New York City

Last week I spent three days in New York City on Manhattan Island with my lovely girlfriend. Fortunately, her Alma Mada, App State, has a cheap place for alumni to stay when visiting the city. It's a cool little pad on 24th Street and Park Avenue, and the layout is similar to a hostile. Thanks ASU!

If you've ever been to New York City, you relate when I say...I was completely blown away by the size of the buildings, the crowds of people, the fast pace society, and the cultural melting pot of endless nationalities. The city is incredible. We visited Times Square, the Empire State Building, Battery Park, Pier 17, Wall Street, Central Park (with a carriage ride), the Late Show with David Letterman (we were promoted to the 2nd row because of Ashley's enthusiasm!!), Rupert's Deli, the Broadway show "Wicked," the American Museum of Natural History, the Plaza Hotel, FAO Schwarz (Yes, we played on the big piano), Trump Towers, The Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, China Town, Little Italy, Macy's, and much more. Ashley was awesome. From the moment I gave her the go-ahead for the trip, she already had our agenda planned for the entire three days, including meals. She's the bomb.

There was so much insight I learned from our visit. One, Ashley and I were in the minority most of the time, especially in the subway. It was quite humbling to be out of our comfort zone. Two, you have to make mad cash to live in Manhattan! Three, it is ridiculously cold in January. Four, always bring running shoes because you walk endlessly. Five, Jesus created and loves every single person in this city. He has made them to know him, to glorify him, and to live a joyful life of abundance through him. He is the God of this city. It was a great visit, and you should definitely check it out sometime while you are still in good shape.

(more pics in the future)