It's 2010. Not only that, it's already the 3rd! Which only means one thing--I have school tomorrow. I think in August, I was really excited for school to start again, and I think somewhere inside, I'm excited to start. But I'm also thinking about how lonely it can get sometimes. I love the quiet in my apartment, so that's not the problem. I guess I'm just not thrilled about going back into robot-mode of school, homework, sleep.

In this past week, I have eaten out so much--way more than my stomach or wallet can handle. Places like Sorrella's (ginger blueberry hazelnut pancakes!), Antonio's, Aquitaine, Pho Basil, Cafe Mami, Cheesecake Factory; the list only continues. Which brings me to an important resolution for the new year--more consistent exercising! I have an opportunity to run the marathon in Frederick, MD on my birthday this year, and I'm still wavering if I want to/can make that kind of commitment. On the other hand, I'm resolving to do simple things like eating a serving of fruit a day.

Time to get ready to head back to Baltimore--to start the last really long semester (28 weeks) and find a job. Inside I'm really anxious and excited about where I'm going to be in 8 months. I'm not sure if there is a point in looking out west in Portland and Seattle. Even if I did find a job out there, would I really move out there?

Right now I actually want to lay in my bed and watch the Grinch Who Stole Christmas...

the master plan for age 31:

1. graduate from JHU SON (07.2010)
2. pass NCLEX (8.2010-10.2010)
3. get a great job somewhere (present-8.2011)
4. meet someone (present-?)
5. get engaged (present-?)
6. get married (present-?)
7. move to NYC for 2 years
8. move back to Boston to start family
9. have first child by 31

Let's see how much of this master plan I follow through with.

I can't believe my vacation is over...well maybe not until Monday morning, but where did 3 weeks go?! Last week I wrote an email to my friend and said simply "I hate Boston." Maybe that was a little too harsh. Maybe I don't exactly hate Boston, but I know that I'm not crazy to come back either. I spent the weekend in NYC and I could see myself there for a couple of years after school. I definitely don't see myself raising a family there, but it might be fun to spend the last years of my 20's in a busy, lively, social city. Yikes, when I graduate with my BSN, I'll be 28!