NYC Update 1

Hello all! I've been in New York since Tuesday and it's Saturday now. I'm writing just to say everything's great. I'm going to keep you posted. My main battle right now is pain, in my back, neck, and feet. However, as I move on campus, it will probably become my fear. However, I should hope that I love God enough to tell others about Him if the opportunity arises.

I'm loving the photography opportunities. Hoping I can go check out the camera store for a used lens. Made a friend, Jon Chen, he's a pretty cool asian. He knows photog. Thinking of going with him.

I can see how long-distance relationships are hard. Fortunately, this is why I think mine will be ok: it isn't based in physicality. It's founded in our love for Jesus and the core of who we are in front of God. We know we're helpless without Him. Life just falls apart and means nothing without Him. And 5.5 weeks is not that long of a time. ESP in New York, the city where everything flies by and you don't know what hit you. I've already come close to being temporary road meat. And they'll definitely hit you! No worries. Live or die, it's all for Christ. I really don't know which is better. Although I'd have to say I prefer living still, simply because, I'm selfish. After all, my life is not my own. But everything relates to Christ. I am not "suddenly getting philosophical", as some say to me. If you do not let Christ define everything, you're looking at a warped picture of reality.

I've been slowly but surely focusing on God... little by little. I can't seem to slow down. Between taking photos and simply walking, I haven't had a spare moment! I only yesterday was able to write my letter to my girlfriend. So haven't had much time. But God should be first. And please pray that He will become so real in my head and in my life that it scares me. I really don't have an easy time praying. It's a battle to even concentrate and believe it. -G