Life at seminary for me (so far) is about finding the rhythm. The movement between classes, studying, taking of my personal life (exercise, going to the grocery etc) and of course the very important need of daily chapel.
It started to strike me today that, yes, I am in seminary. I am here, I am a seminary student.
This happened as I am slowly starting to feel the rhythm. It will become easier and I know there will be some (many?) times when the rhythm I long for goes completely out the window and everything is chaos with papers and exams swarming upon me.
But for now, I am letting some of those last vestiges of anxiety wilt away even as new ones will start to creep in.
This is a learning process, just learning how to fit in, how to live, how to make things work.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
First weekend
My first weekend away from home is drawing to a close.
My reflections aren't yet crystal clear due to the fact I feel as if I am still recovering from my sickness. Nothing major at this point, just some general tiredness, lethargy etc.
But life here seems to be much more active on Friday nights. Saturday night has been extremely quiet. I know everyone may not be on campus yet, but still. That seems to be the rhythm so far and I understand it. Sunday is when everyone goes to church and I'm sure many people are going off to serve in a congregation or perhaps some form of outreach.
It is a weird dynamic. One I don't mind, in fact if this is truly the way things are I think I will like it. I want to 'do things' on the weekend to be sure, hang out, be in community, go out, have cocktails, whatever. But having the sense so far that everyone here isn't partying is refreshing and reassuring. Sort of lessens the pressure to feel like I need to be out and about. That having a quiet night to oneself is ok.
Just some initial observations. Things may indeed change once the academic year gets into full swing.
My reflections aren't yet crystal clear due to the fact I feel as if I am still recovering from my sickness. Nothing major at this point, just some general tiredness, lethargy etc.
But life here seems to be much more active on Friday nights. Saturday night has been extremely quiet. I know everyone may not be on campus yet, but still. That seems to be the rhythm so far and I understand it. Sunday is when everyone goes to church and I'm sure many people are going off to serve in a congregation or perhaps some form of outreach.
It is a weird dynamic. One I don't mind, in fact if this is truly the way things are I think I will like it. I want to 'do things' on the weekend to be sure, hang out, be in community, go out, have cocktails, whatever. But having the sense so far that everyone here isn't partying is refreshing and reassuring. Sort of lessens the pressure to feel like I need to be out and about. That having a quiet night to oneself is ok.
Just some initial observations. Things may indeed change once the academic year gets into full swing.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Finally here
I am finally at seminary.
That deserves a deep breath from myself.
I am settling in, trying the best I can that is. Things are going well, esp considering this is my first weekend away from my old life and I am ok. A couple of glasses of wine helps. And eventually overcoming a case of walking pneumonia helps a whole lot as well. I haven't had any energy beyond existing for the last 2-3 weeks. Being able to do a workout tonight was a treat, something I hadn't been able to do and enjoy and not be completely wasted afterwards.
So things are moving in a very positive direction.
Orientation was very good, a little overwhelming as is to be expected, but I am glad that part is over. Now, regular life.
A life of prayer, formation, fellowship and of course classes, papers and everything else that comes with it.
I already miss my dogs. But I've made my peace with how things will move forward. Hopefully I can find a place where I can keep them. I'm not sure about that, but we'll see.
Having a completely new life can be quite consuming. It will take a bit of time but I am so excited, and honored, to be in this place studying to do God's work in the church.
That deserves a deep breath from myself.
I am settling in, trying the best I can that is. Things are going well, esp considering this is my first weekend away from my old life and I am ok. A couple of glasses of wine helps. And eventually overcoming a case of walking pneumonia helps a whole lot as well. I haven't had any energy beyond existing for the last 2-3 weeks. Being able to do a workout tonight was a treat, something I hadn't been able to do and enjoy and not be completely wasted afterwards.
So things are moving in a very positive direction.
Orientation was very good, a little overwhelming as is to be expected, but I am glad that part is over. Now, regular life.
A life of prayer, formation, fellowship and of course classes, papers and everything else that comes with it.
I already miss my dogs. But I've made my peace with how things will move forward. Hopefully I can find a place where I can keep them. I'm not sure about that, but we'll see.
Having a completely new life can be quite consuming. It will take a bit of time but I am so excited, and honored, to be in this place studying to do God's work in the church.
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