Hello blog world! I finally have a free moment so that I can update everyone on my life...all two of you. I moved to Brighton, MA on Saturday, August 27th, just in time for Hurricane Irene, so that was a little troublesome. The initial few days were very difficult; it was raining, I got lost several times, I was feeling very homesick...it was an overwhelming time. But my parents left that Monday and I had to start feeling at home. So, I decorated my room and I met people and I went out to bars and I registered for classes. I did everything I knew how to do that would help me feel like I was actually living here. And you know what? It worked.
I've been here a little over two weeks now, and it already feels like home. I'm making fantastic friends, and I just love my school so much. My classes are challenging, but I'm learning a lot. My job is awesome, my coworkers rock, and I'm finding my way around the public transportation system. All in all, I'm settling in pretty well (you know, once I got past the first two days of panic and mayhem).
I even found my dream parish today: St. Cecelia's in Boston. It's a huge church, which usually isn't my favorite, but it's got an intimate feel to it. Their music ministry is wonderful and the pastor is just awesome. He gave a 30 minute long homily today, but it didn't even seem long because it was just so damn good. After Mass ended, I filled out a permanent membership form. I want to have a "home" parish outside of the BC Bubble, and I'm feeling so blessed that there's such an awesome, forward-thinking parish so close to home.
So, there's not much of a deep theological reflection for today. I'm just feeling blessed. I'm blessed to be back in school. I'm blessed to be making great friendships. I'm blessed to be in such a vibrant city that really caters toward young adults. I'm just feeling independent and GOOD about things, and it's a great way to start the next three years of my life.
God is good all the time.
And all the time...
...God is good.
Peace be with all of you this day.
