Can I go back to 2008?

What I would give right now to be back in the year of 2008. Everything was so peachy and perfect in my life back then. No worries. Great friends. Fun times. Adventures abroad. 2 weeks of camp. All seemed right in the world. I wish I could make lemonade with all these lemons I've got right now...

(Also just realized how many fruit references were made in such a short paragraph. I'm weird I know.)

NOLA

Mmm Jambalaya, Beignets, and Gumbo... the food in New Orleans was fantastic! Almost every dinner I had involved something cajun. We even had fried alligator one night. Delish! It was a great trip overall. I learned lots at the conference. I ended up going to most of the sports lectures, which were so interesting. Can't wait til I actually get to start treating patients... this summer ah! I also got to experience Bourbon Street. Pure craziness to say the least. 

French Quarter - St. Louis Cathedral

And then I was able to spend lots of time with my friends and classmates. Bottom line: we got to see everyone's true personality. That's what traveling with 12 other people will do. But luckily I came away as being known as a laid back, easy going, drama free girl who is a very efficient packer and can be ready in 30 minutes or less in the morning... Not bad I would say. I have made my dad proud. That's what growing up with all brothers will do for you. And for that I am very grateful. 

Me and the Dans!

Love Regina

It started out as a feeling
Which then grew into a hope
Which then turned into a quiet thought
Which then turned into a quiet word

And then that word grew louder and louder
'Til it was a battle cry

I'll come back
When you call me
No need to say goodbye

Just because every thing's changing
Doesn't mean it's never been this way before
All you can do is try to know
Who your friends are as you head off to the war

Pick a star on the dark horizon
And follow the light

You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say goodbye

You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say goodbye

Now, we're back to the beginning
It's just a feeling and no one knows yet
But just because they can't feel it too
Doesn't mean that you have to forget

Let your memories grow stronger and stronger
'Til they're before your eyes

You'll come back
When they call you
No need to say goodbye

You'll come back
When they call you
No need to say goodbye