Apple Hill

One thing I've been meaning to do while living in NorCal is go apple picking. I've never gone fruit picking before and it seems like such a cool and interesting thing to do. Last year a few of us did go to Apple Hill (about a 45 minute drive from our med school), but we missed the apple picking season and it was already time for pumpkins. We did enjoy our day, but it was still a fail in that we came back empty-handed. This year, we made sure to double check when apple picking season starts (Labor Day weekend!) and when the best time to go is. And I am happy to report that our mission was successful.

Apple-caramel crisp (top), blackberry cream pie (L), and pumpkin pie (R).

Granny smith and gala mostly.

I thought this seemed really peaceful. And the logs on the side were a nice touch.

So excited.

Break time!

Because we at UCD believe wellness is the key to success, we were blessed with 1 week off after the end of our second rotation. Yaya! I got to go home after a 4 month absence from the city of Angels (the longest I've ever been away). Mostly I did nothing. And by nothing I mean eat too much and hang out with people I hadn't seen in a while. Perfect way to recharge for the rotation ahead.

Got to see my ragamuffins!

First stop: Sprinkles ice cream sundae aka ice cream in between a cupcake. I have to admit, this may have been too much for me.  

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. Perfection! I had never tried this before and it was simply amazing.

Had to treat myself while in the motherland.

On to Psychiatry!