midweek scramble

14Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. - Romans 13:14 -- Encouragement to fight temptations of the flesh. Look to the strength and fullness of the Holy Spirit to support your stand against the temptations of worldly nature.

I don't exactly know why I titled this entry "midweek scramble" because usually midweek is over the hump, but I guess since I had a midterm today I decided to label it "scramble." I guess overall today wasn't too bad.
I stayed up late studying for my midterm in Medical Microbiology, and woke up at 9:15 to continue studying. The day was pretty productive. I was planning to go to Berkeley early today to turn in my letters of recommendation and my official transcript, but I needed the time to study. After answering a few questions on the exam, I fell into the flow of answering the questions with confidence, and not really second guessing myself. I was pretty nervous up to the point I got into the classroom, and people were asking last minute questions to each other to clarify points, which I really don't like to do. Asking last minute questions just tends to confuse me, and I don't like to hear how other people reason what they think, when I already know the answer - just opens the window for second guessing myself.
So, I went through the test, and answered the extra credit question, which was ridiculous. I just wrote down as much as I thought applied hoping to get a few points out of 5. Talking to students after the exam, many of them didn't do the extra credit - so maybe I'll get lucky. I finished around 7:30 and really wanted to watch the Warriors game, but there was still lecture.
I listened to the game on the way home, and another tough loss. I guess the Warriors are getting it together but can't keep it together. I do think with Captain Jack's (Stephen "thug in the club" Jackson) presence on the floor, they will definitely play better and may pull out a W. I think his defense, play-making, and fearless 3 point shooting will help.
So, I submitted the online application for Berkeley Optometry School about 15 minutes ago. I was thinking that this is my only chance to stay in the Bay Area. If I don't get into Berkeley, which has it's pros and cons, then I will have to say hello to a new place for another 4 years.
Berkeley despite it's "culture" still closes at 9 PM. Coffee shops close at 9. That's pretty ridiculous. The coffee shops in Davis open later than that. Berkeley doesn't really have much going for the city other than the University with it's sports programs, education (notice which I put first...haha), and prestige. The housing in Berkeley is expensive and run-down. The town is dirty, and stores are going out of business. I would probably enjoy a different environment for my 4 years of optometry school, but again I wouldn't be in the Bay.
If I left, I would be leaving family and friends. College was definitely a blessing that all your friends were nearby; I've realized that since moving home because it's difficult to arrange hangouts or get together with college friends, but when it does happen you have to take advantage and appreciate it. I would not want to live at home. It would be detrimental to my studies and social life even though it will be nice on the wallet. Another thing I would miss is finding a church home. I already know that I will only be around for about a year, which doesn't give me much time to settle in before I'm in another city. Also, my front office manager would want me to work if I stayed in the Bay, which I wouldn't mind, but I guess if I can get away I would (Southwest Airlines..lol). I guess I would just want to get away and really focus on school, networking, social life, and relaxation. I would also miss the winless Warriors. I can't believe how I've become a basketball fanatic in the past 2-3 years.
Any ways, bringing this subject back to God, I would like to see what He has in store for me. Will He allow me the opportunity to stay in the Bay? What does He want me to do if I do stay, or what does He want me to do if I have to move? (sorry for all the rhyming) Things to think about. Tomorrow I will be submitting my letters and transcripts to Berkeley, at least that will be out of the way.