Computer Virus

So sorry that I haven't been posting lately. My computer has a virus that will not allow me to go to blogger.com

I moved to VA Beach!! I love it! I joined several student organizations and I went on the Spring break mission trip. And I will be moving back home in six short weeks.

I don't think I'm going to backtrack with my posts. I think I'm just going to start from now.

So, I will be posting, but maybe only two times a week.

See ya!

FIRE!!!

We had to burn a pile of brush and wood the size of a mobile home yesterday!! It was sooo much fun! My brother Eli started the fire like a pro. Here are some before and after pics:

Eli standing on the pile





FIRE!!

Music, Sweet Music

Music is one of those integral parts of my life; I can't imagine life without it. Today, I did not have to work, so I slept until 10:00 AM (no, I'm not joking). When I woke up, I started the coffee maker and finished some reading I wanted to get done for what I call my "Global Problems" class. After about an hour of reading about problems and negative issues, I decided that I needed to create some positive energy. So what did I do? You guessed it! I did some exercise! After that, I felt much better.

To continue on in this spirit, I jacked up some Family Force Five in the bathroom while I was showering. When I got downstairs, I fixed a cup of green tea and turned on the sounds of Michael Buble and thought about nothing important. As I write, I am listening to Norah Jones; next I will put on Owl City. Maybe later I will finish next weeks reading in Research Methods...

A Long Weekend

First off, the reason I have not posted in so long is that my laptop power adaptor broke. I was so mad because I just bought this laptop three months ago! Oh, well. Anyhow, I had a great Monday; I finally got my new checking account, bought my new cell phone (which I love), and got to look through my Research Methods course. I have a feeling that it is going to be my favorite class this semester.

As for my reading, I have not been reading my fiction like a good little girl; I have been reading ahead in my courses. I know that this is a good thing, but I know that I am going to want to read something entertaining as soon as school starts instead of wanting to do it in the summer when I should have. But such is life.

Please pray for me that I will not get so overwhelmed that I shut down.

A Much Better Day!

Today happened as it was meant to! I set my alarm for 7am and I got up, worked out, sat and drank coffee in the silence, got to work, read 75 pages of Atlas Shrugged, the first two chapters of Persuasion, got home at 5:30pm, and am presently enjoying The Princess Bride with a cup of green tea. All in all, this was a wonderful day that went as planned; I hope to see many more of these days in the coming semester. I am not under any kind of illusion that would make me believe that every day will go as smoothly as this one has thus far, but I am encouraged.

Is there anyone out there that has any ideas about good stress relief activities?

Also, I'm looking for a productive hobby; any suggestions?

Thoughts About the Future

O.K., the past few days have been woefully uneventful. I have been doing nothing but following blogs, commenting, reading Atlas Shrugged, and thinking about the future. I am having the hardest time figuring out where I want to go to grad school and what I want to specialize in, whether I want to join the military full time before I go to grad school or part time while I go to grad school, etc. Being an adult has its perks, but there are also some drawbacks.

I feel like I should stick with my first area of interest within international relations: strategic studies. I have always been extremely interested in geopolitics and geostrategy; the first book related to politics that I read was The Commanders by Bob Woodward. I was about 14 and I remember being completely taken in by the complexity of the national security process. But even though national security and strategic thought were my gateway into the vast world of international relations, I have sense been interested in conflict resolution, international development, and area studies (Russia and the former Soviet Union in particular). The problem is that there are to many options.

I need some insight soon because I want to start making a reading list that will prepare me for my specialization. God give me wisdom.

Hello Everyone!

I am extremely exited to be blogging as a member of the Regent online community. When I chose to be an online student, I knew that I would miss out on many of the perks that come with being on campus; but I know that having a Regent blog will help me feel connected to my fellow students.

This year I will be a junior studying government and international relations online. I love to read, write, drink (and smell) coffee, watch musicals and adaptions of Jane Austin's great works, look at shoes, and meditate in the silence. But most of all, I love to seek the truth and wisdom that can only come after the fear of God.

I will be writing on many subjects that include, but are not limited to, my spiritual life, life in general, my course work, news, and economics (for more posts on economics,see my Tumblr blog). Another subject that will most likely spill into my posts will be my passion for reading novels (fantasy especially) and my GRE prep vocabulary words.

In all posts, I will endeavor to refrain from negatively in all forms and strive to be encouraging to all of my readers, especially fellow online learners.

Farewell until next time!