Giving Thanks

I had a blast over Thanksgiving visiting my friend Deanna up in New York City. She's studying to be an opera singer and lives on the Upper West Side. It was a good mix of relaxing and exploring the city. We went to a cute tea place with an Alice in Wonderland decor and then I got to indulge in browsing for used books. On Thanksgiving, I got to meet some of Deanna's friends and we managed a full feast--without an oven! We opted to watch the parade on TV, but saw the balloons being blown up the night before. We also visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection, strolling through Central Park on the way back. I feel very rested now and ready to tackle the last two weeks of the semester. It also reminded me of how wonderful God's family is--even when I can't be with my own family, God provides friends who fill the void.

Me in Central Park with the city in the background.