I saw Thomas off on Sunday. Now I am in the odd position of living with his mother and younger sister, observing their daily lives while I sit quietly and read. Or else I am off walking about Cambridge, window-shopping in bookstores and design galleries. There is also excellent food to be had, and so far I’ve been treated to crepes, Ethiopean, and Herrell’s ice cream. But the best has been the little frozen yogurt place I discovered myself.

Since I’ve been in Cambridge, I have also spent much time exploring museums. The Gods in Color exhibit was particularly interesting given that I’ll be able to see many of the original statues soon enough. The colors are a bit unsettling, but I think the matte finish of the plaster-like faux marble contributes a lot to their garishness.

I have been spending a lot of time with Thom’s mother’s family and friends. In fact, I’m off to an art museum on Friday with one of them. Their lives are fascinating to me, filled with theater productions, art galleries, real estate, philanthropy, and fancy restaurants. Of course, eating out at a fancy restaurant is only as good as the company you’re with, and I have been in very good company. No one’s boringly high-brow — if they have money, they’re doing cool things with it, not showing it off. And I rarely feel out of place around interesting people.

So it looks like I am surrounded by good things here: beautiful architecture, stimulating sights, good books, delicious food, friendly people… It’s true, I’ll not see Thomas for many months, but in the meantime I won’t let myself miss out due to angsty wallowing. Rather, let my adventures continue.