stood up =(

so i got stood up today. by a girl. well, not exactly "stood up", more like ditched. i was supposed to get a ride home from our PA program holiday party with a classmate and her bf, and they left without telling me! they knew i needed a ride home with them, but i guess they just got tired of waiting for me or something! so after searching for her for 10 min, i left a vm, and waited 30 min for them to "appear" which they didn't. after asking 3 classmates for rides home (all were going walking to bars nearby, and i didn't want to drink) and being rejected, i stormed off in 35 degree weather with wind chill, wearing my skimpy dress/light black jacket, and heels. i was PISSED. my hands and face went numb, my legs were going numb, but my anger kept me storming the 1 mile walk home at 11pm. so a crappy end to a pretty good day.

best part of today--my "vacation" begins today! no rotation for 1 month! i do have thesis to finish, but at least no work! yay! 2nd best part of today--the holiday party had EXCELLENT buffet food. i was stuffed beyond belief, they had at least 5 appetizers to start (bacon wrapped scallops, assorted very sweet fruits, veggie w/ dip, chicken strips with yummy sauce, basil stuffed mushrooms, bruchetta, very good cheese), then the best turkey and prime rib (bit raw) i've ever had with dressing, then 3 types of pasta (fresh basil and pine nuts, tomato sauce, and alfredo), and a very very extensive dessert menu (2 pies, 3 types of cakes, fruits, assorted tea/coffee, fruit tarts, and my fav: vanilla ice cream sundae bar with hot fudge/hot caramel/hot apple and assorted toppings. i nearly popped out of my dress! i'm still stuffed now 3h post, even after my 1 mile hike home in the cold. it was cool to see everyone again, meet the 1st year class, and see everyone's old/new fiancee/bf/babies! it's amazing--i think every girl in our class is hooked up to someone now. i think we have more time this year with rotations to date, than last year when our noses were stuck in books 24/7. so it's nice--one girl is dating a guy who lectured us! another is dating a med student that i often saw in the dorms last year (she was dating this other guy for 5 years before this, wow!). and 2 new engagements. =) so life must be going well for everyone. above are some photos from our party. too bad radu wasn't here to join me (ppl kept asking for my "boy" who i'm sure they think is imaginary now!) as he's going to Cornell for a badminton clinic. i'm considering taking him back to the place for a Christmas buffet--it's very pretty and the food is just great!

earlier today, i was conducting tours/informal interviews for the PA class of 2008 (wow). it was pretty good except they didn't tell me i'd have to do this until last night, so i was completely unprepared. i hoped i managed to convince them that Yale/New Haven is a great place to be. can't believe i was in their shoes just 2 years ago! and in a year, i'll be practicing medicine! WOOWZERS! how time flies...but it'd sure be nice to start earning good money. =)