Settling in

All the boxes are unpacked--the only tasks left are putting up pictures and organizing closets and cabinets. Yesterday our air conditioners were installed, just in time for days with highs of 69. We also did a little shopping. Last night we had two friends over for dinner and a Project Runway viewing.

This morning we went to church at St. Luke in the Fields, in the Village. A nice service. Afterwards we hung out at the coffee hour and met a few other General students as well as the rector, who was friendly and engaging.

While it was barely drizzling when we went into church, by the time we left it began to rain in earnest. We found a drugstore and bought a couple of inexpensive umbrellas, then had some good ol' New York pizza. (It is amazing that I allowed five days to go by before I finally partook of this food of the gods--the boy does like his pizza!)

Next we went to the IFC center (a movie theater run by cable's Independent Film Channel) to see Wordplay, the documentary about crossword puzzles and the people who create and solve them. It was a lot of fun--and nice to see a movie with such an intelligent and respectful crowd. Of course, at $10.75 a seat, it ought to be a pleasant experience...

Orientation starts officially tomorrow, with a welcoming Eucharist and ice cream social tonight. Here we go!