Partying in the hostel

My dear Friends
I came down about an hour ago in my dressing gown to find a party going on in the hostel in full swing. So i joined in! Lots of delicious white wine, from which i am still feeling the effects, and cheese and biscuits. Reason for the party was a thank you to the residents for our patience while the kitchen was being renovated.

Actually it is quite a while since I have been at a party, there is music but no-one is dancing; there are a few particularly nice people here, including a Japanese young woman and someone from Germany. A Spanish man smiled at me across the crowded room, so naturally I responded and we had a good conversation as a result. We actually talked of the religious life and communities in Spain! then a young Australian woman engaged me in a conversation about sexuality and it was mutually beneficial and she had learned something! We agreed it was the most God-given part of our humanity.

The snow is melting, walking is easier, Francis my artist friend and i had drinks inthe lovely hotel and things generally are moving apace.I was given lunch unexpectedly in the Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies today and I had a great time generally around the university of Toronto Campus.

The noise is increasing and my back is hurting, so I will leave you now and go up to bed.

Layla tov, good night
Sister Gila