School Days

Well, I am currently sitting in the 'Boiler Room' located at Boston Baptist College (hence forth to be called BBC). We got out of Advance English early today (yea!) and so now I sit and await my next class (hermeneutics/interpretation of scripture). I thought as long as I am sitting in the Boiler Room, I might as well write a blog for all the curious souls at there who might be wondering 'I wonder how Robert is enjoying school?'


I am currently in my 4th day of classes and so far so good. Honestly, it is much like any other college, there are just more christians. That and we pray at the beginning of every class. And there is chapel. And I got to remember to bring my Bible (which I did that anyway at TJC).

For those who don't know, I am taking Old Testament Survey II (1 Kings - Malachi), New Testament Survey II (Acts - Revelations), Baptists & the History of Christians, Hermeneutics, and Advance English Composition (having to take this only because they use the 'Turabian' or Chicago style of writing and not the MLA that I know like the back of my hand...hey, what the heck is that growing on my knuckle??!).

I'd have to say that Old Testament Survey is my favorite course thus far (gotta love history). The teacher is really good and enthusiastic. He also knows his stuff which I always like from a teacher. The other class that interest me is Hermeneutics. It is probably going to be the most in depth class and is also very important because, "Without proper biblical interpretation, the theology of an induvidual or of an entire church may be misdirected or superficial and its ministry unbalanced." Thats from my text book.

I have only had to stay up late once (so far) and that was on Monday. I had to read the book of Acts as well as 5 chapters in our textbook for NT Survey. So I think I am adjusting well enough.

Not sure what else to report on really, school-wise. The Boiler Room is currently filled with out 5 children. Not sure why. Maybe a chemistry went really bad and turned some of the school into toddlers.

Everything else is going well too. Grace is doing really well too. More and more visitors each week. We started our Bible study groups last weekend and that was fun as well. God is doing great things through Sean (our pastor) and I am excited to see what He will do with Grace in the days, months and years ahead.

Weather has finally turned back to winter (or what they consider winter) around here. High today is in the low 30's with wind chill in the teens. Snowed Monday and Wednesday, but the sun does its job at melting it all away.

As some of you have probably already noticed, I have changed and thus fixed my website. I am so happy and thrilled that my side bar is where everyone can see it. What perplexes me is how many people come to this site and how few vote in the poll. So be sure to do that...it takes very little to make me happy and you all know I don't ask for much.

For any "Smallville" fan out there, be sure to watch the big 100th episode tonight. Here is a quote from the KryptonSite (link found on my side panel), "This episode is a very big deal and the events within will feature at least one major death that will change Clark's life forever. You may think you're spoiled about the episode - trust us, some of the speculations are wrong. There may even have been photos that have leaked that show things that might not necessarily be in the show. So yeah. Whether you end up liking the final result or not, there will still be surprises." Exciting stuff. And so help me...if anyone calls me during the episode, well lets just say you won't hear a very happy man on the other end. Because I'll make Jennifer answer.

Nash Out!

What Would Kanye West Do ?

Found this newsbit on Kidd Kradick's website:

Kanye West has ticked off the Catholic Church. America's Catholic League has a little problem with Kanye posing for the cover of "Rolling Stone" wearing a crown of thorns on his head. The ACL says it's offensive and moronic. But Kanye says he's got a lot in common with Jesus because both he and the Lord had to fight for recognition and suffer for success. In the accompanying article, Kanye says, "If I was more complacent and I let things slide, my life would be easier, but you all wouldn't be as entertained. My misery is your pleasure." Picture from cbsnews.com

Now, I 'm not Catholic, but I would think this should be offensive anyway, and possibly sacrilegious. And I don't recall ever reading that Jesus 'fought for recognition' or suffered for 'success'. As I recall, Jesus was pretty popular from the get go and had a large following. While he did suffer, it wasn't for his success, but for our sins. That includes you Kanye.

Bryan's Trip

All the way from The Lone Star State, my best friend Bryan came up to visit last week. He took some great snapshots while he was out here and I thought I would post a few. As always, you can see the rest of the pictures at my old website (if you don't remember the address, check the side bar on the left...It may be all the way down at the bottom if you are not using Opera like I told you to).

First up is the Boston Public Library. The pictures below feature the two lion statues seen going up the main stairway, one of my favorite features at the library. The album will have some good pictures of some of the artwork found in the library so be sure to check it out.



Here we have two pictures that alone might seem confusing, thus I am posting them that I might explain then...Although seeing them together should make more sense. This statue and plaque are found next to each other outside of Boston's Old City Hall.



The "Stand In Opposition" plaque is facing and placed directly in front of the Democratic mascot.
And yes, we stood on it. Not together though...although no one would have done a double take if we did. Silly town.

Next up are some pictures of Norwood. Bryan didn't mind (after a little while) taking snapshots of the town since he was an actual tourist. I mean, I live here. I don't want to look like a dork by walking outside and taking pictures of my own town...I have enough trouble of trying to make people think I am not a nerd as is. Although, I was told at my school that "God loves nerds..." Not sure how I should take that comment. What was I doing?....Oh yes! Pictures of Norwood.





Top to bottom we have one of the churches in Norwood followed by a picture of the Norwood Library. Next is view of the town square/park area of Norwood as seen from the steps of Norwodd Town Hall. Following this is a picture of the afore mentioned Town Hall. Finally, you are looking at 2 pictures taken inside of the Town Hall.

And there you have it. As I already stated, there are many more pictures located at 'Robert's (Old) Website' in the album titled "Bryan's Trip".

I finally begin school tomorrow, so I will be sure to post on update on that at the end of the week. Also, I got a new poll up at the bottom of my sidebar. I know that no 0ne has voted on it (yes, all six votes are mine...guess I am a nerd. At least God still loves me). As I touched on earlier, many of you might not even notice the sidebar because for some odd reason, it gets pushed all the way down when viewed on Internet Explorer and MSN Explorer. So, if you use either of those two or have never seen my sidebar, take a second and scroll down to check it out. Yes, I am all about my sidebar. It features such fun and useful Robert-related information. Took a lot of time too, so please show it your love.

Go Broncos. Go Panthers

I'm out.

Salem, MA

Finally went into Salem, MA yesterday. It was the coldest day of the year thus far (20 degrees without wind chill...and the wind was aroun 20-30 mph at times). We ate at a great resturant (Victoria Station) and then headed to the Salem Witch Museum. It was a little disappointing, mainly because of how little you get for how much you pay. As I told my dad, it made the 'Hall of President's' at Disney World feel like a huge blast. I did learn some interesting things regarding the witch trails...though I can't think of particulars currently.

The picture of the witch statue is located right outside the musuem.

Even though the musuem was a bust, Salem is still a cool place. There are tons of really old house in Salem. Most featured a plate stating whose house it was, their occupation and when it was built. Of course the majority were from the late 1600's. It's just amazing to see buildings (and a town) that has been around for so long. The picture to the right was Samuel Pickman's home and was built before 1681. I believe it is one of the oldest standing houses around.

We also visited the 'Old Burying Point Cemetery' which is "the oldest burying ground in the city". It dates back to 1637. Numerous old grave stones located here. I am not sure if any of the accused witches are buried here or not. It was so cold I felt like I was about to join the cemetary's permanent residents. It was a chilling thought wondering how many people were hung on the old trees throughout the town.

There was plenty more to see and do in Salem, but as I have already stated it was just too cold and windy. Next time we go back, I hope to visit 'The House of Seven Gables', the 'Peabody Essex Museum', the 'Spellbound Musuem', 'Hollywood House of Wax', and hopefully do the 'Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour' (just to name a few).

Anyway, that was it for my first trip to Salem. To see all of the pictures, go over to my old MSN Space and select the "Salem, MA" album. I hope to put up some pictures that my friend Bryan took from the Freedom Trail in Boston later this week.

Arrival

I have safely landed here at www.bostonrob.blogspot.com

I like my new digs here. This site is a little bit more involved and thus nicer than my MSN Space. I am able to do a bit more here. I haven't quite gotten everything figured out though so give me some time.

Not quite sure how photos work here. I know I can add photos to a blog, but not sure about creating albums. All of my previous pictures will still be on http://spaces.msn.com/members/waterwalk67/ for your viewing pleasure.
So, I hope you all enjoy the new and hopefully improved Robert's Land!