Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Yep for reals. I woke up to the sound of snow plows actually and when I looked outside my windows there was snow everywhere. How strange a sight for a Californian. It is very pretty to look at, except for the rain that accompanied it which then turned a lot of it into slush and made for a not so fun walk to class this morning. Good thing I have some tall rain boots. I even busted out my heavy duty winter jacket! Two more weeks of this and then bye bye snow and hello California!

Winter has come

Wow, I experienced my very first winter wonderland today. It finally snowed here in New Haven, and boy was it coming down. It's awfully pretty to look at from inside, but walking in it is something else.

Tonight was our Advent Choir concert and we sang our hearts out to Mendelssohn, Bach and Haydn. It went really well I thought. We had a full house despite the weather which was nice.

Unfortunately my PA program holiday party was scheduled for the same night so I missed most of that except the last hour which was dance party central, but I was sort of tired. I did have a shot with some friends and our program director which was amusing, and I actually chugged the whole thing, which I can never seem to do. Maybe not the best idea since I didn't eat any dinner.

Then I came home to the sound of clip clopping on the street outside my window as they were giving carriage rides and happened to be making a route down my street. Favorite sound ever.

It's weird to be living somewhere where it snows. I can see I need to make some adjustments to my wardrobe.

Gobble Gobble

No school today is an amazing thing I have to say. I mean I still have to do work but on my own schedule. Yesterday I saw two movies. 2012, which was pretty awful and New Moon, which I ashamedly have to say was not as awful as I expected after the first one...maybe my brain being fried led me to be less critical. Either way it was loads better than studying. Speaking of brains I removed one this week in anatomy...wow is all I have to say. Today I'm thinking of taking a trip to Target if I can remove myself from my couch. I also have to go the store to get apple crisp supplies. Time to gear up for the big push to Christmas break!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Magic

Tuesday night is now my favorite night of the week because I get to go to choir and we are now singing some of my favorite music by Bach, Haydn and Mendelssohn. It doesn't get much better than those guys. There is magic in music and I love it beyond words.

I especially love it when my brain is hurting from school. I'm wondering how much more can I cram in my brain at this point? I feel like the days and weeks are a blur and there is no end to the studying. I am soooo looking forward to Christmas break. Now if only I can stay lucky and escape the swine flu going around my class!

Awake all night

What do you do when you've tried to sleep all night but failed?

You get up, put your robe on, make some oatmeal, grab your blanket and your cat for added warmth and comfort (cause it's really cold here) lay on the couch and then of course...

catch up on internet shopping

I *heart* 3 day weekends

It would be truly nice if we always had a 4 day work week and a 3 day weekend. Why can't we?

I was totally unproductive as far as school went this weekend...oops. But I had a fun time with new friends. A girls' shopping trip to the outlets. Sushi and movie last night.

Every time I tried to study I fell asleep. Either I really need sleep, or I should not study on the couch with my cat nestled on my chest. It's too cozy and then so long I'm out like a light.

I made ginger spice cookies this evening and a pretty tasty dinner that will also be my lunch during the week.

This week is anatomy test #1. I really should have been more productive...yikes!

Weather

Well it's raining...again. Living on the East Coast is a lesson in weather to be sure. The thunder and lightening are starting now. I was up at 4 something this morning when I should have been sleeping. I think I was hungry because I didn't eat enough yesterday due to my schedule, and when you wake up hungry there is no arguing with your stomach. So now I am on the couch with Houdini fast asleep on my chest and trying to type this. I'm pondering whether I should get myself dressed and brave the weather to walk to the medical library to study for a few hours before class starts. Ugh. I really need to do it, but I so wish it was actually Saturday and I didn't have to go to school.
I don't mind the rain so much. I actually love it. I'm just not so keen walking in it and getting soaked, when I have no rain boots! Must add those to the check list.

Motivation

I'm so tired today, because I could not fall asleep last night and then had to sit through 4 lectures today and choir rehearsal tonight. I haven't been writing as much on here, because I am constantly looking for a few spare seconds. Is it possible to study 24/7 and still be behind? This is a feeling I have never known and quite frankly I find a bit of an annoyance. But apparently that is the way the PA thing goes. First test is next week. Eek!

The good news is my dad found me a bed and will be sending it to me shortly! So long inflata-mattress. Hopefully I will sleep and sleep.

I'm sitting here on the couch trying to decide whether or not to take an Aleve for my headache, take a nap, study, or eat.

Houdini has opted for yet another nap. Seriously, how do you sleep that much Houdini?