Study, Study, Study

The last 11 days have been very busy with numerous tests.  Finally, I am over that hurdle for now. 

First, I would like to mention an exciting activity that happened a couple weeks ago Saturday, September 20.  As previously mentioned, whenever a guy gets engaged he is always "bobtized" in Lake Bob.  This was my first time witnessing a "bobtism."  Around 10 p.m. a large crowd flocked outside one of the main academic building while a dozen guys entered to kidnap the innocent victims. Within a couple minutes the guys returned carrying the 2 unsuspecting guys.  Then the unsuspecting guys were carried to the flag pole where several men prayed over the men.  Next, the procession headed toward Lake Bob.  The unsuspecting 2 guys were carried into the lake and then plunged into the semi-chilling water.  Usually the guys are "bobtized."  Our RA had never wanted a Candlelight Ceremony, so our wing kidnapped our RA and proceeded to pitch her in the lake.  It was awesome being getting to see 2 guys and 1 girl dumped into the stink of Lake Bob.  That has been one of the most enjoyable things I have participated in so far. 

Two Tuesdays ago, after I had gotten ready for class I discovered that our Theology class had been cancelled.  That news was so thrilling that I went back to bed for another 2 hours.  If only I had checked my email after getting up, then I would have known I could have slept.  Oh well. 

Last Monday was our first Western Civilization test.  This is my first class of the day at 8 a.m.  In addition to several multiple choice questions we also had to prepare for 2 out of 5 essay prompts.  It was not disclosed which essay prompts would be on the test.  Thankfully, my professor allowed us the choice of whether to take the essay on Monday or Tuesday.  Sara and I had chosen to take the essay on Tuesday.
  

On Tuesday, Sara and I prepared to take the essay at noon.  When we got our essay prompts, Sara and I both received the questions we wanted.  My question was about describing Alexander the Great's conquests and impacts.  Although I do not particularly enjoy Western Civ. because I have never studied this subject, I was able to hand write 12 pages on my essay.  The time it took me to write this essay took a grand total of 2 hours and 15 minutes.  I was extremely pleased with my essay.  The difficult part is waiting 2 weeks for the results. :(  (I just received my essay grade today, and I got an A!!!!!!)

After completing our multiple choice and essay portion on Monday and Tuesday, we also had a Logic test on Wednesday.  I enjoyed the logic test and feel that that I did pretty well.  Later that evening, Sarah and I celebrated our first wave of tests by watching Mission Impossible 4 and popping popcorn.  I am not a sci-fi or superhero movie fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.  Wednesday night also marked the beginning of Homecoming.  The first kick off activity of that evening was dodge ball.  I chose not to attend dodge ball because of impending homework.  As might be assumed, the senior class won dodge ball.  

Thursday night homecoming activities included ice cream and the banner competition.  The four classes were given the challenge of designing a banner centered around this year's theme, around the world.  Once again, I did not attend Thursday's activities because of pending homework.  The results of this contest was senior, sophomore, junior, and freshmen.  

Also, Thursday was our second grey glove.  Since we knew what to expect, we weren't as worried and didn't have to dedicate as much time for cleaning.  Within 4 hours our room was spotless.  I am pleased to announce that our clean room passed with flying colors!  We are so happy because we have passed 2 times in a row.  

Friday was one of the best days of Homecoming, it was Spirit Day.  As long as you wore a college branded tee-shirt you could wear jeans.  The only thing that did not contribute to this wonderful day was the rainy weather.
If your class had a 95 or higher percentage participation in wearing Spirit attire, then your class would receive a 1,000 points toward the overall Homecoming prize. Unfortunately, our class missed the 1,000 points by 2%.
Later that evening was a competition of various acts of singing or skits.  Some of the songs were beautifully composed by the students and others were silly songs.  There were also several skits performed.  The show lasted for an hour and was super hilarious!!  I could have died from laughing.  

Sunday: 
Not much occurred on Sunday with the exception of that Sara and I learned a fabulous new card game!  It is called Schnapsen.  Also, over the weekend we had a couple guests.  Sara had a friend over and we also hosted a prospective student.  Our room was cramped with 5 guests in a room meant for 3 people which only had 4 beds.  Despite our lack of space, it was enjoyable.

Reading List:
Every time I blog I will try to either explain something I found interesting or a new book we are reading.  During our wing chapel, we have recently started reading A Prodigal God by Tim Keller.  It offers a whole new perspective on the story of the Prodigal Son.  Although we haven't gotten very far, I really enjoy it.

Cheers and hugs to all.  Fall break will be here in 3 short weeks!!!