Summer in the city

Simple things make me happy. The other day I was running through the cemetery, and the song "summer and the city" came on my ipod shuffle (I'm really not into technology, the only reason I have one is because my friend gave me her old one when she got a real ipod) and I just got so happy and went into a full out sprint. The sun was shining, and I was embarking on, exactly that, my summer in the city. By the way, the cemetery is a very nice place to run. It is very green, full of trees, peaceful, and there are deer wandering around. For me, a big-time environmentalist, it is a nice place to go to decompress from the hustle and bustle.

Another simple thing: wandering around and talking with a good friend. We hadn't really seen eachother much this summer, from previously mentioned busy conflicting schedules, but today we were able to spend some time together. We have the same thought process, so it is really nice to chat with someone who understands where you are coming from. Also, wandering off-campus is refreshing. It's a completely different world in the city neighborhoods. Seeing people of all different ages, not just college students and profesors makes me open my eyes a little wider. I realize that there is a whole world out there that I have become sheltered from in my college, study, work realm.

Oh, and I can't forget about dancing. Either jumping up and down crazily with friends in a dorm room while screaming lyrics to 80s and 90s songs, or going to a lindy and blues club and partner dancing with the lights dimmed, I don't think I stop smiling.

I think being pleased by simple things is best. I woke up today in a bad mood, I was tempted to rant on about this and that in my blog, but as the day went on, I cheered up rather quickly. Of course, the whole getting to cut rats brains with cool equipment and solutions for the first time this morning brightened my day...but it was topped off with good dinner and conversation with friends. Might as well enjoy the little things in life, because, well, you only live once, right? What's the sense in being angry?


On a separate note: I'm leaving for the weekend to go to my cousin's high school graduation. They grow up so fast! But it is extra exciting, because my mom is going to, so I'll get to see her, which is always nice. Nothing can ever replace a mom, no matter how independent you are.

Here we go

Well, I did it. I created a blog. I was "inspired" by my friend who is a blogging fiend. I never really read her blog before this week, but going through her old posts, I realized that this is a nice way to get random thoughts down. And, if something interesting actually happens in my life I can write it here once, and have friends come here, instead of explaining it over and over again - which, by the way, gets on my nerves. I just finished my sophomore year of college, so that means summer! However, that doesn't mean quite the same thing as it used to. I am taking one course and I, as well as most of my friends, have to work in order to be able to pay for our higher education. I currently am working three jobs. They are all part-time, and I make my own hours more or less, so it's not too bad. At least I go from place to place doing different things, making it more interesting and less monotonous. Oh, and my one job is super interesting. I mean, I get to help do research on rats for hypoglycemia unawareness in Type I Diabetes. The researcher I work with did head surgery, and I actually got to suture up the opening. I am a working surgeon! In case you didn't know, I am a nursing student, so these things excite me. Sadly though, my schedule never seems to match up with my friends. I need to work on this, especially since I am only in Philly for another month. Tonight, however, I am going swing dancing with that crew. Haven't been in awhile - should be good times.