An Update

Since the room looks better now compared to the first pictures, I thought I should provide an updated photo. Provide more incentive for anyone thinking about coming here to visit ;)

I’ve started one of my classes and the other one doesn’t start until next Monday. The one I’ve started is called Contemporary Islamic Activist Intellectuals so it focuses on the reformers within Islam who are trying to bridge the gap between the faith and modern civilization. It’s all very interesting to me, so I don’t mind the ton of reading and writing I have to do. But it gives me little time for leisure writing. Unfortunately, when the mind is being trained to focus on the intricacies of a particular subject, there is less influence and incentive towards creative writing, which I had grown to love very much recently. Maybe I’ll post some of my writing from my classes if it’s not too dry and something that everyone can appreciate. I dunno, we’ll see.
The one drawback to this whole move to DC is that my social life has plummeted. I am feeling a good amount of loneliness. I know I’ve only been here about two weeks and that I’ll meet people in time – and I already have two very good friends here – but right now is a little rough. I guess the essential thing is to trust. Even through long periods of time when dreams may appear to be deferred, delayed, and overshadowed, there must be trust that there will come a time when an unwavering will, a strong belief, and endless prayers will be realized. To that I toast.