2014-02-02 Happy Lunar New Year

Happy Year of the Horse! I haven't updated for a bit so I thought I'd catch you guys up on what I've been doing. I finished my first semester in dental school in December - it was a crazy final week (isn't it always?) and afterwards, I went home to celebrate the holidays. R and I went to London/Amsterdam/Paris for a week and half before I left for Florida again. Europe was very different and my favorite city is Paris - it reminded me a bit of New York City and I kind of liked how I had to try to speak a different language. The food was so good all around and I super super missed being in a large city where I can walk/take public transit instead of driving everywhere. After I got back to Florida, I was a little lost because I had to adjust to suburban/rural life again. But thank goodness my New Jersey roommates came to visit me! I really missed them and we reminisced all of our adventures in the past year. They made me realize that there's more to life than Bradenton and eventually I will be out of here, starting my career in a place of MY choosing. So now I'm more active and planning what I want to achieve in the next few months. I am being more active and doing different types of workouts like Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred and 6 weeks abs. I had a talk with my friend J from my master's program about fitness because I want to take it seriously now. I'm about to turn quarter of a century old in August and I want to feel what it's like to have abs! I will stay on a good meal plan and be consistent with my workouts. I'll keep you guys updated. Again, I hope you all have a wonderful new year and may many prosperous events happen for you!

2013-12-08

FINALS SEASON I cannot wait to go home again in 1.5 weeks. I know it sounds silly since I was JUST home a week ago, but I really really miss home. I've never thought about leaving California until now. When I was in Jersey, I was happy as a bee. I LOVED NYC (maybe not Newark as much) but I absolutely embraced everything I experienced in that magical place. Yeah, I was also stressed about classes, but I spent a lot of weekends in the city and don't really think about California. Sure, I miss it in the back of my mind, but I REALLY REALLY miss home when I'm in Florida. Maybe it's because of the lack of activities or things to do? Maybe it's hit me that I'll be here for four years instead of just 8 months? Whatever it is, I don't like it. I can't help where I will be and I need to come to terms with it. Now, back to studying for finals. I'm excited for my Europe trip with R in two weeks! My third continent (Asia, North America)!

2013-11-21

I'm going home in ONE DAY! So excited to be back in California and to get my grub on! :D

What a Friday!

Today's Charlie's 13th birthday! I miss him so much and hope he's chasing squirrels and cats happily in doggy heaven right now. It's an understatement when I say I think about him daily and can see him in every dog I see. He is and will be my screen saver on my phone to remind me of the good times. I was just thinking the other day of how my life would be so different if my parents had given him up when we moved cross country from Georgia to California. I feel fortunate to have received his unconditional love and I will pass that on to the shelter dogs I work with weekly. My foster dog, Teco, is leaving today as well. She's going to reunite with her owner, who had to give her up because he wasn't able to take care of her for 3 months. As much as my selfish side want to keep her and make her mine, I've known all along since we got her that this was going to happen. I guess nothing really prepares you for it. She's such a good, obedient, and sweet puppy that it's going to be difficult to say goodbye. In the end, she's going home and I know her owner will treat her well. As if those sad thoughts aren't enough, I received a speeding ticket right after I pulled out from my apartment complex. I haven't decided whether I want to fight it in court or just pay the fine yet. Truth is, no one ever drives 25mph in Florida, especially in a residential area when people just want to get home or go to work. The Deputy Sheriff who caught me probably will have a field day to catch all the folks around. Got tons of reading for PBL to do. There's no time to think/do anything else. I will immerse myself in textbooks to forget and move on. /rant ends HAPPY FRIDAY! I hope yours is going much better than mine.

2013-11-09

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