First of all, let me just say that Wednesdays suck. I haven't had a good Wednesday of class yet! It was pouring down rain when I got out of Spanish and I could have waited it out because it's gone now but I didn't. So I had an umbrella but even with that, somehow my books always want to get wet and then soak up the water and expand. And be nasty. Not fun. And I still have 4 more classes to go to.
Anyway, over the weekend we had to read a whole bunch of chapters in the Bible, all the way through the OT. When I was reading Joshua 6, something struck me about Jericho. I understand that this was the Promised Land for the Israelites, and God had given them the land. But was it necessary to kill all that were in the city? In verse 21, the NRSV says "Then they devoted to destruction by the edge of the sword all in the city, both men and women, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys." Why did they have to kill everyone? I don't recall anyone saying that the people of Jericho were inherently bad and deserved to be punished? Or were they just in the wrong place at the wrong time? I just can't understand the need for those people to be slaughtered.
Last night I went to a co-ed small group in Kenan. It was pretty much amazing! I love the dynamic of having both guys and girls there, the different perspectives, and even the different atmosphere of both. And the people in the group seem really cool. We played acting games for the first hour or so, and I hadn't laughed that hard in a really long time. I think I'm going to like that one, but I'm also maybe going to try out the Cobb co-ed, just to see (but I'll most likely end up sticking with Kenan).
I must brave the ocean once again. We'll see if I actually make it out this time. :)
*An Addendum*
I love big words. Anyway, it did not end up being an ocean when I left - in fact, it stopped raining about 10 minutes after I got to my room so I totally could have waited it out. And then I thought my troubles were over. But alas, 'twas not so. I put on some shorts, thinking I was smart so my pants legs won't get wet. That did not actually happen, but I didn't account for the fact that there were people who did NOT get to change, and therefore make the cloth seats soaking wet - cloth seats that I then sat in. So I, somehow, got completely soaking wet. And my books have still not recovered. I was still soaking on my butt after lunch at 1:00, when I left a puddle in my chair.
Good news! My biology recitation is NOT REQUIRED! Although I am still going to go because I can bet I'm going to need all the help I can get, it's very nice to know that I'm doing it of my own accord. Then I got a phone call telling me that I got a parking space with the town of Chapel Hill. Yay!.....No! I've already paid my hefty sum to mafia boss Joseph and so if I took that one, it would be like paying double and only parking in one, because I need to take the other spot NOW. Not fun. A verdict has not yet been reached on that issue. AND we had a pop quiz in OT, of which I got 1 maybe 2 right (there were only 3 questions - so not so bad...).
I am going to attempt to go to Zumba again today, and I am getting there at 5:30! [taking homework to do, because I honestly will get more done there!] So that's exciting.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
These lines of lightning mean we're never alone
So the title is from "Accidentally in Love" by the Counting Crows, and it just happened to come on my iPod just now. Rach and I are in our room doing homework. Joy! I have a stack of books about 10 inches high on my desk, ones that I have to read out of by Monday/Tuesday. I've got 2 sections to read in Physics, and homework due on Wednesday in there. I also have about 15-20 more chapters in the Bible to read (from all over), a few in pages in Drama, a few pages in Biology, and a problem set due on Monday. It's a lot but doable, since it's the weekend.
It's my first weekend back. And I hope it's better than the week I've had. Ever since Wednesday my stomach has been queasy! And that's not cool. I hope it's about over. Tonight we're going to the first home sporting event - the women's soccer match against UNCC! Then we're getting YoPo/Pokey Sticks and watching a movie. Tomorrow I'm volunteering at Million Meals. It's a one day project tomorrow at colleges trying to package one million meals to distribute at schools across North Carolina - trying to stop hunger. Yay!
I had my first Religion recitation today. I really think I'm going to like it. I already know 2 people in it, and I recognize another girl but I don't know where I know her from. Anyway, my TA's name is Ben and he's pretty great. He went to Campbell University and then got masters degrees from a lot of places. [akahe'ssmart] I haven't been able to tell if he's like my professor, Ehrman, in that he completely disagrees with the message of the Bible, but teaches it anyway, or if he actually believes it. In any case, at least he's not been oppositional so far, so that's happy. We talked about our "brushes with fame" today and all I could think about was that N'Sync was on the same ride as me in Universal Studios when I was in 5th grade. Then I finally thought about Leatherheads being shot in Salisbury, and I could have mentioned being in the 15th row of the Jonas Brothers concert, but that doesn't really count. We had to bring in 3 questions that we had, and there were some really good ones. One of the girls I know said she's taking the class because she's never read the Bible, and figured it would be a good way to do it. She had some really good questions, like if there was a New Testament slash new religion/covenant, why was the Old Testament included in the new version of the Bible? And other things like that. One of mine was what is the purpose of the extremely restrictive laws in the Hebrew Bible, such as those in Leviticus? I can understand some of them, but does it really matter what kind of bread you eat on certain days?? Anyway, my TA seemed very easy to talk to, and he has informal office hours on Franklin Street on Fridays for extra discussion or just to hang out, so I think i'm going to make a regular appearance at those, because that's what I'm in the class for! I think the recitation will be a good addition to the class.
It's my first weekend back. And I hope it's better than the week I've had. Ever since Wednesday my stomach has been queasy! And that's not cool. I hope it's about over. Tonight we're going to the first home sporting event - the women's soccer match against UNCC! Then we're getting YoPo/Pokey Sticks and watching a movie. Tomorrow I'm volunteering at Million Meals. It's a one day project tomorrow at colleges trying to package one million meals to distribute at schools across North Carolina - trying to stop hunger. Yay!
I had my first Religion recitation today. I really think I'm going to like it. I already know 2 people in it, and I recognize another girl but I don't know where I know her from. Anyway, my TA's name is Ben and he's pretty great. He went to Campbell University and then got masters degrees from a lot of places. [akahe'ssmart] I haven't been able to tell if he's like my professor, Ehrman, in that he completely disagrees with the message of the Bible, but teaches it anyway, or if he actually believes it. In any case, at least he's not been oppositional so far, so that's happy. We talked about our "brushes with fame" today and all I could think about was that N'Sync was on the same ride as me in Universal Studios when I was in 5th grade. Then I finally thought about Leatherheads being shot in Salisbury, and I could have mentioned being in the 15th row of the Jonas Brothers concert, but that doesn't really count. We had to bring in 3 questions that we had, and there were some really good ones. One of the girls I know said she's taking the class because she's never read the Bible, and figured it would be a good way to do it. She had some really good questions, like if there was a New Testament slash new religion/covenant, why was the Old Testament included in the new version of the Bible? And other things like that. One of mine was what is the purpose of the extremely restrictive laws in the Hebrew Bible, such as those in Leviticus? I can understand some of them, but does it really matter what kind of bread you eat on certain days?? Anyway, my TA seemed very easy to talk to, and he has informal office hours on Franklin Street on Fridays for extra discussion or just to hang out, so I think i'm going to make a regular appearance at those, because that's what I'm in the class for! I think the recitation will be a good addition to the class.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
First Day
So I don't mean to make my first post on here dismal in any way, but to tell the truth my day wasn't the great first day of school everyone is supposed to have. Yesterday was good, and it was the actual first day so I suppose that makes it okay. Today I woke up with a stomach ache and it hasn't quite gone away yet. My day also went from 8-3. I only had 4 classes, but usually I'll have 5! And I've never had an 8:00 class before, either. But, surprisingly, it went well. I've been having trouble adjusting back to doing work again, though. Since I took a class over the summer, it doesn't seem like it's time to get back to work, yet, but alas, it is. Maybe since I only have 1 class tomorrow, I can get caught up on the subjects I didn't do today.
I had my first Intro to Old Testament class this afternoon. I think I'm really going to enjoy it. We had a pop quiz and the professor said he'd buy dinner for anyone who got 10/12 right. Well, I got 10! The clencher was that Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. I totally randomly guessed, but I got it right! I have that class with one of my really good friends, Kim. I've heard terrifying things about this professor - that he is defiantly against believing the Bible and uses his class to prove that the Bible is wrong. So I'm glad to have someone in there with me. I truly think that I'm going to enjoy the class, though. It isn't often that you get to study the Bible in a purely academic way. I'm very interested to learn what this guy has to teach me, though!
I also went to a part-time job fair this afternoon. I went to the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department table, and it turns out that there are dance classes offered there, and positions available helping teach those classes. So actually at the moment I'm filling out an application for that job. I think it would be really fun and very chill. And a good fit for me. We'll see!
I had my first Intro to Old Testament class this afternoon. I think I'm really going to enjoy it. We had a pop quiz and the professor said he'd buy dinner for anyone who got 10/12 right. Well, I got 10! The clencher was that Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. I totally randomly guessed, but I got it right! I have that class with one of my really good friends, Kim. I've heard terrifying things about this professor - that he is defiantly against believing the Bible and uses his class to prove that the Bible is wrong. So I'm glad to have someone in there with me. I truly think that I'm going to enjoy the class, though. It isn't often that you get to study the Bible in a purely academic way. I'm very interested to learn what this guy has to teach me, though!
I also went to a part-time job fair this afternoon. I went to the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department table, and it turns out that there are dance classes offered there, and positions available helping teach those classes. So actually at the moment I'm filling out an application for that job. I think it would be really fun and very chill. And a good fit for me. We'll see!
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