Einstein

"The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

I wasn't planning on writing, but today I received the most exciting news. Juan Carlos was accepted to medical school at Einstein in New York City. It is hard to describe how happy and proud I am. If there is anyone that deserves this, it is Juan. This was always Juan's goal, to be a doctor, and despite his hard work and dedication, he had yet to get into med school. He was about to give up on his dream and resign himself to teaching instead, but he just had to become a doctor. Then just as Jorge graduated from Einstein, today he gets the good news that is finally in. If I were up in NYC with them I'd be celebrating like crazy. This is really wonderful.

Today Rino and his girlfriend Jessica came over to drop off their keys. I'm going to be dog sitting for them for the rest of the week. I'll just be staying over at Rino's place taking care of his two dogs while they are out of town for a wedding. I'm happy to help out, I guess we will see how that goes.

This year is much different than my last two years of 4ths. The 4th will always be a special day to me. I have been very sick, and have been taking a lot of medication. I even had to miss a day of class. I'm glad I got this sickness out of the way now so that I can know I'll be healthy in the days in to come. I'm sitting feeling bad, but I'm getting better. I'm slept a lot and been feeling sorry for myself, but that is over now. I don't have any plans for today, so there won't be fireworks, bbqs or anything of the usual things I look forward to. I have a double day of class tomorrow, so I should rest up.

Today Herbert proposed to his girlfriend in DC. It is where he met her, but they both live in Cali. I've known about this for sometime and have been waiting to hear the details. I am happy for them and wish them all the happiness they deserve. Can't believe two of my friends are now engaged. I don't know who is getting married first, him or Jorge, but I can't wait.

Last Friday, Sam gave me a call and told me he was in town. He should be finishing his Phd in May I think. I met up with him in San Marcos at a piano bar. I brought Oscar and we met up with his friends and his sister. I had never been to a piano bar like this. There was a guy who played any song you wanted for money along with a drummer. I can't believe how many songs he knew, and he played them all well. I had a good time, but didn't get to hear my song because I left early (sister hazel), but Sam text messaged me to let me know when it was playing. I really needed this night to get me out of my funk.

On Saturday, my housemate Danny invited me to go with him to a birthday party by Lake Travis. It was a long drive, but it was very scenic. Danny's co-worker's grandmother was turning 85 and the family flew in to celebrate. The house was really nice with a lake view. The highlight of the night was creating a slip and slide down a hill that the adults really enjoyed. The area was really nice, but I don't know if I would like to live so far away from the city. The house had everything, from hammocks, to a real life tree house, sandbox and all kinds of things you wish you could have as a kid. A jacuzzi too along with a radio flyer in the lawn. It seems like a great place to grow up.

I am not happy about the Scooter Libby commutation of sentence but I did expect it. I hope he doesn't later get pardoned. Right now Hillary is still my candidate, but I don't know who I will support if Gore runs. Obama is my 2nd choice and Edwards my third. I'm really find with any of them, but I do wish they wouldn't attack each other so much. I'm still a fan of Nader and do not in anyway blame him for all the terrible things that have happened since Bush became president. I would vote for Nader if had a chance to win and hope he and Bloomberg run to make this a 4 way race. I hate the way democrats treat him, they act like republicans when it comes to Nader.

Oscar and Danny are both flying out to LA for vacation. I'll have two houses all to myself (Rino's where I'm staying). I hope they have a good time. It will be nice to get away from all this rain.

fireworks display