The last month of limbo... the last month of freedom.

Graduation has come and gone. The hoopla, the long coat ceremony, the heavy velvet regalia, the after parties.

I woke up the following morning a doctor, no longer a medical student.
 Scratch that. No longer a STUDENT.
Yes, there's lots of learning involved in residency and being a doctor in general... but I will never, ever be a full time student again. As exciting as that was, it was still a tiny bit sad. No matter who will actually admit it, most of us must've liked school or we wouldn't have made it this far. The thought that that part of my life is officially over (when it's all I've ever known) is still strange.

Don't have too terribly much time to think it over though, as somehow the last week flew by and there's only two more before orientation kicks off, along with all the daytime exhaustion and night-time fun it can bring. I'll be working myself into a more "night" schedule towards the end of the month to prepare for night float July 1.

I've waited my whole life for this. Even though it's more than a little terrifying, I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Bring it!