It's warm now - skirt wearing - bare arms warm. Which means open windows, the sound of construction, and fans blowing loudly. Our apartment is 2nd floor so...will be a long summer.
Helen's here, we're having coffee together. I've been buying loads of fresh peppers, corn, salad, etc. I love all the color, the freshness. I biked down to the strip, about a 15 min. ride, and it's even better than a farmer's market - cheaper. Brighter. Longer. You can get chicken and sausage and fish so cheap and wonderful international cheeses (from a lady who calls you "dearheart" no less). You can buy plants put in your garden and crafts and delicious coffee.
Like Europe, but much closer.
In "Europe" Kristy is about to have her baby. It is quite painful to not be there, to feel so helpless, to not be able to pat her belly even once during her pregnancy. I think she will visit early fall, so I will see the baby eventually, but it's hard.
Work feels slow, the students are so busy. Yesterday I had a lovely chat (over coffee, of course) with 2 high school girls. They told me the youth group is "soooo" much better than this point last year. That people actually want to come now. They can't, because they're so busy, but apparently now they want to. This was news to me, and I felt better.
I've been dreaming about PHDs - dreaming isn't the right word. Contemplating. Considering. Wondering. I have started looking at a Catholic school downtown which would be interesting... systematic theology from a Catholic perspective. I think it could be amazing. I want to approach a "theology of gender" and I am weary of the old arguments in evangelical circles. I really appreciate the Catholic views on fertility (well - they take it farther than i do, but i like the mindset), family, marriage, and the body. I wonder if ecumenical dialogue isn't an important part of this whole discussion on a "christian understanding of the two genders." If i went to this school, I would be teaching undergrad classes. Sounds so so so fun. And that is what propels me forward. Ah yes, teaching. I guess it just sounds far away. And how hirable would I be if I had a degree from this school? I wish I knew! I think I'll email some professors from moody, see what they think.
