The Beginning of the End
Yep once again it's that time of year. Examination week of the semester. It kicked off for me today with my Environment Geography exam. It was a two part exam, 105 true/false & multiple choice section and geographical identification acting as the other half. I'm quite confident in the outcome of the class, should be another A notched up. I just came to the realization that a 4.0 is within reach. With a bit of an extra effort and good performance on the remainder of my exams, it will be within reach. I'm at an A- in all of my classes which means that with A's on my exams I can reach that ultimate level.
Well I must say that I really feel like I am rising intellectually beyond where I have been in the past. Taking courses within my major, I'm finding that I have retained a lot more knowledge than I would have expected. Right now it a bit of a confusing time. Nothing really that urgent but confusing nonetheless. I am majoring in social studies, but have yet to decide a minor. There are many options that I have considered, ultimately without making a decision. For quite some time I was intending upon minoring in European Studies because of my passion for the region and my interest in British, Roman, and Greek histories. However, the courses are only selectively available from semester to semester, holding me back from advancing to where I want to be. So another consideration would be to minor in political science. I have a number of political science courses under my belt and well on my way to reaching it. I'm passionate about the topic and my interest is currently peaked in it. Easy decision for me to make then you might say. Is it? Not really my major includes the political science area so it may act as overkill. So then I'm left with the consideration of a history minor. At the outset of my college education it was my intention to major in that area, only to be replaced by the more hireable social studies. I'm left wondering if I should remember where I started my education, but I'm faced with the obstacle of studying areas of history that don't interest me. It's quite the predicament that I'm left with. I have numerous options with none of them truly standing out from the others. At the end of the day I settle on the political science minor, because of my passion for it. So one would think that would be the route that I take.
Who knows maybe a chat with an academic adviser could offer a little more clarification on the whole topic.
I must now turn to a thought of mine that has been plaguing me for quite some time. It seems though many people are led to believe that the recent number of catastrophes is a sign of the end of the world. I'm left contemplating the sensibility of this theory. I personally don't take much stock in the reasoning. I mean sure there have many a large number of disasters, but I struggle with the fact that it's irrational to believe that God is spiteful of actions. But, I suppose after much reflection the whole theory doesn't bother me as much realizing that I may have a place in a place far greater than anything of this world. Well I guess I sort of addressed the theory on my own there. I just hope that people don't take these disasters as cause to sin, because if there is intention behind the disasters that is not the road that would be intended for His believers. Another issue that in the past affected me was the fear of death. I'm happy to share the fact that is no longer a worry of mine. I'm satisfied with the end that awaits me in the afterlife. Following the path He has laid for me guide me to the ultimate reward and should in no way be feared. I put full faith in His plan and worry no longer. Now if I could only shake that fear of spiders. Man o man to they creep me out.
Well as always I'm considering future topics to vent about. I have a couple in mind not really decided as you're used to by now. I'm thinking maybe something along the lines of either love or maybe some sort of prediction for my future. So tune in next time for my thoughts on one of those topics.
I'm starting to realize that this is becoming something more of an editorial than anything. But am I pleased with where it's at? You betcha.
Well I must say that I really feel like I am rising intellectually beyond where I have been in the past. Taking courses within my major, I'm finding that I have retained a lot more knowledge than I would have expected. Right now it a bit of a confusing time. Nothing really that urgent but confusing nonetheless. I am majoring in social studies, but have yet to decide a minor. There are many options that I have considered, ultimately without making a decision. For quite some time I was intending upon minoring in European Studies because of my passion for the region and my interest in British, Roman, and Greek histories. However, the courses are only selectively available from semester to semester, holding me back from advancing to where I want to be. So another consideration would be to minor in political science. I have a number of political science courses under my belt and well on my way to reaching it. I'm passionate about the topic and my interest is currently peaked in it. Easy decision for me to make then you might say. Is it? Not really my major includes the political science area so it may act as overkill. So then I'm left with the consideration of a history minor. At the outset of my college education it was my intention to major in that area, only to be replaced by the more hireable social studies. I'm left wondering if I should remember where I started my education, but I'm faced with the obstacle of studying areas of history that don't interest me. It's quite the predicament that I'm left with. I have numerous options with none of them truly standing out from the others. At the end of the day I settle on the political science minor, because of my passion for it. So one would think that would be the route that I take.
Who knows maybe a chat with an academic adviser could offer a little more clarification on the whole topic.
I must now turn to a thought of mine that has been plaguing me for quite some time. It seems though many people are led to believe that the recent number of catastrophes is a sign of the end of the world. I'm left contemplating the sensibility of this theory. I personally don't take much stock in the reasoning. I mean sure there have many a large number of disasters, but I struggle with the fact that it's irrational to believe that God is spiteful of actions. But, I suppose after much reflection the whole theory doesn't bother me as much realizing that I may have a place in a place far greater than anything of this world. Well I guess I sort of addressed the theory on my own there. I just hope that people don't take these disasters as cause to sin, because if there is intention behind the disasters that is not the road that would be intended for His believers. Another issue that in the past affected me was the fear of death. I'm happy to share the fact that is no longer a worry of mine. I'm satisfied with the end that awaits me in the afterlife. Following the path He has laid for me guide me to the ultimate reward and should in no way be feared. I put full faith in His plan and worry no longer. Now if I could only shake that fear of spiders. Man o man to they creep me out.
Well as always I'm considering future topics to vent about. I have a couple in mind not really decided as you're used to by now. I'm thinking maybe something along the lines of either love or maybe some sort of prediction for my future. So tune in next time for my thoughts on one of those topics.
I'm starting to realize that this is becoming something more of an editorial than anything. But am I pleased with where it's at? You betcha.