I'M ACCEPTED!!!!!!

So, here is the story.....

My mom calls me Monday, around noon (today is Wed)....i pick up the phone and say "Hi", and she says "why are you answering your phone at work?" BECAUSE I CAN!!!! (A four minute conversation ensues where I tell her that Dr. Hess doesn't mind me answering my phone at work). Anyway, in a very excited voice my mom says "a VERY HUGE packet has arrived from St. George's!!" So, i tell her to open it up, and read it to me. Now, my mom is a speed reader in disguise (she can plow through a book in a few hours), so I hear her open the envelope and within 5 seconds she says "Congratulations!!" and i say "you were supposed to read it to me!!" So she proceeds to read me the letter that says i am definitely accepted for Jan. 07, and waitlisted for Aug. 06. I felt like a huge weight lifted, as i have been waiting patiently for 6 weeks to hear my fate!!

I wanted to celebrate that night, unfortunately i had to work at the coffee shop, so last night I went out for some Korean food, and a large sake!!!! I'm positive that there will be more celebrating to come in the future as my friends and family learn of the good news!!!

My mom overnighted the package to me so i have to pick it up today. She did tell me that the letter gives me the option of remaining on the waitlist for Aug, or removing my name for August and starting in Jan 07. I have already decided to take my name off for Aug., and start in Jan. I feel 6 more months of paying down debt will help me financially when i'm in school.

I can't describe in words how i am feeling right now. It is so surreal. I have waited for this moment for a very long time, and now that it has arrived, i am in complete shock. The reality of being in medical school in 6 months is overwhelming. So, i'm trying hard not to think about it. Instead, I will be celebrating my acceptance!!! I think i deserve it.

I will post my acceptance letter as soon as i receive it. Until then....be safe, and have fun!!!