24th Birthday

Ok, so it wasn't the best birthday in the world. BUT, people certainly did try. I will briefly mention the negative news I received yesterday, but try to elaborate on all the good...

I didn't get that GSR I would have liked... but such is life. The good news- I'm really excited about interviewing for another one coming up... and maybe more that aren't scheduled yet... (yes I'm vague, but I don't know who reads this thing!) Anyhow, I found that news out very unexpectedly last night... as most of the girls in my program were in a flurry of excitement over their newfound GSR or hopeful leads on GSR positions. Which is fantastic for them, and I would be the exact same way. But being me, and my birthday, I got to thinking... and freaked myself out. And forgot for a moment about the great things that DID happen on my birthday. Now that I'm sane again, I can re-focus to a good birthday.

The good.
I got a delicious cake sent to me from my parents the day before my birthday. (almond flavored with raspberry filling and lots of really good icing). It was even complete with candles thanks to my roomies! This cake wasn't small- and my roommates and I finished it today! This cake saved my night last night.

I woke up in the morning to a nice happy birthday sign with a balloon sticking out of a pot of roses!

I got some wonderful homemade chex mix and a really nice card from two of the girls in my program

I went to lunch with Cecilia and Madhav. Mmmm...

I got a birthday card that sings "Sugar, Sugar"

I went out to dinner with all 9 of the other girls in my program, which was really nice of them to all get together. (And fun to be so close to Shelley and Amy's birthdays!!)

I got lots of really nice birthday messages.

See?? Good birthday. I need to stay positive...

So, while staying on this positive note... I will resist the temptation to talk about the amount of stress and difficulty I am having with my adjustment. Things will get better, I just hope it's soon.