CIV : Malibu

During the weekend, I went to Malibu for a board retreat with APSA (American Pharmacy Student Alliance). I drove on Friday night (6/3) and safely reached the beach house by 9pm. The executive board members were already there because their meeting was Friday afternoon, and the partying was just beginning even though we had the long meeting on Saturday with the rest of the board. It was crazy and loud, but I was able to hang out with people I normally didn't at school. I wonder why it is that I don't try harder to know these nice people. What is there to talk about? What is there to say? Why do I just sit in silence?

Anyway, Saturday was gorgeous.

We had our super long meeting from 9:30am to 5pm. During one of the many breaks, we saw dolphins swim by the shore. It was magnificent. After everyone left, only 9 of us stayed behind for one more bonding night together. It was relaxing, and I took a bubble bath by myself. I don't remember how long it's been since I had a bubble bath, but it was just as soothing and fun as I remembered. The day had made us all tired, and there was no energy left for any more partying like the night before. We gathered on the couch in front of the big screen tv and watched movies. I went to sleep before we finished Jurassic Park.

Sunday was a blast. It was my first time at the beautiful Getty Villa.

Somehow, I remember the name Getty from the Spain trip with band way back in sophomore year of high school. I doubt this is the same man, but it could quite possibly be. I didn't really pay attention to the tour in Spain. We took hilarious pictures and normal ones, and I really felt a good connection was established among us. I really can see myself working with these people and having a good time getting things done, I thought.


The peacefulness of this moment was beautiful. Unfortunately, there are other obligations in life that are calling. It's great to gaze at beauty and peace from time to time.

I am looking forward to my second year at pharmacy school.