I know, it's a random title. It is referring to President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the theories surrounding it. It's the topic of my research paper for my J-term class.
Sorry that this blog is a day late, but all week long every spare moment I had to was devoted to researching JFK and writing what would become a fourteen page paper. This morning I presented my findings to the class with my conclusion on the non-conspiracy/conspiracy debate.
Seriously, I feel like a JFK expert now! I'm not going to actually get into my conclusion right now, but if anyone is interested about the evidence or what the "answer" is to the question then feel free to shoot me a comment! I'm not going to get into it now b/c I don't want to offend either side of the argument.....Did you know that over 2,000 books have been written about it? And at least 30 people have confessed to being a shooter/conspirator? Sadly, their testimony isn't very legit, but my point is it's amazing how absorbed people can become! There are really people out there who have devoted their time to trying to "crack the mystery!!"
While I don't think that I'm that passionate about the case, it did give me insight into how much I enjoy history. As a freshman, I'm still toying with what I want to major in. This class definitely showed me how much I would enjoy studying history and pursuing a career that involved a histoy major. I guess we'll have to see what happens this next semester when I finally get to take an in depth math class, another major that I'm thinking about. It's so hard to decide when I like so many different subjects!
Conclusion: J-term rocks! Even in Decorah :)
Stay warm! (It's all I think about these days!)
~Anna
"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord."
~Psalm 139:1-4
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Temperature (What Else?!?)
There is only one topic I would like to discuss today. It may not seem very exciting or enthralling for a blog. But it is the only thing shaping my life right now. It's all I can think about...........................The temperature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I was in Texas for winter break, it was 75 degrees Christmas day. A few days later, we hit a record high of 83! It was very difficult for me to board the plane to once again return to this frost bitten land that I consider parallel to a tundra. And now that I'm here, it's even harder to stay!!! When I walked to class this morning it was -22! As in the actual temperature not considering the wind chill factor! I've been in total shock since I returned. It's amazing to see that people can survive in this weather at all- although my mother does keep sending me helpful emails of statistics which claim that in these conditions frost bite is possible after only two minutes. Yes, those words have really comforted my fears about having to walk across campus. Thanks mom.
Originally I planned on camping out in my room and having my roommate bring me food from the caf. But as I sat here before lunch, my tummy rumbling, I decided that half the experience of going to college was trying new things, conquering my fears, and taking on new heights (or temperatures for that matter.) So instead of sulking in the comfort of my heating blanket, I put on my coat, boots, long johns, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, socks, extra socks, scarf, mitten, ear warmers (you get the picture!) and I ventured out. I left behind my room and the serenity (and warmth) of Brandt to trek across campus towards the union for a nice hot lunch.
So, having made it back to my room, with a nice full stomach, I can proudly admit that I survived the elements!!!
WARNING: For all of you looking at colleges and considering one in the north, preferably Luther, I have to confess- cold weather isn't for everyone. It's cold. Sometimes depressing. Sometimes it takes a toll on your endurance.
But if I can do it, a lil girl from Dallas, Texas, then honestly, anyone can! When you find a perfect fit like Luther, tough things like subzero temperatures don't faze you as much. Getting to have your perfect college experience makes crazy new obstacles totally worth it.
Wow, I never thought that I could write so much about the weather! Anyway...
Stay warm! Be careful! Don't get frostbite! (My mother is worried for us all!!!!)
And have a great week!
~Anna~
"Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Here is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself."
~ 2 Timothy 2: 10-13
When I was in Texas for winter break, it was 75 degrees Christmas day. A few days later, we hit a record high of 83! It was very difficult for me to board the plane to once again return to this frost bitten land that I consider parallel to a tundra. And now that I'm here, it's even harder to stay!!! When I walked to class this morning it was -22! As in the actual temperature not considering the wind chill factor! I've been in total shock since I returned. It's amazing to see that people can survive in this weather at all- although my mother does keep sending me helpful emails of statistics which claim that in these conditions frost bite is possible after only two minutes. Yes, those words have really comforted my fears about having to walk across campus. Thanks mom.
Originally I planned on camping out in my room and having my roommate bring me food from the caf. But as I sat here before lunch, my tummy rumbling, I decided that half the experience of going to college was trying new things, conquering my fears, and taking on new heights (or temperatures for that matter.) So instead of sulking in the comfort of my heating blanket, I put on my coat, boots, long johns, long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, socks, extra socks, scarf, mitten, ear warmers (you get the picture!) and I ventured out. I left behind my room and the serenity (and warmth) of Brandt to trek across campus towards the union for a nice hot lunch.
So, having made it back to my room, with a nice full stomach, I can proudly admit that I survived the elements!!!
WARNING: For all of you looking at colleges and considering one in the north, preferably Luther, I have to confess- cold weather isn't for everyone. It's cold. Sometimes depressing. Sometimes it takes a toll on your endurance.
But if I can do it, a lil girl from Dallas, Texas, then honestly, anyone can! When you find a perfect fit like Luther, tough things like subzero temperatures don't faze you as much. Getting to have your perfect college experience makes crazy new obstacles totally worth it.
Wow, I never thought that I could write so much about the weather! Anyway...
Stay warm! Be careful! Don't get frostbite! (My mother is worried for us all!!!!)
And have a great week!
~Anna~
"Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Here is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself."
~ 2 Timothy 2: 10-13
Monday, January 12, 2009
Dorian
Hey everybody!
What a weekend! Yesterday was the Dorian Festival which is for high school choir students. 790 kids were here yesterday and again today. (That's bigger than the freshman class!!!) Last night, was the first concert where both Aurora and Norsemen sang- it was much less stress than Christmas at Luther! Still, we came prepared with three rehearsals in a row last week and a confident performance last night!
As you can imagine, 790 students also had to have a place to sleep last night. We had three girls in our tiny room! They invaded study lounges in all the dorms, many many rooms, and even a side gym down in Regents! It's been crazy- but of course, a good time!
We thought it would just be a one night deal, but with the impending weather approaching- (I'm not sure how bad it's going to be since no one will tell me knowing how anti-blizzard I am!) it seems that a lot of students will be staying another night. It was comical how jam-packed we were last night....Whose up for Round 2?!?
I hope everyone has a super duper SAFE week! Be careful!
~Anna
"The Lord has done great things for us; of which we are glad!" -Psalm 126: 3
What a weekend! Yesterday was the Dorian Festival which is for high school choir students. 790 kids were here yesterday and again today. (That's bigger than the freshman class!!!) Last night, was the first concert where both Aurora and Norsemen sang- it was much less stress than Christmas at Luther! Still, we came prepared with three rehearsals in a row last week and a confident performance last night!
As you can imagine, 790 students also had to have a place to sleep last night. We had three girls in our tiny room! They invaded study lounges in all the dorms, many many rooms, and even a side gym down in Regents! It's been crazy- but of course, a good time!
We thought it would just be a one night deal, but with the impending weather approaching- (I'm not sure how bad it's going to be since no one will tell me knowing how anti-blizzard I am!) it seems that a lot of students will be staying another night. It was comical how jam-packed we were last night....Whose up for Round 2?!?
I hope everyone has a super duper SAFE week! Be careful!
~Anna
"The Lord has done great things for us; of which we are glad!" -Psalm 126: 3
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Here Comes J-term!!
Hey everybody!
I hope everyone made it safely back to school! My flight went smoothly- although it took most of my will power to actually leave the 80 degree weather in order to return to the artic tundra that awaited me- and it was only after I landed that I hit a little hitch. Long story short, I drove the totally opposite, wrong direction trying to get back to campus and added an extra three hours to the original one hour drive. My only defense is that I'm a Texas girl trying to fend for myself, amid these strange Iowa cornfields and small towns. I know, it's not a very good defense....
Anyway, on to J-term! ;)
It's a three week long class during January that serves as a great opportunity to try something new! You take the same class everyday; it can be anything from biology to pottery to the origins of hip hop dancing to films in German history to...you get my drift! It can be a time to not only fulfill some credit requirements, but also a time to try something totally new! Plus, starting sophomore year, students may travel abroad on any number of trips around the world. My sister is, as we speak, on a four week trip from Hong Kong to Japan to Australia. How cool is that?!?
I can't wait for that chance! However, I don't want to undermine my awesome experience happening during my own first J-term spent in Decorah. This is a really fun time because all of the freshman are here together. Campus seems quite but not in the freshman dorms!! I know I'll enjoy this time with my friends! We'll never have this chance to be altogther again with so much free time on our hands!
All of my friends and I brought back tons of movies to watch, books to read, and activities we want to try! Yeah, I could be on vacation still, but I'd rather be here (despite the cold!!!) enjoying a special experience only known to other Luther students!
Keep warm and have a great start to your second semester seniors!!! (It's downhill from here!)
Anna
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power...Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." ~Ephesians 6: 10, 13-15
I hope everyone made it safely back to school! My flight went smoothly- although it took most of my will power to actually leave the 80 degree weather in order to return to the artic tundra that awaited me- and it was only after I landed that I hit a little hitch. Long story short, I drove the totally opposite, wrong direction trying to get back to campus and added an extra three hours to the original one hour drive. My only defense is that I'm a Texas girl trying to fend for myself, amid these strange Iowa cornfields and small towns. I know, it's not a very good defense....
Anyway, on to J-term! ;)
It's a three week long class during January that serves as a great opportunity to try something new! You take the same class everyday; it can be anything from biology to pottery to the origins of hip hop dancing to films in German history to...you get my drift! It can be a time to not only fulfill some credit requirements, but also a time to try something totally new! Plus, starting sophomore year, students may travel abroad on any number of trips around the world. My sister is, as we speak, on a four week trip from Hong Kong to Japan to Australia. How cool is that?!?
I can't wait for that chance! However, I don't want to undermine my awesome experience happening during my own first J-term spent in Decorah. This is a really fun time because all of the freshman are here together. Campus seems quite but not in the freshman dorms!! I know I'll enjoy this time with my friends! We'll never have this chance to be altogther again with so much free time on our hands!
All of my friends and I brought back tons of movies to watch, books to read, and activities we want to try! Yeah, I could be on vacation still, but I'd rather be here (despite the cold!!!) enjoying a special experience only known to other Luther students!
Keep warm and have a great start to your second semester seniors!!! (It's downhill from here!)
Anna
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power...Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." ~Ephesians 6: 10, 13-15
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