But you can’t stop nothing
if you got no control
of the thoughts in your mind
that you kept and you know
you don’t know nothing
but you don’t need to know
the wisdom’s in the trees
not the glass windows
You can’t stop wishing
If you don’t let go
of the things that you find
and you lose, and you know
you keep on rolling
put the moment on hold
the frame’s too bright
so put the blinds down low
January 26th, 2010
January 9th, 2010
Four years ago, I was just a guy who had a crush on a girl, who had a boyfriend. And I had to do the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to do, which was just to… wait. Don’t get me wrong, I flirted with her. Pam, I can now admit in front of friends and family, that I do know how to make a photocopy. Didn’t need your help that many times. And, uh, do you remember how long it took you to teach me how to drive stick? I’ve been driving stick since high school. So, for a really long time that’s all I had; little moments with a girl who saw me as a friend. And, a lot of people told me I was crazy to wait this long for a date with a girl I work with but I think, even then I knew that… I was waiting for my wife.
—Jim Halpert
January 5th, 2010
1st resolution…actually lets not call it that
1st improvement: must stop taking things so seriously…sheesh i’ll drive myself (and others) crazy if i keep doing this
ready, steady, go!
January 4th, 2010
The one-sided train existed in a one-sided world. Everyone who rode the train only rode on one side. I’m straddling the middle.
January 2nd, 2010
Reflection on 2009
So this isn’t a post about the future or the present…it’s a post about this past year. 
2009
January – Helped plan a winter retreat with David! Snowboarded for the first time!
April- May – After hearing that I had gotten into PA school, I completely switched around my spring semester. I learned how to play classical guitar and practiced ballet. Sadly no photos of either, but here’s a picture of Jason, Teresa, Steve and I right after we saw the ballet, Peter Pan.
March – Spring Break in Florida with David, Karen, Kevin, Holly, and Natasha!
April – May – Graduated from Maryland Also headed a Relay for Life team. And saw Coldplay with Jason, Teresa, Rianne, and David!
June – The O.C. via convertible with some amazing people
June – August: Moved to Setauket, NY to start PA school – Started Gross Anatomy and an intro course over the summer!
August: Spent my first vacation from PA school in Boston with Derek.
September – Started my second semester of PA school and went to my first PA conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.
October – Studied a whole lot
November – Visited a few wineries on Long Island Went to a hospital and did my first history+physical on a patient. Also, I celebrated 5 years with Derek!
December: Attempted to see Jude Law, but had dinner and Pinkberry with the roomies instead. Finals + Break (2 weeks!)
Goodbye 2009 and welcome 2010
January 1st, 2010
2010
I purchased a book with that title 8 or 9 years ago. It contained various sci-fi stories meant to toggle your perception of the future. Tick marks on your wrist indicating your weight-loss attempts, time machines, antique computers and phones… that’s all I really recall. I always felt ungrounded when I read that book. (which was on several occasions since the short stories were short) So…where am I going with this? Well, I’m not sure where this year or decade will take me, but I’m feeling ungrounded, lifted for what’s to come. Although five days ago, I was sure I would have resolutions. There won’t be any this year. I’m happy. I’ll just keep making that the status quo. Anything above that? Well those experiences and feelings are more than welcome.
Here’s to 2010, the year of flying cars and time machines.
