"I struggle with forward motion."
11.10.06 (1:56 pm) [edit]Hello, my name is Bria and "I struggle with forward motion."(--Relient K)
The plans I had made for the next few years of my academic career have been turned on their head the past two days.
My stupid freshman history class could quite possibly put my GPA in the toliet. I think I can still redeem myself on the final if I do really well... like get an A, which is practically impossible I've decided on. (He's one of those profs that a certain number of students get As, Bs, etc. and since I'm not a stand out in history, I'm really worried.) I'm going to talk to the prof on Monday and if he doesn't think I have a chance then I'm dropping the class.
I officially declared myself a Spanish minor today. That was scary enough, but in talking with the advisor I discovered that they only take study abroad groups to Spain on even number years; therefore, won't be going in 2007 like I was planning, so I have to go this summer or not at all. AND I have to have a decision in two weeks. I've had a bit of a stomach ache all day due to that dizzying bit of news.
I had planned on taking a Trig course over Christmas break, but the junior college in town that I was planning on taking it from doesn't appear to be offering it this year online-- as I was planning to take it-- or on campus.
Why do I keep making such final plans that have to work just right, otherwise everything will fall apart? You'd think I'd eventually learn that my life is run on God's time table and not mine. Maybe I'll remember next time I go into a frenzy of planning.
posted by: josephwaynefreeman (reply)
post date: 11.10.06 (12:01 pm)
Matthew 6:25 (KJV) Take no thought for your life (Bria) LOL
"Entrust & trust"; that's the key to not only surviving, but actually flourishing in this present life. Entrust your life to God, & trust Him to make it flow according to His will, plan, & purpose. You've really tried to make all of this work, & if it isn't then there's a reason it's not working. Maybe God has other plans for your life. Bria.
posted by: babe4jesus55 (reply)
post date: 11.10.06 (3:01 pm)
Reply to: josephwaynefreeman
Thanks. There's definatly something rather different on God's mind than mine. Which is fine with me because He knows far better than I what I need to do. Thanks again.
posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 11.11.06 (12:39 pm)
I'm sorry to hear all that. I know it's a lot to swallow, but it's not the end of the world. You'll pull through in the end even if the journey is rockier than you like. Stay the course. ;-) *hug*
posted by: babe4jesus55 (reply)
post date: 11.11.06 (3:39 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
Thanks for the encouragement. The hug was the best part. :-)
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 11.13.06 (7:01 pm)
So, not making an "A" in a freshman history class means your major must be changed? I guess I'm not following. The fact is, unless you are an exceptionally bright student, there will be some grades other than "A" along the way. Do you intend to be an academic- maybe a College professor or nuclear physicist, or run the honors program in a high school? If not, then I'm of the persuasion that grades may open doors into particular jobs, but otherwise it will be performance and personality that move you forward. And, of course, God's will being brought about through opened and closed doors.
posted by: babe4jesus55 (reply)
post date: 11.14.06 (2:51 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
The reason the history class is worrying me is because I need to keep a 4.0 to compete well for entrance into the PT school I want. Getting a B in the class will ruin that. One class probably wouldn't kill, I know, but I'd rather my one safe B be in something truly difficult like chemistry. The class is supposed to be a breeze, being a freshman class, but its not and its driving me crazy!
