It was nice to go back home. It was hard to adjust to the Hawaii time because I stayed up late on the plane talking to a couple who was going to Hawaii for their first time for their honeymoon. But, after a short rest it was off to interviews, the purpose of my trip. I was still really nervous and I wasn’t prepared to answer the questions the doctors asked, but I felt good that I was just myself. One question I was asked was, “name five qualities that you think makes a successful doctor”? I named two which was having a good knowledge and compassion, but then I was like oh, no I have three more to go. But the interviewers were so nice and friendly and professional that I really enjoyed and learned from the time we spent together.
That night was Halloween and I was a bum because I didn’t celebrate, rather I just prepared for another interview the next day and the GRE chemistry test.
My brother, Jon, and his girlfriend, Beth, dressed up as a missionary couple.On Thursday I met with the dean of admissions and it was enlightening because he explained to me the exact process of how students are chosen. It was another good meeting, but the rest is up to the admission committee. After a good nap I headed out to Laie to see my friends at BYU-Hawaii. It was good to see everyone and the best thing was seeing them all studying for the tests they have. I also saw my friend from BYU, Sister Tateoka who is serving her mission at the Hawaii temple.
Friday, I studied the whole day for the GRE because I didn’t study well before. So Saturday morning I felt pretty about the test. It went okay, but I just have to wait for the results. After the test I went to play golf with my dad. It was either golf or surfing with my brother. Because I’m not the best in the water I choose what I’m comfortable with. It took the front 9 nine to warm up, but I beat my dad on the back side with 3 birdies. Still got it!!! It was a good match. At night I went to the church’s Octoberfest, but it was November. There was good food there. Then after that I went to Ala Moana to buy omiyage for the kids back in the lab.
On Sunday, I went to see my cousin’s baby’s blessing. It was good to see family there too. Everyone is having kids of their own and the family is growing. It’s such a great thing. After I went to my own church and met old friends. It’s always good to go home and see everyone. After a nice dinner cooked by my brother, it was a relaxing night spending time at home on an American-size normal bed.
The drop biscuits my brother made for Sunday dinner. They were great! 
The view from my parent’s house. They just moved to Waialae Iki in April. Being at home was nice. There’s no place like home.
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