hey 2010

I have been inspired to return to this blog since 2 of my best friends (Laura and Elise!) have joined in on the fun.

Well, wow, first post of 2010! Of the decade!

So far so good, I guess? This quarter is high pressure because of clinical but I know it will be okay... midterms are over and we all passed so all is good. I have a break from clinical and so NO write ups this week so I feel like Spring Break has come early! I definitely won't waste the time off. Plans so far: SLEEP, eat right, go to Mass, bowling, snowboarding, home to be with mama and Beau.

The Brickhouse has been dandy. I love living here and love my roommates! We may not get out as much as the average college student, but we definitely have our own fun here. I hope we can make up for lost time sooooon. Wtf we are half way through our last year of college. How did it go so fast? So much happens in one year, and wow I can't even describe the change that happens in four years...

I've been playing a lot of flag football and love my team F BRIAN. We are such a fun group. It's been a great way to spend time with my cousin and the F*** Brian community has been a great way to be removed from school. With that said, I'm also thankful for this community because we have needed to come together for our friend and teammate, Phil, who was just diagnosed with (at least) stage 3 colorectal cancer. We're having a Superbowl party tomorrow and he will be there so it will be great to finally see him in person since we've only talked over the phone, text, or facebook chat. See his story and progress here: http://helpphilfight.com/ Phil is such an amazing friend; he has kind of reminded me of an older brother. Now we are Team Phil and wear his #7 on our jerseys.

Phil and Sheri (his fiance)

Another hard thing: my friend Molly Hightower from high school passed away in the Haitian earthquake. She was volunteering there doing amazing things with children. I don't even know how to go into how that news was...

Sigh...

I hope there isn't anymore bad news to come. It's only the beginning of February. Strength, hope, trust.