Friday Favorites 02.16.18

This was a tough week, coming back late and jet-lagged to a mountain of work. Just one last hurtle for the day, I have a conference to attend. I've been annoyed all week about the fact that I've been mandated to attend, but now that I'm suffering from dehydration (they don't allow us to have water during the 7+hours we are clinic), I'm actually looking forward to because it will be a break. 

On that cheery note, here are a few favorites from this week...from when I wasn't too exhausted to enjoy life a little. 

1. Philadelphia Valentine's Day 

Tom and I reunited in Philadelphia for the weekend. We didn't expect to get to celebrate this year together because our schedules, but everything worked out with us both being able to take the time to meet there. Why Philadelphia? We we were invited to a wedding there. 

But it worked out to be ideal since this is the city where Tom and I met and got engaged.

2. Mütter Medical Museum
We did a ton while we were in Philadelphia this past weekend...a wedding, dinner, park date, art museum, and the list goes on. But a definite highlight was passing through the Mütter Museum filled with medical oddities. Such a romantic Valentine's date. 

3. Started my First Denture Case
You're probably thinking ewwww! But from where I'm standing as a dental student, this was a highlight of my week. Due to the time and cost investment needed from the patient, it's difficult to get denture cases. Every year, the senior dental students are running around stressed that they haven't fabricated any dentures yet (we need to make several to graduate) so I'm glad to be starting a case as a junior. It's a mix of pure luck and hustle, but is moving me a lot closer to graduation. Below is the aftermath of my denture appointment. And yes, I got to use flame torches! 

4. 101 in 1001 Update #4
Shared another update this week on my progress with my 101 in 1001 list. Crossing off items big and small from visiting new countries to transforming a comfort food favorite into a healthy recipe. 

5. a weekend at home
I've been out of town the last three weekends so its seemed like one long run-own. While I do have a ton of errands to catch up on, I'm actually really looking forward to staying home this weekend...maybe even sleeping in? 

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Hoping that everyone had an amazing Valentine's Day and a great week. 

What were your favorite moments about this week? I'd to hear in the comments below. 

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