Dye mon, gen mon

The titles of my blogs are going to be Haitian proverbs...until I run out and can't find anymore. This one means " Beyond the mountains, more mountains." This is what I feel like today. I had a reality check. I will not have a social life this coming semester and everything will be stressful. Now. Let's think about this proverb. This describes the life of the average Haitian. It is way more applicable to them. Everyday is started with the fear of not having food or facing war and death. This should be the reality check for me. I really should be thankful for my stress. I should be thankful that I am going to university, that I have the opportunity to attempt entering medical school, and that I have friends and family that will understand when I cannot see them and will help me with any needs I may have. This is all so logical in my mind but it does not necessarily make anything less stressful. I will find comfort though...somewhere.

On a happier note. Jodi came home from South Africa today! This is Lauren(on the left) and Jodi(on the right). I love them. I live with them. They will help me through this semester. I will cherish our times together for the rest of my life.

Much love to you all.