New York city is crazy huge .I've never felt so rushed in a city ,and had nothing to do . Its an unsaid tension in the air reminding you to keep moving and not to stop ,especially not in somebodies way. If you find yourself at a halt a switch turns on in your head reminding you of the crowds surrounding. Reminding you, your not from here and get out of the way of those who are. It was such a nice weekend the sun was shinning filling those present with an energy of warmth. Seeing the crowds running the streets made it almost impossible to think of how much it snows , and begs the question what will actually stop a New Yorker. The rush was exciting i must admit ,and to realize cardiac disease is on the rise was ever present. throughout the day we ran around Brooklyn to Manhattan uptown to downtown , my friends pointed and i followed willingly and eager to see what was next. We traveled to Bars to Bistros New York delis , to the hundreds of mini marts ,Grand central to Central park trying to absorb and breathe in a culture based off of so many. Tendencies and undertones of how the big apple works ,is a constant reminder that the ports of this city held the keys to many American dreams . This bustle of hard work and to better ones self is always present . I'm left in awe...

finally I'm out of my remedial math and English class I passed with an A- in math and a C+ in English throughout my life it seems english was easy but evidentally something must have switched. today starts my 5 day weekend and i think some friends and i will be heading to the city. It will be nice to get out of Hyde Park aside from a few bars , American family powerhouses (FDR 's house and the Vanderbilts ), and few pizza spots there is not much to do . My buddy Manny is visiting from California with a co worker so i plan on having lunch and it will be nice to have a few laughs with some one from home. The weather seems to be clearing up the last of the snow , but with it being march we might get a few more storms before spring is in full affect. Living in Seattle was a good preperation for moving to New York some days i forget that i live here now ,im reminded that i had an entirely different life there , and how much i miss it. New York is cool though i hope to create and harvest new relationships . Its the most ackward and exciting thing a person can do . its nice to know that this school rotates people in and out so fast, it's a reminder that I only have so much time and to make the best of what time i have here. I could talk about how bad the weather is and how stupid some of these kids are but why waste my breathe . Im content with where im at despite how different it is. What i like about this is that there is no need to compare New York to california or Seattle , its nice to come to terms with this difference and own it while i can. Everyday is the start of where i want to be for tomorrow this process will feel long and timely but i know like all good things it will be up fast so savor the moment and breathe it all in .

THE SKY IS FALLING

Well its cold, snowy , icy, and wet these past few days ive woke up at 7:00 am to call the campus hot line to find out if classes were canceled. the good news is that im getting my moneys worth the bad news was having to get to class.Its cold so much colder than any other situation i have ever been in. Because the campus is so small anyone can find refuge in the many buildings . Its expected that we should get close to 17 inches of snow ,just in time for the weekend so i will be bundling up to say the least. Every morning i get to look over the Hudson river and see the ice move slowly down the banks. Its calming to look at ,and even in the winter its beautiful
Today i got a 97% on my math test its the first time ever.

Images from the CIA

Today seems to be a really nice day the snows is melting and the sun is out shining . last Night was the first week end for my class so every kid from my class was out and going crazy. Something was in the air , Im happy to say i retired early to my room in desperate need of sleep . its interesting to see the excitement for a lot of these students being away from home for the first time or just filled with the energy to meet new people or expierence new relationships. I thinks its pretty exciting but continue to remind my self that i have a goal at hand and a task tat i cant lose sight of.
My math and English class seem to be a good over view of subjects that i have already taken . Its a good reminder , i wish i had looked at some over view before i took this placement test. Well here i am and at least im not alone , its just over view that i need to get by then i can hopefully get into the kitchen. wish me luck and ill post more later.

Looking towards the Hudson River tonight at sunset.

These past 5 days have been a long haberdashery of information and supplies . I recieved my books, knives, vaccines ,ID card for food and doors ,and a comprehensive math and english fundamentals class that will be done in three weeks. Its been a lot to absorb and take part of .
People students , and faculty are really helpful . Everyone is or has been in the same place as all of us lost freshmen . Not nearly the amount of angry fratt boy attitude ive seen at other colleges