Here we sit...

...back in my ghetto apartment after 2 1/2 weeks in California, my roommate passed out on the couch next to me, 2 new missionary letters sitting read on my desk, to-do list growing by the second, pondering the course of my life and this winter semester.

First of all, I had a wonderful time in California, with my family and friends, for Christmas and New Year's.  Christmas day was rather stressful for me, though I survived and thoroughly enjoyed the time away from school, the time away from cold and grey Utah, and the time I got to spend with those that I love.  As always, tears were shed as I bid my family goodbye for another 4 month stint. 

Since then, I have survived the first 2 days of classes, though I have to admit I could have done with a little more sleep...  This semester is going to be long and difficult, just like last semester, though I'm excited to get to spend time in Labor/Delivery, Mother/Baby, and Pediatrics.  I absolutely L-O-V-E-D my first clinical in Labor and Delivery, which began today.  I was having so much fun that I couldn't wipe the goofy grin off my face all day and my shift passed much too quickly.  Here's to the start of another GREAT semester!