4th of July and the start of 3rd year

I was lucky enough to spend the 4th of July with one of my best buds. This past week I got to spend a few days with Ryann. It was great to see her - her life and meet her friends. We caught up and hung out - like old times. Even though our lives have changed and we've grown in the last few years - our friendship still feels the same - I guess it's grown with us.
We shopped, talked, and went up to Vail to hear the Rochester Philharmonic orchestra play on the 4th of July. Then we had a wonderful dinner, before heading back down to Denver to watch the fireworks. It was a short, but wonderful trip. My fingers are crossed that she'll be able to come out and visit for New Years.

As for tomorrow - it's the start of a new school year. 3rd year - I'm halfway done. I consider tomorrow the official start of 3rd year. Clinical skills week was sort of a warm up. My morning starts off with orientation and then I head out to the clinic to start my family medicine rotation. I feel like I'm pretending to be a doctor. Sort of like dress up when your a kid. I have knowledge, but I have very little practice or ability in applying that knowledge. Skills? Maybe a few, but not many. My learning curve is going to increase dramatically in the next few months. It's exciting and unnerving at the same time. I guess that's how it's always been with the first day of school. I have my outfit picked out and my lunch is pretty much packed in the fridge.

I'll fill you in tomorrow.... wish me luck!