My oldest niece, Lyn, has just embarked on a grand adventure to a land far, far away called New York.  As with most adventures, she spent this first  weekend feeling overwhelmed.  She also felt apprehensive about her choice to spend three months in the Big Apple for an internship.  So much so, that when she found out I was going to see the Avengers with friends on Saturday night, she responded, “I’m jealous.”  I reminded her that she just returned from a walk during which she strolled through Central Park.  “Uh,” I answered, “I’m jealous of you.”  She didn’t agree with me.  Yet.  I give it a couple of weeks before she can fully appreciate her situation.  Sure, the days will be long but the months will fly by.  At least, that’s how it works for me.

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