When NYC starts to feel like summer camp...

That's how I've been feeling lately.

As I've shared before, NYC is filled with extreme highs and extreme lows. It's challenging, but wonderful.

The rich part, the part we least expected, are the relationships. The community and comfort we have felt here in the Upper East Side. Our stretch of neighborhood that you can easily walk, where you run into people that you know, where you never have to leave because everything is at your fingertips.

In one month, we've had over 10 people share their "next step" plans with us. Because after all, no one's 20 year plan includes still living in this crazy amazing city. That's just not how it works here.

And that's okay. Or so I'm learning.

But it's hard.

We came to New York City for an adventure - and we are still on that roller coaster. It just sucks when it has to keep stopping to let people off. Those people that began to understand what dips scare you and what heights excite you. Your safety nets.

The great part though is that roller coaster will continue to let new people on - because roller coasters are exciting and there is always a line. People want to experience the exciting - and New York City is just that.

So while we are in this season of our lives, at our New York City "summer camp", our goals are simple.

Enjoy the greatest city of all with exploration, new experiences and daily life. Because after all, we did pray so long to be here… in this city we truly love. Soak in new relationships, allowing them to change our lives. Celebrate people's next steps and, of course, stay in touch. Never forget that God has us on our own rich journey, in His perfect plan. And that is where we find rest, peace and ultimate joy.

P.S. Maybe, just maybe, the closer we get to 30 my views are aligned with Seinfeld's thoughts in his stand-up on making friends in your 30's.