I'm BACK!

Wow. Can't believe I haven't posted since February 14th! Trust me, I had no intention to take a break from this blog, especially for that long! Almost daily, I thought to myself- I should sit down and write a post. But each time I sat to write, my thoughts were so jumbled, I couldn't make sense of them. The last few months have been filled with sad moments and news, but also filled with happy moments and news! I honestly felt like I was in another world for most of it! There is no way that I can explain everything in one blog post and to be honest, I'm not sure if I've decided to share everything! Maybe in time. But, what I do promise, is that I'm back! Woohoo!  For your viewing pleasure, I've posted some pictures of the happier times these past few months! :)

1. Visited my best friends and family in Miami. I ate WAY too much, but no regrets here. We went to a fresh fruit and vegetable market where I had the BEST mango milkshake I have ever had in my life.

I got to babysit this little one for an entire day- loved every minute of it! 

 2. I interviewed for medical school. No big deal. NOT!! There will be an entire blog post dedicated to this.

 3. Celebrated this girl getting hitched! Bachelorette party was so much fun!

 4. Then she got hitched! :) Her husband is from Nigeria and she is from Ghana. Both the traditional and "American" weddings were spectacular! It was truly a weekend full of celebration and love! I am so incredibly happy for them both.

 5. Caught up with old friends!

Renee and I: we were both in the MPH program together and part of the same group that traveled to Niger, West Africa! Hadn't seen her in a couple years!

Colleen, Jason, and I having brunch at the best place in Nashville! Loveless Cafe- I was in food heaven! I also hadn't seen them in a year, but this was my first time visiting them in Nashville- it only took me 5 years!! Had such an amazing time and can't wait to go back! 

Amanda, Colleen and I having dinner at City House in Nashville. Again, one of the best dinners I had had in a long time. Love these girls!

 6. Cooked crab legs for the first time! A friend of mine had never had crab before and I told her if she were to be my friend, that is not okay. On our way home from the beach, I made the impulsive decision to buy 3 pounds of crab to boil. I got back to her place, realized I've never done this before, called my mom and followed her instructions! Came out delicious.

7. Celebrated my best friend's birthday. She turned 27!

8. I got accepted into medical school!! *Insert big cheesy smile here* So, the wonderful people in my life have started the going away celebrations!

Going away dinner with my BRIDGE family! 

Going away lunch with my co-workers! Apparently, I had no desire to look up at the camera. 

 8. Made the decision to pay more attention to my food choices and eat healthier. More on that to come.

My first green smoothie! 3/4 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of spinach, 1 cup Kale. I won't lie, I was so scared to take my first sip because I was sure it was going to be gross and I would have to inhale it down to handle it. Not the case. It was delicious and I savored every sip! 

9. Supported my great friend Linda as she finished her first 5K!!! Woohoo!!