So, I just thought that Greek was OK....now we're getting serious and I've taken by first 2 test! I did well on my vocab test, but didn't do as well as I had hoped on my actual translation test. I was rather frustrated by it all. So I took this Saturday and tried NOT to think about ANY Greek. I got off campus, went to a local park that overlooks the Mississippi and just tried to relax. One Professor here says, "If you go to bed at night knowing more Greek than when you woke up, then you're not doing that bad!" I've decided to POST that somewhere in my room to remind me of that.
We definitely got into a "new gear" today and things seems to have gotten a lot more complicated to me. I will definitely need the extra tutoring tonight, so that's where I'll be!
Went to another ELCA Church yesterday. Still feels like I'm "cheating" on my home church! St. John's Lutheran in downtown Dubuque is 150 yrs old. The pews don't even have any cushions and it apparently has a lot of ties to the Seminary. At one point in time, several students and faculty were going there, but due to some issues within the church, many left...at least that's what my Greek instructor told me. I still REALLY haven't found one that just feels right to me, but comparing it to my home church, I don't guess it will ever feel like home.
I've been very home sick over the last week. I just miss being able to do things OTHER than studying! It's just difficult staying in the study mentality again. I'm just having to find ways to stay focused. If I stay out of my room to study, I do better, but I did study in my room last night and did OK, so maybe its just a mental thing.
Several students last night went to a nearby Abby to a Compline service (an evening short service). I decided to stay home to study Greek, but hope to go this week. Apparently, it is a tradition amongst some students....but we do have Chapel everyday, so I just don't want to burn out before my Fall semester begins.
So tomorrow I will be leading our Chapel service with my guitar in hand and also assisting on Thursday service, also playing guitar. It is a nice reprieve from Greek, just trying to say NO at this point is difficult, when I just want something else to go other than studying all the time!
Went on a brief interview at a local employment agency this afternoon. Not much there yet. I hope ton report that I will start a part time job soon...as it makes me VERY nervous not having any income coming in until this Fall.
My church posted some pictures of my last Sunday at the church. I checked them out today. The one with me and the Quilt, is the beautiful quilt the Women of St. Luke's made for me that most of my congregation signed. I love it and wrap myself at least once a day in it to remind me of how much I am loved by my home church...which I miss so much!
Well....gotta go swim before tutoring tonight. May God continue to bless and keep you all. Peace!
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