Well,
It has come. The first official snow, the first time I wore my red winter coat, the first time I prayed that I wouldn't slip and fall on the ice on campus. That must mean its winter. It is so fun to watch students reaction on campus to the snow... you have the people that are thrilled to see the snow, and onces that refuse to accept that it is cold out and grumble. I love this time of year at Bluffton because the town has the annual Blaze of Lights. Houses are decorated all over and Christmas Lights are all over. Students can jump into their cars and drive around to the houses and take a peek at the Christmas lights.
On campus we have multiple buildings that have Christmas trees all over. It makes me smile every time I see one. I love Christmas time and everything that comes with it, but before I get to that great week of activities and home, I have to make it through finals. It seems like this year I have more things to juggle and do before finals come. Papers and grades are needing to be turned in and then finals come. I will talk more next week about finals, because it is actually one of my favorite times of the year. (Not finals in general, but the week full of just 5 tests to take.)
I hope that you are all staying warm during this winter season and that you have very happy day today. Enjoy the snow and Christmas feel.
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Roommate...really??
Things that I say a lot to my roommate...
"Roommate, really??"
"Smash, come help me clean."
"Can I use your computer?"
"Don't go home this weekend."
"Love you."
"Did you get your homework done?"
"What time are we going to eat?"
"Do you need me to pick anything up from the store?"
"Did you feed Benny (our fish)?"
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Things that I never thought I would be able to say to the random stranger that I was about to meet 4 years ago....
"Roommate, really??"
"Smash, come help me clean."
"Can I use your computer?"
"Don't go home this weekend."
"Love you."
"Did you get your homework done?"
"What time are we going to eat?"
"Do you need me to pick anything up from the store?"
"Did you feed Benny (our fish)?"
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I came into Bluffton my Freshman year as one big ball of nerves. The one thing that I was worried about the most was that the girl I was going to room with and I wouldn't get along. My sisters have had great roommates all the years they were in college and I was worried that I would be different. What a crazy thing to think about looking back. That first day of moving into Bluffton I met one of my best friends. Ashley and I have roomed together for 3 years and have been close friends for 4 years. There was only one year when we didn't room together and part of that was because I wasn't going to be here for a semester and she didn't want to have a single. It is fun to look back and laugh about what Ash and I have experienced within the past 4 years and I am so excited to see where she will go after leaving Bluffton. Next semester both of us will be student teaching/internship so we will be experiencing things away from the campus and I am very excited to talk to her about it!
I hope you all have a great weekend,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
"Roommate, really??"
"Smash, come help me clean."
"Can I use your computer?"
"Don't go home this weekend."
"Love you."
"Did you get your homework done?"
"What time are we going to eat?"
"Do you need me to pick anything up from the store?"
"Did you feed Benny (our fish)?"
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Things that I never thought I would be able to say to the random stranger that I was about to meet 4 years ago....
"Roommate, really??"
"Smash, come help me clean."
"Can I use your computer?"
"Don't go home this weekend."
"Love you."
"Did you get your homework done?"
"What time are we going to eat?"
"Do you need me to pick anything up from the store?"
"Did you feed Benny (our fish)?"
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I came into Bluffton my Freshman year as one big ball of nerves. The one thing that I was worried about the most was that the girl I was going to room with and I wouldn't get along. My sisters have had great roommates all the years they were in college and I was worried that I would be different. What a crazy thing to think about looking back. That first day of moving into Bluffton I met one of my best friends. Ashley and I have roomed together for 3 years and have been close friends for 4 years. There was only one year when we didn't room together and part of that was because I wasn't going to be here for a semester and she didn't want to have a single. It is fun to look back and laugh about what Ash and I have experienced within the past 4 years and I am so excited to see where she will go after leaving Bluffton. Next semester both of us will be student teaching/internship so we will be experiencing things away from the campus and I am very excited to talk to her about it!
I hope you all have a great weekend,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Thursday, December 3, 2009
remembering things...
It is strange for me to think back 1 year from today. I was in Northern Ireland packing my suitcase for my final adventure in Europe. I've missed those adventures alot the past few days. It could be because the students that are over there now are actually flying home as we speak. That just means that the semester is actually coming to an end and its a bit scary. There are so many times throughout the semester when I have thought back to years past and wished I was in that place again. Maybe it is because life seemed easier then, or because I know how things actually turned out but being a Senior going into my last semester scares me. Just the other day my best friends and I woke up early to eat breakfast in Findlay at the Cracker Barrel (I work there and get a discount). Due to our busy schedules we had to get up extra early just to find time to spend together. As we were sitting in an almost empty resturant the question of "what was your favorite year" came up. We all sat there with a look of, "oh crap was has been our favorite year." It was so interesting to sit and listen because we all had our favorites for very different reasons. I truly love that about my 3 friends. We are so similar in many ways, but completely different.
Many people have been talking about how next semester will be here very soon and that I should prepare myself for graduation. There are alot of fears going through my system right now and the biggest one is what in the world am I going to do. There are many days when I don't feel prepared to be any place but back at Bluffton, but I guess that is how many people might feel.... I hope so at least.
I love this school and the opportunites that I have been given and the friendships that I've made but I never would have believed that I would be afraid to leave it. Hopefully those emotions figure themselves out by this time spring semester.... ;)
Stay warm today,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Many people have been talking about how next semester will be here very soon and that I should prepare myself for graduation. There are alot of fears going through my system right now and the biggest one is what in the world am I going to do. There are many days when I don't feel prepared to be any place but back at Bluffton, but I guess that is how many people might feel.... I hope so at least.
I love this school and the opportunites that I have been given and the friendships that I've made but I never would have believed that I would be afraid to leave it. Hopefully those emotions figure themselves out by this time spring semester.... ;)
Stay warm today,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Monday, November 30, 2009
10 days and counting....
So here we are.
Down to the final countdown of classes left in the semester and I can count them on both hands. 10. 10 days left. Don't forget though, this is without finals week. The only crazy part about this is that within the next 10 days of class I have approximately 7 projects/papers to finish. 7. Wow. I am going to be crazy busy within the next few days, but when I turn in that last one it will feel like heaven.
Thanksgiving break was incredible and very much needed, but now I must get down to work with classes and finish out this semester strong (hopefully).
There comes a time when you get burnt out at school work, trust me, going on my 4th year of a fall semester, I know what its like. I also know that the semester will end, and then a new one will start. It will be worth it to hold strong. ;)
Today, my social work professor said that in the next few months I will soon be a Social Worker. One more semester is what is left between me and my diploma. What a strange feeling, but an exciting one in the mix too.
I hope that you are beginning to feel a little bit of the Christmas spirit. I know that Bluffton is beginning the decoration process. :)
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Down to the final countdown of classes left in the semester and I can count them on both hands. 10. 10 days left. Don't forget though, this is without finals week. The only crazy part about this is that within the next 10 days of class I have approximately 7 projects/papers to finish. 7. Wow. I am going to be crazy busy within the next few days, but when I turn in that last one it will feel like heaven.
Thanksgiving break was incredible and very much needed, but now I must get down to work with classes and finish out this semester strong (hopefully).
There comes a time when you get burnt out at school work, trust me, going on my 4th year of a fall semester, I know what its like. I also know that the semester will end, and then a new one will start. It will be worth it to hold strong. ;)
Today, my social work professor said that in the next few months I will soon be a Social Worker. One more semester is what is left between me and my diploma. What a strange feeling, but an exciting one in the mix too.
I hope that you are beginning to feel a little bit of the Christmas spirit. I know that Bluffton is beginning the decoration process. :)
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Interesting things....
Hello all,
I hope that you are having a restful thanksgiving break from school, work, or just anything. My break has been quite eventful. It is always good to go home and rest, but sometimes in College, school work comes before rest.... even during a break! I was online while sitting at home today and noticed that my roommate from last year, Lovely Maegan, wrote somehting on her facebook. Now if you don't have facebook it is a good thing to get when coming to college. You can meet new people at school, but also stay in contact with old friends. A very good connecting place. Well Maegan posted something tonight that I want to post on here for any of you that might be thinking about coming to Bluffton. (She knows that I am taking it, and I thank her for this)
Here are some things from another students perspective of Bluffton!! :)
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Random things I’ve learned at Bluffton, but not in the classroomShare
1. The dorm room walls are paper thin. You can pretty much hear everything your neighbors do. Kind of scary that other people can hear my conversations too…
2. Never buy your books in the book store. It’s basically like they’re stealing from you.
3. You really don’t need a car. I lasted two years without one.
4. I finally found out that the screeching sounds coming from the trees were not made by birds, but by squirrels.
5. When it rains, the Riley always seems to flood. Rain boots come in handy. Although, I’ve worn rain boots on days when it was supposed to rain but it didn’t. Therefore, I’ve looked like an idiot on more than one occasion.
6. Whenever I get tired of school, I want to go on a break, but after a few days at home I want to come back.
7. It is embarrassing to fall on the ice, but pretty much everyone’s done it, so they can feel your pain.
8. It is inevitable that you run into your professors in town.
9. It used to be that when you dropped your tray in Marbeck and broke a glass, everyone clapped. Fortunately, I’ve never done it. And there are plastic cups now anyways.
10. Marbeck trays are pretty good for sledding. I’ve never tried it…*cough*
11. When someone gets in a relationship or engaged, the whole campus knows within a day. News spreads like wildfire.
12. Our football team might not be that good, but I still like to go to the games.
13. It’s common to find bikes in the Riley…and it’s never funny, just sad.
14. The art building becomes like a second home for art majors.
15. Unfortunately, there is little to do on the weekends. Options include: MCB events, The Shannon, hanging out in someone’s room, or homework. However, I’ve had some of the best nights of my life doing some of these things.
16. You find out quickly to stay far from Lincoln.
17. It doesn’t matter how self-confident you are, it’s just down-right scary to eat in Marbeck by yourself.
18. A game called "tennis ball golf" exists.
19. Registering for classes is a pain in the butt.
20. Good things come from getting out of your comfort zone.
21. You have to put forth the effort if you want to get something out of your experience.
22. People know your name, and you don’t know how.
23. They actually have a Wii sports class?
24. I can do what I want without asking my parents.
25. Some of the things I cherish most are the friends I’ve made and the memories that I’ve created with them :)
Blessings of Peace,
And a Happy Thanksgiving ( a few days late! )
Anna
I hope that you are having a restful thanksgiving break from school, work, or just anything. My break has been quite eventful. It is always good to go home and rest, but sometimes in College, school work comes before rest.... even during a break! I was online while sitting at home today and noticed that my roommate from last year, Lovely Maegan, wrote somehting on her facebook. Now if you don't have facebook it is a good thing to get when coming to college. You can meet new people at school, but also stay in contact with old friends. A very good connecting place. Well Maegan posted something tonight that I want to post on here for any of you that might be thinking about coming to Bluffton. (She knows that I am taking it, and I thank her for this)
Here are some things from another students perspective of Bluffton!! :)
--------
Random things I’ve learned at Bluffton, but not in the classroomShare
1. The dorm room walls are paper thin. You can pretty much hear everything your neighbors do. Kind of scary that other people can hear my conversations too…
2. Never buy your books in the book store. It’s basically like they’re stealing from you.
3. You really don’t need a car. I lasted two years without one.
4. I finally found out that the screeching sounds coming from the trees were not made by birds, but by squirrels.
5. When it rains, the Riley always seems to flood. Rain boots come in handy. Although, I’ve worn rain boots on days when it was supposed to rain but it didn’t. Therefore, I’ve looked like an idiot on more than one occasion.
6. Whenever I get tired of school, I want to go on a break, but after a few days at home I want to come back.
7. It is embarrassing to fall on the ice, but pretty much everyone’s done it, so they can feel your pain.
8. It is inevitable that you run into your professors in town.
9. It used to be that when you dropped your tray in Marbeck and broke a glass, everyone clapped. Fortunately, I’ve never done it. And there are plastic cups now anyways.
10. Marbeck trays are pretty good for sledding. I’ve never tried it…*cough*
11. When someone gets in a relationship or engaged, the whole campus knows within a day. News spreads like wildfire.
12. Our football team might not be that good, but I still like to go to the games.
13. It’s common to find bikes in the Riley…and it’s never funny, just sad.
14. The art building becomes like a second home for art majors.
15. Unfortunately, there is little to do on the weekends. Options include: MCB events, The Shannon, hanging out in someone’s room, or homework. However, I’ve had some of the best nights of my life doing some of these things.
16. You find out quickly to stay far from Lincoln.
17. It doesn’t matter how self-confident you are, it’s just down-right scary to eat in Marbeck by yourself.
18. A game called "tennis ball golf" exists.
19. Registering for classes is a pain in the butt.
20. Good things come from getting out of your comfort zone.
21. You have to put forth the effort if you want to get something out of your experience.
22. People know your name, and you don’t know how.
23. They actually have a Wii sports class?
24. I can do what I want without asking my parents.
25. Some of the things I cherish most are the friends I’ve made and the memories that I’ve created with them :)
Blessings of Peace,
And a Happy Thanksgiving ( a few days late! )
Anna
Thursday, November 19, 2009
So Great.
Good Morning,
I hope that you've all had a restful nights sleep, if so, I am jealous. :)
Last night Shining Through, the music ministry team I've been talking about made our way to Marion Prison to worship and sing with the inmates. I loved this day. Everyone arrived on time to leave, pack up and drive about an hour away. We made our way through security with guitars, music stands, drum sticks and music and walked along the courtyard in a group. Security in this place is very strict, but so worth it. This is one of my favorite events of the entire year. Things went off without a hitch, we had a few minor oops, but I told Shining Through I would take a few oops any day if we always sang like that. Things went so well.... we "rocked for Jesus" as I told all of them to do last night before we sang. SO great.
One of my favorite things to do after we sing, is to watch how people interact. Up until this outing we have practiced a lot, but not necessarily socialized as much. People open up talking to different people, the vans get louder with people talking, and things just go so well. I love watching the interaction between this group. It is one in a million. ;)
After getting back last night, my roommate and best friend were sitting in my room just talking. We all got a phone call from an old friend who was coming to Bluffton for the evening and wanted to see us. We spent a lot of time catching up and talking about what he has been doing that we talked all the way till midnight. Hall hours are at midnight, so we said our goodbyes for now. It is always good to see how people are doing after graduating, it gives me a little hope to think that the world might not be sooo bad. ;)
There are a lot of events happening on campus this week and next. TONIGHT Ellery is coming to perform in Bob's place. Ellery is a music duo that seems to always make their way to Bluffton, and we love them. MCB is hosting this and they are having a hot chocolate bar that will include toppings and popcorn. What fun!! Friday there will be a Euchre tournament that will be taking place and then on Monday BINGO. A lot of events that are made for students to have things to do!!! :)
I hope that a lot of people find their way to some of these things, because they are always fun!! :)
I hope you have a blessed day,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
MCB, Shining Through on tour, The Browns game with MCB, and Riley Court girls dressed up for the Christmas/Thanksgiving Dinner!
I hope that you've all had a restful nights sleep, if so, I am jealous. :)
Last night Shining Through, the music ministry team I've been talking about made our way to Marion Prison to worship and sing with the inmates. I loved this day. Everyone arrived on time to leave, pack up and drive about an hour away. We made our way through security with guitars, music stands, drum sticks and music and walked along the courtyard in a group. Security in this place is very strict, but so worth it. This is one of my favorite events of the entire year. Things went off without a hitch, we had a few minor oops, but I told Shining Through I would take a few oops any day if we always sang like that. Things went so well.... we "rocked for Jesus" as I told all of them to do last night before we sang. SO great.
One of my favorite things to do after we sing, is to watch how people interact. Up until this outing we have practiced a lot, but not necessarily socialized as much. People open up talking to different people, the vans get louder with people talking, and things just go so well. I love watching the interaction between this group. It is one in a million. ;)
After getting back last night, my roommate and best friend were sitting in my room just talking. We all got a phone call from an old friend who was coming to Bluffton for the evening and wanted to see us. We spent a lot of time catching up and talking about what he has been doing that we talked all the way till midnight. Hall hours are at midnight, so we said our goodbyes for now. It is always good to see how people are doing after graduating, it gives me a little hope to think that the world might not be sooo bad. ;)
There are a lot of events happening on campus this week and next. TONIGHT Ellery is coming to perform in Bob's place. Ellery is a music duo that seems to always make their way to Bluffton, and we love them. MCB is hosting this and they are having a hot chocolate bar that will include toppings and popcorn. What fun!! Friday there will be a Euchre tournament that will be taking place and then on Monday BINGO. A lot of events that are made for students to have things to do!!! :)
I hope that a lot of people find their way to some of these things, because they are always fun!! :)
I hope you have a blessed day,
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
MCB, Shining Through on tour, The Browns game with MCB, and Riley Court girls dressed up for the Christmas/Thanksgiving Dinner!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
a few lasts....
Here we go again,
It is November 18th and I have absolutely no idea where the past 17 days went. It is a bit scary to wake up and realize that Thanksgiving break is in 1 week. Dont get me wrong, I am THRILLED for this break in the semester. What has been happening you ask??
Well, here is a bit of new news...
Sunday evening was the annual Midnight Madness that happens once a year on campus. It is supposed to symbolize the week that Basketball season begins. The student activities puts on this event and fills it with music, basketball events, the introduction of the teams (basketball, dance, and cheerleading) and a lot of cheering. MCB did a great job at this event this year> There were giveaways that included sweatbands, t shirts, door prizes: i pods, gift cards, fun nerf games, etc. It was a good event to go to.
Soon after that event Monday morning came along and I realized that it was the day to register for classes.... my last time to register. What a weird moment, logging on and picking the last batch of classes/internships to take for the next semester. I can't believe that I wont register for classes again at Bluffton. I have been having those strange moments happen a lot lately, stopping and remembering that this is my last year, last fall semester. CRAZY. I maybe shedding a few tears over that realization also, but I won't admit that out loud. :)
Tonight, Shining Through, a music ministry team, is taking our first road trip together. We are making our way to Marion Prison where we go and sing with the inmates. This is one of my favorite things that we do as a group all year. What a way to spend my Wednesday evening, in a prison singing. :)
This month there are alot of things happening on campus. We are having the annual LDP Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner on Sunday and I can't wait to post pictures.
That is all I have for today, and right now, but I can't wait to share about the experience of tonight with you.
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
It is November 18th and I have absolutely no idea where the past 17 days went. It is a bit scary to wake up and realize that Thanksgiving break is in 1 week. Dont get me wrong, I am THRILLED for this break in the semester. What has been happening you ask??
Well, here is a bit of new news...
Sunday evening was the annual Midnight Madness that happens once a year on campus. It is supposed to symbolize the week that Basketball season begins. The student activities puts on this event and fills it with music, basketball events, the introduction of the teams (basketball, dance, and cheerleading) and a lot of cheering. MCB did a great job at this event this year> There were giveaways that included sweatbands, t shirts, door prizes: i pods, gift cards, fun nerf games, etc. It was a good event to go to.
Soon after that event Monday morning came along and I realized that it was the day to register for classes.... my last time to register. What a weird moment, logging on and picking the last batch of classes/internships to take for the next semester. I can't believe that I wont register for classes again at Bluffton. I have been having those strange moments happen a lot lately, stopping and remembering that this is my last year, last fall semester. CRAZY. I maybe shedding a few tears over that realization also, but I won't admit that out loud. :)
Tonight, Shining Through, a music ministry team, is taking our first road trip together. We are making our way to Marion Prison where we go and sing with the inmates. This is one of my favorite things that we do as a group all year. What a way to spend my Wednesday evening, in a prison singing. :)
This month there are alot of things happening on campus. We are having the annual LDP Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner on Sunday and I can't wait to post pictures.
That is all I have for today, and right now, but I can't wait to share about the experience of tonight with you.
Blessings of Peace,
Anna
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