The city that never sleeps

Hello all --

I am currently writing at my sister's disheveled dorm, on the 12th floor of Alumni Hall. We are currently in the grievous process of moving all of her belongings from 27th street to 30th street. Sure, three blocks sounds like NOTHIN', but when you're carrying a total of 40-50 lbs. per trip, it is quite tiring.

I arrived here around 7pm Saturday night. That night, we went to an adorable Italiano restaurante called Gusto, in Greenwich Village, and then made our way to a French cafe with an ADORABLE garden out back for some Banana Flambe paired with a cup of coffee. One of my favorite things about this city is the food. Every delicious cuisine is available to you at any location, any time.

Sunday morning we went to Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem with Jenny's Menswear crew. There was a group of around 10 of us, and we all went with one of the professors, Professor Pascall. Sweet, sweet lady of around 55. She had a wonderful Spanish accent and was so kind. After the service, we went to an amazing restaurant, buffet style! Soul food was on the menu. The owner of the restaurant greeted each one of us individually, and actually asked if I was Britney Spears. Me!? Britney!? No thank you.

Afterwards, we took a subway to the piers and walked. Beautiful, yet dreary due to the misty weather. We returned to Jenny's dorm and I took a three and a half hour nap. WHAT!? I was exhausted from travelling/lack of sleep. I felt really rested afterwards. Heck, I'm on vacation -- I will nap as I please! Later that evening, I returned to meet Jenny at her apartment on 30th, and Marcus came over for a Chess match. After he killed me, we walked to McDonalds for a midnight snack. Their parfaits are super good -- especially at night!

Today, I awoke to a musical beat sounding from the neighboring wall. Good morning from New York! Me and Jenny went to breakfast around 10:30, and then proceeded on to F.I.T. for her last presentation of the semester. I was able to go to the classroom with her and got to sit back and watch as different classmates stood in front of the room and explain their design, the inspiration, why they chose the fabrics, and the functionality, etc. I felt as if I had turned on the TV and Bravo's Project Runway was on. It was fascinating. To think that this is my sister's life blows my mind. She was selected to present and she did a wonderful job. She tailored an incredible black blazer, and did an amazing job on it. Don't let her tell you otherwise.

For today, we are focusing on moving everything out, and eventually grabbing some New York pizza!

Tomorrow we fly out for London at 6pm, so if you're reading this, pray that me and Jenny will be safe during our travels! It is somewhat intimidating, but I am not in the least bit scared. The Lord is good and is watching over me and my sister -- why should I be afraid?

In His name,
emily