Hooray for the sun

I dont understand how my prof expects me to study when it's in the 60s outside?! He must be crazy... So I'm sitting upstairs at Connecticut Muffin, once again, attempting to write my paper that is due at 5pm tomorrow. But in reality, I'm staring out the window at all of the people walking along in the bright sunshine, while listening to some old school tunes that are being played and occasionally staring at my paper.. maybe something will magically appear.. maybe not.

The past few days have been glorious. On Wednesday, I went to the Bronx Zoo with my roommate and Faith. It was rather cold, but we still enjoyed seeing some of the animals, once they came out in the afternoon. Apparently, the power had gone out that morning so nothing was open at first... it wasn't a bad experience, just not the best. It will be great once they finish with the renovations they are doing and once it's warmer

Yesterday it was supposed to rain so Faith, Elisa and I made plans that were somewhat indoors. First, we went up to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, which is on the edge of Harlem. It will be the largest church in the world if they ever finish it. Then we charged up on caffeine before walking over a few blocks to Columbia. The sun actually came out of hiding while we were there and it was gorgeous, I love the campus. Eloy met up with us and gave us a quick tour, pointing out what each of the buildings were. Then the four of us walked down a few more blocks to a Mexican food restaurant he knew of, the food was great and not too pricey. But sadly, we had to say goodbye and move on... We caught the 1 train up to the tip of Manhattan and checked out Fort Tryon Park. Unfortunately, the sun was hiding again and the trees were so bare it was a bit dreary. We did take a quick tour of The Cloisters, an extension of the Metropolitan Museum that holds medieval art. Then it was back to the train for a long train ride through Manhattan..

Our last stop of the day was Soho. None of us had actually been there, odd since we seem to be in Greenwich Village all the time and they back up to each other. So we walked around a bit and went into a few shops, before making our final stop at H&M. That store is a-mazing! It could be my closet and I would be happy :) Finally.. back home to grab some dinner and attempt to study. Like I said, attempt.

Now I'm back at the CM, pretty psyched about tonight (it's Donelle's birthday) and ready for the next few days of sunny weather. I'm thinking playing in Central Park is the goal for tomorrow!

I'm not ready to leave NY for good..