A great deal happened in the two weeks between graduation and leaving for my study abroad in England. With three things to celebrate, it was time for a party. Thus, we threw the "Happy 21st/Happy Graduation/Good Luck in Europe, Chris Party" here at the house, with plenty of friends, family, and neighbors in attendance. From there, we all made a trip over to my friend Melinda's house. It was a great time.
A few days later, I actually turned 21. My friend James, now living in Rochester's center of culture and college life, Park Avenue, had me and some friends over to his apartment to celebrate on the night of my turning. At left is a picture of Spot Coffee, one of the more popular hangouts of East Avenue. From James' apartment, we walked down to the bars and clubs on the corner of East Avenue and Alexander street. I certainly did celebrate... I recall, on the way back to James' apartment, dancing around on the front lawn of the Rochester Museum and Science center proclaiming "I love science!" repeatedly. James was kind enough to capture this spectacle on his cellular phone.
The final memory I have from this interim period is of going canoeing on Irondequoit Bay with my friend, Dustin, just a day before leaving for the UK. An interesting part about studying abroad is that it makes you appreciate your home all the more both before and after leaving. Thus, I went on an "explore Irondequoit" kick.
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