I'm back!

Well, I am back. Maybe it is because I officially banned myself from Facebook for these next few weeks until I take USMLE Step 2 CK or maybe it is because we have so much going on that I actually feel like I'll have stuff to talk about.. hmm.

Recap:

- We (well Colby) live in Atlanta, GA

- Colby is working at his 3rd store since we got here, but is doing really well

- I have 18 (maybe 26) more weeks of medical school and I am officially done; I am possibly doing some extra weeks for OBGYN electives

- Sake is the best! He is almost 21 months old, weighs 50 lbs and still won't let most people pet him :)

- We got engaged! November 13, 2010 was one of the best nights of my life and Colby popped the question at his work Holiday party. It was incredible!

- I have been in full planning mode and most of the big stuff is all taken care of! Only thing left, make sure we get the reception venue for April 21, 2012! I can FINALLY book the venue August 1, so keep your fingers crossed!

Anyway, I am going to make this first post short and sweet because it is study time. I woke up early, took Sake for a walk and got ready for the day. Tonight we are going to Colby's old boss's going away party and tomorrow we are hopefully going to start our wedding registry!

Sake our walk this morning in the neighborhood. I really love where we live.

What a pleasant surprise! It has be SO hot lately that even an early morning walk is practically a death sentence.

More soon.. :)

by Marissa ♥

American bound ..

Well, I officially leave "this week!" As of now, we are wondering if Hurricane Bill is going to make a run for us, a few different hurricane authorities think he might. The other campus got hit by Tropical Depression Ana last night, but I guess it was nothing more than some rain and light winds. Bill on the other hand, is supposed to be a raging Category 3 soon - so we shall see.

Just one more (big, two part) exam left on Thursday (3 days 6 hours 50 mins until that is over) then a fun night of "see you soons/see you later (no goodbyes)" and I leave on Friday at 5p if all goes well with this Atlantic basin hurricane crap. 

I can't wait to get outta here! 

by Marissa ♥

I can't wait ...

to change the name of this BLOG! No more Caribbean for me for a LONG time. New blog name "Colby & Marissa's Saggy Adventures!" hahaha - good ring?!?

Countdown:

4 days 5 hours 10 mins until my final is OVER

5 days 14 hours 10 mins until I land @ LAX!

I have so much fun stuff planned while I am home and plans to see so many of my friends, I can't WAIT! Time to study! YAY!

 Sunset off my balcony in SB :) 

by Marissa ♥

OMG!

Okay so its not that I am counting BUT .. 

9 days 20 hours 26 minutes until I am done with my final for the semester .. 

and 11 days 5 hours and 26 mins until I land in LAX and set foot on Californian soil! (I told Mom to bring listerine so I can wash my mouth out after I kiss the ground at LAX!)

As of now, when I get back I am rushing to see Button and baby Kaden, going car shopping and hopefully buying a Nissan Rogue (if they really are as fab as I think they are - thanks PopPop for all the help!) - feel free to make donations to the MARISSA DESERVES A CAR FOR BEING 1/2 WAY THROUGH MEDICAL SCHOOL FUND (and the fact Holly the Honda got sold the day before we left for Dominica so I have no car waiting for me!)

Sunday morning Mom and I are going to get massages at Burke Williams while Matty sleeps and then spending a family day before Matt leaves to go study abroad in Berlin!!! 

Monday, Matty leaves and Mom and I are going to the Angels v. Tigers game with Laura, Mike and Mikella :) ANDDDD it will be 11 weeks since surgery.

Other than that no solid plans except spend lots of time with Kim and Kaden and see as many people as possible!

Mom and I leave on Friday, the 28th to fly to Michigan. I am SO excited she is coming with :) she was born there, actually, so it will be fun for her to go back! And she can help me get organized with Target stuff/food/etc. The plan for NOW is that Colby will fly out from Spokane to see me on Sunday when Mom leaves and stay for a few days. It will have been a few days past 1 month since we have seen each other which is DOUBLE the longest time we have ever spent apart before this .. and it totally sucks. 

STUDY TIME! Mini 3 is Wednesday! AHHHHHHH!

Picture: Celebrating Dana's 25th bday (Dana, Brooke, Leslie, Dr. Cannon - my fav professor, she is an OB/GYN!, and me!)

by Marissa ♥

♥ 2 years ♥

Not much time to write but today is our 2 year anniversary! It has been a whirlwind to say the least but we are happier than ever (minus being apart) and I can honestly say, I am IMPRESSED we made it this far. Through the first two years of medical school and we still like each other, let alone LOVE each other? SWEET! We don't even know when we will see each other next but we are both hoping for sooner rather than later, obviously. 

20 more days and I am Stateside! YAY!

(Some random pics of us: When we first started dating - Statemynt, SB || Sunset Bay restaurant in Dominica || Our going away party/Sunday Funday at El Torito in SB || Blue Bay in Dom || 4th semester banquet - WE MADE IT!)

 by Marissa ♥

21 days

Well, today is officially the last day of lecture of my basic sciences. WOO HOO! I am a little behind but the goal is to finish watching all the lectures that I missed while I was in WA this past week for Colby's reunion AND to get today's done so that I can move along and actually start LEARNING stuff. 

Only 21 more days and I will be on a plane on my way to CA! Its going to be a short pitstop at home, but at least I will get to see everyone and meet a few babies that have/will be arriving shortly :) Fam friend Kelly had a baby yesterday, and my best friend, Kim, is in labor RIGHT NOW! I am going to be an auntie! yay!

Like I said - today is the last day of lecture. Next Wednesday is my huge Clinical Medicine Practical exam. The following Wednesday is Mini 3. The following Thursday is the CUMULATIVE final covering ALL of Semesters 3 & 4!

Time to go to PT! I am full weight bearing now so lots of strengthening to do!

by Marissa ♥

5th semester

YAY! I got into the 5th semester program in Saginaw and in just 31 days I will be officially half way through medical school and done with my basic sciences!

I just registered online for 5th, so exciting!

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Total Credit Hours:	12.000
Billing Hours:	12.000
Maximum Hours:	99.990
Date:	Jul 21, 2009 02:53 pm

by Marissa ♥