Halfway Done with Block I: Semester 2

Well it's another beautiful 79 degree day here on St. Maarten. It honestly blows my mind to think that most of the rest of the world is freezing right now. Meanwhile, Ryan and I just got back from the beach and are sunburned! I've been trying to do half-days on the weekend in which I study half the day and we hang out together the rest of the day. I love it! And it hasn't affected my grades either..first cell bio exam, 90, and first immunology exam, 87.5. I've found a new way to study (using flashcards that I create online) and so far it's working for me.

Now for the exciting news that's been keeping us up at night: Ryan and I are "swapping" houses for a week in April with a guy that lives in Manhattan! We were trying to get out there during my April break for our 1 year anniversary, but weren't sure if we could afford it. So one day Ryan was searching on Craig's list and found a house swap site. To make a long story short, we posted an add (check it out on www.craigslist.com under New York then House Swap)and received an email back from a guy that wants to swap for the exact week that we want to go. His place is awesome..perfect location and FREE! He is bringing his mother out here to celebrate his birthday. Ryan spoke with him for an hour the other day on the phone, and he seems to be a normal, non-creep guy! He's never done this before either, and has already booked his flight here! Now that we don't have to pay for a place to stay, we are going to be able to do all the fun stuff that New York has to offer. Ryan has already planned 1 night at the Mets vs Rockies game, and another night we are going to see a Broadway musical. I've never been to New York so I'm thrilled to finally see the City and visit where Ryan grew up. Beware that most of my posts this semester will revolve around what new New York plans we have made!