Ok, there's a lot of things, actually.
I've got to write this rather quickly, because I'm heading to work early today. I get to cover the excitement on the Norfolk State University campus, just hours before their first ever NCAA tournament game! And it just so happens NSU is playing my beloved Alma Mater, the University of Missouri. I have not revealed to my producers that I am the proud winner of more than a few "Miss Mizzou" awards, but I'm prepared to lock it up today and only casually convey my true colors. M-I-Z! I wanted to share my story from last night, because it still has me smiling. It's not that often that we get to cover happy stories like this, so I always enjoy sharing them. I don't think it's the best one I've ever put together, but what matters is the little guy you get to meet...the happiest three-year-old ever. He's not slowed down-- for even a second-- by his cleft lip that 17 surgeries have failed to fix. This weekend, thousands of school kids in the area are running a mile to raise money for Joshua and other kids like him, via the Operation Smile organization. If you have a minute (1:26 to be exact), take a look and I bet you'll feel a big smile of your own, thanks to the story of his. And if nothing else, check out his Spiderman skills. He webbed us about a million times. :-) Here's the link: Operation Smile P.S. A big congrats to my wonderful big sister, Megan. She found out this morning that she matched at Wake-Forest University for her Internal Medicine residency. I can't wait for the road trips to see her! Go Dr. Meg!
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Hey everyone-- Just a super quick post to say hello and hopefully make myself a little sleepy.
I'm writing (typing) from my cozy bed. It's 9:21 and I'm attempting to turn in for the night because I'm filling in for Joe Flanagan on 13 News Weekend tomorrow morning! Yay! I'm pretty excited. It will be good to be back in the anchor chair AND I get to meet a furry friend from the SPCA...hopefully we can help him/her find a home. Update from my last post-- My sorry excuse for a carry-on will soon be shipped off to Black Paw Luggage to be repaired or replaced at no cost to me! If that doesn't make me smile I don't know what will. Now I'm just working on finding a big enough box to ship it in, so no judgement if you see me creeping outside of a Sam's Club... :-) I also want to let everyone know I've been doing my patriot's duty this week. That is, of course, celebrating America's favorite cookie! Oreos turned 100 this week and I thought it'd be nothing short of rude if I didn't get a bag of my new favorite, 'Head or Tails' Double Stuf....AKA Golden on one side, chocolate on the other, double delicious in the middle. Yumm. I'd share, but there are three left and there's just no way I'm sharing. Please do yourself a favor and pick some up! Alright I'm off to read more Hunger Games. Really great so far and big thanks to my little bro Matt for sending them my way. I've taken a hiatus for a few weeks because my last, completely finished post disappeared and it was a total waste of time! That was about 2 weeks ago and I'm still mad about it. Gotta let it go.
Anyway! I'm writing from the assignment desk today. It's a very slow, rainy day in Hampton Roads and I'm looking forward to checking out some live music tonight at Cure. My sister is on her way to Guatemala (!!) tonight, so I'm sending good thoughts her way. I'm actually hoping that she will be the subject of my next blog post (hopefully coming this weekend!). She just got back from an incredible trip to Jamaica, seeing patients in a very rural area and exploring the countryside in her downtime. The Guatemala trip is another medical mission type adventure so I'm already excited to hear tales of mysterious lesions, spectacular snorkeling sessions and interesting encounters with the locals. Go Meg! Alright, time to go. I need to start drafting my letter of disappointment to the Black Paw luggage company...I don't think it's too much to ask for my very pricey piece of carry-on-size luggage (got it on sale) to be checked plane-side with 4 wheels, only to find it on the baggage claim belt with 3. Yes, I know TSA guys are not the most gentle but come on! The whole trip home I had to be "that guy" whose bag fell on every unsuspecting toddler every time I let go of it for a hot second. Oooh, one more story of the Gods testing my patience...Look closely at the picture of my beautiful and steadfast companion..the red Camry. Look very closely. Do you see the lovely illustration of male anatomy that some gem of a person created just for me? Awesome. I had my car detailed--yes, detailed!-- last week and proudly drove it around town all weekend, running errands that included a trip to the mall. I parked it in the garage and ran inside on my lunch break...15 minutes later I found my new friend on the window. Really?? Gotta smile at this one. I hope you do too. |