Yep the title says it all. I'm sitting at a Starbucks here in Goleta and I'm blogging. This is how globalization has spread around the globe and I'm happy to be apart of it. Haha.
THis won't be a long post, since I have church in just a few minutes, but I feel the need to do so since I haven't for the past couple weeks.
This is for two reasons:
A) Midterms... yep I had two of them this week. One for Sociology and the other for World History... and I have a sneaking suspicion I didn't do too well on either one of them. But I'll hope for the best, that's all I can do.
B) Halloween... Though it's not until Wednesday, Halloween started in Isla Vista on Thursday and goes til Halloween night. So my res hall has been just nuts this weekend with people going down to IV and getting drunk and smashed in a sea of people. I went with my floormates on Friday, and it was definitely exhausting. I was one of three people in the group who did not drink, and I took on the responsibility of keeping the group together and from doing anything too stupid. It was fun seeing all the ridiculous costumes and people acting like complete idiots, but it was sad at the same time cause that's what it takes for people to have fun these days. Boy oh boy.
Okay, well I'm gonna run so I can pray it up for all the partiers that maybe they'll take a hint and get smart.
Adios for now
28 October 2007
16 October 2007
Two in a Row!
Well I'm proud to say that I have now blogged two days in a row. I think I'm wanting to blog more so I can avoid homework as much as possible. But maybe not. ;)
Every week I'm here seems to be getting better and better and equally interesting at the same time. There are so many different people here, it is truly remarkable. This "big college" experience is full of diversity, which isn't all that bad once you get used to it. Day by day, I have been getting a little more accustomed to seeing people with dreadlocks (including ladies) and the different lifestyles that people lead.
Anyway, enough sociological stuff for now.
As of now I am considered "undeclared" for my major, but I'm leaning more and more towards Communication with every lecture for that class. It is truly fascinating stuff. THings that have been floating around in my head are coming into focus in this class because it's remarkable how many things are going on when we communicate. To communicate effectively, a "sender" needs to be clear in his verbal message and his nonverbal message (such as tone, posture, or gestures) will affect how the "receiver" interprets the information. The sender, even while speaking, can gauge the feedback from the receiver by observing his or her nonverbal communication (i.e. eye contact, nodding, body language). Crazy isn't it? We take it all for granted too.
So if I do major in this field, I'll have to go to graduate school for a degree in broadcast journalism if that's what I want to pursue. At this rate, teaching communication would be pretty interesting too, but that's a long ways off.
Later on today, after lots of intimate time spent with my homework (gag) I'm going with one of the girls on my floor to take pictures of the sunset. I'm so excited! She went out yesterday and came back with absolutely gorgeous pics so I'm stoked to take some too. I'll have to figure out how to man the photo uploader thingy, but I'm on the scholar's floor of my building so I'll figure it out. Haha.
Well I guess I'll go for now, I've wasted enough time rambling on random things, but hopefully it kept you entertained at least for a little bit of time. Keep an eye out for those pics though, they'll knock your socks off (or sandals if you're not wearing any) for how beautiful UCSB is!!
Every week I'm here seems to be getting better and better and equally interesting at the same time. There are so many different people here, it is truly remarkable. This "big college" experience is full of diversity, which isn't all that bad once you get used to it. Day by day, I have been getting a little more accustomed to seeing people with dreadlocks (including ladies) and the different lifestyles that people lead.
Anyway, enough sociological stuff for now.
As of now I am considered "undeclared" for my major, but I'm leaning more and more towards Communication with every lecture for that class. It is truly fascinating stuff. THings that have been floating around in my head are coming into focus in this class because it's remarkable how many things are going on when we communicate. To communicate effectively, a "sender" needs to be clear in his verbal message and his nonverbal message (such as tone, posture, or gestures) will affect how the "receiver" interprets the information. The sender, even while speaking, can gauge the feedback from the receiver by observing his or her nonverbal communication (i.e. eye contact, nodding, body language). Crazy isn't it? We take it all for granted too.
So if I do major in this field, I'll have to go to graduate school for a degree in broadcast journalism if that's what I want to pursue. At this rate, teaching communication would be pretty interesting too, but that's a long ways off.
Later on today, after lots of intimate time spent with my homework (gag) I'm going with one of the girls on my floor to take pictures of the sunset. I'm so excited! She went out yesterday and came back with absolutely gorgeous pics so I'm stoked to take some too. I'll have to figure out how to man the photo uploader thingy, but I'm on the scholar's floor of my building so I'll figure it out. Haha.
Well I guess I'll go for now, I've wasted enough time rambling on random things, but hopefully it kept you entertained at least for a little bit of time. Keep an eye out for those pics though, they'll knock your socks off (or sandals if you're not wearing any) for how beautiful UCSB is!!
15 October 2007
Go, go, go...
These weeks in college have been going by so so so fast, its been unreal. It seems the free time that I do have is filled with me eating meal after meal in the dining commons. No wonder why the freshman fifteen is becoming a problem!
I also have been sick for the past week so I haven't been able to run for awhile, which has been frustrating. On the other hand, I am truly relishing the social life here. I've grown really close to the people on my floor and have even been dubbed "The Papa Bear" because I have the look of a natural father figure to the floor. Haha.
But God has placed me in a unique position, because some of my floormates have come to me for advice on more than one occasion, so it has been great listening to what people have to say and helping them out.
I still can't believe I have another 8 months here, it's going to be great.
Of course the only downside is the mounds and mounds of homework that has been tossed my way. In a typical night, I'll have upswing of fifty pages to read, which has definitely been a struggle adapting to that sort of work load. Oh well, hopefully by the end of this quarter I'll be firm on this whole college thing with straight A's and lots and lots of sleep. We'll see about that last one. Haha.
Okay, well I better do some work, I've got a discussion in an hour for my religious studies class. Fun fun.
Peace for now.
I also have been sick for the past week so I haven't been able to run for awhile, which has been frustrating. On the other hand, I am truly relishing the social life here. I've grown really close to the people on my floor and have even been dubbed "The Papa Bear" because I have the look of a natural father figure to the floor. Haha.
But God has placed me in a unique position, because some of my floormates have come to me for advice on more than one occasion, so it has been great listening to what people have to say and helping them out.
I still can't believe I have another 8 months here, it's going to be great.
Of course the only downside is the mounds and mounds of homework that has been tossed my way. In a typical night, I'll have upswing of fifty pages to read, which has definitely been a struggle adapting to that sort of work load. Oh well, hopefully by the end of this quarter I'll be firm on this whole college thing with straight A's and lots and lots of sleep. We'll see about that last one. Haha.
Okay, well I better do some work, I've got a discussion in an hour for my religious studies class. Fun fun.
Peace for now.
08 October 2007
Oops... It's been awhile!
Well I certainly haven’t been in the blogging mode these past couple weeks… which is on account of lots of stuff happening.
First things first… I LOVE SANTA BARBARA!!! The thoughts and doubts from my first night are long gone, as my entire floor has bonded in the most unique way. We have floor dinners where over half the floor (about 30 people) will show up and just have a good time in the dining commons. I love it.
And the soccer is amazing!!!! I have the privilege to watch the 2006 NCAA Div. I champions on a week-to-week basis. I’ve watched two of their games now and I’ve even had the opportunity to watch them practice. Last Wednesday the game was on national television and my parents told me they saw me on the tele!! So that was exciting. And I love being with soccer fans who chant the funniest things during the game. It’s entertaining stuff.
Also on another happy note, my roommate moved out!! He moved out on Saturday and that was almost the happiest day of my life, that guy was a bad apple and had plenty of illegal substances hidden in the room that I didn’t know about until Friday night. All I can say is I’m glad I don’t have to put up with that anymore.
So, the first weekend only a few people on the floor went out and partied, so I had some friends to hang out with back in our residence hall. However, this last weekend just about everyone headed out to Isla Vista (IV for short, which is right across campus). On Saturday I decided to venture with about fifteen of my floormates to see what all the whoopla was about. Everyone one of them had something to drink, though only a handful got drunk. I had nothing to drink, danced with a cute girl (I even got her number. Hehe), and had a terrific time.
Yesterday (Sunday) people on my floor were talking that I won that round in IV because I didn’t need any additives to have a great night. So I’m hoping to use this as a form of ministry to them that one can have a great time without the influence of alcohol.
So we’ll see how it all pans out. In all, I’m truly happy to have come to SB!!
The only downside is all the homework... but the beach is right next to my res hall and yesterday a pod of dolphins swam by!! So I guess I'll enjoy myself here... maybe.
First things first… I LOVE SANTA BARBARA!!! The thoughts and doubts from my first night are long gone, as my entire floor has bonded in the most unique way. We have floor dinners where over half the floor (about 30 people) will show up and just have a good time in the dining commons. I love it.
And the soccer is amazing!!!! I have the privilege to watch the 2006 NCAA Div. I champions on a week-to-week basis. I’ve watched two of their games now and I’ve even had the opportunity to watch them practice. Last Wednesday the game was on national television and my parents told me they saw me on the tele!! So that was exciting. And I love being with soccer fans who chant the funniest things during the game. It’s entertaining stuff.
Also on another happy note, my roommate moved out!! He moved out on Saturday and that was almost the happiest day of my life, that guy was a bad apple and had plenty of illegal substances hidden in the room that I didn’t know about until Friday night. All I can say is I’m glad I don’t have to put up with that anymore.
So, the first weekend only a few people on the floor went out and partied, so I had some friends to hang out with back in our residence hall. However, this last weekend just about everyone headed out to Isla Vista (IV for short, which is right across campus). On Saturday I decided to venture with about fifteen of my floormates to see what all the whoopla was about. Everyone one of them had something to drink, though only a handful got drunk. I had nothing to drink, danced with a cute girl (I even got her number. Hehe), and had a terrific time.
Yesterday (Sunday) people on my floor were talking that I won that round in IV because I didn’t need any additives to have a great night. So I’m hoping to use this as a form of ministry to them that one can have a great time without the influence of alcohol.
So we’ll see how it all pans out. In all, I’m truly happy to have come to SB!!
The only downside is all the homework... but the beach is right next to my res hall and yesterday a pod of dolphins swam by!! So I guess I'll enjoy myself here... maybe.
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