Colorado to California

I just got back from a wonderful 2.5 week vacation. I first flew to Denver, Colorado to visit Armand's family. This picture was taken at the Garden of the Gods, where there are tons of red rocks, with the mountains as a backdrop. It was beautiful. Apparently, "Colorado" means "red rock" in spanish? Who knew...

Then I was in L.A. for 1.5 weeks, visiting friends and family. It was great to see everyone again. We of course had almost-perfect weather. There is this new phenomenon in L.A. called Pinkberry. It's a place that sells only frozen yogurt. But it's not just ANY frozen yogurt. It's this tangy, sweet frozen yogurt that comes in two flavors, regular and green tea. Then they have all sorts of fresh fruit toppings, along with fun Capn Crunch, Cookies and Cream, Mochi, etc. IT. IS. SO. GOOD. Why doesn't Chicago have a place like this? There are also many knock-offs, called Kiwiberry, Cantaloop, Red Mango (though this is reputed to be the original from S.Korea). mmm. I miss it already!

I'm back now... I have a family friend visiting from out of town who is interviewing at the medical school tomorrow, so it's been fun going on and on about the virtues of Chicago (despite the lack of pinkberry) and the University. I start "night float" for 2 weeks which means I'll be working 7pm-7am, alternating with one other resident. I'm kind of terrified of it because I ultimately have responsibility for all the patients on the general floors, at night... but but. I don't feel like I'm prepared! Scary. Hopefully, it will be okay. Everyone will survive. Including my poor new-ish interns! :)

I think I'll be hosting Thanksgiving at my place this year! Another first!