Good to be here!

We weren't sure whether or not we would make it to New York given the big snowstorm that hit yesterday. Luckily, though, we were booked on a relatively early flight and got to the airport just as the snow was picking up. The best part about arriving in a blizzard was probably the taxi ride from the airport. Our driver, Kumar, was clearly not used to driving in snowy weather, since we started fishtailing the minute we pulled away from the curb. At times we were driving down the slickened freeway and he would be talking on his cellphone with one hand on the wheel, passing cars like they were standing still, only easing up when the car started to slip and slide. I don't think I've ever been so happy to get to a hotel. After a great dinner with friends last night, we're going to brave the cold (at least the snow looks like it's finally easing up) and venture out to Queens to see Derek, Elizabeth and Lemuel.