week- ending November 1

This week in religious studies, we focused on our questions we asked by The Tibetan Book of the Dead. We looked at all the questions everyone submitted, and the groups we were put into, picked the ones which were the most insightful or interesting to share and discuss with the class. I found the question our group got about the "ejection of our conciousness" whenever we are liberated. Does our soul just vanish once we past through to another life and if so, what makes us the same person once we become reincarnated? What remains with us when we are reborn?

In English, we finally (FINALLY! :P) wrapped up Doubt, by watching the movie version. I did have to leave early for a doctor's appointment, but what I saw of the film was very good. It kept my attention a lot more than the play, cinematography has always been one of my interests. It showed a lot more scenes and through Doubt, I've learned to not always go with my first instinct on something. My opinion on whether Father Flynn was guilty or innocent changed repeatedly, and since I didn't see the end of the movie, I still don't know if he is innocent or not.

In Journalism, I just listened to my classmates' turning points. Some of them were heartbreaking, others were uplifting and some were inspiring. I was really inspired by Kara's turning point about travelling to Africa two seperate times. That is really something to be proud of when you're only 18!

This week we are focusing on the mid-term assignment. Although I've already read some of my classmates' journals, I am looking forward to hearing what everyone has learned beyond that.