Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.


I'M DONE!

I'M F***ING DONE!!!

I am over the moon, over the rainbow, over whatever other sort of heavenly body you can think of. After the longest, most stressful, most disciplined summer of my life, I can finally... relax.

After my MCAT was through, I was barraged with phone calls, text messages, and Facebook posts, all to the effect of "Congrats!" or "You're done!" or "Time to celebrate"  or "I love you!" or, my favorite "Kelly is getting drunk tonight!!!" Not really, but I appreciate the sentiment! All of this left me with one feeling: overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed by the amazing people in my life (in a very very good way). I am overwhelmed by the fact that I am one step closer to realizing my dreams. I am overwhelmed that my brain is actually entirely non-functional and I suspect a little jello-y. I am overwhelmed that taking my MCAT felt pretty much just like taking every practice test, except I got fingerprinted today. I am overwhelmed that I spent about six hours on the couch today, just relishing in my ability to relax without feeling guilty. It is as if a thousand pound weight was lifted off my shoulders. 


And it feels. so. good. :)


Mom and Dad and I toasted with some champagne and went out for lunch, where I was hoping the cute bartender would say, "Oh you just took your MCAT? Congratulations! Order anything you want, on the house!" On second thought, I'm glad he didn't. My brain was so mushy I probably wouldn't even know what to order... a Cosmo? A margarita? A mojito? A drink sampler? Give me one of everything please! (Famous last words). Not that I'm 21 or anything, but if he had made the mistake, I might not have corrected him... just saying. After lunch, mommy and I did a little bonding at the local Target. Translation: ohmigod shoes. And then we returned home, I resumed my bump-on-a-log position on the couch and took a nap (heavenly). Later, Dad and I agonized that there was nothing on TV on a Friday night. 


Me: "Dad, do you realize that we're watching public television on a Friday night?"
Dad: *laughs, recognizing the pathetic-ness of the entire situation*


We couldn't even find the SF v. LA game :( No matter: my Giants lost anyway (ducking Fodgers). We finally settled on "The 40-Year Old Virgin". I have watched some uncomfortable films with my parents before (Borat... yeah, I'm brave), so this wasn't too awkward. But it was funny as hell and just the way I wanted to spend my first night of freedom. We also had some Yo-Diggity Yogurt (for dinner, of course :) My mom was encouraging me to go out this evening, "call up your friends and go do something fun!". Mmmm, considering that I've been up since 5:45 this morning, took a 5 hour test, and am only a few hours removed from the whole overwhelming process, I'll pass. Besides, the last time I was able to just veg was... I'm not really sure. So I took advantage of what looked like a prime opportunity.


And now I leave you with this, dear reader (inspirational moment time): You have the willpower and strength to do something as ridiculous as study for three months straight. You can do even greater things than that. It takes dedication to have goals and strive to achieve them. My dad compared me to a glacier (not sure if this is flattering at all) -- it keeps on moving and doesn't let anything stop it... and then it melts. Soooo, thanks Dad? But in a weird way, it works. Be like the glacier: don't let anyone or anything stop your from doing what you want. And then when you've accomplished your goal, you can relax (melt, if you will), even if just for a moment.

And if you are spoiled like me, "I took the MCAT today" is the perfect excuse to act like a princess all day :) May lead to: getting to order dessert with celebratory lunch because... "I took the MCAT today", getting both pairs of adorable shoes and that really cute dress... and that really cute top because... I took the MCAT today", getting frozen yogurt as dinner because... I took the MCAT today"  :)

Until another (MCAT free!) day!


Me in (hopefully) six years :)