First and foremost, Happy New Year!   It’s been a few days since we’ve returned from break but have already adjusted ourselves back to the fast-paced and busy life at Thacher.  We picked up classes last Thursday and then welcomed over 200 Thacher alums back to campus over the weekend.  I was overjoyed to see old faces and even more so when I had the chance to catch up with a few.  On Saturday, a group of juniors and I woke up bright and early to take a practice SAT test to get an idea of our current standing.  Then, during lunchtime, I helped lead a UCT sponsored student-alumni discussion on “expressing your viewpoint”.  Together, the alumni and current students engaged in thoughtful and stimulating dialogue about expression at Thacher.  Afterwards, I put on my high tops and headed to the gym for basketball practice.  After practice, I watched most of the Alumni v Students basketball game.   Then, a handful of junior girls and I were invited to celebrate Kallie’s birthday at her house, where we made pasta for dinner!  It was really fun to get off campus and have some girl-bonding time!  We returned to Thacher around 8:45 and I went to Open House.  I was able to catch up with my freshmen prefect over some delicious chocolate cookies and milk!  At 11, we checked in and then I enjoyed some alone time rearranging around the set up of my room and then watched some Modern Family.  At 1, I finally shut off the lights and let my body rest after a long day!