Are you (still) listening?
Are you (still) listening? These words just rang out from a popular Jimmy Eat World song that popped up on my iTunes shuffle. I'm curious if anyone is still following my blog during the summer. Here in southeastern PA we're in the middle of a six day heat wave (temps above 90 degrees), so I'm just hanging out, watching the Phillies lose. I figured I'd submit a few updates.

I'm obviously now back from Europe -- I'd be broke if I were still there! I won't try to share words about my experiences in Spain and Morocco, other than to say everyone should visit these two countries (you can if you go to GC, hint hint). I've left a link to my photos at the end of the blog.

Just over a week ago I began my summer internship (while some of my friends are just now finishing theirs!). I'm working with ASSETS Montco, an organization that does local entrepreneurship training in suburban Philadelphia. Many GC students have worked with a similar program in Goshen.

Now that I'm finally home again and have returned to my home congregation, it has been fun to catch up with folks about my travels and what they've been up to over the months. I haven't really been home since Christmas. While at church today, I spoke to one of my fellow young adults who will be a first-year this semester. Her words about the pain of scheduling courses, the joy of emailing with her roommate, and the general anticipation that comes with one's first semester away from home were pleasantly familiar. And then I realized, uh-oh, I'm going to be a SENIOR this year. I'm a bit apprehensive. But I can't wait!

So I'm gonna throw this out there -- since I see I'm the only to blog this summer haha -- anyone who will be a first-year this fall 2008 should feel free to email me (sheldoncg@goshen.edu) with any questions, comments, or concerns. And email with your new Goshen email address. You'll appreciate the practice. And there's an odd sentimental value to it :).

Link to my photo gallery.
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