Life After Connecticut College

I guess I should tell you what I've been up to since graduation...

Well, during senior year I was incredibly stressed about graduation and entering the so-called "real world". I was unsure about everything in my life and decided there was only one solution: TRAVEL. My choice of destination was Ireland because why not. I like to refer to this period of my life as "my quarter-life crisis" (and yes, I know I stole this from a John Mayer song). So upon graduation I packed my rain gear and moved to Dublin in search of a job, an apartment, and some enlightenment. I ended up working in a pub called The Duke, which was apparently the preferred pub for many late writers including James Joyce. The job was a bit lame but I did meet a lot of interesting people and even ran into my Orgo professor, Timo Ovaska. It was so odd but just goes to prove it's a small world. As for my living situation, I lived in a very international apartment in the city center. I loved my apartment so long as my wretched roommate, France from France (!) wasn't around. In the end, I would say I found everything I was looking for. I highly recommended having your own quarter-life crisis.

Now, I live in Boston, along with 70% of CC Alumni. On most days, I enjoy the city of Boston. However, I hate, no, LOATH the MBTA (the public transportation system). I live on the B line and it makes me miserable. For those of you that know nothing about Boston and/or the MBTA, know this: the B line is your enemy. Thus, I usually walk to work. Ah, yes, work - must mention that, too. As Chris mentioned, I work at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in the Emergency Department as a Research Assistant. Things I like about my job: I wear scrubs, my shift is 10 to 6, and I get to experience ridiculous situations in the ED (aka the ER). Ask me about it sometime, I'll tell you some pretty funny stories.

That's all for now seeing as this post is too long. I bid you "adieu".