I was replying to an entry on one of Laura’s journals when it hit me that one of the things I really miss about Columbus is having community around me. The dorms and the apartments at the seminary breed their own communities and the apartments are kind of like a compound in itself — we had BBQ’s in the summer and we’d babysit for each other during the year.

I have to admit that I hated the apartment I lived in — white cinderblock walls, no kitchen space, a gross bathroom, inadequate closet space, and no ventilation. I did, however, love that we always had people to help us move (it’s what you do during the summers in seminary) and there were always people to meet for coffee. I guess that’s what I’ve missed most of all.

I hope that we actually do end up in either an apartment complex or at least a close knit place when we get to Billings. I mean, I’d really love to have people with whom I can have coffee and share life who are my age and in my position…