Never too old to feel homesick

I knew I'd miss home, but I didn't know I'd miss out on so much. I love NYC. I love my roommates, my new room, what I'm learning, and I especially love that I'm living out MY dream. But here I am, missing SD.

"Congrats, Jaelyn for graduating from high school! Sorry I couldn't be there."

"Congrats, Patricia for getting your masters! There with you in spirit."

"Yay, Chynna! You're done with UCLA! Sad I missed out."

"Happy wedding day AJ and Jelly! Hope the day is perfect."

"Rest in peace Auntie Cecila. You were so kind and so generous and so hardworking. We'll miss you. I promise to take care of Uncle, Cris, Chynna and Charlene. Sorry I can't come to say good-bye"

"Happy Father's Day, DAD! Hope you like the shirt I sent you."

"Happy Birthday Mike LOW! See you soon."

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Life has definitely been a whirlwind since my last post. Four more weeks to go already?? Geezus! The to-do list ain't no joke but at least another item was crossed off today thanks to MikeLOW, aka cookie monster -- I am now equipped with my very own The Northface backpack! Another dream come true believe it or not, haha! Always wanted one since undergrad so when I surprisingly received the package at work today and saw the colors I've been eyeing, it felt like Christmas. Merry late Christmas to me :)

Concrete jungle where dreams are made of

I am blessed. Completely blessed.

Dear Jennifer,

On behalf of Columbia University School of Nursing, I am pleased to offer you admission to the Combined BS/MS Entry to Practice (ETP) program and Family Nurse Practitioner specialty...

The faculty joins me in sending you our best wishes. We look forward to having you as a student at Columbia University School of Nursing.


Sincerely,


Judy H., DNP, EdD
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing



The taste of success is so much sweeter after a bitter road to get there. I struggled, I persevered, I made it. Dreams do come true :)

Still feelin' GOLDEN

2011 might be my year after all :)

-Jennifer Obana
Clinical Research COORDINATOR


ps. And OMG I just realized today is the 27th!

One step at a time.

Today, I bought myself some Reebok toning shoes for work. They were quite expensive, for me at least. But I figured if I can spend that much on shoes I wear twice a month or an outfit I wear five times a year, then why the heck not spend the dough on shoes I wear everyday? Seems logical.

Here's to toning my calves, hamstrings, and gluts :)

I never give enough credit to Mike. Even though he's not the type to send me flowers or buy me extravagant things, I could care less bc he's there when it counts the most. Like remembering how much I loved these custard cookies from Grenada and bringing me back a couple packs without me asking. Or telling me I look pretty after hearing me rant bc I messed up on my eyeliner and have to start over. And especially for understanding me instead of arguing with me, while reminding me that communication is important. I miss him.

You humiliate me. But, I have too much pride to say something. Jackass.