Halfsies

There is a wonderful time of year that Creighton likes to call "Fall Break."  That's right 3 days of no clinic, no classes and no tests. Mine was... well magical.  My running partner and I headed to Kansas City for the break.  We met my mom there for some pre-race shopping and exploring then husbands drove down to support us.  Saturday we conquered 13.1 miles.  While this may seem like a far stretch from my 30 by 30 goal, it is a pretty big deal for me.  Plus it means I get to take a break from 5:30 am runs! Please excuse the less than flattering post-13.1 mile pictures.

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After the run we took advantage of mid-west living and headed over to Liberty Jail.  Even though I was a tad bit tired and sore, it was still a wonderful experience.  I'm sad the break is over, but I am now refreshed for another magical week of dental school.  Sometimes I just wish I could do half days of dental school too.

Midwest post Midterms

So 5 tests in 3 days, full patient schedule and lab work made for a really, really messed up week.  I NEEDED a perfect weekend... and luckily I had one.  Mexican food, brunch, apple picking, catching up on 19 Kids and Counting, and my last long run before my half marathon. Notice I did not mention any aspect of school! It was unbelievably wonderful. I managed to accomplish something way better than anything I do in school, though...

I realized on the way to the orchard that my domestic skills lacked in the area of what to do with the apples that we were about to pick.  Luckily I googled a recipe and attempted my first apple pie! How did it go?

Given it was NOT the best pie ever, but I made it.  I'm pretty proud of myself. Plus we now own a pie pan since Austin didn't think it would fit in my heart shaped cookie sheet.