Archive for 2006
Ennui
Finals time. I have my only two tests tomorrow but, instead of studying, I’m writing a blog post. Yeah, that’s just so studious of me. It’s been something of a case of ennui with me though (yes, I’m making excuses and rationalizing my behavior). It’s just been hard to get that motivation going after peaking […]
Happy Holidays!
Friday — the first day of finals is upon us. Unfortunately for me, I did not use Reading Day to the best of my advantage, a.k.a. I only studied for about two hours but managed to watch at least four movies. The good news is that my first final/paper due date is not until Monday. […]
Lefse and Mate – November Newsletter from Argentina
Lefse and Mate Global Missions Newsletter for November by Justin Haaheim The days are passing both slowly and quickly here in Argentina. Sometimes I can hardly believe that I’ve been here almost three months now, but at the same time my memories from Minnesota in July and August seem like so long ago. Don’t worry, […]
Counting down the days
This weekend was so much fun. I am in the Lucia Singers, so I spent the weekend participating in Christmas in Christ Chapel. It was lots of work, since we all have to perform five times in three days, but it was also great times. My family all came on Sunday afternoon, so I got […]
Things to do in college
There is something of an unwritten list of items that one must do while in college. I’m not talking about “Graduate” “Make Dean’s List” “Make Friends”–those are the nice rather tame things that people will easily cop to. What I’m referring to is the need to do fun, rather non-academic things (I shan’t list them […]
Countdown to Turkey Day…
Well, I have a countdown at least (9 days!). After a fairly relaxing week last week, I’m back at it with major projects and/or tests due in each class before Thanksgiving break. Hmm…perhaps I should be writing a paper instead of a blog, but everyone needs a little break, right? I’m sure every Gustie is […]
Olaf Week
There are two entities for which I can claim a rather thorough distaste for: the AS Roma soccer club and St. Olaf. More specifically with that MIAC school, it’s the swimming and diving squad that I cannot stand. Which is all rather ironic to me; I’m a diver and divers are not supposed to get […]
Summer days in November
I cannot believe how nice it has been outside these last few days. It was downright hot yesterday, and this is November! It is pretty nice not to have to wear my winter coat all the time yet. The rough draft of my senior political science thesis is due next Wednesday, and I feel pretty […]
Every vote counts…
It’s Election Day! I hope all you Gusties remember to vote. There’s really no excuse not to since the College Dems were kind enough to sponsor free rides to the polls all day. And it’s super easy to register — just bring your GAC ID. Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox before I start telling […]
Catching up
When we last left our intrepid hero, he was bewailing the image of Gustavus. Now the nice thing about cold winds is that everyone bundles up and pretty really becomes secondary to warmth (at least it should be). As for me, I feel like I’m in a Sisyphian cycle. Whenever I accomplish one thing, another […]