So we finally got our room for next year. It's a great suite, and everyone is really chill. I'm really excited for it. It is on the top floor, so it'll be a nice view.

So I'm part of a partnership program that pairs students with veterans that have mental illnesses and have been homeless at some point. Today I met my two new friends and we got to know each other as part of this partnership program. One of them was an Army sergeant that served in Iraq and Afghanistan but got wounded and suffered brain injuries in Iraq. He's such a great guy. Just as nice as can be and really easy to talk to. The other veteran was a machinists mate in the Navy from 2000 up until 2010 and is also just a great guy. He's really smart and knows so much technical information. I think this is an amazing program - it helps veterans connect and get involved in the community again, while also helping students get involved and meet members of the community.

"You know, I was really sad when I got medically discharged for getting hurt so bad in Iraq, but I've recently realized sometimes God throws you a curveball and you just have to adjust and everything turns out really well. Like today, it's beautiful out and we're having a great conversation. That's a blessing." - my new buddy

On the way from the medical school to the VA today, there were so many trees in bloom and it's so nice out. It's finally shorts and sandals weather.