That long quiet ride.

I know I usually blog on Saturdays, but today I went on a field trip to Santa Fe that I'm excited to talk about, and I want a break from my posters. (I've finished 8 of 10 now!) I was going to take pictures of the trip... but then I got this bad feeling like... if I bring my big camera I'll wreak of "tourist"- tourists are targets for robbery. I'm going alone- single people are targets for robbery. I'd look like a single tourist!!! So I decided against the camera. Sorry people.
The field trip went a little long anyway, and I had to basically jump from the train to the museum and then back on the train. Sufficed to say, I didn't get to do all the exploring I wanted. However, the trip was still fun. I got to spend some solitary time on the train. Just the quiet was refreshing. I definitely want to go up there again, next time with some friends and with plenty time to spend. On my way back I sat by myself and imagined the different friends of mine who could fill the three empty chairs around me. It was a kind of a heart warming moment for some reason, like I was cherishing the moments before they even happen. I feel like the time I have here in America is falling away fast, and there is still so much I want to do with the people closest to me... Still, days like this are helpful for me to remember the pleasure I can find both in solidarity and in even just thinking about the people I love. Not to write off my awesome classmate, Steve. I got to chat it up with him as we were getting off the train together. Any time that I've ever felt lonely or been alone, God has brought along someone to brighten my day. Not that today I was depressed or anything. I just know that wherever I go, I'll be okay.