Greek

Oh man, I don't think I really knew what I was getting into when I signed up for Pennington's Greek syntax and exegesis class. I've never really had to seriously worry about passing a class, but right now I'm worried. It's not that I'm not understanding things, it's just that he gives us vocab/principle part quizzes on top of the homework that takes hours to do already. I just don't have time to focus on it all. By the time I've got my passage translated and done my study questions and thought flow diagram my brain is fried and my quiz studying doesn't happen as thoroughly as it should...and it's not like I have 3 other classes or anything. I hope the effort I put into the homework makes up for the poor quiz grades. Just looked at the grading system and thankfully the quizzes shouldn't hurt me too bad. I haven't done terrible on them, but I haven't done well either. I'll be fine, it's just a whole lot of work. I will say that it is interesting, and translating the Bible definitely makes you slow down and read it more thoroughly. It also allows you to see little nuances that you don't see as well in a translation. I'm glad I'm taking the class, but it can definitely be overwhelming. Whoever it was that told me that constantly feeling 3 weeks behind is normal for this class, you were right, and thank you for sharing so that I don't feel like a complete failure.

Life Lately

Sorry for the extreme lack of posts to anyone who follows my blog. I've been quite busy between ending camp, spending a week with my family, heading back to Louisville, moving into my apartment, starting classes, and actually having a social life. It has been busy, but great. I'll use pictures to update you on most things that have gone on in my life lately.

I had to say goodbye to my wonderful camp friends. Pictured below are the leadership girls followed by the full leadership team. I miss these people so much. They were my support system this summer, and still continue to be a support system now even though we are separated by quite a few miles. I've laughed with them, cried with them, and have just had some great bonding experiences with them. These people have a special place in my heart.

After I left camp I was home for about a week and then my parents came up to Louisville and helped me move into my apartment. (Still haven't taken pics of the apartment yet, but they will come soon.) My parents stayed for a couple days and we did some fun things.

We went to Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby:

We also went to the Louisville Slugger Museum (photo courtesy of my dad):

And took some night skyline shots of Louisville:

As a kind of welcome back party my roommates and I had a pie party...we picked the apples ourselves from some apple trees on campus...we're resourceful. 

Went to yard sales with Liz and came away with some fun items such as this coke bottle holder thing and this paper lantern light strand. We also got a vacuum for a dollar...and yes it does work! 

Jamie had a fun party that included...

A. Spending time with the lovely ladies of the BAJA (Stands for Becca, Ashley, Jamie, April) apartment

B. Fun games like volleyball

C. Glow-sticks courtesy of Sharon

D. A large bonfire

E. and s'mores with giant marshmallows!

Went to WorldFest with April and Ashley, which was so much fun! There were booths from a ton of different countries selling jewelry, clothing, etc. There were also lots of wonderful food choices. I had a gyro from one and then some gelato from another. It was great. I also bought a necklace from a Mexican booth. So fun.

That concludes my photo documented section. There have also been some undocumented events. A big one is that I signed up for a trip to China through my school. I can't share many details about it, but I'm super excited. I'm selling t-shirts to raise money for the trip, so if you're my facebook friend check out the group on facebook and help support my trip!

I also found out that the pastor of my church here may be leaving soon. Dr. Ezell has been nominated as president of the North American Mission Board. This was bittersweet news for me. I'm excited for him, but I'm sad to see him go. I loved his preaching, and will miss him a lot.

I'm playing intramural basketball again this semester. My team is so much fun. There are 5 girls on my team, and about 5 guys as well. This may be the most girls that have ever been on one team at SBTS. I love it. We're not in it to win...in fact we're holding a defeated record at the moment, but I'm loving my team. It's fun to play with people who aren't too intense and just enjoy the game.

I attended a party yesterday at the Duck and Goose house...named because the former owners used to own a duck and a goose. Nine guys currently live there. It was a lot of fun and I made some new friends. I also learned that you cannot have a fire outside in the city limits unless it is a cooking fire that is no larger than 3'x3'x3' I believe. ha 

I've started classes which has made my life crazy busy. Greek is going to consume my life...at least it feels that way. I've been told that if I feel 3 weeks behind that's normal. Yikes. I'm taking four classes this semester, and it's not going to be an easy load, but I'll definitely learn a lot.

I have a semi-job this semester. I say semi because I'm just helping out when they need me in order to gain experience and earn a little extra money. I'm doing some freelance photography for the school, helping Devin out when he needs me. Next week I'll be working a photo booth at the fall festival, mainly taking pictures of kids in costumes. I'm looking forward to it. I'm thinking about looking into trying to get a job a Murphy's Camera if they're hiring. I figure it would be a pretty similar job to my days working at Deville Camera back home.

Well I hope you enjoyed the update on my life. I'm sure I've left some things out, but that sums up most of the major events. I'm enjoying being back in Louisville, and loving having so many opportunities to hang out with people, and meet new people. Hopefully I'll have some pictures soon of my apartment to share with you!

-Allison-