Looking back, it has been quite a lovely year. I don’t remember too much about winter and spring, except that they were crazy busy.  I got to go to Boulder, played lots of ultimate frisbee with our campus crew, made some new friends in my class, and saw friends.  I enjoyed hitting up the driving range a couple times, working in the ED, and even saw some of my Australian buddies.

Summer was the highlight of the year, when I headed to Cape Town.  On the way there, I got to see my old friend, George in London!  Once in South Africa, Ashley, Christina and I had so much fun seeing animals, drinking wine, touring the city, surfing, emergency-medicining, researching, and running on the promenade.  It was by far one of the best trips of my life, and I can’t wait to return! I got to travel to Jeffrey’s Bay, a life goal, and watch the best surfers in the world, made new friends from all over the world, and really just enjoyed the heck out of life. I got back and celebrated my good friend Michelle’s wedding, and moved into a beautiful new house.

Fall has been lovely - school is better than last year, I live with Sayruh, Stephen, and Ryan and we have so much fun together, running is back in my life in a big way, and I have been taking more time for friends and myself instead of signing up for everything medicine related.  I held a bone marrow donor drive, went to a conference in New Orleans, and got to relax so much for the end of the year.  

Thanks to all my friends and family who have made this year so special, and I’m looking forward to a new one! 

This year’s resolution: Cultivate a positive attitude.  I could use some help in reacting better and being more positive.  Subgoals include creating a new routine (flossing more, and reading more articles), thinking before speaking, and running 500 miles this year.  I’m excited! 

Check out these pics for what was really an excellent year for photos in my life!