Here's to Procrastination!

As I sit in my room studying for finals, I thought... "What better way to procrastinate than writing in my blog." So... here goes... It's a cold day, not too cold though, only around 35. The air looks grey. The trees outside my window have nearly lost all of their leaves. We are expecting sleet, ice, and snow later today... a far cry from 72 and sunny. But, at the same time, there is something incredibly comforting about the coming of winter. Perhaps it's all tied together with the Advent season and preparation for finals. The knowing that new things await.

I can't believe that the semester is nearly over. I have my Old Testament final this evening, Greek tomorrow, and then music on Monday. I can't begin to express how much I've enjoyed my first semester. The classes have been outstanding and I've made wonderful friends. This is truly an amazing place. (Like any place... it has its issues but hey... we're all human after all.)

Once finals are over  I'm free to experience the Christmas season in New York! Fresh roasted chestnuts on the streets of Manhattan, window shopping on Fifth Avenue, the Christmas trees, and parties and dinners with friends. (And catching up on all the delayed Christmas shopping.)

Wishing you a blessed Advent!

Joe

Finals are Coming!

Hello all!

I woke up to SNOW this morning. I took this picture out my window this morning. Needless to say, Quark and I had a very cold morning walk as the temp is in the 20s!

Life here is hectic. I've forgotten what the "push" before finals is like and... well... I'm in it and deep. The last day of classes is December 6th, I have several papers and essays due next week, and my finals begin on the 13th. After that I'll have one semester of seminary under my belt. Hard to believe, the time went so fast.

I have found time for fun, though. A group of us went to see the Rockettes 75th Anniversary Christmas show. That was a blast! And then, as it was St. Andrew's day... we visited St. Andrew's pub in Times Square. 

It was so nice to see many of you over the Thanksgiving break. Things are good in NY! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Peace,

Joe