Feels like it's been a while since I've updated.
I really need to read the Bible more. I even bought a new study Bible at the beginning of the semester so that I could understand it a little better when I read, but I've only used it maybe twice since then. As busy as I am, can I really not dedicate 10-20 minutes out of my day to spend time reading the Word?? There's no excuse for this.
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I literally spent every day at the library for the past two weeks. I spent every waking moment studying for my calc test yesterday (which I still think I failed, btw). If it's going to be like this every couple of weeks before a calc test, then I'm gonna dieeeeeeee. Blarghhhhh.
School is tough. I seriously thought I was smart until I came here. I feel like I'm in the bottom 10% when it comes to intelligence...
BUT YOU KNOW WHAT?!
I bet I'm in like the top 5% when it comes to the amount of effort I put into my studies. I'll study something for two weeks, when it takes the average person two hours to study the same exact thing. Call me crazy, but I think that's what really matters. My friend told me the other day, "It doesn't matter HOW you get there, as long as you get there in the end." I highly disagree. I think the process is much more important than the end result. I feel so proud of myself knowing that I worked hard for this and that I tried my absolute best. So what if I fail after all of that? I don't care, I'll still be content, knowing that I gave it my all. It doesn't matter if you get there in the end (although it is a plus...), as long as you really try and give it everything you got.
YAY FOR OPTIMISM!! :)
Definitely agree with you. The process is everything. =)
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ReplyDeleteI suddenly had this urge to read your blog, and I think I now know why. I just had this long conversation with my dad, and he told me that one of the most important things in school and in life is not what you accomplish but how hard you work to accomplish your goals, and while he was talking I thought of you. So I applaud you for your optimism, and I hope that this encourages you to continue doing your best! :)
"Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil" -1 Peter 3:13-17
ReplyDeletebrava. i come and visit and interrupt that studying one last time ;)
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