Back to Being a(n Upstate) New Yorker!

Well, well, well. It's been WAY too long since I've written! Time to do a major update!

After all that has happened, I am now back in my hometown area, interning at a local church that happens to literally be across the street from my old high school. Weird, I know. Who would've thought that I would find the internship site that was the best fit for me just down the road from where I grew up?? God definitely has a sense of humor.

I started internship here in June, and so far it's been challenging, fun, and chock-full of learning moments. The people here are really welcoming, and I thank God everyday for sending me here to get hands-on experience for pastoral ministry. Being near my family again has alternately been great and a little grating, but that's to be expected when you're 26 years old and move back to the area after being away for 8 years.

My biggest challenge outside of internship has been to get a life outside of church. I've been hanging out with old friends, and trying really hard to meet new people so that having a social life will actually happen. So far, I'm doing pretty well, I think.

It's been cool being back in NY. I miss Philly, but being in an area that I know pretty well has been a blessing. :)