I have never been very good with civilization/ history stuff. Give me a story to cover and I will interview and write it in 25 minutes flat. I don't know why I didn't think all these humanities classes through. It is giving me flashbacks of my first semester at Harding when I had Jan Fortner for Western Civilization to 1500. I can still see her fiery eyes as she banged on my front row desk trying to make a point. She gave me my only B while at Harding. I am such a straight A mentality kid. I am driving myself crazy. Here I am, in a foreign country, taking my worst subject 3 times a day. Every person needs a moment to have a minor meltdown. Let this be mine. I need to learn to let go. I need to learn to enjoy life experiences, not just believe an A on a paper makes me an educated person.
Ok. Minor meltdown over. Tonight, after a Humanities 201 test, we had our supper. Sandwiches! Never underestimate the power of a good sandwich. Once you get passed the hard-as-a-rock exterior of the bread here, you are rewarded with that fresh turkey taste. Back to the bread-- I don't know how they don't crack a tooth here. I can see a family dinner where a child is misbehaving. Forget the belt-- grab the bread. A few bangs and the child straightens up and it is still in perfect eating form.
Tonight we are having "girl's tea" which we have every now and then. We all meet in the Myhan's apartment and have a little devo and "girl talk." I don't know what I'm going to do when I don't constantly have girl friends around to talk to. I mean, a good laugh or cry is only a door away. There is a part of me, however, that misses my alone time. There is never a moment here (except on the toilet..and even that gets interrupted at times) that you are alone. When it gets warmer outside, I am hoping to find a quiet place I can go every now and then and just read a book or the Bible.
I have been feeling better and that is such a blessing. I am still quite tired, but I think I just need to build up my immune system some more and rest up completely. I made my first trip to the workout room yesterday so it was good to make a comeback.
Tomorrow we are moving classes up early so that we can go to the mall. There have been a lot of transportation strikes here so the trip there might be stressful and unpredictable. I am looking forward to shopping though once we make it there.
I love all of you and I am really getting to that "really missing my family and friends" stage. I'm trying to stay strong! :-)
Ok. Minor meltdown over. Tonight, after a Humanities 201 test, we had our supper. Sandwiches! Never underestimate the power of a good sandwich. Once you get passed the hard-as-a-rock exterior of the bread here, you are rewarded with that fresh turkey taste. Back to the bread-- I don't know how they don't crack a tooth here. I can see a family dinner where a child is misbehaving. Forget the belt-- grab the bread. A few bangs and the child straightens up and it is still in perfect eating form.
Tonight we are having "girl's tea" which we have every now and then. We all meet in the Myhan's apartment and have a little devo and "girl talk." I don't know what I'm going to do when I don't constantly have girl friends around to talk to. I mean, a good laugh or cry is only a door away. There is a part of me, however, that misses my alone time. There is never a moment here (except on the toilet..and even that gets interrupted at times) that you are alone. When it gets warmer outside, I am hoping to find a quiet place I can go every now and then and just read a book or the Bible.
I have been feeling better and that is such a blessing. I am still quite tired, but I think I just need to build up my immune system some more and rest up completely. I made my first trip to the workout room yesterday so it was good to make a comeback.
Tomorrow we are moving classes up early so that we can go to the mall. There have been a lot of transportation strikes here so the trip there might be stressful and unpredictable. I am looking forward to shopping though once we make it there.
I love all of you and I am really getting to that "really missing my family and friends" stage. I'm trying to stay strong! :-)
5 comments:
even though i told you this in person, the bread and toilet comments are very true and extremely funny! love you!
and know that my door is definitely open for laughing and crying...i do a lot of both! lol
ASH,
Sounds like you are doing better. We have been praying for you. To get a "B" in Hum 201 is not all bad. Years from now you will remember being there and not even remember the grade. Your Dad might remember it though. He was here last night--somewhat sick. I guess we will see him and your Mom Sat. in Hot Springs. Also, get homesick; but remember you'll get sick of home when you get back. So, emote and enjoy! Love, Bloggin Bob :-)
I can just see and hear you telling this story about the bread. I am laughing out loud here all by myself since Dad and Kels are at All state. The highlight of my day. Love you and missing you too, but so glad that you are getting to have this experience. Enjoy every minute and keep blogging!!! I look so forward to it every day.
Ashton, I'm enjoying your blog!
Fred Walker
Hi Sweetie - I just had to create a new account. I hope it will let me get this through to you. I tried to write while you were in Egypt so you would have a note when you returned, but my password was always pronounced unacceptable or something like that. Anyway, I loved reading all of your commentary about your trip! I'm sorry you've had health problems, but I'm glad you seem to be on the mend! We miss you here, but pray for you & hope your adventures continue. Pawpaw has kept you up on life over here. I don't get to the computer as often as I like, but I will write more often now that you are back. Take care & do keep your blog going! Love, Mimi
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