New Beginnings...

I GOT INTO NYU!!!

It left me a little speechless, and I had to read the letter more than once. But it's absolutely true, I got into New York University. It's a dream come true, literally. I applied with great hope that this would happen, but also knowing their programs are incredibly selective. It is such a competitive school so I kept a realistic head on my shoulders.

But I did. I am so excited about this new phase of my life. I feel as if things are suddenly falling into place. I let go of the reigns and let my life unfold naturally, and the turns it has taken are absolutely breathtaking.

It's proof that you really can do anything you put your mind to. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's true. If you have a dream, reach for them, if you want something...go get it.

I got into NYU!!!! Let the celebration begin...before I have to start studying for the next few years of my life. :)

The Road to Recovery

I recently went to a very well known endocrinologist. Most people don't even know what that is. I've had a slew of random symptoms for a while now and after exhausting many other possibilities I was lead to this doctor. After my follow up visit yesterday in which I got my lab results back and he spent 45 minutes talking to me about my situation, I received the most interesting diagnosis. Turns out I'm healthier then the average American. My test results baffled him because I truly am the specimen of good health. He then asked me when the last time I took a vacation was and my response was "what do you consider a vacation?" He said if you have to ask that, you haven't truly had one in a while. I then replied by saying it been a long couple of years and my friends and I are taking a big one to Mexico this coming August.

After much explanation of my specific symptoms that I won't go into, his treatment plan was as follows: "Have a really amazing time in Mexico, enjoy your friends and have fun. Also, maybe start doing yoga". Of course if the symptoms persist I will be going back, and I was told I will need to watch them as I get older to see if the underlying cause manifests more boldly and obviously.

Sometimes life takes us on war paths that beat us up repeatedly. The thing we need to remember is after the war is over and the bruises begin to heal, we have the right to pamper ourselves, go out with friends, take a vacation...and basically just enjoy living to the fullest.

So that is what I intend to do.

Between a brief get-away next week to Lake Placid with some very special people and then Mexico...I think I'm on the right track to recovery :)