Hello all. I was just hanging out with johnny boo talking about how much I had liked the blog when I was at school and he mentioned that there were more people posting than ever these days. I have had a lot happening of late, and much to look forward to of future. Thus, I stole myself away from John and Joe Dirt (no, that is not joe[bo]'s new nickname, 'tis a movie) to update you all per the happenings.
On May 12 I graduated from Carroll College with a degree in biology, or I hoped I had. I walked none-the-less, banking on personality or pity getting me the C in physics that would gaurantee me matriculation. I'll have you know that I lost sleep wondering, after I had told my dad there were going to be "no surprises."
I started studying right when I got home for the DAT, which I studied for like a job through may. Midway through, I recieved my first C in college and I was elated! I am planning now to attend dental school in the fall of 2007. I took the DAT at the end of May and got a 21 for all you interested and know what that means. Basically, I dont have to worry about that part of the test, but we'll see about the rest. I have since applied to Creighton, Marquette, UW, Case Western in Cinncinati, Boston U, Arizona, and Pacific U in San Fran.
August first I leave for guatemala for three months to work for the Spokane Diocese. I dont know exactly what Ill be doing, but I do know where, so check it out on the web; Ixtuacan, a small town of about 20K people at 9,000 feet in the Guat cordillera. When I return I hope for three things: 1. aquisition of spanish, 2. a second degree in Spanish, 3. enlightenment. Not sure about the order -- we'll have to discuss that on an individual basis, or maybe a blog debate?? As an aside, the mission requested some computer equipment (blank CDs, a printer and jumpdrives) and as I am already taxing my parents for this trip, i wanted to let you know that if any of you wanted to send a ten spot or so to my folks house, I will ensure that it gets directly to the clinic I will be volunteering at. thanks.
When I return I hope to see you all in my travels for dental school interviews (inshallah). I hope this epistle hasn't taken too much from your day. I love you all,
bartamaeus
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Whatever, Dude.
Bsrt,
Thanks for the great post. Glad to hear that the tests went well and didn't know you were off to another country soon. We loved golfing with you and you were great on Ciara's team....we'll post some pix soon.
thanks for the update.
>\Love, Aunt Katie
Bart,
Congratulations on graduating..a C in Physics, not bad. I'm sure that you could have gotten an A, but the impact to your dating life would have been to severe.
I am particularly impressed with your selflessness in giving 3 months to the Church. So many good things come from trying to help others. Not knowing what you are going to do is no big deal. Thomas Merton's best prayer (In my opinion) starts with his doubts about being on the right track and how he doesn't even know that the right track is, but he gives this consolation, "...but I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you and I hope to have that desire in all I do." I believe that your desire to do good is very pleasing.
Good luck,
Bill
Uncle Bill, that is one of my all-time favorite prayers because it provides direction for those of us who are not sure of the way, solely based on intention. I believe that truly is the spirit of the New Covenant and Christ's message. He wants us to be mindful; He wants us to care.
I will be blogging in Guatemala because I think there is a net cafe in town! keep cruising the posts...
bart
Bart,
Don't worry about the C. It sounds like you ended up better than I. I walked and got back to find out I couldn't start my career because of a "F"ailing grade in Control Systems. I had to do a bunch of work prior to taking off to Europe just to clear that to a passing grade. The funny thing is, at my job, that is probably the subject I am using most, and rocking it.
You'll do great, and can't wait to hear about the stories!
JDR
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