Apr 07, 2006 15:22
Hey hey,
What’s up everybody? I figured I was way overdue for a semi-decent update, so here goes!
There’s about three-four weeks left in the term, and I couldn’t be happier! I am definitely burnt out on school for the time being, but I’m doing my best to stick it out. I can’t wait to be done! Of course, I am going to be taking a few summer courses so I guess I’ll only be getting a short respite from the rigors of academia. Oh well.
I’ve been putting applications out here and there, trying to find a decent part-time job for the summer, so that’s another thing at the forefront of my mind. I really need something to pan out so I can begin saving towards the fall and winter semester of next year. So far, I’ve applied to a couple tutoring services, UPS, and I’m trying to see if I’ll be able to hang onto my computer lab position for the summer. I haven’t nailed anything down on any of those counts as of yet, but luckily I’m going to be able to retain my private tutoring job for the summer, so that’ll be good. If all else fails, I guess I’d have to see if there are any positions open with my Grandpa’s lawn service. I’m really trying to avoid cutting grass again this summer, though…After about five or six summers on the job I feel that I’m pretty much an expert in lawn maintenance-I feel like it’s about time for a change. The catch is that there are few places that would pay nearly as well as what I got for cutting grass. I’ll just have to be a little smarter about the spending this summer, or maybe just get an extra job somewhere. Something to pray about.
Another thing I’m trying to figure out is what I want to do as far as my spiritual life is concerned. Things have been a bit dry for a little while, and I was thinkin’ that I need to find something to be involved with for the summer-I’ve been considering joining one of the small groups offered through Highland Park Baptist. I think it would be a great opportunity to grow spiritually and to meet some new people.
Kris and I are still going strong-we’ll be coming up to nine months at the end of April! Crazy, eh? I’m continually amazed by how much I’ve learned/am learning from this relationship…definitely I’m being challenged in a lot of ways. Each day I feel like I’m learning something new, not only about her, but also about myself. It truly is a wonderful thing to have someone to share the ups and downs of everyday life with. She has been an encouragement to me in so many ways over this past year (goodness knows I’ve hit more than a couple of snags this past year). I’ve got to say, it’s the best feeling to know that there is someone who cares, someone who’s got my back.
Tomorrow I’m going home! I’m lookin’ forward to seein’ my sis and my mom and dad…I love going home every so often-It can be a nice break from the stress that comes with school.
That’s about it…I hope everyone is finishing up strong! Only a little while longer-hang in there everybody!
Peace,
Ben