Midterms and Orlando

Midterms and Orlando

A person might think that the words “midterms” and “Orlando” have nothing in common but on the contrary they do. Both midterms and Orlando will be happening next week and it is hard to concentrate on one without thinking about the other. For example, I can think about going to Orlando for Spring Break but then realize that I can not get to Orlando until all of my midterms are complete. On the opposite side of things, the only thing that gets me through my preparation of midterms is keeping the goal in mind: Orlando.

I do not have too big of a load, exam wise, but it is the whole idea of a “break.” The more years of education I have, the more apparent it is to me to think that every student thinks and plans their life around deadlines; I do not like that method or theory. I want to be able to live my life not focusing on deadlines or exam dates but instead, focus on my goals and aspirations that I hold in my life. Yes I know, I am on my soapbox once again, but I think we all need to be reminded of this every now and then—live life for that day not according to an exam or a presentation but instead notice the little things in life that make each day complete. Especially since we are college students, we need to enjoy EMU’s dorm life, discussions in classes that challenge us and what we believe, IHOP, Common Grounds, our roommates, late night games and movies and then also study hard—it is hard, but doable.

That is what is so great about college—we go, go, go and still manage to get a few hours of sleep in a night.

Grandpa Update

I wanted to thank ALL of you who have been praying for my grandpa Lester. His surgery went very well this last Monday and is now recovering his hip and body. He is the most eager, determined, kind-hearted man I know. I talked with him yesterday and he was telling me about how he was feeling well and also was telling me the plans that were going to be taking place that day. His spirit is strong, and now his body is also becoming strong once again. Thank you again for the prayers and keep them coming—every one is appreciated.

FINALLY, the Movie I have been waiting for!

This weekend instead of one cheap movie on campus, there will be two cheap movies on campus! One, being the Bobby which I don’t know much about but am excited to see it and the other is The Holiday which I have been looking forward to since before it came out in the theater. I will let you know what my personal reviews for both movies are (I am not trying to aim high though…remember?) next week and I hope EVERYONE has an excellent weekend!