My parents were nice enough to fly out for my White Coat Ceremony (and on my dad's birthday nonetheless!) Unfortunately, I had finals a few days later so I pretty much only saw them once a day when they took me out to dinner (hey, a girls gotta eat.) I must say, getting our white coats makes this whole PA thing seem a little more official. If only I didn't feel like such a man. Seriously - only about 10% of my class is male, but they make us all wear man coats? They're ridiculously boxy and most of the girls look like they're drowning in them. Not to mention the fact that it's completely disorienting to try and button it up. Who in the world decided that men and women should button their clothing in opposite directions?!

My main study-buddies Mike and Brooke.

My sushi-friend Danielle.