Eat, Pray, Philly

Dear Coley,

   Last week was a whirlwind!  Yes, I had my first Patho test, which I studied approximately 40 hours for (haha, yes ma’am), and I did well!  Thank goodness, because I really didn’t want to bomb the first one. In that class we have tests every two weeks, so it’s on to another 40 hours of studying… boo!  Anyway, with all of the stress leading up to the test of Friday, my week went by so fast!  And after I left my brain on the floor of the lecture hall, I decided that this weekend would NOT be consumed with studying. 

    On Sat, I went back to Reading Terminal Market and had the best turkey sandwich I have ever consumed!  Seriously, the turkey melted in my mouth.  (So, I really didn’t need that pretzel or milky way ice cream to wash it down… but oh well, they were amazing too).  Then I did some shopping at the fresh market that sets up in Rittenhouse square each weekend.As I perused the fresh fruits and goodies from “organic this” and “naturally grown that” I felt quite City-like, haha. It was the first time I have bought anything from vendors like that, and I must say, the apples are quiet delicious. I finished the day with a trip to a local Thai place that had the best Pat See-Yew I have ever eaten!  Okay, who am I kidding? I have never had Pat See-Yew before, but I will definitely have it again. It was so yummy, and they had tofu (which I have had before, and do love) appetizers for super cheap. So, I guess Saturday (if I were Elisabeth Gilbert) would be “EAT”

    And Sunday, would be “PRAY.”  I hit up First Presbyterian again and really enjoyed the service.  The music there is truly sent from God, and organist gives me some major chill-bumps. The Pastor also relates the entire sermon to daily life (which I appreciate). Then, I headed to The Museum of Art (a mere two mile walk from my apartment) to see the Rembrandt exhibit of the “Faces of Jesus.”  (I definitely felt like I saw a lot of Jesus on Sunday…. good times). Now, if you recall, the steps up to the museum are the known as the Rocky Steps.  No, I did not run up the stairs, but I swear I could have, hehe.  Especially when I got to the top (where there are imprints of Rocky’s feet) and realized that I, like Rocky, had worn converses!  I took a picture of our matching shoe wear.  

     With my student ID, the cost of a membership was only a little over the normal price of admission…. so I am now a Member of The Museum of Art- I have the coffee mug and ID card to prove it (who would have thought the day would come). I spent the next three hours wandering around the museum, with my little headphones on listening to all this “interesting” information about all kinds of art work. I saw everything from oil paintings, to armor, to furniture, to a Japanese hut! The museum is incredible, and now that I am a member, you (and everyone else to visits) better expect to go there, hehe.

      Other than those adventures, I have been cleaning and studying. This weekend was tough (as mentioned before) and I realized I miss my friends and family a lot.  This “journey” is great, but I do wish I was able to experience it with my loves. So, Philadelphia has my stomach…. but North Carolina still has my heart. 

Miss you bunches (and no, I have not found a place here with fried pickles, don't worry)

Oh, and I got a new "Bender Ball" in the mail today, haha, so my sit-up routine can continue on obsession level!  

Love you,

Court.