Life Without 6 Classes

The last few days have been really great. It could actually be a combination of things and, in all likelihood, that’s true. However, the biggest difference has to be not having six classes worth of homework and deadlines to think about every night.

Next semester is going to be such a great shift. I found this semester almost too challenging and though I enjoyed being full time the stress was hard on me. Next semester I get to keep the enjoyment of being full time, but ditch the stress associated with having too much to do (literally).

Coincidence and Contradiction

I think it is safe to say that I have come to the end of this semester.  I have one assignment to turn in tomorrow and I finally feel like I have completed it (for now).  I tend to agree with a number of my professors that a paper is never finished…finished seems impossible.  This assignment is just provisionally complete.  Complete enough, I think, to represent me well for the class.  Who knows what the future holds?

This just in…

Suddenly, more comedic distraction.  Possibly one of the funniest things I’ve seen in months: Power Thirst 2!

~Q

P.S. Sorry in advance.

Fairly Random

So, before the truly random ensues, here is brief attempt to convey the last month or so:

No Quorn roasts were available this year, so my Thanksgiving was all sides – not that this is a bad thing, since I love mashed potatoes and cranberry jelly (maybe simultaneously). The Ethics Bowl experience was a mixed bag. Perhaps the best thing is simply say that I really had a great time, strengthened some friendships and would not have traded the experience for the time. I have not managed stress very well, started having migraines again almost weekly. Grad-school has pretty much been placed on the back-burner for now and until the semester ends.

I think that about brings us to this evening. I’m writing my term paper for Aristotle’s Metaphysics. In the last week or so a few things have really jumped out at me, made me laugh, think or just pause absentmindedly. Here are at least a few of them:

Odds and Ends

The trip to Gainesville was really enjoyable.  I think there is a really interesting dynamic between our team members.  There is just enough difference in background and philosophical views to keep things lively and fun.  We really came together during our scrimmage with UF.  I’m confident that we have the ability to do very well in the real competition.  One thing is for sure: everyone seemed more excited and energetic about the competition after we were exposed to the format and a practice run.