Happy Halloween weekend!

Yesterday was fabulous. Class was good and then reviewing the vasculature of the abdomen was good - I really like teaching the HAE reviews. Going through the branches of the Celiac Trunk was fun; presenting with Libby was great - couldn't have asked for a better partner! Then, I studied epilepsy forever until I got ready for Derek, Ilya, and Amit's pregame before the Dartmouth graduate Halloween party! I loved everyone's outfits and dancing without inhibitions!

At 11, we left and went to EBA to get a humungous pesto based pizza! The diameter was larger than the height of a small child. Waking up this morning was difficult, but I got out of bed at 11 am and went to the gym! The work out was fine, but what was really great was the kid next to me. Only your freshman year of college do you say something like, "looks like we both had the same idea" and strike up conversation with a stranger. He let me teach him about the reflexes and their corresponding nerve roots as he told me about anthropology.

I miss college!

"Always tell the truth, no matter how difficult it may be."

-De Mille

I can't stress how important I appreciate people telling me how it is.

If you can't do something we mentioned or something came up. Tell me. It is much easier than me dragging it out of you on the day of the plans because I can schedule other things instead. It's no big deal. It irks me when people tip toe around in fear of me getting upset. It upsets me when you can't trust me to deal. I'm a big girl, I can handle it.

C.B. DeMille’s Ten Commandments for Success:
1. be humble
2. be amazed
3. be ready
4. be wise
5. be steadfast
6. be courageous
7. be spectacular
8. be visionary
9. be truthful
10. be generous

Presents part 4!!!!!

...bagels and coffee courtesy of the first year class this morning.

and the SUN - it was gorgeous.

AND seeing the questions on the cv final that david, kevin, dan and jon went over while we LAUGHED so much last night. if i had to study for hours and hours, i can't imagine a better group of people to spend this time with.

last one tomorrow... the gift of freedom.

Presents part 3!!

...what should I see but my name in block letters pointing to a care package filled with peanut butter snickers, gum, chips, and a lovely card from my little sib. :) I had given her a little present yesterday. I love the love that's in the air.

Then, on the actual test, there was a question about [I can't put that up until the other half of the class takes the test], which DAVID AND I HAD TALKED ABOUT LAST NIGHT!!! I could actually hear choirs of angels sing. What a gift of luck!

Also, my roommate came back from Taiwan and gave me an ornately wrapped gift of jasmine tea in a hand painted tin. It was so lovely... she also offered me some chicken soup she made! Too bad, I am a vegetarian.

As I came back from the gym/showering/lunch, Wendy texted about visiting this winter break, which her presence would be the best present to look forward to!!

Presents part 2

I gave myself the luxury of sleeping in today. Then I went to the student lounge and who should be diligently working but Jon... we talk and then he gives me an apple cinnamon muffin!

As I was tucked away in my nook, Menaka comes with some fruit snacks :)

Chelsea texted and asked me where I was because she had a present for me (her words, not mine) and later showed up with home baked pb chocolate chip cookies!!!!!!!

And then as I biked home, there was a random driver who totally should have just driven, but stopped and let me cross the road. So nice!!

Ok, wish me luck on finals tomorrow....... I WILL NEED IT.

Presents

On Wednesday, I received the gift of friendship. I was stressed with a twitch in my eye, a tremor in my hand and heart beats going out of my throat. I just couldn't sit still and felt every moment not studying was a moment wasted. Nick pulled me into hugs and asked me what was wrong. After denying each time he asked, he would just stand there and gave me minutes to reconsider. Then after a bit of a panic attack and feeling like I was brushed off by someone, I called Nick who just listened and said, "I know you're stressed - you aren't yourself." To have someone know when you are acting CRAZY and tell you that you aren't acting like your usual self is such a good feeling.

On Thursday, I posted on fb that I wanted a brownie. Then Aly said she would bring me one and followed through with a chocolate chips embedded, sprinkles encrusted brownie. It was perfect to get what I wanted when I really needed it.

On Thursday as I was doing my usual grocery shopping stress release, I ran into Asha who said she was making pizza for dinner. In class, Wade gave me the foil-wrapped gift of lunch. It was deliciously topped with green peppers and gobs of cheese.

Friday, I also happened to be presented with a Dirt Cowboy gift card because I had the highest recorded MEP/MIP sum of the class. $25 to coffee, tea, and baked goods. Can't wait!

Yesterday, I also received a $10 rebate card for purchasing qualifying products at the grocery store WEEKS ago. I love forgetting about things and then being unexpectedly reminded with the arrival of what seems like a present!

THEN, my mom called a bunch of times today but I let them go to vm because I'm studying. But after the third time, I picked up in case it was an emergency - she was just calling to see if I want the iPhone. :D