Accepted!

Wow, what seems like the end of a long journey has officially become the beginning of my time as a medical student in the Class of 2015! I finally received the email beginning with "it is our pleasure to inform you..." rather than "we regret to inform you....". I had to read it several times to make sure there were no "regrets" snuck in anywhere. I feel incredible relief, but it did take a few days to really sink in and begin to feel real. I think I had prepared myself for this never to happen. It seems melodramatic, but I am officially in the "non traditional" category, being an oldie at 30. I feel like I am about 12 on many days, so I guess it averages out to mid twenties. Yes, I pursued medicine right out of college. Yes, I took a break. Yes, I have a little boy, and I am just starting med school this summer. I couldn't be more excited. Moreover, I know I am truly ready to jump on this crazy train and enjoy the ride.