David and I had a hot date last week. We went to Berkeley to see Fun. and Tegan & Sara in concert at the Greek Theater. It was a BLAST! I had never heard David sing that much, EVER! It was very shocking and very romantic. We haven't had that much fun. together in a long time. And we had never had fun. like that. What made this concert experience unique is that we both knew the songs and thus we both could sing along. We have not been to a concert like that together before, but the problem is we don't listen to the same musicians either. The only other musician whom we both know well is Dashboard Confessional, and who knows if he's touring anymore.

It'll be hard to replicate that night. I felt very in love with him...in a way that's different from my day-to-day love for him. I felt very much aware that he was my husband and I had found my partner for life.

I was reminded of a time when I was ~12-13 years old watching the fireworks at Disney Land and wishing I was being held by a significant other. David held me throughout the concert and I found myself very grateful that I will not have to experience that loneliness again. There is nothing more romantic than dancing with the one you love to a romantic song.

I always say that the MCAT was the most important test of my life. You have no certainty as a pre-med hoping to get into medical school. Your hopes and wishes to be a doctor are just that - hopes and wishes. The decision to accept you into medical school is beyond your control and the numbers are not in your favor.

So as I embark on my next application process for residency, the stakes are much lower. I am in a position where getting my second or third residency option is understandably disappointing. As opposed to my pre-med days when I said I'd go anywhere that accepts me.

I am very excited to start the interview trail. I applied to 20 programs and have no idea where I'll end up. It'll be in California, at least, but where in California will make a huge difference.

Do I want to stay in Sacramento, 1 hour away from my in-laws? Do I want to move to Bay Area, where it's more expensive to live but there's great food? Am I ready to move back to the congestion of LA/OC where my family is? San Diego sounds like fun. Inland Empire is lower on the list. And I did not apply to any central coast or central valley programs.

This feels much better than applying to medical school for the reasons I listed. All I have to be concerned about is choosing a location that will best allow me to have children while simultaneously training me to the best doctor.