Wednesday, September 12, 2007

A New Chapter Begins!

Well, I made it! I am in Pasadena!

Living in a big city is going to take some getting use to, but I'm sure after awhile I'll get the hang of it. I think Pasadena is going to be a fun town. I got very excited when I saw a DSW (which looked much nicer then the one in San Jose), H&M (yes Alyssa they have an H&M here so even more of a reason for you to come and visit) and the swankeyest Target I've ever seen.

Unfortunatly, I have had a rough few days. Sunday night I found out that the sister of one of my small group girls died in a motorcycle accident. Bright and early monday morning I lost the key to the rental van, then I dented the rental van after getting a replacement key (thank goodness I bought the damage insurance). Then yesterday morning when I woke up my roommate told me she had to put her cat Moses (I called him Mo) down. Lauren (that's my roommate) and I had a great conversation about how we've been definetly been under attack since we've gotten here.

Looking on the bright side...

I've met some nice people here in my complex. Actually there is supposedly a George Fox Grad living in the building but he's out of town this week. It was very relaxing to eat dinner out in the courtyard with a glass of wine and good conversation with neighbors. Almost all the residents here are Fuller students and are very helpful when it comes to giving us advice.

While it will take some getting use to, I'm sure I'll fit into Pasadena just fine.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I miss you, like a fat kid misses cake. :(

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"He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
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and to walk humbly with your God."
--Micah 6:8

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