Hey everyone! Just wanted to catch you up on what's going on right now.
So as you can tell by my posting, I'm leaving for Dubai in about 6 days 2 hours and 15 mins. I'm studying abroad for about 3 weeks and will not return until the 17 of January. I'm super excited because I have never really left the country except to visit family in Mexico. Additionally, I'm going to the Middle East, which is a part of the world that I love to learn about. Sooooooo....yeah. I'll be back in 3 weeks. I guess I should address how life has been last month or so.
Well finals are over! FINALLY!!!! They were long and tedious but I'm so happy to say I'm over half way done with my undergrad ( I could finish next semester but I really don't want to). Right now I'm just waiting for grades and I think I'll be pleased. I have already checked and so far it looks good, not the best though. There is always next semester....which is going to suck because I'm taking O-Chem 1, Physics for Pre-meds 1, Physiology, and Modern African Politics and the Colonial Legacy. Whatever though I need to complete my sciences for the MCAT. Speaking of med school stuff I have started my applications for summer research and summer programs!! It's exciting but very overwhelming. There are SO many!!! Like seriously!
Let me see....so my uncle passed away this past Sunday so I have been home for as much as possible. I know I sound really strange about his passing but that is because I really didn't know him. I feel that I really don't know anyone outside my immediate family. I just feel really bad for my dad, who is his older brother. He was so devastated when he heard that his brother was in the hospital. I don't know how he is going to react when he finds out he died. My dad was on his way to visit him when he passed. I know I really don't connect to my dad and all but I wish I could be with him. He puts up such a big anti-social wall that I find it hard to connect with him. I just hope he is alright. By the way my uncle passed away from lung cancer, so if you smoke this might be a sign to stop! I just don't understand how hardheaded people are. I guess I will never know.
I guess that all I really wanted to talk about. I know it's not much but I just feel like I have been in front of my computer too much this semester especially these last few weeks. I swear I interact with this Mac more than people. Sad I know.
Well I hope everyone has a great holiday season! Enjoy the break and try to stay warm ( I know that where I'm going that shouldn't be a problem)!!
Just so you know you will be incapable of reaching me until the 17ish because I'm not bringing my cell. I'm bringing my laptop but I don't have Internet access in the hotel. I might be on Skye from time to time but don't count on me being available.
God bless and please realize what the holiday season is about. For me I know that it is about family. Don't get rolled up in the consumer portion of Christmas. Remember what the word means, break it down for a better understanding. Christ-mas (sound familiar?). If you're not religious well just enjoy having people around and be thankful for what you got. I know that I'll remember to give thanks for what I have and this past year. I know that some years are harder than others but just be grateful. Some people have less than you and would give up anything to be in your shoes. You might think it sucks but if you are capable of reading this you are already better off.
Once again, God bless and have a great holiday season!
See you guys, si Dios lo pide (como dise mi madre), next year!
With lots of love, hugs, and peace
Gerardo Bonilla
Monday, December 22, 2008
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