Settling in on the Close

Well, the drive cross country went pretty well. Only got lost once in New Jersey (I'm pretty sure they do that on purpose in New Jersey). My Nephew and I arrived at GTS on Thursday Morning, August 16. It was hot and humid and we took about two hours to unload the car and haul all of my belongings (including the dog and the cat) up four flights of stairs. The Seminary is beautiful, just like I remember from my visit in February except now there is no snow. The close is quiet, peaceful, serene. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd is awesome and I can't wait to start worshiping there. Daniel and I attended the Eucharist at Trinity Wall Street on Sunday.
My dorm room is a bit larger than I expected. I will be setting up a small, makeshift, kitchen in one of the bedrooms and will put my desk in the living room. Although the seminary provided a desk I was not to keen about working on a 36 inch by 18 inch work surface. So, that desk has become a counter in my kitchen and I am purchasing a desk on-line.
As planned, I brought no furniture with me so the first week or so is dedicated to furniture shopping and buying those items necessary to establish myself in my apartment. (that's what I'm calling it now because I'm going to do my best to make it feel not like a dorm room.)
My room is in Dehon Hall (named after the second Bishop of South Carolina). I actually have a small fireplace with built in shelves. It's nice... only problem is that the cat keeps trying to escape out the chimney. I have yet to meet others on my floor and have only met one other person in the building. Once I figure out a good way to post pictures (and once I get it looking like home instead of empty rooms) I'll post some photos.
Orientation starts Monday. That gives me five more days to really settle in. Until next time... Peace.