Beginning of School

So I am starting my third week of school.  The Sunday before the first night I felt like I was back in elementary school...so excited for the next day, can't really go to sleep, wondering what will it be like...however I did not sleep in my clothes like I used to when I was in kindergarten! I couldn't wait to get done with work so that I could go home and log in for school.  As I sit here typing that it seem strange, to log in for school?!?

My, oh my school has changed in the past ten years.  I used to attend classes and have discussion with my classmates now it is done through discussion boards.  Assignments are posted on the web instead of the blackboard. However the program for accessing your classes is actually called Blackboard, go figure! Listening to my professor lecture is through a video instead of in person.  One thing that I do love about online school is the liberty to work at my own pace.  I am learning to be disciplined and put some things aside...such as my TV shows.  Some days my DVR is busting at the seams! I have come to the realization that I watch WAY too much TV..however this isn't changing my show choices but it has opened my eyes to the things that I spend time on.

My first two classes are Theology and Apologetics.  It is nice to be able to explore my faith deeper and learn ways to defend it.  God is teaching me so many things through this journey and I and taking it week by week.  Allowing Him to have control over the situation.  I know pursuing education towards a new career is totally God inspired because I have had a passion ignited for learning.  I never wanted to go back to school and have to study but I find myself craving to learn each lesson. My vocabulary is also expanding. I had to download a dictionary app on my phone since I have to look up about 5-10 words per week that I don't know.  Three of my new favorite words are prolegomena, volitional, and propitiation.  God is also teaching me to prioritize my time...I actually woke up early the other day to read since I wanted to go out of town for the weekend.  Nothing but G-O-D could get me out of bed early!