Sunday, January 20, 2013

Small Pleasures

In the new year so far, I've been spending nearly all my time studying for Step 1, my first medical licensing exam. I've also [finally] moved into my own place, which is shaping up quite nicely. Living on my own feels good. What with all this upheaval in my day-to-day life, I've developed new routines and rituals as I go through the week. One of my favorites is doing Bollywood dancing with a friend on Sunday mornings. Another is working out at the gym near my parents's house (my membership doesn't expire till the end of January) on Sunday evenings, while listening to "Snap Judgment" on my NPR Player app. I listen to about half the show during my workout, and I have the pleasure of listening to the other half as I drive back to my apartment after having dinner with the family later in the evening. I really love "Snap Judgment." And listening to it weekly recharges my spirit.