New York City

I think I just almost got mugged, in plain daylight. I was walking through Morningside Park, which is just east of my apartment, separating Columbia’s hood Morningside Heights, from Harlem. I had a few hours between when our latest orientation session got out and the evening discussion about media coverage in Iraq and decided to go for a walk in Little Senegal. I was on my way back, talking to Matt “Boring Matt” Bunczk, a friend from Senegal who I’m…

First things first: Anyone wanna come visit me in September or October? You can now get round trip direct flights from SFO to JFK on

Courtesy: You’re Entering a World of Lebowski (The New York Times, August 8 2004) There’s a LebowskiFest here in NYC on August 13-14! I’m really tempted to go on the night of the 13th for the screening…I’m going to Philly that weekend…

Today I woke up around 8:30 and explored the neighborhood (walking down Broadway) a bit and obtained some food (eggs on a bagel at Nussbaum & Wu’s) and apartment supplies, including paper towels, orange juice, and toothpaste (not necessarily in that order). The rest of the day I just hung out mostly, and played phone tag with my Dad concerning what the strategy was to be concerning my bed. Last night, I slept on a sleeping bag on the floor.…

First let me say to all you guys who came to the party last night that you’re better friends than I’ve had in a long time — really. You guys are amazing, and it was wonderful to feel that I’ll actually be missed. Maybe that seems overly self-deprecating or whatever, but honestly, it meant a lot to me that you came, and made me laugh and fall over when I was bowling (Rich, Jake and Aaron). I’ll miss you guys,…

WASHINGTON — The federal government warned Sunday of possible terrorist attacks against “iconic” financial institutions in New York City, Washington and Newark, N.J., saying a confluence of intelligence over the weekend pointed to a car or truck bomb. Specifically, the government named these buildings as potential targets: –The Citicorp building and the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. –The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank buildings in Washington. –The Prudential building in Newark. U.S. Warns of Possible…

So I’m going to Columbia. It’s decided. Really. Paul helped push me over the edge. Now the only issue is, do I keep my 510 number, or do I go for the 212 (can you even get one of those now?) ? I’m thinking that I’ll keep the 510. And we’re taking a family trip to Chicago and then onto Montréal in mid-June for my Dad’s AIA fellowship awards thing, and then to visit family in the Great White North.…