Weather

Oh, the weather. How quickly it changes! One day is hot and humid, the next is beautiful and sunny, and still, the next is wet. Last Friday was a wet day. Very, very wet. I went to study in Harvard Square and not having been around Harvard Square at all, I didn't know where any good place to study was. So, I was walking around with a friend trying to find a place to set our packs down and open the books. We went into a tea shop and it was okay, but didn't stay. We went into a coffee shop, which would have been nice if it weren't for all the people. Not finding a single free seat inside, we left to go on to find another place. Third time's a charm! Or, not. We sat down and were getting ready to pull our books out and then the waitress comes to tell us that the fire marshals are coming to check the sprinklers upstairs to make sure they work so everyone has to go downstairs. Well then, we go downstairs and it was too crowded. So, no more room and we left. We left to another cafe-type place that was super crowded and super loud. Keep in mind that it was pouring rain while we were going from place to place. We waited for Shirin at the fourth place and once she met up with us, we went on to the fifth potential study place for the day. We ended up at Peet's, which was a great choice and it ended up to be a pretty good study session. We were soaking wet, but we made it. I really wanted to go to a local place, but nothing was working out for us, so Peet's ended up being the best choice. Oh yes, it was also Green Friday in the middle of Harvard Square. This means that people were at a stand trying to hand out free green items. There was green jell-o, limeade, and some kind of tart/pastry thing with kiwi and honeydew on top. The jell-o was not very good, the limeade was very tart, and the fruit thing was good, but a bit crumbly. While we were studying, there were times when the rain just came gushing down in a downpour. I have never had as wet of a summer as I did this year. But, I have also been in California every summer until this year. Since Friday, it hasn't rained (a whole week without rain--rather exciting!) and it's supposed to be nice for a few more days as well. But, I'm going home tomorrow morning anyway. We've had a few humid days this last week, but for the most part, it's been really nice weather this week and today is BEAUTIFUL! What a day for my last day in Boston!

Although it's been nice this last week, I haven't been able to enjoy it much since I was inside studying for the entire week. I had my final tests this last week and I think I did pretty well. No more human cadaver lab, which is sad. We had our last day with them Thursday during our practical and I definitely took one last deep breath as I walked into the room. They served us well and I'm really thankful to those people for donating their bodies so I could have the opportunity to learn. I was able to see some pretty interesting things and it was a very valuable learning experience. Now, it's time to go off and finish up some laundry, have some fun in Boston, and pack a few things so I can go to the airport to fly to California early tomorrow morning! So excited to go home and see many of you and have some real summer weather and to be able to enjoy it! :)

Last week of Gross Anatomy

Wow! Time sure has flown by. The last eight weeks have been intense and so much information has gone through my head. I have learned so much about the body, yet there is still so much to learn, and I'm sure I will be relearning/refreshing on what I have learned this summer. Last week we had our last day of anatomy lecture and lab in which we talked about the forearm and hand. We were able to see a carpal tunnel and appreciate all the muscles in the forearm and the arteries of the entire arm! My oh my. Much different than I had expected. There are so many more muscles in your forearm than your upper arm and all the blood supply and nerves that weave their way around all the bones and muscles and spaces throughout--it's rather amazing and so interesting! As this next week begins, I think and realize in amazement that I only have four days of school left and on Saturday, I fly home to California!!! So exciting!!! But, first, I must get through this week. I have a review session and practice test on Monday, a test for my other class (on learning how to be a professional) on Tuesday morning, a skills check on Wednesday to make sure I am able to use/adjust/instruct a patient on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches and walkers of different types. Then, Thursday is the BIG day! I have my written exam and then the practical afterwards. I should be done with anatomy and my first term of grad school on Thursday at about three or four in the afternoon maybe.

Saturday morning is another BIG day!!! I fly home! Many of my classmates and I have been talking for about a week now about how excited we are all to go to our respective homes for a couple weeks during our break. Some people have plans to hang out with friends or go places or do crazy things, but we are all excited to go home to our mothers' cooking (and to see our families of course)! :) In addition to seeing my family and a few friends and eating mom's food, I'm excited to spend time relaxing and being in the dry heat and warm sun. I'm really looking forward to not having to study constantly, although I am enjoying the material. Plus, on top of all that, it's my dad's birthday Saturday when I land, and Sunday is my friends' wedding! I am so excited for Katie and Doster and am looking forward to their wedding immensely! Because they are getting married, I get to see all my roommates from my last quarter at Cal Poly, which is going to be incredible!!! My first weekend at home is going to be BUSY, but so much fun!!! And, I won't have to think about having to study at all or if I'm falling behind! How lovely that will be! Then, the second weekend I'm home is family vacation time with multiple families, which I am really looking forward to as well! I'll get to spend the weekend with a few great families I really enjoy and my sister is coming up for it too, which will make it even better! Oh my, so, so much I am looking forward too! But first, I must get through my tests this week, so it's off to bed I go to get some rest!