Good News!

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That is what I told myself and it came true. We're so happy to finally be able to plan our future. We can even go on a honeymoon now! Trevor and I will be spending the next four years in San Antonio. Everyone I know probably googled Texas in some form or another. I can't wait to actually visit this city and scope it out.

Luck

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Part of me is glad that the scramble is scheduled to fall on St. Patrick's day this year. I'll take the luck of the Irish along with all of the cosmic good thoughts, karma and prayers coming our way. I'm not nervous, I can't be; one person with frazzled nerves is enough. My mood is hopeful, supporting and optimistic. I am reminded of all of the lazy days spent staring into the clover-patched lawn looking for four leaves. I haven't found one yet, maybe tomorrow is the day.

Eggs

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We didn't match. Tomorrow we'll scramble. Keep those fingers and toes crossed. I'm doing my best to stay upbeat (that could be an unintentional egg pun too). I'm on the edge of my seat.

Pins

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This week is going to be momentous and tense. Tomorrow we find out if Trevor matched for residency or not. We'll be overjoyed if he matches, but we're not holding our breath. The reality is that we'll most likely scramble on Tuesday and that is where the pincushion comes from. For those of you who don't know about the process here is the simple breakdown:

• Monday: 12 PM EST Applicants find out if they matched into a residency program.

• Tuesday - Scramble Day: 11:30 AM EST Programs find out if they have filled their positions.

• Tuesday: 12 PM EST Information about programs with openings are released. Applicants begin the literal 'scramble' to obtain a position.

• Thursday - Match Day: 1 PM EST Results are posted for everyone who matched.

This is exciting and tense. This week we'll learn where we'll spend the next four years of our lives. This week we can start making plans for our future. This week my fingers and toes will be crossed.

Flowers

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I love these blossoms. Ranunculus are beautiful flowers, I can't wait for my bright own bouquet.

Simplicity

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My mom just called me from Michael's to ask about any vases I had in mind for centerpieces. She had two 50% discount coupons, so I let her buy two vases for the mantle at our reception hall. Flowers on the mantle will look nice. I honestly don't want to fuss with table decorations. We're serving rosemary bread with balsamic and olive oil for dipping and some olives on each table as appetizers, I thought that would be enough. Ideally, I would like to check thrift stores for shallow bowls for the oil and vinegar and thought it would be a good place for vases too. I guess that a 50% discount isn't too bad either. I am reminding myself to keep it simple. Simple should be easy. Simple is elegant.

3.14

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Today is one of my favorite days! This was also one of the preliminary dates I had with Trevor, baking pies for 3-14 or, known by geeks as Pi day. I have a bunch of frozen berries in my freezer, many of which I picked this summer. I'm baking pie today and smiling to myself about math.

She said it

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Today is a good day to be reminded of the reasons we marry. Sara's blog has been inspiring me for a while and she makes some wonderful observations and points today. We don't get married for the flowers, or for the pretty invitations. We get married because we want to spend our lives with one person and we want to publicly acknowledge and commemorate that relationship. The small details are exciting, they can be fun. After your wedding ceremony and reception will anyone remember those details? It helps to focus my perspective.

Good Idea

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It is Friday, why not? I got to sleep in today, reason enough for smiling. Have a great day!

Reading

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I am almost finished reading my latest novel and I'm looking for something else to occupy my time. I love finding a book that is difficult to put down, and I love passing on those same stories to friends and students. I'm looking for suggestions, but if it comes down to it I'll judge a book by its cover. Looks like it's time to head to the library!