Soon I will return from Journal sabbatical
Ahh..... Exhaustion is a definate these days! In fact, so much so that my days run together in a confusing sort of blur. I just finished my women's studies exam.... I had my African Literature class this evening and I worked today.... I am not writing this to evoke pity, I am just trying to remember the events of my day.... Tho... anyone offering sympathy will be much appreciated ; ) My classes are very interesting, I only wish I had as much time to devote to them as I would like.
John's family is visiting and I am constantly reminded that I am missed at home.... Asked why I am soo intent on getting my degree? I only can answer this with "It's important to me". That answer is too vague though, but I am not sure that my ambitions would be easily understood.
I feel thankful for the privalege of being able to learn.... It is a gift that not all people are able to partake in. I love the challenge. I love learning new things. Yes, I realize that learning does not have to be only in a classroom... I think daily life gives lots of opportunity to grow as people, learn new things. I try to take advantage of learning by learning anywhere, everything that I can. But the reason I like being in the classroom soo much is that it provides structured guidance to explore things that otherwise you may never have heard of... The classroom exposes you too many different perspectives on one subject all at once.... As each student is a unique contributor.
I may never get rich from my studies... That is not my goal... In fact, I believe wealth to be a trapping. People get too caught up in material possessions anyway. A constant theme I see over and over in my studies is actually about that very subject. It seems man is a greedy creature that exploits and rules with a selfish heart. This is not true of all mankind of course (Thank God), but it seems that power can corrupt even the most selfless.
John's family is visiting and I am constantly reminded that I am missed at home.... Asked why I am soo intent on getting my degree? I only can answer this with "It's important to me". That answer is too vague though, but I am not sure that my ambitions would be easily understood.
I feel thankful for the privalege of being able to learn.... It is a gift that not all people are able to partake in. I love the challenge. I love learning new things. Yes, I realize that learning does not have to be only in a classroom... I think daily life gives lots of opportunity to grow as people, learn new things. I try to take advantage of learning by learning anywhere, everything that I can. But the reason I like being in the classroom soo much is that it provides structured guidance to explore things that otherwise you may never have heard of... The classroom exposes you too many different perspectives on one subject all at once.... As each student is a unique contributor.
I may never get rich from my studies... That is not my goal... In fact, I believe wealth to be a trapping. People get too caught up in material possessions anyway. A constant theme I see over and over in my studies is actually about that very subject. It seems man is a greedy creature that exploits and rules with a selfish heart. This is not true of all mankind of course (Thank God), but it seems that power can corrupt even the most selfless.
