Back in the Big Apple

March 4, 2001|

Back in the Big Apple
It’s been awhile since I last updated, and in the month of February I only updated twice, so I am little out of practice.I was trying to figure out what I should write about, and I have just had a giant attack of writer’s block. Much of that could be attributed to my lack of writing in the last month.It’s all about practice.

Well I am back in New York City after my month of (cough, cough) recovery in Youngstown, Ohio. It was sad to have to leave, but I needed to get some rest…so I moved back to the City (ironic, eh?). The past week was a whirlwind where I had one meal at home the entire time.It was great to see everyone back at home, seeing faces I haven’t seen in five years, since I was in high school.

The Art and Jolia-directed Connection also did quite well too. The kids nailed their one and only performance while I was home.They got standing ovations on three different songs in front of a tough crowd at the Saxon Club.I was incredibly proud of them (don’t get big heads, kids, you still have lots of work to do to be Connectionworthy).Probably the better performance was earlier in the day, as a bunch of old and new Connection folks welcomed injured director Baird back to her house after 2 months in the hospital.Pics will be up soon.

Hair there!
My hair is back! It is growing like weeds! I anticipate having an afro by the end of March, it is growing so fast!Yes, I am hoping it grows back curly. Last time I lost it, it came back wavy, so the natural progression would be…

Florida bound
It wasn’t easy, but I had to admit it. I am not ready to go back to work full-time. My body is just not at full strength yet. Do you know how hard it is for me to admit that? Me-Art, me don’t admit weakness. 🙂 No, really, I want nothing more than to go back to work tomorrow and kick in 60 hour weeks, but I just wouldn’t last more than three days.To hopefully speed up the process, I decided to go on my first vacation in a year, heading down to Florida with fellow UPenn Campus Crusaders to the legendary Big Break conference. We stay at the best condos, nicest hot tubs, phattest pools, etc. They know us christian kids won’t trash’em.I am looking forward to the week, to really get some rest and chill. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Lastly…
Thank you for all your support and prayers. I am still getting cards with money in’em! STOP IT!!! I am totally getting an XTerra 🙂 Just joking. No, I really appreciate your help.So far so good. My back is sore (supposed to happen, scar tissue effects), but I received a full seat/back massager for my b-day, which helps amazingly. (Thanks mom!) Other than that I feel fine, my counts are up, my energy is slowly coming back to Art-levels, and my spirit is unwavering. Seeing so many folks really energized my spirit and encouraged me. Plus all that Handel’s Ice Cream (top ten in nation- USA Today) has helped me put on 10 lbs. 🙂 Let’s just pray for that final healing, and those coveted word “remission.”I am going to be away till the 17th, so expect an update on the 18th or so. Write and keep in touch! 🙂

 

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