I have actually been writing. Just not on this blog. I wrote a short story (I know, I know) which I must admit has been a lot of fun. It's also given me the distinct (yet false) feeling that I'm accomplishing something every day.

I've been doing a lot of cooking, washing a lot of dishes, walking a lot of dog. Well, I guess I don't walk her that much, but a list only sounds impressive if there are a minimum of three things on it.

I've been reading.



I've been considering, every day, having a closer relationship with my Grandma and my Dad. I haven't done anything about it.

I've checked, obsessively, the websites for the various schools I'm still waiting to hear from. From which I'm still waiting to hear? Even though they're going to email me as soon as something changes. Still, it makes me feel better. Today I heard from the first school that gave me an interview (the one in NY). I knew it was a rejection as soon as I saw the envelope. I said, outloud, "It's a rejection. It's okay. I don't really want to go there. And it's a state school, so it's not personal." Or something like that. I felt very calm about it. Then I opened the letter and this is what it said:

"Dear Mr. Newcomer:

I am writing to bring you up to date on the status of your application for admission to the College of Medicine's 2007 entering class. [Not a good first sentence, obviously. Personally I firmly believe that all these letters should start with one of two words: 'Unfortunately' or 'Congratulations'.] Our Admissions Committee reviewed your entire application following your interview, and has decided to place your application in the 'Hold for Spring Consideration.'" [In the 'Hold for Spring Consideration' WHAT? File? Maybe they meant to say 'has decided to place your applicaiton on hold for spring consideration'?] This means that the Admissions Committee chose not to render a decision on your application at this time."

Ugh. Seriously, I would have rather gotten a rejection. This just means more waiting.

Now that I have one acceptance, why don't I just withdraw my application from schools that I'm not really considering? I guess because I want to see who will let me in. A little ego stroking. Plus I want to be able to choose one school over another, even if it's an easy choice. That's silly, right? But oh well. It's the truth.