Back to School Jumping Through Hoops

I went back to school today. As is a common problem at regional campuses, the course offering this quarter were not adequate for my needs. If I waited for every class to come through Lancaster, I would be in school for two more years. So, for the next 10 weeks, I will be commuting over an hour each way to Athens, OH 5 days a week. In all honesty, it will probably be more like 4 days a week. Today I ran from corner to corner of the campus to get a parking pass, a TB test, a background check, opt out of their health insurance, and attend class in the different buildings. It is amazing the number of hoops education majors have to jump through!

Initially, when Stephanie and I decided that Athens was a must, I was imagining it to be the worst 10 weeks of my life. I am happy to report that this is no longer how I feel. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Typically (sadly), I rarely feel I have to call that verse into action. I am excited to lean heavily on that truth this quarter. I am excited to forget my own power and lean heavily on his. I know it is only day one, but I feel great, and am already a week ahead. Praise the Lord!

It has been forever since I posted. Hopefully, I am back.

A Lesson in Failure.

I failed Calculus B today. I have coasted through years of college with minimal effort and have still ended up on the Dean's list many times. A decent IQ, and a good foundation laid by my parents have made education a breeze up until Calc B. This is the first course I have ever failed and I am almost happy about it because finally someone is not going to let me get away with being lazy. The class is required for my major so I will be taking it again sometime in the near future. I am excited for the challenge! I did not complete a single homework problem the entire quarter. The only effort I put into the class was logging a few hours at justmathtutoring.com. The place is amazing. If you need any help with any math, it is definitely the place to go.

Much beer and coffee roasting news is to come soon.