Few issues of note...

Few things important enough to mention:



- Yesterday it rained for the first time...which means it is winter now. The change was, literally, an overnight change. Today people on the streets all had jackets and umbrellas, and the students at my school switched to their winter uniforms. I remember one of our University teachers telling us that if we happened to be teaching a class when it started raining, that it would be pointless to try to keep on...because they'll be entirely distracted. I was actually in a University class, and it's true that all of us, and we are graduate students, were entirely distracted.



- I ate with Mary at a Chinese restaurant near my house last night, and the dessert we ordered was set on fire once it was placed on the table. It's the first time I've ever had food that was on fire in my presence (when it was supposed to be).



- I walked home from school today along the promenade, and the view was amazing. I took pictures (some of you will be receiving these pictures). The water was incredible...I think today was the first time I saw real waves.



Anyway, there's not a whole lot going on right now. I've come to the conclusion that I can't go home for Christmas, which - though tragic - is probably for the best. I am planning to come home for a good portion of my summer break. We'll see. Please keep me in your prayers.