Gone for a Fortnight

Well, it's been an inexcusably long time since I updated last. Oops. I must make it quick right now, however, and just thought I'd check in. Fortunately, things have been very busy rather than not and that is why I have not posted. Here is what has been up in the past two weeks...in no particular order:

1.) My Mom and Dad left for India a week and a half ago. It's weird being the only immediate Palit in the US at the time but I have a sneaking suspicion that my parents enlisted every family friend possible to call and check up on me. Sweet. And unsurprising.

2.) I had my dental school interview at U of M and think it went pretty well. We'll see I guess. First acceptances go out December 1st. Yikes.

3.) I somehow landed two CRAZY part-time jobs (in addition to my research position). One is assisting a local dentist, the other is writing catchy product descriptions for an online, trendy pet accessories store. Don't ask. As if my resume wasn't non sequitur enough as it is.

4.) U of M is going to the Rose Bowl (again!) despite a disheartening loss to the Buckeyes. Lets just hope we don't play in Pasadena like we did yesterday.

5.) Shadi the Hottie turned 22 today. Hooray!

6.) I've officially finished all of my secondary applications. Relieving but also scary to think all I can do now is sit back and cross my fingers...and toes.

7.) Got my waaaay overdue hepatitis B shot (because I work with human blood), my blood drawn, scheduled an orthodontist appointment for retainers (to remedy minor teeth movement that most people would consider unnecessary, but hey...these babies are my future business card), and made a doctor's appointment. December is unofficial Attention to Sonya's Long Overlooked Health Problems month.

8.) Purchased a sharp suit for my interviews and booked my tickets to Philly on 12/2.

Tons more has happened but I must run. Stay in touch and catch me if you can.

Happy Birthday, Shadi!
xoxox