Saw the First Snow Flakes

Mixed into rain and sleet this morning. Made it a perfect day for Christmas music and... studying. Just one week of classes left and not even a month before we're in Paris :-)

New York, NY

In French class on Friday, my professeur asked me (in French of course) what I liked about New York City. We are trying to work basic conversations into class, so it was a good discussion topic. I replied that I really like les jardins publique (public parks), like Central Park and Riverside Park. I fell in love with the jardins again this morning when I went running in Riverside Park. The crisp morning air was so invigorating, and since all the leaves are turning, there was a satisfying crunch crunch under my feet as I ran. There's a beautiful tree with red leaves along the path, and the park was bustling with activity--other runners, people walking their dogs, and parents taking their kids to soccer games. I know I live in a concrete jungle, but it's pretty idylic at times!

Christmas

Here it is, November 1, and I'm posting about Christmas already... Setting aside all the things that I need to accomplish between now and December 25, which is quite a lot, I am excitedly anticipating Christmas. Why? Because we are going to spend Christmas here:

Yes, you are correct, that is Paris. And yes, we are spending Christmas in Paris. It's a long story, actually. I am traveling to Ghana for a school project immediately after finals, and as it turns out, the flights coming home had a very convenient stop in Paris. So Zach is going to meet me there. We are renting a little apartment and will spend some welcome time together, enjoying my favorite city (so far) in the world. I can't wait!