Last month I was able to attend the annual International Herpes Conference in Ithaca, NY. This is a conference you will hear me talk about every year around this time, but this time it was extra special since it was my first. It was a great learning experience and opportunity to meet so many successful virologists.

Here is the view from my dorm at Cornell University:

I stole these pictures from a friend. But here I am with a fellow lab mate Felicia. Felicia trained me when I first entered the lab. I am wearing a really dorky shirt they gave us at the conference, but hey it made for good PJs

Felicia is getting ready to drink a drink she made of wine, vodka, and cranberry juice. You can see my opinion of it:

Ithaca is known for its many gorges in the area. I was able to visit the Trabuca Falls canyon and 3 mile gorge hike. It was so beautiful!

Photo opp:

This is a weird picture but here I am sticking my head under a waterfall:

One of 19 waterfalls on the hike:

A flower garden in Ithaca that was so beautiful:

Back to NYC. Ektor and I decided to go for sangria at one of my favorite Cuban restaurants on the west side:

Ah technology in NYC cabs:

Me:

My future husband in 36 days:

One of my closest friends Maria joined us for sangria too:

Bachelorette Party with my favorite NYC ladies. Starting out the night at Matsuri for sushi:

Next stop, shots before heading to a comedy club to see Christopher Titus. Google him, he is hilarious!

The malaria net comes out!


Maggie was able to join me all the way in NYC for my party. Amber is my college roommate and the organizer of the night. She is an absolutely amazing friend! I can not thank her enough for planning one of the best nights of my life for me. I am so blessed to know these two beautiful girls and have them as my best friends in life.