Life in Cambridge

After a hectic month we have finally adjusted to city life.  And we have a new family member, a memento from Boston if you will.  His name is Domino and he is an incredible little doggie.

He's got Yoda ears..

frog legs...

big brown eyes...

and a loving disposition.  We are keeping him!!

Jen has been busy at her rotation site, working away and adjusting to the new doctors and patients.  Her first week was the most difficult.  The other doctors were very hard on her and her preceptor was condescending but ultimately she realized that it was probably part of an initiation process that every new student goes through in order to gain the respect of her supervising doctors.  Things have gotten much better and aside from the HOUR EACH WAY commute she is enjoying the site!  We are really looking forward to moving to a place where our commutes and lifestyles are a little more normal.  California we see you, we miss you and we are coming for you.

We had a very relaxing Thanksgiving with Patrick (housemate), his girlfriend and parents.

As you can see our house is small but we make the most of what we have.  Patrick did most of the cooking for Thanksgiving.  He's 24 and we were impressed with his determination despite some minor setbacks (turkey pan bottom falling out, fixings in oven = burned = fire alarm that we were unable to shut off screamed for half an hour, and we ate 2 hours later than expected).

It only snowed one day since we've been here but it was pretty.  So far we've had mostly warm days (mid 40s to mid 60s) and rain but we are looking forward to a white Christmas.

I've been getting to know the city a bit, running and working out along the Charles River.  Above is one of the many bike/running paths built for a very active community of young and old athletes.

Every morning there's rowing on the river.  Looks cold but peaceful.

This (above) is one of the main bridges connecting Cambridge and Downtown Boston.  I drive it every day as part of my commute.  

Last weekend the Moms came to visit and we had a blast.  Here's a pic (below) of them taking the subway for the first time.  They became savvy travelers and navigated the city alone while Jen and I were at work.  Unfortunately I don't have pictures of our 2nd Thanksgiving celebration but it too was fun and relaxing. 

Jen and I love it here.  The pace is fast, there's lots to do and see and we are very busy.  I think ultimately we want something a little slower though, for the long term, where we there's a little more space and a little less rushing around.