Blessed

Since I moved to Wisco most of my posts have been pretty whinny. Last weekend and this week I've realized how blessed I am. Last Friday, I worked with Max and I seriously love this little boy. He's so inspiring just having fun without worrying that he can't do things like everyone else. After that Katie and I met all the other first years (minus Nate) at the Nitty Gritty to celebrate both my and Caitlyn's birthday. It was a blast!!!! We hit Wando's and Brother's later that night and it just got better.
Saturday I had to work with Max again, and luckily I wasn't hungover! After I got off, Katie and I went Christmas shopping; first on State Street and then to West Towne Mall. We had a blast and finished our Christmas shopping. We rented Ocean's 13 (one of my new faves). Sunday was a typical day of church and then studying because I had 3 finals this week, and it wasn't even finals week.
On Monday I was sorta dreading getting my clinical placement for next semester, but I feel as though I got one of the best slots. Next semester I have clinic on Thursday afternoons and I'm with Kim onsite for the first 8 weeks and then with Jon (the new guy) at the CWC the second 8 weeks. I'm SO excited, but a bit nervous at the same time.
I don't want to bore you with every little detail, but here are some more highlights of the week: finishing Calibration class, getting 110% (for real) on my sign language presentation, getting an A not an AB in Hearing Assessment, and finally getting a 98% on my group's presentation for Hearing Science.
I'm really ready for break and there's only 1 final and a practical in my way, plus I get to see Krista D on my way home. YIPPEE!

Hope

I heart the Christmas season! Today I finally had a Sunday off (suck on that Target!) and I finally started my Christmas shopping. I got some really good gifts for some of the kids in my life and I really hope they like them! Plus yesterday we had a sweet snowstorm here in Madison (like the rest of the Midwest) and it feels all Christmas-y now!

I turned 23 on Friday. I don't really feel 23; I keep thinking I should only be like 20 (3 years, big deal right?). Since everyone in my life was busy, my mom did this awesome thing and called the Messmanns. Susan and Kenzie came and took me out to dinner. It was a pretty good night. Next Friday (Dec 7) we first years are going out to celebrate both my and Caitlyn's bdays. It should be pretty fun. I'm getting really excited for it plus Katie said she'd come so it'll be amazing!

Merry Christmas early y'all!