Hi all,

I've got a lot going for me, and I'm happy to share it with you.

Today I spent five hours studying!!! I actually feel terrific about it rather than fried. This morning I spent two hours working on a chapter I worked on last night, and then after a break I spent three hours working on a new chapter. After this, I have one chapter of psychology left before I can say I've finished the class (and I will have an A+ in the class!) and then I have one chapter left in MedTerm before I have my final, which I am confident I'll also have an A in this class.

I have been offered the opportunity to interview for a position as a receptionist in the medical field, a position that will not be just another job but a true career. I am beyond excited. And because of the classes I've taken, I'll be at an edge over other candidates and would likely start at a higher pay.

I took my cat to my parents for a sleepover, and Elwood is making leaps and bounds in his confidence and as an overall growing kitten. He is making friends with the dog, listens to commands very well even from my parents, and doesn't get hysterical when left alone or in his new cage I built for him with my dad--an identical cage to the one I built for him at home. He's doing so well lately--he's recently been let out on his own in the house, and once the semester's over I'm going to work with him on leash...he does very well in a harness, and I know he's going to love exploring the outside world on leash.

I'm taking a trip to see my family out of state this summer--my best friend and I will be celebrating my 30th birthday. My birthday isn't until December, but as hard as it is to see each other, we're celebrating it early. My best friend is planning a 90s themed sleepover and a dinner at a nice restaurant. I'm really excited. I'll also be going gambling with my grandparents and spending time with them as much as possible.

My doctors and I are exploring options to treat depression without antidepressants. I cannot take any antidepressants as they cause mania. So we are trying vitamins. I am taking B12, nephro-vite, and D3. So far so good, but the doctor says it'll be another couple months before I really feel the effects. I really hope it works, there's so little I can do to treat my depression without antidepressants.

Lots of exciting things on my end! I am ready to start a career, ready for the semester to be over (and after that, 7 units left!!!) and ready to end this depression!