exam week

I am one of the first people to say that I enjoy exam week. Unlike the rest of the semester, things are made pretty simple. You have exams - 4, 5, or 6 of them - and they are slotted at certain times over an almost 2-week period. Outside of exams there is nothing to worry about. Of course, a lot of your time goes into preparing for the exams by making study sheets, studying, group study sessions, etc. However, to do proper studying you need proper breaks, so it is also a time to catch up on dorm life, friends you haven't spoken with in a while, and some squash (in my case at least).

Slowly and surely my dorm is becoming very quiet. Most of my guys have gone home already and the last few will be gone by tomorrow (including myself). It is exciting to have a little break, see family, enjoy some food, catch up on some reading. It is good to have a break, before I realize it, next semester will be here and that will be my last one, so it will be good to be well rested by the time January rolls around.

I am looking forward to January as there are some exciting events that are to happen, and there is always just a great atmosphere at the start of second semester. Until then.

PS: Midnight breakfast was splendid. several hundred people eating as much breakfast as they want. It was great. Our president Dr. Cooper(as well as other staff and faculty) looked styling in his Pajamas and slippers as he was serving us breakfast, good times all around.

Full Swing Ahead!

We have almost reached the end of the first week of exams. What a relief! Some people are done, some haven’t started, and others are just floating through. The end of next week also means the start of Christmas vacation and the end of the first semester, boy am I excited.

Last week Sunday, the pro life group held an event that allowed over 100 students, and members of local churches to participate in a silent protest against abortion. With the snow blowing in our faces and the temperature in the negatives, we stood holding signs that told the people who passed by our message. Some people agreed with us and honked their horns, some people, well we can’t really say what they did to us, and others simply just saw everyone sharing the same message to choose life not abortion.

Time is ticking and my exam is getting closer, perhaps it’s time to stop procrastinating and begin studying.

'Tis the Season

It is difficult balancing emotions at this time of year. Christmas is just around the corner and the thought of fellowship, food, and family gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling. Suddenly, it becomes hard to concentrate on the umpteen papers and exams that will soon reach their due dates. We thought we grew out of our snow pants and rubber boots; well, maybe we have- but we will find a way to squeeze our way back into them.

Maybe it is all in God's plan to schedule exams amidst this exciting time of year. That soft snow falling outside creates just enough happiness for us to get through one more page of writing. God brings us the added joy during a time that proves to be a bit stressful and a bit more busy.

Let's celebrate the life that came to earth to redeem the world!

City and Hope

This week has been splendid. Busy, but splendid. On the weekend I decided to take a bit of a break from writing papers and it was quite relaxing. On Saturday I explored Hamilton a bit. Most of the places I had been before, but it was really refreshing to go to the Farmer's Market and have a sweet view of the city from the Dundas Peak. It is really important to take a break from school on a regular basis.

This week will be busy. It is weird that the busiest week of school (this week) is also the first week of advent. I actually find it really encouraging that we can be hopeful about Christ's coming and Christmas. Another thing to look forward to this week is the Messiah concert at McNab St. Presbyterian Church. A bunch of my friends are in the choir or alumni choir, and I am just pumped to go.

Next week exams. It is probably my favourite time of the semester. Perhaps I will write about that some other time...