And Again

It's official -- I am a student once more! I have received my first course-in-the-mail, Principles of Biblical Study, I. The "I" means a focus on "Part I" of the Bible, the Old Testament. I haven't gotten to the part where we actually delve into specific books yet : we're talking about how we as Catholics view and read Scripture. For the most part, the material is stuff I've picked up on the way, just never really learned before. It's cool to see it all officially put together.

On the other hand, I am learning some new things. Example : I have a hard time listening to lectures when I have no visual cues. And that swirly flower on Windows Media Player just doesn't cut it. I'm taking many more notes than I usually would because I am afraid I won't remember otherwise. And also, I would end up on Facebook or watching dog-walkers outside or something similarly useful.

My textbooks include the Bible and the Catechism and only one other book. Which makes me very excited for the learning about to take place.