Down to the Wire
The end times are a-comin.' No, I'm not referring to the eschatological end times as prophesied in the Bible, although that's also true. I mean the end of Fall term is fast approaching. As usual, it's gone by pretty quickly. You don't usually find much time to just sit down and reflect. So I'll try to do some of that right now.
It's been an unusual term in several ways. For one thing, I haven't dug myself an early grave. I started off with good, solid grades and have pretty much stayed the course the rest of the way. That's uncommon for me. In a typical term, I'll have some miscues early on and be forced to spend the remainder of the term playing catch-up. I've always had a tendency to really pour it on and perform at the top of my game in the second half of the term. So it's a refreshing change to start strong and actually keep things steady. Here's hoping the smooth ride lasts.
Also, this is not in any way boasting on my part, but more along the lines of excitement over the improbability of such a feat. But I have a chance, a very real chance, of finishing out this fall term with all As! That has never once happened for me at Furman. The closest I've come was last winter, but I only had two classes, and one of them technically was an A-. But this is huge. It'd be a meteoric boost for the old GPA, and I'm always happy for that.
I've had professors from previous terms teaching me this fall. Dr. CroweTipton was my Religion 11 professor, and it's been a lot of fun to experience the journey of Paul with him. From his background to the letters to his ethics and theology, I've enjoyed his light-hearted yet informative approach to the subject material. Dr. Rogers has taught both of my English courses (another oddity), and what's more, he's also my academic advisor. So needless to say, it hasn't proven difficult to schedule appointments with him. He's the closet teddy bear type.
Well, it's been a fast trip. Only five class days left. And of course, there still remains quite a bit to accomplish. I have a research paper to finish for Paul class, and it's only halfway complete. I've also got a report due for my English class next week, but I'll worry about that later. We're coming down to the wire, folks.
Song of the Day: Stephen Curtis Chapman - "All I Really Want for Christmas"
Verse of the Day: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8
It's been an unusual term in several ways. For one thing, I haven't dug myself an early grave. I started off with good, solid grades and have pretty much stayed the course the rest of the way. That's uncommon for me. In a typical term, I'll have some miscues early on and be forced to spend the remainder of the term playing catch-up. I've always had a tendency to really pour it on and perform at the top of my game in the second half of the term. So it's a refreshing change to start strong and actually keep things steady. Here's hoping the smooth ride lasts.
Also, this is not in any way boasting on my part, but more along the lines of excitement over the improbability of such a feat. But I have a chance, a very real chance, of finishing out this fall term with all As! That has never once happened for me at Furman. The closest I've come was last winter, but I only had two classes, and one of them technically was an A-. But this is huge. It'd be a meteoric boost for the old GPA, and I'm always happy for that.
I've had professors from previous terms teaching me this fall. Dr. CroweTipton was my Religion 11 professor, and it's been a lot of fun to experience the journey of Paul with him. From his background to the letters to his ethics and theology, I've enjoyed his light-hearted yet informative approach to the subject material. Dr. Rogers has taught both of my English courses (another oddity), and what's more, he's also my academic advisor. So needless to say, it hasn't proven difficult to schedule appointments with him. He's the closet teddy bear type.
Well, it's been a fast trip. Only five class days left. And of course, there still remains quite a bit to accomplish. I have a research paper to finish for Paul class, and it's only halfway complete. I've also got a report due for my English class next week, but I'll worry about that later. We're coming down to the wire, folks.
Song of the Day: Stephen Curtis Chapman - "All I Really Want for Christmas"
Verse of the Day: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8
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