It is Finished

I wrote the below after my last day of class last semester and forgot to post it.  To update it, I made it through exams and ended my first semester with  3.24 average.  Not to bad for this old lady if I do say so myself.  Looking forward to the next one:

It is official.  I have completed my last class of my second first semester of seminary.  All that is left is final exams and the semester will be completely over.  I learned two things about commuting on this last day of classes.  #1.  Waiting for buses and trains in 30 degree weather is very different then walking from your side door to your car in the mornings.  Coat, Gloves and a hat are a must regardless of your strong dislike for keeping up with said items.  Secondly, If you want to perfectly time your commute with absolutely no waiting time, plan to wait and have something you want to do while you are waiting.  Transportation will be waiting for you at every stop.

Interestingly it seems like these are the kinds of things I have learned my first semester at Emory.  It may have something to do with having already done the first year of seminary once before though it was in the early 90s and was Southern Baptist.  As I have filled out class evaluations it has been hard for me to put my finger on the one big thing I've learned or that I'm taking away.

What I have learned is that I love Atlanta, especially the decatur area.  I've learned more about my cousin and her husband which has been wonderful.  I've learned to love hairless cats.  I've learned how to use public transportation.  I've learned how to get around Atlanta and that if I weren't living with Jessica and Donald I would rent an apartment in Decatur rather than stay for free with my Uncle in Woodstock.  A daily commute between Woodstock and Atlanta is surely the picture of Hell.  I've  learned that at 44 you have to develop a different pattern/method of studying and retaining information than you had when you were 21.  This I am still learning and trying to figure out.  I don't remember as well or as much and my body does not allow for all night cram sessions.  This body needs a full 8 hours of sleep.  I've learned that I need regular chiropractic services.  It's been affirmed to me that my Uncle Stan is just simply one of the top 4 men on the planet.  The other 3 would be his dad and brothers in no particular order because they all have things that are unique to them.  I've learned that those who live with me are sacrificing much more than I am for me to follow God's call on my life.  I've learned that I'm still kind of shy and still have a hard time approaching people face to face to develop new friendships.  ( I know those of you who know me well will have trouble believing this but it is the truth.)  I've learned that when my bladder wakes me up at 4:30 AM I need to stay up which means I should really go to bed earlier.

You may be asking yourself if this is really worth 10,000 dollars.  Well I certainly have learned more.  I just can't narrow it down to one big thing.