Water-logged, and ready for adventure!

My travels to Boston were welcomed with a first day of sunshine, followed by a second and third day of torrential rain and the percussion of tree branches playing on the window pane. All of which I responded to with a smile :)

I love rain.  How perfect to be blessed with a clean washing, over a new city!

Moving to Boston a week ago, I knew my life was writing its next chapter.  Graduate School.  Five years of pause in my academic career have left me wondering if my grammar/structure book is out-of-date, trying to prepare myself for reading assignments while taking the T to and from my quaint little village into the big city that will extend my knowledge of faith and fellowship, and attempting to balance the real-world needs to earn an income while still making time to adequately fill my brain with, and understand, as much information as possible.

Woah.  Nap time and snack, anyone? :)
I remember kindergarten... Mrs. McMillan, the reading corner, Santa Clause, the simplicities of being a small child.  Fast forward 22 years, and here I am.  I still take naps, I still eat snacks... and still regularly try to enjoy the simplicities of life.

I'm really excited to be here.  I am hopeful for the doors God will open through these new experiences, and where those doors will lead in the future. I am grateful for the new friends/house mates I have that have made the transition to Auburndale a bit more smooth and reassuring.

Expectations I have?
* late night theological discussions, involving coffee and deep breathing
* nooks and crannies that harbor my favorite alone-time spots
* friends in all stages of life
* opportunities to grow, serve, learn, mess up, trust and live

I regularly don't live as God calls me to.
I'm hoping to do better at this...