Today was "Match Day" for the fourth year veterinary students (a computer program that matches candidates with internship and residency programs in their specialty of choice) and I couldn't help but think about one year from now when it will be my own Match Day. There is so much between now and then but I'm already exceedingly familiar with just how quickly time passes. I need to just keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time and make myself the best possible candidate.

Life has been better - I started going to the gym to walk/run at the track; probably the only time I'll ever say that feeling as though I've been beaten with a two by four is a good feeling. It's helped me sleep a bit better and feel more positive about myself in general. Still craving those outdoor trails, but there's not much I can do about it now, so I'll just continue on the track and wait longingly for spring. I also had a productive weekend which always makes me feel good about myself. It's the little things in life.

Break starts Wednesday, but I have a lot to get accomplished between now and then: studying, putting away all that laundry, cleaning my house, getting Fergus an auto-feeder for when I'm gone, taking one last exam and an animal care committee tour. One foot in front of the other, just keep swimming, light at the end of the tunnel, etc, etc....