Pre-stage

I arrived in Philadelphia last night, already met quite a few other trainees at the hotel just wandering around (pretty easy for us to spot each other with our giant backpacks and such).  Just wanted to drop a quick note to everyone who has emailed or otherwise contacted me in the last couple weeks.  I really appreciate all your good wishes and I'm so sorry I have not had the time to write the individual replies that each of you deserve.  It has just been such a mad whirlwind of moving, packing, moving again, and trying to get my mom somewhat settled in the new house, I've barely had time to breathe, let alone absorb all this change.  It's only going to get worse from here on out, so I apologize in advance if I seem unresponsive.  I couldn't be doing this without the support of my wonderful friends and family, many of whom I had been out of contact with for way too long.