the beggining. . .

I have decided its a little scary moving across the country and into another. I have a new respect for all my international friends who have come to Canada to study. New York is the most diverse place I have ever been too. One minute you’re walking on the ritziest street and suddenly just two steps away you're in one of poorest places. My second night here I went out an African feast with my roommates, who are very wonderful. Let me tell you right now the next time you go into an ethnic restaurant don't assume anything. I assume the little fish I was ordering was going to be a nice little fillet. I could not have been more mistaken. ehem - the head was still attached to my fish! And lets not forget the tail and the bones and the fact it was practically charbroiled. I had to dig to get the meat, which I'll admit was very tasty, but I just couldn’t get past the fact I was looking at a fish head. You could say I went to bed a little hungry.

My friend Nicole from Providence was here for two glorious days in the sun. We walked for miles and saw all the major sights. It was so wonderful to have a friend here to help break the ice. I feel much more at ease now that I know I can find my way around this crazy big city.