Almost there!

This week has been all about studying for upcoming exams, working on my science project, and writing my ethics paper. I got my ethics and Bib Trad tests back; even though I had some nervous breakdowns about not doing well, I didn't do too bad. I got C's on both, and while that isn't the greatest grade, it's passing so it's not the end of the world. Honestly, the classes I had tests in have nothing to do with my major or career goals and I doubt I'll remember what grade I got in five years. College is hard, so while C's weren't the greatest in high school, they can be good in college if the classes are hard. I'm not failing any classes, and I'm going in with and expect to come out with good grades. Currently, my lowest grade is a C plus in ethics, but I think that should go up to a B minus or B once I submit my final paper. All this work (and worrying) has made me tired and stressed, but I'm feeling a lot better and was able to have fun hanging out with friends tonight and playing Bible Apples to Apples last night.

Studying aside, I have been enjoying the Christmas festivities. Christmas is my favorite holiday, as I love the music and spirit (and the goodies). Monday night I sang at the Grotto with choir. We sang these wonderful songs: "Nova, Nova,"(literally transleted to "news, news", "Ave Maria," "For Unto Us a Child is Born" (Messiah text), "In the Bleak Midwinter" (Christina Rosetti poem), "One December Bright and Clear," "Lullaby Carol," "Night of Silence," and "Ring the Bells." Despite the cold weather, we had an amazing time. Afterwards, I got my picture taken with Santa (a.k.a. Tommy, the hall director in the boy's dorm next door) in my dorm and attempted to make a gingerbread house. Thursday night was "Bells in the Ballroom" where the chapel and handbell choirs sang Christmas carols. I also went to a Christmas party that night with the English Society, which was fun. Tonight, I got some early Christmas presents from friends; gloves from MacK (much needed as the temperature has been in the 20s!), shower gel from Traci, and a stocking with chocolate and a mini candle from Dana. Unfortunately, fire codes prohibit us from lighting candles in the dorms so I have to wait to light it when I get home.

All I want is for Thursday afternoon to come. Monday I have to present my science project at 8 AM and take my psych test. I don't have finals Tuesday and Wednsday; I have to turn my ethics paper by Wednsday afternoon but I think I'll get that done by Monday. Thursday I have tests in English and Bib Trad, and then I'm done at 12:30. In a little less than three hours, I'll be on my way home for a much needed 3 week break (one of those weeks in HAWAII, where it's warm and sunny unlike here). 5 MORE DAYS!!