It's Almost over and it just Began

There are four weeks left of the semester and with in the first two I have lots to get done...
Already I feel really overwhelmed when I think about everything that has to get done. Though I am determined not to get stressed. Its not worth it over such a trifling matter or what should be a trifling matter.
This came to mind as I began to think of the last leg of the semester.

The Last Leg of the Semester         

The end is blurred by a thick fog of apprehension that is sure to overwhelm,

and the way is hampered by many obstacles that are sure to try and knock me down.

However, there is a dim light waiting to be seen in full display,

and times of joy that are sure to be along the way.

I will keep moving, one step at a time,

Knowing nothing is big enough to keep me down

When God is on my side. 

It's crazy to think that I am almost complete my first year of University, and I only have three years left. Time fly's by and before you know it, it is gone. I find that disconcerting yet encouraging. Sometimes, I am very thankful that times goes by so fast. Most of the time those times are when i'm in a valley. However, as I approach the end of the semester I am persuaded that essays, exams, midterms (yes I still have one to write), and not having enough time will not determine my worth. For my worth is determined on something much more substantial than anything this world could possibly offer. To all my friends in university: Stay Strong, the end is in sight and God is All powerful. Mark's do not determine how useful you are to Him, because He has something great in store for you.
As for me I will end this semester and year with my head held high despite the outcome!
Sincerely,
M.E.

The Wonderful Absence of Midterm Misery

Hey Everybody,
     This past semester has just been amazing and so far going pretty good. I really need to start on some major essays that I need to write, but other than that life is just fantastic :) Today I wrote another midterm <insert sarcastic cheer here> For all you people who are still in high school where midterm is actually used to refer to a test or exam that lands midway through the term, this name is really a misnomer in university. You see many midterms will probably fall about midway through the term, however you'll probably always get a test called a midterm that lands just a couple weeks before finals are beginning and your asking yourself "Could this not have just waited a couple more weeks???" Welcome to University the land of the names that don't seem to live up to what they were originally intended to say! :P
     So last night I feeling empowered, not sure why, I just was. My midterm was the next morning, I hadn't studied a great deal for it, and I was feeling good about the fact I had conquered the previous one. So I wrote this note:

    Dear Midterm Tomorrow,

I will destroy you, I will trample you, and I will leave you in my dust

You do not intimidate me, and I do not fear you

If you think I am bluffing please consult the previous one

Sincerely,

Myself

Your worst enemy :P

(like I said I was feeling empowered, and I tend to start thinking a bit violent when I do) 

   It was a really weird feeling this morning though, because I wasn't nervous about it until I was sitting in the class room waiting to begin. All the time before that I felt like I was too confident about it. Now that I look back, maybe that is what it is like to truly not worry. Now if I could just have that confidence with things that I don't think I would do well on. Already this semester I have seen God do great things, and it makes me excited to see what else he has planned. Not just the rest of this semester, but this summer, next year, and the rest of my life.
    Isn't it wonderful to not be in control, but to have the control in the hands of a God that loves you, and only wants what is truly best for you. I know that it gives me comfort, when I feel like its gonna be the end of the world if something doesn't go right.
Well I hope your week is going well and God Bless,
Sincerely,
M.E.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good f those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Hello chaps,
So I have decided to take up blogging again. Hopefully, this will not be a complete failure of an effort, but I am half using this for a journal of my life here in the wonderful city of Ottawa. Via the title "City Lights" because I am surrounded by city lights. however, since I am in University and I believe I am allowed to be clever it has a double meaning. The second meaning is for you to discover in my up coming posts. Feel free to try and guess, I'll let you know when you have it :p Well I hope this blog makes it past this post and through university. My hope is to post biweekly, and get a couple pictures up in a month...possibly...I think I need a camera.
    Well I hope you all have a splendid day,
            Sincerely,
                    M.E.