It's Carnival and the air is clear

Last week, there was a partial dome collapse of a volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, resulting in a thick layer of ash on neighboring islands. Although Dominica is quite far from the activity, we have been wading through a viscous layer of soot for the last week. That is until yesterday... when Carnival brought along with it a heavy downpour that seemed to settle and cleanse everything on the island - except for my computer since I thought it was a bright idea to study outside on saturday. There I was, oceanside, with my protective surgical mask securely guarding my airway and my exposed laptop clicking through my library of anatomy slides. My brilliancy left me with a big circular tan line in the middle of my face and a filthy laptop:) 

Carnival season is in full effect! Carnival Monday was yesterday with a music-filled parade through town. I missed the Dominica Carnival Queen contest over the weekend... and I've been primping for so long. I guess there is always next year:)

(Dr. Paul Farmer was one of the founders and has been working in Haiti for over 20 years)

I've got Neuroscience on my mind...

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Getting ready for Semester 2!!

Dominican Rappel!

eric and his dad

Ren trying to teach me the traditional Dominican dance

Holidays in Cleveland

My brother (Ryan) and I at a New Year's Eve Run

Family, Friends and Fattening Food

Myocardial Infarction on a plate and christmas ale... home sweet home