario universities. But I'm not complaining. I can really use the time to catch up on the massive amounts of reading I have. Somehow I just keep accumulating more and more each week. I should never have let myself fall behind at Thanksgiving ;) It's all been downhill from there. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I made it out to my aunt and uncle's place outside Waterloo for the most gorgeous weekend ever, and some really amazing food. I can't begin to articulate just how wonderful it is to have some family near by when I'm so far from home. So nice to see some familiar faces. Plus they live down the road from a bunch of Mennonite farms. My aunt and cousin took me for a little tour of the area and we saw people ploughing the fields with their team of horses, driving in their buggies, and the yellow road warning signs with an image of a horse & buggy on them! It's a really beautiful area. And driving through the Niagara escarpment was breathtaking.
On Sunday I went to a black baptist church with a couple of other Emmanuel students. What an experience. The music was pumping and the floorboards were shaking. It was great. The only downside was that the service didn't start until 11 and went for two hours, and I hadn't eaten anything beforehand. I was just a little hungry by the time we wound up the final hymn. Kind of interesting, the pastor is in my Greek course. He preached a very nice sermon on the topic of "Joy Cometh in the Morning." He had us turning to our neighbours and telling each other this and then the congregation repeating it back to him over and over. Definitely hit the message home.
Anyways, only one more day to go and I have freedom. Can't quite believe it's already the halfway point in the semester. But my thoughts are already on Christmas vacation...hopefully I can stay motivated for school until then.
On Sunday I went to a black baptist church with a couple of other Emmanuel students. What an experience. The music was pumping and the floorboards were shaking. It was great. The only downside was that the service didn't start until 11 and went for two hours, and I hadn't eaten anything beforehand. I was just a little hungry by the time we wound up the final hymn. Kind of interesting, the pastor is in my Greek course. He preached a very nice sermon on the topic of "Joy Cometh in the Morning." He had us turning to our neighbours and telling each other this and then the congregation repeating it back to him over and over. Definitely hit the message home.
Anyways, only one more day to go and I have freedom. Can't quite believe it's already the halfway point in the semester. But my thoughts are already on Christmas vacation...hopefully I can stay motivated for school until then.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Toronto Islands
On Sunday afternoon I had the wonderful opportunity to escape the big city and check out the Toronto Islands. Just a short ferry ride from downtown Toronto. My friend Carolyn (a fellow Emmanuel student) took me for an afternoon tour. We managed to escape the rain. The skies opened up the minute we got to the islands but fortunately we found shelter until the rain let up. And the rest of the afternoon was gorgeous. I've included a few pics for your enjoyment.
The Toronto skyline from Centre Island.
In front of Lake Ontario. We thought we could see the other side. Or maybe our eyes were just playing tricks on us
These signs are posted as you leave the "clothing optional" beach. As it was a chilly day there weren't any sunbathers to be found. We too opted for clothing this time ;)
Sun streaming over lake Ontario. Of course the picture never does justice.
The Toronto skyline from Centre Island.
In front of Lake Ontario. We thought we could see the other side. Or maybe our eyes were just playing tricks on us
These signs are posted as you leave the "clothing optional" beach. As it was a chilly day there weren't any sunbathers to be found. We too opted for clothing this time ;)
Sun streaming over lake Ontario. Of course the picture never does justice.
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