A Weekend of Fun!

On Friday the school organized outings to the city and so I signed up for bowling. It was so much fun and I got to talk to a lot of people who I didn't know super well yet. Afterward we went out for milkshakes. So good! On Sunday I went to the local MC church and I really liked the pastor. His sermon was very thought provoking. Classes are going well but there is a lot of reading. In typical Jessica fashion and I worked hard and am ahead of all my classmates, which means more free time (yay!) Yesterday they had a coffee house in the evening with live music and it was another great chance to meet people. I think my favourite part so far has been the selahs (aka Chapels). Everyone is so friendly here and I am having a blast living in dorm! However, I still miss everyone back home and can't wait to see you all at Christmas. Well, I think that is all the updates I can think of for now. Have an awesome week everyone!

Welcome to Bethany

Wow! I can't believe that I am finally at College! It feels so weird but good at the same time. My roommate is a girl named Katie and she is awesome. Yesterday was first year registration and let me tell you, it was CRAZY! I was happy that I got into all the classes that I wanted. This semester I am taking Intro to the Bible, Intro to Biblical Interpretation, Spiritual Formation, Theater Arts, Choir and Marriage and Family Studies. We've had two chapels already, which have been amazing and I am looking forward to many more. Mostly it has been cold and rainy here. Summer has come and gone :( I had my first class today and it was a little overwhelming but I think it will be a good semester. Mostly I've hung out with my roommate Katie and another girl I met (who happens to be my second cousin) Carley. They are really nice. I already have a library reading assignment due for next week (yuck) but I am already almost done it. Choir starts next Tuesday and I am so excited! Missing everyone back home. Wishing you all the best as you all go back to school!

The Woes Of A Soon To Be College Student

Ok so it is now less than a month until I leave for Bethany and so I thought I'd post some things that I am and am not going to miss about my high school years in general

I am going to miss...
-how easy everything was! The homework is nothing compared to what I know awaits me at College
-having everything done for me (course schedule, laundry, meals etc)
-youth group
-my friends
-my parents (just a little bit?)
-band class
-annual samosa sales
-Ryan
-the school hours and class lengths
-not yet being considered an adult and therefore not responsible for all areas of my life

I am NOT going to miss...
-noisy and annoying younger students
-having my parents nagging me about things
-Math, PE etc.
-being woken up by either Nathan or Ryan playing their instruments
-my summer job
-Planning 10, Grad transitions or any other annoying Government required courses
-useless assemblies

Uggh!!!! Summer jobs are probably the most annoying things ever! Especially when you only get 18-22 hours a week at minimum wage. It doesn't help when my mom grumbles about how lousy my job is. Well, sorry mom but I tried to get a second job and it didn't work out. I will be so glad when I get a degree and a job that I enjoy. Not that I hate my job at Splashdown but I'm tired of staying in Ladner all summer. Heck, I want to be at College already! I can't wait for the new freedom, friends, and fun times that await me at Bethany but to those of my friends still in high school, enjoy it while it lasts because it goes by so fast. Recently I have been buying and packing up things for college and I actually feel... old. Lol. I know I am not actually that old but I am at the age now where everyone expects you to be mature and responsible. It is bittersweet in a way. Still, I am excited to begin the next stage of my life. Childhood stage: over Adult stage: begun

Welcome to my Blog!

Hey friends!  So as you know I am going away to Bethany College in Hepburn, Saskatchewan this fall.  I have set up this blog so that I can let you know what is going on in my life while I am away.  It's a fast and easy way to keep in touch will all of you at the same time.  I am excited about this new experience and can't wait to make some new friends.  I haven't had a lot of chance to study the Bible in depth and I am looking forward to furthering my knowledge of this great book.  One of the biggest things that I am looking forward to is getting to be in a choir again!  :D  Please continue praying for me that I would be able to make some great new friends and that I would grow deeper in my relationship with God.  Love you all!