Another special day approaches, and once again I am unable to put any energy into the festivities of decorating, baking, or gift giving. The little energy I have left after almost four years of school is totally applied to the study of respiratory science. I think my brain is saturated. I sometimes think I have reached my limit of learning, but then another little light bulb will click on, and a difficult concept will make sense. This past week I was struggling with the whole concept of different modes of ventilation when one of my classmates made the simplest analogy that made it all make perfect sense. I was so excited, and eager to press on believing I might possibly “get” this.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, but despite my neglect I do acknowledge that there are so many loves in my life. Of course, my true Valentine is Billy. Though there are so many reasons why I love him I think I love him most because he is my friend. He accepts me as I am and lets me be me no matter what. He is so good - he accepts the good, bad and ugly – poor man. Hmmm maybe tomorrow I will set my books aside and make him some homemade chocolate chip cookies