We have all experienced total peace of mind at some point – we know that it exists. What mind-set is the difference between disorder and harmony? The ready answer for most individuals would be whatever they happen to place the most emphasis on (i.e. God), but that's easier said than understood. Even though peace may very well stem from that particular source, we are also semi-responsible. So how do we hold up our end of the bargain? Too often we look for the problem outside of ourselves, manipulating things around us to best suit our "needs." Old teachings stress the importance of psychological self-examination. In some ways it is comforting to think that knowing oneself is the key to resolving issues - it means that we can stop trying to "fix" everyone else. On the other hand, we don't like to think that this disorderly existence is the direct result of our own madness. Haha.
Today has been pretty good so far. It's a dreary, foggy day and music theory at 8:00 totally sucks, but band was cancelled, which means I have a leisurely three-hour break. I'm hoping that I can focus most of my energy this semester on my music. The academic juggling act has been successful so far, but if I drop just one, everything falls. Mr. Keith looked at the hours I have completed, examined the hours I am attempting (mainly the 3000 level honors course), listened to my list of offices/activities, and informed me that I was crazy. He suggested that I do myself a favor and drop Music History until fall. I came in with a large portion of my core completed, so I can afford to "take a breather."
On to better things! I’m meeting Amy to discuss the possibility of rooming together this semester. The half-witted Housing Dept. is forcing me to consolidate (or pay $500 extra for a private room) despite the fact that my situation is due to their own shortsightedness. I can see their reasoning, but now that I have found a potential roommate (we would have a blast living together), they're not entirely sure they're going to let her switch from private to double-occupancy. Absurd. Even if she is allowed to switch, she will not receive a refund. I understand that the institution needs as much funding as possible, but when one is knee-deep in debt, it is NOT wise to spend senseless amounts of money on (drum roll, please)...a reflecting pool between Sanford and Wells. There are budget cuts, hikes in tuition, and no parking, but by golly, we have a pretty reflecting pool. Hehehe. Then there's the whole deal about changing the name of the school which I won't get into today. I love GC&SU, but sometimes the incompetence is disturbing. I'm highly amused. Hehe.
So, my mini-rant eclipsed everything else that I was going for in this post. Ah well - have a great day! :)
2 comments:
Yeah,the money thing is horrible! And there are several people with not-supposed-to-be-private rooms.... so if Amy moved in with you, move one of those people in hers or something. Lol.
Dropping music history may be good to do... it seems like a stressful class in itself.
I'm often told my scheduals are crazy too- it's a music major thing I guess ;P
But we have a reflecting pool ;-)
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