The aiming has begun.

Wow, my last post elicited some REALLY deep comments. I LIKE! This is what I really want to do with this blog. Make posts, get comments, and start discussions. Cuz I love discussions. Don't you?

So I must say that I heartily concur with Mitch. When dealing with relationships, firing before aiming could most certainly be bad news-- and most probably would be rather explosive. I've heard some pretty bad horror stories about dating multiple people at the same time... yikes. And I think it's probably a good rule to make sure that a particular individual is actually the kind of person you would consider marrying AT ALL before you start dating them. But this is very logical and tends to be common sense, right? Haha, apparently not to everyone. Hence the 50% divorce rate nowadays. But I digress.

Concerning Mr. Lyons' comment: wouldn't "Turn" be considered part of "Ready"? If one is ready, then one has turned in the right direction, no?

I think Simon's comment soundly hit the nail on the head. At least as far as my thinking went when I was writing the post. I think we'd all like to be the third person he was describing-- that person that has vision and plans, but is flexible and willing to change when the situation dictates so. Having a basic outline is important, cuz walking blindly forward isn't very bright. No pun intended. And I think that is where the line can be drawn between faith and stupidity. Faith requires action, and that action is creating an action plan, from which I can allow God to hatch His plan for my life, the plan He has created in all His infinite wisdom.

So now that I have replied to the comments I received (and I'm very open, and actually rather desirous of replies to my reply), I shall fill everyone in on the most recent developments in my collegiate pursuits. Andrews has not proved themselves especially easy to work with, prompt to respond, or necessarily communicative from within. A few people have said that it sounds like their left hand is clueless as to the status of their right. That seems to fit the bill rather well. Nearly three weeks ago, the school told me that they had everything they needed for my admission to the university, and they would be reviewing my application in a couple of days. Then two days ago, when I called, they told me they needed another copy of my transcript, as well as my application fee (which I have already paid), and that my application will be taken to committee on Wednesday. Hmm. I find this rather troubling, considering that if I AM accepted, I need to be there next Friday. Not a lot of time.

For this reason primarily, I have recognized what appears to be God's aiming process kicking in, and have had my focus redirected to Walla Walla University. Several realities seem to make clear the fact this an attempt to attend this school, at this point, would be a far more prudent pursuit. It may be a bit more spendy, and at least on the surface doesn't seem to offer an equal level of financial aid, but I have heard many a story that protests to the contrary. In addition to this, it is MUCH closer to home, negating the necessity for the purchase of many plane tickets, and for shipping all of my belongings across the country. I can transfer to Andrews at any time, if the need arises. And above all, WWU doesn't start until September 29, giving me an ample supply of time to tie up loose ends, establish myself financially in a bit more solid of a manner, and achieve all the means necessary for officially beginning my college career.

Anyways, now that ya'll are all caught up, and replied to, and such things, I'm going to bed.