Its like one of those deals where so much has happened, but really nothing has happened and I don't know where to start…soo just for the heck of it- here’s some all-too-popular Scott catch-up blubs!! Yaaay!

I got a short haircut and I like it

I went hiking with my family

My leg is feeling better and I’m getting back in shape- very slowly… but still getting in shape

My last rotation (june) was really cool and my preceptor actually used such language as “I’ve never had a better student…” to describe my performance… I mean I thought I did pretty good but that was a real confidence booster! I’m a little less worried about the rest of them!

I am enjoying living in Nashville for the summer- in a small way I’m looking forward to some aspects of going back to Memphis- but I tell ya- life is pretty smooth and easy around here… and I don't have to stress about keeping a 100 year old house together and all its inhabitants happy and make big party’s go smoothly… that’s probably the part I’m not really looking forward to- but its cool.

I’ve REALLY enjoyed getting back involved with the church here in Mt Juliet- the people here really are like a part of my family and its great to have so many little brothers and sisters to hang out with-

I heart Josh and Jesse and have had an awesome time watching movies, frolfing, and chillin at Mazatlan’- its been one of the most relaxed, laid-back, and comfortable stretches of our friendship- I guess the contrast probably comes from the fact that people in pharmacy school are always trying to start drama and that stresses me out… you’ll just have to trust me on that.

I’ve actually started thinking about “whats next?” for me… where to live?… what kind of job to go after? I don't have any answers but I have at least been considering the question for once… Alaska is still on the table, as is Colorado, as is staying in Middle Tennessee… as far as the type of job- I’ve always just seen myself as a community “retail” kind of guy… I like to get out and mingle with people, even if 20% of them hate me for charging them so much for their drugs… I’ve got to see the hospital side of things a bit and I just don't know… I’m sure it would be great in its own way- but I’m not the academic type- I’m not going to go clinical- I just don't think its me (but I’ll have a more complete picture by the time Christmas rolls around)

I’ve really been thinking about what kind of place I want to get when I graduate- perhaps even a couple things I’d like to furnish said new place with- I’ve never ever ever really had my OWN place… I lived in the frat house for a summer by myself (THAT was an experience…yikes...)… I mean I live in a big… attic… basically- my bedroom, office, and living room all in one… and its nice really- I can watch TV in bed- check my email and still keep the UT game within sight… study and sleep… but it might actually be nice to say “hey- I’d like to go to the sleep room now… to sleep…” or “hey guys- lets go in the living room and watch this movie…” … not really getting complicated here or anything- just kind of stating the obvious- I’m 25 and I’ve never lived totally by myself… always had someone on the other side of the wall… someone to have to be mindful of when I want to listen to music after 11pm… I guess its just a funny desire that’s kind of crept up on me these last few weeks… don't get me wrong- mom and dad have been pretty reasonable the time that I’ve been here- I just anticipate the day that I can go cut the grass because its MY grass and it needs cutting… not because Dad wants the grass cut… or to want to go check my mail because I know I might have something for me… its an ownership thing… I feel like I’m ready to take ownership of something(s)… I guess I should probably clean my room first before I start getting ahead of myself, right?