http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230 Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The time has come. The time for the teary-eyed farewells and the emotional so-longs. I knew this day would come. The way I pictured it coming was classic. I thought I'd say a good-bye here and a good-bye there; and the long faces would be inescapable. So far, the parting ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2009/05/15/a-bittersweet-farewell/ As graduation draws nearer, I find myself examining the ways that I have changed since I first came to Messiah. Of course there are the obvious changes such as amassing a ton of knowledge (and stuff); the expansion of my social network of friends; my management of time and work; ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2009/04/29/reflecting-on-transition/ In chapel yesterday, Chris Tomlin's song "Indescribable" left me completely and utterly awed. For me, the powerful lyrics, which speak of God being nothing short of incomprehensible to the human mind, numbed me. I was gripped by the fact that God really is remarkable--and even that fails to justly describe ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2009/04/03/beyond-comprehension/ Too often I find myself taking for granted the many blessings I have in my life. When I stop and seriously think about everything I have to be grateful for, I can only lower my head in shame for not being more thankful. Just waking up each day is a ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2009/02/26/if-nothing-else-give-thanks/ The last time you heard from me I was wincing at the thought of upcoming finals. Although one source of considerable pressure has been lifted, another source stills looms over my head--graduation. As I sift through my options, I am becoming more and more aware of the fact that, come ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2009/02/06/the-final-stretch/ The time has finally come. Time to furiously write papers; forsake sleep; and regurgitate theories and concepts. Finals week has arrived. Finals week is greeted by me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I reluctantly anticipate the intense pressure to perform and excel; and, on the other hand, I ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2008/12/10/papers-presentations-and-pressure-oh-my/ This past Saturday found me meandering aimlessly (more often than not) along the grandiose streets of Washington, DC. Having only been to DC once before, I was understandably exuberant. Not only is DC an ideal place for those of us who are watching our pennies; but, in my opinion, DC ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2008/11/19/ode-to-dc/ This is a topic that I have been dodging for some time now. The reason why is quite simple. What has happened, I suspect, is that I have allowed myself to become lackadaisical--maybe even in denial. At any rate, I was forced to mull over these ideas in a most ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2008/11/07/a-bad-case-of-senioritis/ It's Wednesday. Today is the day where you exhale slowly encouraged by the fact that the weekend is almost here. Go on--give that little exclamation of glee. "Hump Day", as Wednesday is, maybe not so affectionately, referred to by many represents overcoming a barrier of sorts that is Monday and ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2008/10/29/energy-of-activation-anyone/ For Homecoming, the international student community warmly received international alumni at the highly anticipated Rafiki Open House. Amidst the hustle and bustle characteristic of this event, a selection of foods from a host of different countries was prepared and displayed to be feasted upon by our deserving alumni. My small ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/ts1230/2008/10/22/a-coming-home-of-sorts/