The Latest

The director at my work told me that you can plan on needing a jacket in Boston for any month of the year with an "aw" (meaning "r") in it. Even though it's still technically an "aw" month, it is finally feeling like spring! The magnolia trees around the city are in full bloom and they are gorgeous. It's very, very nice to feel like the winter is finally over.

It's been a relaxing week for us. Derrick finished his Anatomy class and found out that he got an A! Good job Derrick! He just has a few more finals before he finishes out the year. It's hard to believe that his first year is already almost over. He's excited to start his internship assisting a dentist at a family practice in Harvard Square for a couple of months this summer. Derrick also went river rafting with some friends from school yesterday. This was his first time rafting and he had a great time. The fates smiled on the group too--it was the hottest day of the year so far at the same time--it got up to 90 yesterday and it's been in the 50's most of the week. Talk about choosing the perfect day! As can be expected, Derrick spent most of the time starting water fights and soaking the people on the other rafts. :)

As for me, I had the chance to watch the elite runners finish at the Boston Marathon on Monday. It was super close between three women at the end and the winner only won by 1 second! She collapsed at the finish line. It is very uncommon to see a sprint to the finish in a marathon setting and it was really fun to watch. It was even more inspiring to watch another racer finish who had two prosthetic legs. I was also impressed with a few people in the army who did the marathon in their full army garb (backpack, boots, camo, etc.). I was inspired, but I don't think quite enough to put my body through another marathon. :) I'd like to keep my knees intact through my 30s and keep doing the triathlons, I think.

That's the latest and greatest on the Boston front. We hope you are all well and happy!