Happy August everyone,
This version of NYH is a bit late as I was in Mn for the beginning of August and catching up with New York City ever since my return on August 6th. I was surprised to find I had to readjust to life in the city after only being gone about 10 days. However, the adjustment was quicker than my prior returns. So for all of you who have been waiting in suspense for this volume of NYH to come out, here you are! As some of you also know, I have been updating my New York Happenings blog quite frequently. Last weeks entries included the debacle that resulted in just about every subway in the city being shut down due to flooding. Check it out here: http://newyorkhappenings.blogspot.com/2007/08/when-it-rainsit-pours.html
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Summer has flown by here in NY and it has been HOT AND STICKY. Minnesota was actually a relief when I was home from July 26th-August 6th. The weather was comfortable and beautiful except of course the day of my dad's 60th birthday party (oh sorry...20th anniversary of his 40th birthday) which was a little wet, but not awful. Nothing the Bachnicks and company couldn't handle. The party was great and also marked the end of my Dad's chemo treatment for colon cancer (which was actually on my birthday 8/1...what a gift :) ). Pics of this celebration can be found with this link:
http://www.bachnickphoto.com/events/shoots/Mon/BigAlsBday
Another event that took place while I was home was the collapse of the 35W bridge across the Mississippi River. That happened on my birthday which was quite the damper to the evening though I was glad I was there when it happened as I felt like I was part of my old community during the tragedy. And for those of you wondering, I haven't known of anyone yet who personally lost anyone or was injured during the collase.
Since returning to NY, I have caught up with my good friends at the VA and was there to comfort one of them during a flood of "poop water" from the mens bathroom on her floor into her (carpeted office). She was nice enough to do a guest blog for me so check out this story if you want a good laugh: http://newyorkhappenings.blogspot.com/2007/08/poopriverwider-than-mileguest-blogger.html
I also was given a diagnosis (other than an ankle sprain) for why my ankle is STILL bothering me. Click on this link to learn about my sinus tarsi syndrome (super exciting medical stuff, I know).
I have finished 2 of my prereq classes for nusing school (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anthropological Views of Men and Women...which officially has made me disgusted with the excessive misogony that continues to plague most societies in today's world...the Anthropology class...not so much A&P) and will be starting Microbiology and Chemistry the week of August 27th. Yikes! I think micro will be good. I am not a chemistry fan however so hopefully I will make it through that.
I also have visits to NY from my sister and Steve from Sept 20-25th and then from my parents in November (9th-13th) to look forward to The rents will be coming in to see Scott's class thesis production which is an adaptation of Another Country by James Baldwin. Speaking of Scott, he had his new headshots taken by Chia Messina on Friday and they liked him and his look so much, they asked him to come back this week to take some shots as a prototype for 2 characters they're creating for a children's cooking show. He's not getting paid but #1 he is getting a possible job opportunity, or at least the chance to be seen and #2 A well-known NY photographer thought he stood out from the other actors she sees as someone who could fit multiple characters. These are good signs! We'll keep you updated on his future stardom.
I'm off to work on some IRB continuing reviews (thrilling). Enjoy the end of summer and maybe I'll have some more eventful stories for the next letter. But really..check the blog! Some entertaining stuff takes place there. Much love all,
Lauren
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