Thursday, 29 November 2012

It's gonna be crazy.

16 days. Two exams and one quiz. One Old Testament Summary. One Critical Book Review. One Catechism Diagram. Wait, that doesn't sound like a lot, it just seems like a lot.

Sure, I'm 10 days closer to going home than I was 10 days ago, but I am also 10 days shorter on preparing for final papers and such.

I don't know why I am blogging, I have my critical review document open and the book laying in from of me closed. I need to stop stewing and start doing. Right now.

Wait, wait; I must close with a quote. I love this one.

"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, 
but only empties today of its strengths" 
~Charles Spurgeon

Saturday, 24 November 2012

Just For You

This one is for you, Sabrina! I love you! See you in 21 days! :)

Thursday, 15 November 2012

One Month!

oh boy oh boy! In exactly one month I will be walking my finals history exam to the front, and I'll be DONE. No heading up to my room to start on homework, no getting ready for tomorrow's class, there won't be anything to do. That'll be weird.

There will be so much to look forward to after that moment. My first train ride, exploring down town Toronto with Kristin, and going home.

For now, I have four weeks to prepare for final exams and papers. Oh well, it'll keep me busy; hopefully.

Monday, 12 November 2012

Day Thirty

Day 30. A picture of someone you miss.


My Opa Kamerman. I don't remember much, but I do remember him enough to know I wish he was still here. I remember what his voice and laugh sounded like, and I remember his hands. They were arthritic, but they still played with his grand kids. I remember talking on the phone with him and Oma, and I still remember when he made me a doll house and cradle.

And I remember when he died. I remember being too shy to give him a back rub in the hospital, and I remember crying when my mom left me with my aunt so she could go be with him. I remember the funeral, and seeing him in the coffin, but I don't remember feeling sad. Even though he played with me, spoiled me, and loved me, I didn't cry, I didn't miss him. 

I miss him now, a lot. I have to remind myself that even though I wasn't exactly grateful for him when he was around, I did still enjoy him. I would give anything to have him back, but knowing what pain he was in while still here, I am so happy I can't.

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Day Twenty Nine

Day 29. A picture that can always make you smile.



I love both of these pictures SO much. I miss the people in these pictures SO much.

I can't wait for Christmas! 

Saturday, 10 November 2012

Day Twenty Eight

Day 28. A picture of something you're afraid of.


Airport security. Mostly because I just booked my tickets for going home at Christmas. So excited, so dreading this. 

Thursday, 8 November 2012

Day Twenty Seven

Day 27. A picture of yourself and a family member.


... or five family members. 

I love my little cousins. So much. They came for a visit in August, and that was such a good time. We picked early blackberries, and went shopping in Halifax, and went swimming, and roasted bread dough, and made mud face masks. It was so much fun.

I love you guys!

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Day Twenty Six

Day 26. A picture of something that means a lot to you.


I miss my family, I can't wait for Christmas. Yes, they drive me crazy at times, and I am sure after three weeks I'll be ready to be on my own again. But absence makes the heart grow fonder, and you really don't understand how special your family is until you spend some time away from them. My wise older brother told me this would happen, I did believe him, and now it has come to pass. 

38 days. 

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Day Twenty Five

Day 25. A picture of your day.


Old Testament Survey and History of Western Thought.

And Stephanie's mug. 

Oh dear, I just remembered I need to type up my reading journal; as soon as you think you can see the end, you realize you were just looking through binoculars. 

What an awful metaphor. 

Monday, 5 November 2012

Day Twenty Four

Day 24. A picture of something you wish you could change.


Wow, that would be a lofty goal. I didn't actually think about it, but as the root of all sin, to change pride would really be changing the state we are in. Sometimes I think it would be great to not even be able to think about myself, except when it's necessary. Oh dear, is it possible to set my standards too high? 

Sorry, I know this post is a day late. My room mates and I went away for the weekend, and then we had a few car issues coming back. But we made it; so glad to be home. 

Saturday, 3 November 2012

Day Twenty Three

Day 23. A picture of your favorite book.


"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." - Psalm 119:11

Is there a more precious, more valuable, more truthful book in all the world? Can the message of the Scriptures be over-valued? I think not. 

Friday, 2 November 2012

Day Twenty Two

Day 22. A picture of something you wish you were better at.


To guard your heart is more than just saving it, it's investing in it. To guard your heart isn't to turn it off, it's to turn it towards Christ. I do wish I were better at it, but at the same time keeping in mind that "perfection will never be reached on this side of heaven." - Mom  

Thursday, 1 November 2012

Day Twenty One

Day 21. A picture of something you wish you could forget.


Bad thoughts, so many of them. Worry, hatred, pride... so many thoughts that just took up precious time and energy in my life. Imagine all the good we could do, all the growth we would experience if we only focused on Godly thoughts, and meditation of his Word. It's sad to consider that the number of destructive thoughts I have had out-weighs the number of constructive thoughts. Sometimes I wish I could just clean out my brain and start fresh, but that is where redemption comes in. Christ has washed us clean with his blood, all the sinful thoughts and actions we have committed are paid for and forgotten. If we are to receive that redemption, then meditating on our sins is rejecting the cross; it is putting hope in our works, and not Christ. 

Goal for the day: meditate on Christ, focus on what he has done. AND: start research for mid term writing assignment. It's due next Friday.