The Long, Hard Winter

I've never been more grateful for the arrival of the weekend. This has been the longest four-day schoolweek of my life. Such is to be expected of winter term at Furman.

Education 20 isn't too bad. I rather like it, actually. Dr. Gust is a kind, friendly professor with a sharp eye for complete and thorough homework. That won't bode well for any would-be slackers or procrastinators lurking on the class roster. Our first couple of classes have gone somewhat like a Social Studies course. We're studying the first couple of chapters on human development, so naturally, they're going to be packed with loads of superficial information in an attempt to introduce as much new material as possible. Such a feat can prove overwhelming on the reader, but only at the start. Once I become accustomed to the workload, I'm sure I'll be all right.

Theatre 11 has proven itself to be more difficult and involving than I hoped it would be, but that's par the course here at Furman. Most of that can be attributed to Dr. Peyrouse. He's a bit more ... shall we say ... tempermental than the professors that I'm accustomed to. But I don't mind. I'm going to have to deal with plenty of people of this nature in my lifetime, so I might as well begin early. We've read over four chapters in as many days, and the lectures have bounced back and forth between the textbook material. It's difficult to keep up with him at times because on occasion he'll appear to contradict the textbook and his own words. But I'll adjust in time.

Song of the Day: Casting Crowns - "The Voice of Truth"

Quote of the Day: "Did you know Marco Polo brought back ice cream from the Orient? God bless him!" - Dr. Peyrouse

Verse of the Day: "However, as it is written, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him - but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." - 1 Corinthians 2:9-10