First psyc clinical in the books!

After a grueling 12 hour shift at JHMI, I can finally say that I have completed my first clinical day of my senior year (and in psyc!)

Awesome floor, great mentors, and a fantastic professor. Six more weeks to go ! 

the first of many lasts

Hello ladies!

Today, Wednesday September 27, 2014 marks the last day of my final year in school (I don't count grad school yet!) and at home here at Notre Dame. I face a six hour lecture on mental health ahead of me but that's overshadowed by the fact that this is it when it feels literally just like yesterday that I was starting college and only first living in Doyle (yes, I'm back!). I have been on campus for a little less than a week now but I finally have everything settled (pictures to come soon) and today I woke up to this beautiful view of the sunrise. It's so symbolic of future that we are all heading towards today whether it be the first year or (sadly) the last in that there is a light at the end of the tunnel filled with endless possibilities.

Today and to the rest of my now limited tomorrows here on this campus, I will keep calm in times of stress and hardship and carry on despite the challenges. Best of luck on everyone's first day!

(Oh and here is my obligatory first day photo)

This was really taken to show Candra (who's in Spain right now!!!) the fact that I needed her back to dress me...I had no other flats that would remotely match my gray and black ensemble that I had to wear purple mocks...whoops. 

a final hurrah on the last day of summer

Tuesday was a whirlwind of events for everyone on campus whether it be moving in last minute, rearranging their rooms, gathering the last bits of school supplies, doing last minute homework....lol (yeah that was me..)

Just a few highlights from yesterday's program. I can't believe this is my final SSND blessing for the year. It's this awesome tradition at Community Luncheon where the sisters sing out a blessing over the community for a wonderful school year. Check this out:

Aren't they so awesome? Oh btw, we had our luncheon al fresco this year in a huge tent as we await the expansion and remodeling of the dining hall. 

In between the luncheon and the student org fair, Liz and I decided to go snacking nearby at Belvedere square and so here is our fooding picture for the day:

After the student involvement fair, Liz, Wendi, Sam, and I decided to go out for a last hurrah before summer came to a close...that and we were hungry and I needed business clothes for my mental health clinical and lecture. We clearly have too much fun. We came up with this dance at the O's game :) Don't worry we're still on campus when this was shot!

So long sweet summer. Until next year....wait! this is also my last summer vacation...NO. Oh well, guess I enjoyed it ;)

Notre Dame at the O's game!

It's a little hard to take photos as the bus is bumpy

We're here!

Let's go O's! 

Great game--we must be good luck :) 

#ndmu14

"Four like the number?"

It's movies under the star on this Sunday night of welcome week! 

We're watching Divergent! I love this movie mostly for the fact that the audience is taught that if a girl says no, you honor that (in terms of relationships) as well as a strong willed female hero! 

Popcorn, ice cream, and drinks. Great way to start the week! 

Move in day 2014 #ndmu14

It's move in day and pinning/signing ceremony. Welcome to the class of 2018! 

Dr Yam at move in with Gabby the Gator!

OL Lauren and the "ice bucket challenge"

Nursing orientation and big/little reveal

Hello ladies!

Today is the school of nursing orientation and look at the cute things they're getting from the seniors! 

Wish us look for a loooooong day. 

Helloooooo, senior year!

So happy to be home tonight! Unfortunately my window will not give me this view of the tower as I am on the other side of senior housing in Doyle but I am ecstatic nonetheless. If you're stopping by or moving in soon, get out your hard hats--we're a campus on the growing end this year with expansions galore everywhere. Don't worry, we're still gonna be a beautiful campus full of women ready to take on the world. Oh yeah, and it's senior year! Can it get any better? Our own rooms in Doyle as seniors?! Okay I'll stop now. 

But seriously...can you believe it? Graduation is around the corner. And so is the NCLEX. Follow me this year to see not only the life of a Notre Dame woman but as a senior nursing major in our very first graduating class for the entry level program. This is gonna be a great year!