So I know I've mentioned that I have already been accepted to medical school, but yesterday I was accepted to my #1 choice school!!! I was on the way home from yoga with a friend and we were winding up her parking garage when I saw the call with the school's area code. Best phone call ever!! I still can't believe it. Celebrations ensued and thankfully champagne and ice cream were already on hand.
My feet still probably haven't touched the ground yet, and they don't need to anytime soon. But, this still has me thinking; in the past week I found out that I get to go to present my thesis and I'm going to my dream school. If you had told me that a year ago, when I was working on med school things and writing my thesis, I probably would have laughed in your face. So, all that to say I've been extremely blessed these past few months and I just want to remember this feeling forever. (I know I'll need to think back to these moments when I'm studying away in med school)
Off to re-read everything on the school! I didn't want to get my hopes up so I only glanced through the material the first time around.
XO
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Adventuring to Cancún
SHORT UPDATE:
I just found out that I get to go to Cancún in April! YAY!
I'm going to be participating in an undergraduate research competition at a conference with my thesis from college. And hopefully spend some time doing a few things around the area too!
I don't have time for a full post but I just wanted to put this little update out there.
XO
I just found out that I get to go to Cancún in April! YAY!
I'm going to be participating in an undergraduate research competition at a conference with my thesis from college. And hopefully spend some time doing a few things around the area too!
I don't have time for a full post but I just wanted to put this little update out there.
XO
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Interviews and 1/2 Marathons
Well it's been a busy few weeks for me recently. This past weekend I went back home for an interview at my #1 school! And, to top it off, the day before I left I actually got invited to interview at another school near home. It's also a very good school, so I'm going to keep my options open and fly back in two weeks to interview with them.
Back to this weekend though... I LOVED the school! It was my #1 choice before I interviewed and I loved it even more after, if that's possible. The people, curriculum, facilities and mission are - in my opinion - perfect! I think the interviews both went well although one of my interviewers was more difficult to read. Another applicant who interviewed with her also said the same thing, so at least we were in the same boat. It's such a nerve racking process and now there's the waiting. I'm extremely fortunate to already have an acceptance at a very good school, but I reallllllyyyy want to get in here. At this point though, thank you notes are off and it's out of my hands. (Although my fingers are definitely crossed, and will stay that way until I hear)
The day ended earlier than expected, I think due to the fact that it was a Saturday interview, and it was fine by me. My mom and I took my dog to the forest preserve to go on a nice walk in the snow! It was sunny and actually quite warm with some of the snow melting. At one point we realized that we weren't actually walking on the ground anymore, we were on the not quite thick enough ice! That prompted a quick direction change but it was so nice to spend some time outside in the gorgeous weather. That evening we went to one of my favorite restaurants for a little dinner and had a great night.
Sunday we did yoga in the morning and then I was sadly off to the airport. Less than 48 hours at home was simply not enough, but thankfully I'll be back in two weeks for my next interview. That interview is on a Thursday and I planned a trip back to Colorado the week after, so I'm just making it one big vacation with a few days at home after the interview and then a week in Colorado!
And the second portion of this post, the 1/2 Marathon, I'm signed up for another one in May! I started a training program yesterday. Previously I haven't really followed a program, which is probably a bad thing, I know. But, with workouts for the team and practice, it was difficult to stick to a rigid program with certain days rest vs long runs etc etc. I'm hoping to break two hours this time around so I wanted to try a program. I'm going to start with the Nike+ Running app and see how it goes while also consulting Hal Higdon's Intermediate program too. Yesterday was an easy 3 mile day to start and today is a four mile fartlek.
What program(s) do you use when you are training?
XO
Back to this weekend though... I LOVED the school! It was my #1 choice before I interviewed and I loved it even more after, if that's possible. The people, curriculum, facilities and mission are - in my opinion - perfect! I think the interviews both went well although one of my interviewers was more difficult to read. Another applicant who interviewed with her also said the same thing, so at least we were in the same boat. It's such a nerve racking process and now there's the waiting. I'm extremely fortunate to already have an acceptance at a very good school, but I reallllllyyyy want to get in here. At this point though, thank you notes are off and it's out of my hands. (Although my fingers are definitely crossed, and will stay that way until I hear)
The day ended earlier than expected, I think due to the fact that it was a Saturday interview, and it was fine by me. My mom and I took my dog to the forest preserve to go on a nice walk in the snow! It was sunny and actually quite warm with some of the snow melting. At one point we realized that we weren't actually walking on the ground anymore, we were on the not quite thick enough ice! That prompted a quick direction change but it was so nice to spend some time outside in the gorgeous weather. That evening we went to one of my favorite restaurants for a little dinner and had a great night.
Sunday we did yoga in the morning and then I was sadly off to the airport. Less than 48 hours at home was simply not enough, but thankfully I'll be back in two weeks for my next interview. That interview is on a Thursday and I planned a trip back to Colorado the week after, so I'm just making it one big vacation with a few days at home after the interview and then a week in Colorado!
And the second portion of this post, the 1/2 Marathon, I'm signed up for another one in May! I started a training program yesterday. Previously I haven't really followed a program, which is probably a bad thing, I know. But, with workouts for the team and practice, it was difficult to stick to a rigid program with certain days rest vs long runs etc etc. I'm hoping to break two hours this time around so I wanted to try a program. I'm going to start with the Nike+ Running app and see how it goes while also consulting Hal Higdon's Intermediate program too. Yesterday was an easy 3 mile day to start and today is a four mile fartlek.
What program(s) do you use when you are training?
XO
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Weekend Update
This weekend was so wonderful. I had no plans and I loved it! Friday I finished work pretty early and it was supposed to rain all weekend, so I headed out for a run. I had planned to run from my apartment to the end of a trail that runs close to where I live. From there I would walk back and enjoy the sun and nice weather. It would be a little less than 3 miles running and then the walk home. I'm not a huge fan of running over 5 miles on the treadmill so I've been stuck at 3-4 miles for a while. The treadmill can get a little boring and always seems to bother my right knee - I injured it skiing when I was in high school. So I wasn't planning on running too far. Well..... I felt fantastic and ended up running over 6 miles at a 9:30 pace! I had been contemplating running another 1/2 marathon and Friday sealed the deal. My family is going to run one in May so I signed up too! My goal is going to be to break 2:00 hours. Time to get training!
Saturday I headed to the gym bright and early at 7:00 and did mostly arms with some legs in-between. I don't know why but I don't like doing arms, just give me leg day every day! After that I got some work and laundry done around my apartment. Then I headed out to do some shopping. I needed to go to REI to get my mom part of her birthday present and I am SO happy I went. The REI here is moving locations and has almost everything on clearance. I got an awesome, lightweight 1/4 zip that is originally $60 for $15 and a new pair of gloves for my mountain bike for $7. Add in some new workout clothing from the Gap Athletic section and you have a very successful shopping trip in my book!
Sunday it was pouring as predicted, however, the forecast shifted. It was supposed to get sunny a little later in the afternoon, score! I spent the morning curled up with an awesome book. Alison Levine's On The Edge, a fantastic read about her adventures and how to tie them into life and leadership. The sun appeared as promised and I went for a nice 4 mile run at 9:06 per mile. And then, since it was so beautiful out I went back to the trail on my bike to try out my new gloves. I had also gotten a wireless CatEye computer for Christmas that I hadn't gotten to use yet! It was my first ride since probably November, I was super busy in December and January with lots of travel, so I had been primarily on the stationary bike at the gym. It was awesome to be back outside with some nicer weather, but everyone else was out there too. Every 10 seconds I had to scream "on your left" which is not my ideal ride. So I kept it short and only rode for like 30 minutes, but its better than nothing right? I only have my mountain bike with me so I mostly stick to the single-tracks in the area and today reminded me why, haha.
I've been mostly eating leftovers this weekend because I'm going home next weekend and I didn't want to cook a lot. But, with today being Super Bowl Sunday, I decided to make one small dish. Crock pot pulled chicken with verde salsa, avocado, tomato, carrots and an Ezekiel tortilla. YUM. Dessert was a homemade "frozen greek yogurt"that was delicious. I combined protein powder, cocoa powder, honey and plan greek yogurt in a bowl last night. It was in the freezer overnight and ended up being a pretty tasty chocolate snack!
Hope everyone has a good week this week!
Saturday I headed to the gym bright and early at 7:00 and did mostly arms with some legs in-between. I don't know why but I don't like doing arms, just give me leg day every day! After that I got some work and laundry done around my apartment. Then I headed out to do some shopping. I needed to go to REI to get my mom part of her birthday present and I am SO happy I went. The REI here is moving locations and has almost everything on clearance. I got an awesome, lightweight 1/4 zip that is originally $60 for $15 and a new pair of gloves for my mountain bike for $7. Add in some new workout clothing from the Gap Athletic section and you have a very successful shopping trip in my book!
Sunday it was pouring as predicted, however, the forecast shifted. It was supposed to get sunny a little later in the afternoon, score! I spent the morning curled up with an awesome book. Alison Levine's On The Edge, a fantastic read about her adventures and how to tie them into life and leadership. The sun appeared as promised and I went for a nice 4 mile run at 9:06 per mile. And then, since it was so beautiful out I went back to the trail on my bike to try out my new gloves. I had also gotten a wireless CatEye computer for Christmas that I hadn't gotten to use yet! It was my first ride since probably November, I was super busy in December and January with lots of travel, so I had been primarily on the stationary bike at the gym. It was awesome to be back outside with some nicer weather, but everyone else was out there too. Every 10 seconds I had to scream "on your left" which is not my ideal ride. So I kept it short and only rode for like 30 minutes, but its better than nothing right? I only have my mountain bike with me so I mostly stick to the single-tracks in the area and today reminded me why, haha.
I've been mostly eating leftovers this weekend because I'm going home next weekend and I didn't want to cook a lot. But, with today being Super Bowl Sunday, I decided to make one small dish. Crock pot pulled chicken with verde salsa, avocado, tomato, carrots and an Ezekiel tortilla. YUM. Dessert was a homemade "frozen greek yogurt"that was delicious. I combined protein powder, cocoa powder, honey and plan greek yogurt in a bowl last night. It was in the freezer overnight and ended up being a pretty tasty chocolate snack!
Hope everyone has a good week this week!
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