Mardi Gras in Toon Town

Well don't we look divine!!! We at the Seminary celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday. It was a joint celebration between the three seminaries on the U of S campus.

We had tons of fun - great music (complete witht the chicken dance!! My friend Jim was the King of the Chicken Dance - he put in moves I never knew existed!)
dancing, laughing, good food and drinks - a great way to start off Lent.

We have one more week to go of classes and then we get a week off for reading, rest and relaxation. I can't wait to be back home!!!

The silence is broken!!

I realized that I have not posted for about two weeks now. The silence of no voice seems to have affected my typing skills too!!
But good news!! My dr. says that I am able to resume speaking - albeit gently and to ease into singing. I am so happy as is my voice teacher and choir director at the seminary. I hope all of you are well and have not succumbed to the winter nasties.

Classes are well under way. This term is really hard - yes that is a good word for it. It has shown me just what all I don't know. Humbling to say the least but good opportunities for growing.

I have been asked by our Dean of Chapel if I would consider taking on one of the sacristan positions. I accepted and am looking forward to my new job. It doesn't pay but it is well worth the experience. Understanding how Altar Guild works and what is needed to keep the house in order is important incase you have to do it yourself in the real. Besides, I really enjoy doing altar linens and polishing silver - I don't think its for everyone but I enjoy it.

We are getting ready for the LTS annual open house this weekend. It will be great to meet the potential incoming students for next year - my girlfriend Amber from Winnipeg will be attending - she and I plan to live together next year. I am looking forward to that :) The open house gives incoming students a chane to meet the profs, current students, and see what the lay of the land is.

The following week will be the 1st Annual Mardi Gras party at St. Andrews Campus here in town. We share classes with the St. A's students and it seemed only right to have a party together. Anyone else having a party???

Well, I think that is all the news for now. I get to see Alan for a few hours this weekend. Woo hoo! I really miss him and all the silly daily stuff of life. I can't wait for this term to be over so I can be back home.

Until I write again,
J