Fall

Today, it feels like fall. The previous days have been a bit too cold or a tad too hot. Today is a perfect sweater day. Perhaps I have just now noticed, or maybe it is the perfect fall day, but the leaves are turning from cool green to warm golden orange, red. Also I had a piece of pie before I went to sleep last night.
Oh Autumn,
How I love thee.
You dye your head
of leaves and cool the air
around.
the Pumpkins you display
bring childlike excitement to me.
But it is not you I love the most,
it is the thought of my closer friend coming soon,
Frost.

Okay, so this is why I don't write poetry.

Caught Up

Okay, so I am not completely caught up, but I feel like my work load is now manageable. It is due to the fact that I actually was disiplined and did schoolwork yesterday.

Caf Food

I feel so sick, and I can not figure out the right things to eat. Help me. I tried more veggies, I ended up with painful gas for like three days. I tried more protein and less carbs, no that didn't work. I need Help!

Political Thoughts

So, before I left for school Petey said that I need to embrace my conservativeness. This offended me, I don't know why, but I did not like it. Anyways I could earn extra points in my American History class if I took on-line selector test to see where I stand politically. In the 1st test of European Political ideologies, I turned out to be a Christian Democrat, surprise surprise. The 2nd test said I was an Anarcho-Communist, and the 3rd test resulted in the label Social Democrat, followed closely by Anarchist. I say I have no clue and these test can not be very accurate, b/c they all came out so different. Whatev- Basically I have lots of inconsistent opinions and really am not a catergoriable individual.

Political Thoughts

So, before I left for school Petey said that I need to embrace my conservativeness. This offended me, I don't know why, but I did not like it. Anyways I could earn extra points in my American History class if I took on-line selector test to see where I stand politically. In the 1st test of European Political ideologies, I turned out to be a Christian Democrat, surprise surprise. The 2nd test said I was an Anarcho-Communist, and the 3rd test resulted in the label Social Democrat, followed closely by Anarchist. I say I have no clue and these test can not be very accurate, b/c they all came out so different. Whatev- Basically I have lots of inconsistent opinions and really am not a catergoriable individual.

Emily's 10 Commandments

This is what one of my suitemates wrote up for me after three weeks of school
1Thou shalt sew everyone's ripped, torn, and tattered clothing...
2 Thou shalt dress to impress thyself and only thyself...
3Thou shalt burp the loudest out of e'erybody in da world...
4Thou shalt sew a button on to thy clothing at the last second and then decide if it looks okay...
5 Thou shalt remain a slave unto the Deli...
6 Thou shalt know exactly hoow to ride the bus and teach everyone else how...
7 Thou shalt listen to Jessica when tryin to procrastinate on homework...
8 Thou shalt read bedtime stories about saving our virginity for marriage, to the freshman...
9 Thous shalt spend 2 hours curlin thy hair and then seeing how much attention thou may get from it
10 Thou shalt yellith at they computer and then tellith e'erybody around you now to listen...

I didn't do American History, so that's what I am doing now

So, some intresting highlights:
Of the 50 million Naive Americans only 4 million lived in what is now the U. S.
Virgina was a royal colony, gov. set up directly by British king, etablished in 1608.-economic enterprise
Massachusetts was a charter colony, business type, est.1620-by congregationalists-sold stock
Prior to that back in England King james the I was king of Scotland and england in 1603-1625-His rule involved with Guy Fakx conspiracy.. james grew up Catholicish, but ironically he liked the English church.
then James' son Charles I ruled til 1649 Much hated for lack of seeking parliment's advice- raises taxes, trys to change church.
And what do you know A civil war or a series of civil wars breaks out between royalists and Puritans from 1638-1650. - Many religious radicals flee to America during this time.
Then form 1649-1660 the Puritans ruled, then they asked charles' son the II to rule with the stipulation that the House of Commons would have soverign rights.- rules til 1685 when his brother james II comes to power. his rule ends in 1688 when protestant nobility sort of take over while he vacations( james II has two protestant daughters w/1st wife and two Catholic sons w/ 2nd wife) this take over creates a civil war til 1691.
After this war the monarches and the house of commons have a settled relationship.
there was just one tinsy winsy problem the radicals(Presbyterians, congrefationalists, baptists, quakers0 were discirminated against because of their dislike of the Stuart monarcy.- this eventually helps shape the population of the U. S. truely the first American population were the losers of the British civil wars- the non-conformists and dssenters. the state church of Connecticut, Mass., and NH was Congregationalist.

there's lots more but that's all I need to sort out for now , for tomorrow's quiz- I hope you are fasinated

Minimal creativity- just an update

Today
Went to bed at 2
Got up at 7
Talked to my supervisor
Ate breakfast in the caf. (unusual)
Participated in Community Outreach day
Went to All school picnic
Checked all internet spots
finished reading
took a nap from 1:35-3:15 interrupted by a phone call
went to class til 6:10
Ate in suite-watched Simpsons til 7
threw away meal trash
got distracted and watched dancing with the stars results
got back on track finished science graph
read grasping God's word-enjoyable book
wrote blog
now American History

Tongues?!?!

It was inevitable, but somehow it didn't happen last year.

So, My senior year of high school, I didn't know where I wanted to go to school. I just wanted to dig deeper into the bible. I didn't even have a career in mind. But, Any AG school was out of the question, because I would run into my least liked doctrine: The intial physical evidence of being filled with the holy spirit is speaking in tongues. So I applied at Wheaton Bible College, it is an non-denominational presigious school. Well, I got a big fat no response from them. So, when scholarship time came at school and my mom pushed me to get going on the whole college process, I let go and decided to apply at North Central University, and AG(Assemblies of God) affiliate. I was accepted and already have put a year in. AND I absolutely loved it. So what's the fuss about, yes today in chapel the speaker preached the you have to work to be filled with the Holy Spirit. He used Acts 1:8 as his refrence, the verse starts with and you shall recieve. Recieve- like get - accept something that is given. I had thee hardest time not bolting for the door. grrrrr. Okay. So I thought well maybe, but I want the bible to prove it. This preacher lacked almost any biblical backing. The service ended and I was not the only one who had the face that said, what the heck? I went to lunch, class, and then read about the Philosophies of Education- by the way I'm mostly and Social Reconstructionist- After some filing I headed to work, which was literally a nightmare, but that is another whole blog. So guess who comes in for some supper, that right Mr. Tongues himself, and I'm thinking great and then, oh it doesn't matter, I rarely make small talk with customers anyways, And then preacher man asks, are you student? of course I'm like yes, and then: Were you in chapel today?
Yes.
Did you enjoy the service?
Well actually I didn't.
Why not?
It's like the only doctrine I don't agree with.
Then why are you going to this school?
Because I didn't get accepted elsewhere and I got accepted here.
well my wife grew up Luthern, I understand, just try to keep an open mind and heart.
(end)
If I could have redone the conversation I would have said: Well I grew up AG and I speak in tongues, can you tell me why Christians can't just recieve the gift as the Holy Spirit is refered to as in the prior verses in Acts chapter 1. Did you ever take Bible Study Methods? You know where you read the verses before the verse that starts with BUT. Anyhow, God and all the parts thereof, and I are talking about this whole ordeal, and I feel like I need to study His word some more. For now I say recieve the gift and let the Holy Spirit flow through you to bless and encourage others as well as bless the Lord. God loves you in English or whatever language you speak, weather it is man's or angels.

Yes, it is 9/11

It is terrible what happened 5 years ago today. And the soliders we have lost since are remembered as well. But what about all the international citizens who have lost their lives for our countries freedom. Now, I'm not the defense secratary, and I do not know what would have happened to our nation if we did not retaliate. Still, I am grieved for the Afghanis and Iraqis who have the lives of their loved ones taken from them, just because they live where they do. But today I heard no mention of peace or comfort for them. We prayed for comfort and honor and remembrence and we thanked God for freedom. Instead, this is my prayer: That not only would God comfort and bless those who had their family and friends taken from them on 9/11 and the soliders since, but that He, the creator of ALL people, would also give peace and comfort to those who mourn their dead as a result of our attacks, our Freedom fight.

The Solution 4 now: Sleep

I think I was simply stressed, tired and thinking too hard. I feel much better now, but I still have a ton of feelings that I wish I could express, but I just do not know how.

I miss my good buddy

So, I'll admit it, I think I must be homesick. But mostly I just want to have the time to have an amazing conversation with my good buddy. I just want all things to be settled, I want to be able to play flag football, which would mean I would need real health insurance that covers injuries. In my old suite I feel at home, and in my new suite I feel like I'm starting over. Anyhow, I just want to sit or walk with my good buddy or hug him and cry with him and let him know that I really really honestly miss him. But he might think it is a load of crap, but I really want to talk to my good buddy. Also I want to sleep. But. here I am writing about how I feel. I don't know how I really feel, i just know I feel like seeing my good buddy face to face. I feel like my extended family is full of hurt, pain, and unforgiveness. It's like they have nails that they want to throw at each other, but instead of shooting them off, the nails dig into their guts. I feel confused I dont' know how to talk to my other buddy or what to say to him, I'm hurt. So none of this may make sense, but it is sort of how I am feeling. Usually after I feel like I have written all that I have to say I think through what I have written and I realize, although I feel this way, God still loves me, right now in this moment and then I feel better. So good buddy, Patric, hang in there and know that God loves you right now in this very moment. and other good buddy, Jimi, I've been thinking and I don't know what to do, sometimes I want to cry and sometimes I can't. Petey, what do you think? And Rachel, I'm sorry this doesn't make the most sense, but thanks for reading it anyways.

School, Stress and IKEA

So classes started last Wednesday, I can't seem to work out a work schedule in the deli, registrar totally messed with me. They gave me credit for a class I didn't take instead of scheduling it for this fall. they must have put in a .01 instead of a.02 after one of my course numbers resulting in classes overlapping. Still I am exceedingly glad to be back at school, so far the two textbooks I have started have been enjoyable, and I am loving ,absolutely loving, seeing everyone again. Also my new suite of friends is just that, a group of friends. Yesterday I got to go to IKEA, I got a bath mat for the showeroom and dish towels for drying. I went in the rain with some girls on my floor, finding all those amazing sales was exhilerating. We finished off the night at the food court at the MOA. well this is a pretty dry blog, but it is an update, I'll keep you posted. Later

IT'S THE WATER
this is a blog I meant to post a while back but have not had a chance to until now....
Written August 25
So today I left Watsonville, CA, where my family recently moved in order to take care of my Grandma. I’m on my way to Milwaukee to meet my aunt who will take me back to school. Any way I started my travels in San Jose and had a layover in Denver. On that flight the lady I sat next to and I went to the restroom, I went first. When I returned, she left for the lavatory and I sat down, immediately I noticed my jeans were wet, and I was like WHAT? I figured out that she had put my cup of water on the seat which I then sat in, absolutely Hilarious. Then after a lovely hour and a half layover I got on another flight. And guess what, water was at it again. This time we had to wait by the gate until a retiring pilot’s plane got soaked by two fire-trucks, which would have been really cool, except I couldn’t see it. Once we were in the air I had hot tea, made from our reoccurring substace, and to top this blog off I had water fall from my eyes, as I finished watching Rabbit-Proof Fence. (a must see by the way) Well, that’s all for now, have a glass of water and enjoy life! Oh, yeah by the way my battery is at 13% and I have to turn this electronic device off anyhow.