back in the 'burgh

in essence, a fulfilling summer. perhaps i will reflect more on it in coming months. for now, it's fresh and for my personal reminiscing delight.


it's good to be back in school. everyone's in a good mood due to three relaxing months away from scaife. people look different. they've been to some wonderful places. there's much to catch up on. we all have happy memories of the summer. yet it almost feels like no time has passed. it feels like yesterday we were finishing our psych exam. now, in a different lecture room, we all still sit pretty much where we used to. faces just as familiar. and we are reminded we're in this for the long run, that this year will be more difficult than the last. i wish some of my classmates had a more positive approach to the situation. times can be tough, but there's still light, especially since (theoretically) we're all one step closer to a common dream of being a physician. sometimes i think skills for coping with stressed classmates would be more useful than medical school coping skills. i'm not unrealistic - i realize the tug and labor this year will bring. but all the bitching doesn't make it easier...just spreads the draining energy. time to test the strength of my space.

already i miss the california sun. we're in for a week of thunderstorms. at least my car is shiny clean.