final week of class

ah, the home stretch, the final week of classes.

with this time there comes the expected stress of more papers to write, too much to read, and the panic of realizing how much procrastinating has preceded this week.

there's also the excitement, looking forward to finishing a term and knowing that there is a period of rest in between.

the funny thing though - being here at mars hill - i think for the first time in my life, i'm also experiencing a pang of sadness to know that this first trimester here is already finishing. i have so enjoyed my classes and most of my experiences, that knowing that there are only a few days left brings a twinge of sadness. i want to go on learning and experiencing in these courses, i'm not quite ready for them to end.

already, i look forward with anticipation towards next term, knowing my experience here will continue on for at least this next trimester.

of course, in between, my work will not end, since i'm currently only taking classes as a non-matriculated student and still have to get my application done and turned in within the next month, so that next fall, i can - hopefully - begin working towards a degree.