update from the 'burg'

Since moving to Harrisburg over two weeks ago, I haven't really had the time to type up a general update on life. It's been a crazy change really; one that I think is ultimately for the good. But I thought I would take the time to blog about my new life. But I have to type quietly because there's a seven-month-old baby sleeping in the next room (more on that in a minute).

So let's just recap for those who might not know. I've moved into the third floor space of a house owned by a great couple, Pat and Helena. They're young (late 20s) and, honestly, they're very cool. They have a baby boy, Jack, who is also very cool (and the aforementioned seven month old sleeping next door). They're good people and they actually remind me alot of Chip and Mis. The ages are similar; the way they think is similar in a lot of ways; they way they act with each other...there are a lot of similarities and maybe that's why I feel so comfortable here. It feels like a natural progression. And that in no way means that I've substituted them. It's just that I'm kinda glad that when I moved away from home for the first time there was still a sense of familiarity.

So Jack, the baby, is very cool. I don't get to spend a whole lot of time with him yet, but I think as he gets older, he and I will be very cool. He's awesome; always smiling and laughing. It's nice to have a little one around. I get to see what that might be like, although I'm certainly not waking up with him in the middle of the night or changing his diapers.

The other great thing about living here is having Alissa so close. She literally lives two blocks from here and I can't tell you how great it is to see her and not have to drive 2 hours to do so. There's such a freedom in that. It's been really great. We're spending quality time together and we've starting going to the gym pretty much every day which is awesome.

So get this...we're going to train to run a half-marathon in the fall. I can't really even believe that I'll be able to do that in 8 months, but I think I can train to at least try. Pray for me because it's something we really both want to do and I think it would be awesome. I'll keep you updated on the training process.

Another thing that's been really cool is that when I'm here, I feel like I have to read and chill with myself and really take some time for prayer and devotionals. It's been pretty cool because before moving here (when I was driving here twice a week or more and working like crazy) I just didn't have time to read and be alone. It's ironic that now that I'm so close to Alissa, I have more time to be with her and more time to be alone at night. It's been nice to spend some time in the Word and just get back into that groove. I don't know....it's been good.

So I guess that's the update. I'm still working at the restaurant which stinks because I'm sick of driving back and forth. My uncle works in the state capitol so hopefully he can get me a job in the very near future as a research analyst which would actually be right up my alley. Keep your fingers crossed because I'd love the job and it would be great to not have to commute so much to work!

Anyway, I hope that satisfies everyone's curiosity, assuming anyone has any curiosity about the situation. In the meantime I hope to see you all soon. I miss you and I miss hearing about your life, your work, your kids and your concerns. Hopefully some time together is in the near future. I guess we'll see...

thanks for reading...or skimming. It's all the same to me :)