November came and went like a blur. Time tends to slip away when you start to develop a rhythm. Wake, Work, Eat, Work, Home, Eat, Sleep (somewhere in the middle, you fit in studying and all the other details), Repeat.
This year is almost over, once again. Will it be completely over come Dec 21, 2012? Or did the Mayans miscalculate? Eitherway, it's not like I'd do anything special...well, things might change (as they always do, like plans for new year's celebrations and whatnot).
What do I want for next year? To be smarter, more prepared for scary things at work. To be more confident with my decisions, my actions, myself. To clean the whole house of clutter. To actually record that song. To make it to the gym...more than once. To have a working oven. To finish reading a book of many that has been gathering dust. To learn how to fly fish.
I think I can. I know I can.
We'll see =)...
Song of the day: "O Sleep" - Lisa Hannigan featuring Ray LaMontagne
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Panem
Found a recipe online for making great crusty old-style artisan bread...
Boule Bread Recipe
Tried it out...
1st try was a great success albeit a small loaf. Plus, it got a little charred due to its close proximity to the heating element (I only have a mini oven)
2nd try was a fiasco. I was thinking of ways of getting more baking space to prevent the rising dough from touching the heating element and thus, preventing it from charring. I was experimenting with a tempered glass ramekin for a water bath to see if its small size would free up some space...IMPORTANT PIECE OF ADVICE: DO NOT...I REPEAT... DO NOT POUR WATER ON A HOT PIECE OF GLASSWARE - UNLESS YOU WANT A GLASS GRENADE SENDING SHARDS ALL OVER YOUR KITCHEN!!!). Needless to say, the glassware exploded when I poured the water, with the loaf next to it. So no water bath and possible sharp objects in the bread = NO GO. This one got pitched in the trash =(.
3rd try - returned to the original set up: baking tray, with cooling rack on top, with cookie sheet on top of it. Water bath was placed on the tray with the rack safely holding up the cookie sheet with the new dough. This time, I made the dough size a little bigger. Again, big mistake...the dough rose, got real close to the heating element and was nicely burnt...still I was able to scrape off enough of the charred skin. Overall I think this one was a success.
I tried the 1st loaf I made and it was delicious. Especially with olive oil and cracked pepper.
I think I'll make some more...
Take home messages of the day:
- Get a bigger oven
- No water on hot glassware. EVER!
- Water baths are a good thing in baking.
Song of the day: "You Are The Best Thing (Slow Version)" - Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Boule Bread Recipe
Tried it out...
1st try was a great success albeit a small loaf. Plus, it got a little charred due to its close proximity to the heating element (I only have a mini oven)
2nd try was a fiasco. I was thinking of ways of getting more baking space to prevent the rising dough from touching the heating element and thus, preventing it from charring. I was experimenting with a tempered glass ramekin for a water bath to see if its small size would free up some space...IMPORTANT PIECE OF ADVICE: DO NOT...I REPEAT... DO NOT POUR WATER ON A HOT PIECE OF GLASSWARE - UNLESS YOU WANT A GLASS GRENADE SENDING SHARDS ALL OVER YOUR KITCHEN!!!). Needless to say, the glassware exploded when I poured the water, with the loaf next to it. So no water bath and possible sharp objects in the bread = NO GO. This one got pitched in the trash =(.
3rd try - returned to the original set up: baking tray, with cooling rack on top, with cookie sheet on top of it. Water bath was placed on the tray with the rack safely holding up the cookie sheet with the new dough. This time, I made the dough size a little bigger. Again, big mistake...the dough rose, got real close to the heating element and was nicely burnt...still I was able to scrape off enough of the charred skin. Overall I think this one was a success.
I tried the 1st loaf I made and it was delicious. Especially with olive oil and cracked pepper.
I think I'll make some more...
Take home messages of the day:
- Get a bigger oven
- No water on hot glassware. EVER!
- Water baths are a good thing in baking.
Song of the day: "You Are The Best Thing (Slow Version)" - Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Where did it go?
Last weekend, I was at a baby shower for my college friends (Al and Chris). This Afternoon, I saw recent wedding pictures of another one of my college friends (Jay). My younger sister's daughter is almost 2 years of age now. And there was a talk this morning by a Financial Adviser about planning for the future (retirement plan, life insurance, long term contingency plan for aging parents, etc) that I attended.
When did the idea of being grown up become such a crappy premise?
And yet, I still don't feel grown up. Not married. No kids. No home ownership (although I technically have a mortgage that I am paying off at the moment). And I'm 32.
Tempus fugit.
Song of the day: "Bobby Tanqueray" - Lake Street Dive
When did the idea of being grown up become such a crappy premise?
And yet, I still don't feel grown up. Not married. No kids. No home ownership (although I technically have a mortgage that I am paying off at the moment). And I'm 32.
Tempus fugit.
Song of the day: "Bobby Tanqueray" - Lake Street Dive
Saturday, September 29, 2012
For the record...
...and I'm sure you've either heard me rant about this in one form or another...
I HATE FLAKES (as in people who are Flakes)!
That is all.
Song of the day: "Keep Away You Feral Son Of A Bitch" - Jonathan Boulet
I HATE FLAKES (as in people who are Flakes)!
That is all.
Song of the day: "Keep Away You Feral Son Of A Bitch" - Jonathan Boulet
Friday, September 28, 2012
tri state weekend
Had an awesome time in the city with my buddy, Yoni. Went to this very classy performance space (an old firehouse, converted into a loft/stage) in Brooklyn, where we saw his friend, Joe play the horn with the Buffalo Band. Then it was off to Forcella, a high end pizza shop where we (Yoni, Joe and I) ordered a bottle of wine from Sardinia and scarfed down some choice pizzas (I had a mozzarella di buffala with figs, Parmesan and prosciutto, and they had the mozzarella with home made marinara and basil). Next was more drinking, then it was Yoni making a physics innuendo, then Joe buying more drinks, then me giving a random compliment to a random chick at the bar, then back to the upper west side.
Next day, it was off to Jane at Houston St. where Yoni and I had a late brunch. I had a bellini, he had the bread (which I quickly realized, was pretty damn tasty). Next was the mushroom and truffle soup. Could'a had that for lunch all by itself. After that was the vanilla bean french toast and benedict johnny (eggs benedict using chicken sausage and tomato hollandaise).
After all that full deliciousness, we started making our way to Washington square park where tourists get humiliated by street performer at the pleasure of other tourists. We saw a rainbow in the fountain and a lonely bell pepper sitting on a bench. Also, there was a grand piano performance in one of the side streets. Cool. Later on I mistook a random girl sitting al fresco for an old college friend (walked away plenty fast from there).
We kept walking to Union square where the remains of a farmer's market was coming to a wrap. Vendors were still selling lots of fruit and veggies, I took lots of pictures, then we had a quick pee at the B&N a few blocks away. That's when Yoni decided that it was a good time for espresso and ice cream.
Went back to the upper west side (I love it that Yoni has this awesome convenience store on his block that sells almost everything, and the quality is awesome too!), bought some fresh ground italian/colombian roast blend and made some home-brewed espresso. Sat down, watched TV, ate ice cream, enjoyed the coffee, jammed on the Uke and guitar, and then said my thank yous and good byes to a good friend and wonderful host.
On my way back home, I saw a Boyz II Men billboard and I said to myself, "self, you haven't heard from them in a while." I started humming the song "Water Runs Dry" and turned on Spotify Radio. Sure nuff, guess what song was first to play...yup! It's like Spotify was in my brain...creepy. Got home ok. Woke, up wished Tatay Happy Birthday and we made our way to Philly with the rest of the Berberabes for a Sunday dim sum. Once again, I was quite full with lots of Chinese goodness. So many dishes, most of them I couldn't even name or identify. All were super tasty.
Went back home to NJ, decided to do some afternoon apple picking at the local orchard and got 12 lbs for the fam and another 12 for me (it's a lot of apples). Had a fine late dinner with the folks, they packed me some more food for the drive back to Danville, and then I was off, on the road again.
Lots of driving, but it was a damn good weekend.
Song of the day: " Love Letter" - Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes
Next day, it was off to Jane at Houston St. where Yoni and I had a late brunch. I had a bellini, he had the bread (which I quickly realized, was pretty damn tasty). Next was the mushroom and truffle soup. Could'a had that for lunch all by itself. After that was the vanilla bean french toast and benedict johnny (eggs benedict using chicken sausage and tomato hollandaise).
After all that full deliciousness, we started making our way to Washington square park where tourists get humiliated by street performer at the pleasure of other tourists. We saw a rainbow in the fountain and a lonely bell pepper sitting on a bench. Also, there was a grand piano performance in one of the side streets. Cool. Later on I mistook a random girl sitting al fresco for an old college friend (walked away plenty fast from there).
We kept walking to Union square where the remains of a farmer's market was coming to a wrap. Vendors were still selling lots of fruit and veggies, I took lots of pictures, then we had a quick pee at the B&N a few blocks away. That's when Yoni decided that it was a good time for espresso and ice cream.
Went back to the upper west side (I love it that Yoni has this awesome convenience store on his block that sells almost everything, and the quality is awesome too!), bought some fresh ground italian/colombian roast blend and made some home-brewed espresso. Sat down, watched TV, ate ice cream, enjoyed the coffee, jammed on the Uke and guitar, and then said my thank yous and good byes to a good friend and wonderful host.
On my way back home, I saw a Boyz II Men billboard and I said to myself, "self, you haven't heard from them in a while." I started humming the song "Water Runs Dry" and turned on Spotify Radio. Sure nuff, guess what song was first to play...yup! It's like Spotify was in my brain...creepy. Got home ok. Woke, up wished Tatay Happy Birthday and we made our way to Philly with the rest of the Berberabes for a Sunday dim sum. Once again, I was quite full with lots of Chinese goodness. So many dishes, most of them I couldn't even name or identify. All were super tasty.
Went back home to NJ, decided to do some afternoon apple picking at the local orchard and got 12 lbs for the fam and another 12 for me (it's a lot of apples). Had a fine late dinner with the folks, they packed me some more food for the drive back to Danville, and then I was off, on the road again.
Lots of driving, but it was a damn good weekend.
Song of the day: " Love Letter" - Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes
Thursday, September 20, 2012
it's never done
It has come to my attention that I am in desperate need of a housemaid, a gardener, and a chef. Positions are available. The pay is...well...non-existent, but I have 2 extra rooms and a futon where you can crash. Also in leu of payment, I'm willing to buy you real central PA microbrewed beer (damn tasty!).
Applications available upon request.
Songs of the day: "O, Be Joyful," "Birmingham," "Keeper," "Hail Hail" - Shovels and Rope
Applications available upon request.
Songs of the day: "O, Be Joyful," "Birmingham," "Keeper," "Hail Hail" - Shovels and Rope
Friday, September 7, 2012
T storms
My "short" nap was interrupted when I heard what sounded like golf balls hitting my window. Turns out it was only a thunderstorm pouring down for 2 straight hours. Still can't sleep.
Grrr...
Song of the day: "Stormy Weather" - Etta James
Grrr...
Song of the day: "Stormy Weather" - Etta James
Monday, September 3, 2012
post call post
Hi. It's me. It's been a year. Or so. A lot has happened. Some good, some bad. But, I'm still ticking and taking my lickins'. How have you been?
Moved to PA, settled down, doing the residency thing.
Had many good and bad days in the hospital. Had many kids get better under my watch. And watched other kids die because there was just nothing more that could be done (not by me or by any other more competent physician).
I went out with a lovely girl, but like so many things in life, we didn't work out. But we did have good times together and happily we're still talking and good. So if you read this, my dear, I hope you're doing well and getting enough sleep and water. And don't sweat the small stuff, like your road rash =). I'll be around, and you'll see me once in a while. Thank you for the talks, even when I'm half comatose.
I feel like I'm a little smarter and a whole lot dumber with so many tiny things that may or may not count in the long run.
My living room needs cleaning. Any volunteers?
I'm playing my ukulele more. This was my therapy for the bad days. Now I'm ready for a major upgrade (mya-moe ukulele). Been saving up for a beauty. Hopefully soon.
Mowed my lawn on a Friday and now it needs a proper raking...the grass was just ridiculously tall. So that will be my workout for tomorrow.
I'm 1 year older than last year. I saw some old lovers that have moved on and married. Part of me wants to go all "Graduate" on their wedding. I bought them a wedding present instead. I was on a 24-hour call so I missed the event anyways.
I bought a kayak. I use it to go fishing. Tis a good kayak. Bass fishing this summer has been crap. But it did get me out in the sun and water. And that was good.
I'm still struggling with procrastination. Let's face it. I'm lazy.
I still don't know what to do when I grow up.
Song of the day: "Sigh No More" - Mumford and Sons
Moved to PA, settled down, doing the residency thing.
Had many good and bad days in the hospital. Had many kids get better under my watch. And watched other kids die because there was just nothing more that could be done (not by me or by any other more competent physician).
I went out with a lovely girl, but like so many things in life, we didn't work out. But we did have good times together and happily we're still talking and good. So if you read this, my dear, I hope you're doing well and getting enough sleep and water. And don't sweat the small stuff, like your road rash =). I'll be around, and you'll see me once in a while. Thank you for the talks, even when I'm half comatose.
I feel like I'm a little smarter and a whole lot dumber with so many tiny things that may or may not count in the long run.
My living room needs cleaning. Any volunteers?
I'm playing my ukulele more. This was my therapy for the bad days. Now I'm ready for a major upgrade (mya-moe ukulele). Been saving up for a beauty. Hopefully soon.
Mowed my lawn on a Friday and now it needs a proper raking...the grass was just ridiculously tall. So that will be my workout for tomorrow.
I'm 1 year older than last year. I saw some old lovers that have moved on and married. Part of me wants to go all "Graduate" on their wedding. I bought them a wedding present instead. I was on a 24-hour call so I missed the event anyways.
I bought a kayak. I use it to go fishing. Tis a good kayak. Bass fishing this summer has been crap. But it did get me out in the sun and water. And that was good.
I'm still struggling with procrastination. Let's face it. I'm lazy.
I still don't know what to do when I grow up.
Song of the day: "Sigh No More" - Mumford and Sons
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Life in PA!
Hello All!!
Ok, I haven't been keeping up with my blog, and I'm sorry about that. The move to central PA has taken most of my time. Lots of setbacks and short tempers but things are slowly shaping up.
Lemme splain...
1. The place I moved into was somewhat not ready for move in (some windows weren't working, some had no screens, all had no blinds, the place wasn't cleaned by the landlord, The backdoor doorknob keeps falling off, etc...)
2. The boxspring for my bed can't fit through the stairs, so right now, I'm just sleeping on the mattress
3. The Oven doesn't work!!! It did before! Now, it doesn't. WTF?!
4. It took forever to connect my DSL, and on top of that, my wireless network (obviously both are fixed now).
5. ORIENTATION HAS STARTED!!! I got my own long white coat, my pager, and my ridiculous schedule and everything else that comes with being a new intern. Quite overwhelming, really.
So I start next Friday, the 1st day of 4th of July Weekend, throughout the weekend! Umm...yea...no rest for the newbie.
On the upside, I enjoyed my downtime after graduation with my family and my girlfriend (miss you babe). I've been slowly putting things together and cleaning things in my new place. My landlord is working with me to get things all set up properly. And, I'm also enjoying getting to know my fellow pediatricians and the my new staff/faculty.
Good things.
This is a new chapter in my life. Now that I'm connected again, I'll be more diligent (maybe) in keeping up this blog.
Until next time, ;-).
Song of the day: "Pumped Up Kicks" - Foster The People
Ok, I haven't been keeping up with my blog, and I'm sorry about that. The move to central PA has taken most of my time. Lots of setbacks and short tempers but things are slowly shaping up.
Lemme splain...
1. The place I moved into was somewhat not ready for move in (some windows weren't working, some had no screens, all had no blinds, the place wasn't cleaned by the landlord, The backdoor doorknob keeps falling off, etc...)
2. The boxspring for my bed can't fit through the stairs, so right now, I'm just sleeping on the mattress
3. The Oven doesn't work!!! It did before! Now, it doesn't. WTF?!
4. It took forever to connect my DSL, and on top of that, my wireless network (obviously both are fixed now).
5. ORIENTATION HAS STARTED!!! I got my own long white coat, my pager, and my ridiculous schedule and everything else that comes with being a new intern. Quite overwhelming, really.
So I start next Friday, the 1st day of 4th of July Weekend, throughout the weekend! Umm...yea...no rest for the newbie.
On the upside, I enjoyed my downtime after graduation with my family and my girlfriend (miss you babe). I've been slowly putting things together and cleaning things in my new place. My landlord is working with me to get things all set up properly. And, I'm also enjoying getting to know my fellow pediatricians and the my new staff/faculty.
Good things.
This is a new chapter in my life. Now that I'm connected again, I'll be more diligent (maybe) in keeping up this blog.
Until next time, ;-).
Song of the day: "Pumped Up Kicks" - Foster The People
Saturday, May 14, 2011
First Weekday of Med School Freedom
05/09: And I spent it working on my loan repayment situation/apartment hunting.
It was quite depressing. The loan repayment situation, not so much the apartment hunting.
So far, I have organized my loans into groups according to which entities I will be making my payments to. OK, 3 so far. Not too bad. Now, comes the tricky part: which payment options to choose. Right now, I'm trying to figure out what my new cost of living will be in my new place of residence. More stuff to follow tomorrow.
Apartment hunting is going. The one apartment that I wanted, a school building rebuilt into a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, new kitchen with brand new appliances (dishwasher, range, microwave, fridge), washer/dryer, with hardwood/tile flooring and really good natural lighting (open floor layout with lots of windows) is $1200. Unfortunately its not in my price range. Will be looking at much more approachable living accommodations on Wednesday.
05/13: Wednesday has come and gone. And sad to say, the other places still didn't pan out. It's either too expensive or the move-in date is too late. I fear, I may have waited too long and all the good places are rented. Still, I remain hopeful. I'll try again next Monday.
In other news, I floated the idea of doing a Tough Mudder event to my girlfriend earlier this afternoon. A few minutes ago, she told me that she has a tentative team ready and would undertake the next year to train for the August event in her neck of the woods. To make things more interesting, she "invited" or rather "challenged" me to join her team. I admit I am very intrigued at the prospect of training and getting fit for such an awesome obstacle course, but it is not without some doubt that I made my mind about it.
So here's to me and my big, fat mouth. :)
Hey, I got through med school...what's a little 12-mile run with 16 obstacles, right? Right???
Song of the day: "Serpentine" - Chris Bathgate
It was quite depressing. The loan repayment situation, not so much the apartment hunting.
So far, I have organized my loans into groups according to which entities I will be making my payments to. OK, 3 so far. Not too bad. Now, comes the tricky part: which payment options to choose. Right now, I'm trying to figure out what my new cost of living will be in my new place of residence. More stuff to follow tomorrow.
Apartment hunting is going. The one apartment that I wanted, a school building rebuilt into a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, new kitchen with brand new appliances (dishwasher, range, microwave, fridge), washer/dryer, with hardwood/tile flooring and really good natural lighting (open floor layout with lots of windows) is $1200. Unfortunately its not in my price range. Will be looking at much more approachable living accommodations on Wednesday.
05/13: Wednesday has come and gone. And sad to say, the other places still didn't pan out. It's either too expensive or the move-in date is too late. I fear, I may have waited too long and all the good places are rented. Still, I remain hopeful. I'll try again next Monday.
In other news, I floated the idea of doing a Tough Mudder event to my girlfriend earlier this afternoon. A few minutes ago, she told me that she has a tentative team ready and would undertake the next year to train for the August event in her neck of the woods. To make things more interesting, she "invited" or rather "challenged" me to join her team. I admit I am very intrigued at the prospect of training and getting fit for such an awesome obstacle course, but it is not without some doubt that I made my mind about it.
So here's to me and my big, fat mouth. :)
Hey, I got through med school...what's a little 12-mile run with 16 obstacles, right? Right???
Song of the day: "Serpentine" - Chris Bathgate
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Hello!
My sister just gave birth to a 7 lb 2oz baby girl this past Monday.
Olivia's the name, don't wear it out.
C-section. Had to be done. She was stubborn from the get go.
Both mom and baby girl are doing fine.
I'm an uncle now! Officially!
Thankful, proud, and happy. That's me in a nutshell right now.
Now if only the allergies would stop, I would feel even better.
Song of the day: "Something Beautiful" - Trombone Shorty
Olivia's the name, don't wear it out.
C-section. Had to be done. She was stubborn from the get go.
Both mom and baby girl are doing fine.
I'm an uncle now! Officially!
Thankful, proud, and happy. That's me in a nutshell right now.
Now if only the allergies would stop, I would feel even better.
Song of the day: "Something Beautiful" - Trombone Shorty
Friday, April 8, 2011
Amazing! Simply Amazing!
Something I came across while perusing through NPR's All Songs Considered Blog, by Bob Boilen. This music video is quite post-worthy all on its own, but it was also reminiscent of my most recent visit to my GF's place of residence. She took me to a local park that was absolutely beautiful. This reminded me of that beautiful moment with her.
Enjoy!
Song 2 of the day: "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" - J.S. Bach
Enjoy!
Song 2 of the day: "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" - J.S. Bach
New stuff!
OK, just an update, no specifics.
1. I got matched into a program! I will be starting this coming July for Peds! (Hot sh...ut yo' mouth!)
2. Went to go visit my lovely GF for the weekend. Quite the trip, but well worth it! I <3 her :D. I miss her already!
3. The left headlamp of my car is out. Grrr. On the upside, it held on until AFTER my car inspection. That's my little sooper trooper.
4. I start my very last rotation on Monday! 1 month of pulm. I hope it all goes uneventfully.
5. My sister is getting ready to pop a new addition to the family anytime now. Condition status in the household is holding @ DEFCON 2.
6. Lots to do for the internship! Paperwork, background checks, looking for a new place to live, starting repayment on my loans!!! $200K+ in debt is quite the kingly sum. This is me, being sad... T_T (You like that emoticon, don't you? Yea, you do).
7. There are so many things vying for my attention right now that I have more free time...(catch up on my shows in Netflix vs. catch up on my light reading vs. sleep vs...) WHAT AM I SAYING?! I have paperwork to do and I still have to hunt for an apartment! Oh and study for Step 3!!! CRAP!
8. (It's raining + it's cold)^I forgot my dinner = sad^10.
9. Warmer weather is on the way, so at least that's something to look forward to. Gotta get me that fishing license and then I'm out w/ my tackle to the lake! Here, fishy fishy...
10. Nachos. Na-chos. With ranch or 7-layer dip. Or Buffalo wings. I need.
That is all.
Song of the day: "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park" - Tom Lehrer
I've been saving this one for such an occasion. Bon apetit!
1. I got matched into a program! I will be starting this coming July for Peds! (Hot sh...ut yo' mouth!)
2. Went to go visit my lovely GF for the weekend. Quite the trip, but well worth it! I <3 her :D. I miss her already!
3. The left headlamp of my car is out. Grrr. On the upside, it held on until AFTER my car inspection. That's my little sooper trooper.
4. I start my very last rotation on Monday! 1 month of pulm. I hope it all goes uneventfully.
5. My sister is getting ready to pop a new addition to the family anytime now. Condition status in the household is holding @ DEFCON 2.
6. Lots to do for the internship! Paperwork, background checks, looking for a new place to live, starting repayment on my loans!!! $200K+ in debt is quite the kingly sum. This is me, being sad... T_T (You like that emoticon, don't you? Yea, you do).
7. There are so many things vying for my attention right now that I have more free time...(catch up on my shows in Netflix vs. catch up on my light reading vs. sleep vs...) WHAT AM I SAYING?! I have paperwork to do and I still have to hunt for an apartment! Oh and study for Step 3!!! CRAP!
8. (It's raining + it's cold)^I forgot my dinner = sad^10.
9. Warmer weather is on the way, so at least that's something to look forward to. Gotta get me that fishing license and then I'm out w/ my tackle to the lake! Here, fishy fishy...
10. Nachos. Na-chos. With ranch or 7-layer dip. Or Buffalo wings. I need.
That is all.
Song of the day: "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park" - Tom Lehrer
I've been saving this one for such an occasion. Bon apetit!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Woo Hoo!!
I matched!
I matched!
I matched!
And I find out where I'll be indenturing myself for the next 3 years this coming Thursday! I'm hoping I get in somewhere in my top 5 ranked hospitals and hoping against hope that I get my number 1 ranked Hospital!
I'll let you all know accordingly.
That is all.
This calls for some F-U-N music!!!
Song of the day: "Undercover Martyn" - Two Door Cinema Club
I matched!
I matched!
And I find out where I'll be indenturing myself for the next 3 years this coming Thursday! I'm hoping I get in somewhere in my top 5 ranked hospitals and hoping against hope that I get my number 1 ranked Hospital!
I'll let you all know accordingly.
That is all.
This calls for some F-U-N music!!!
Song of the day: "Undercover Martyn" - Two Door Cinema Club
Monday, February 28, 2011
Talking weather and such
It was such the warm, rainy weather today, I'd swear it was spring already. A few hours into the wee morning, was when it all started. I got woken up by uber bright flashes of lightning through my blinds, followed by startling crashes of thunder. I heard the few drops of the rain, and just like a baby, I went back to sleep.
I really did not want to get up @ 6:30 this morning.
It only got worse when I got to the Doctor's office only to find that he doesn't come in until 12:30pm and will be at his other office today.
So, got myself caffeinated and I was off to the library. To read. And nod off.
I was so tense today because of all the bad things other med students have mentioned about this doctor that I'm supposed to follow for my Pain Management Medicine Rotation. "He's such an asshole!" or "He's so full of himself!" Right off the bat, he asks me a question and of course I didn't know the answer. Well, he didn't chew my head off, thankfully. The day went on and we all saw patients with him and got to listen to him tell his "coming of age" stories. He was nice and he seemed genuine and not at all Assholey. I hope that's the same case tomorrow morning.
So the day ended with more rain. I got home, felt like napping but couldn't. Watched a litte TV, ate dinner, and read the assigned article for tomorrow. "The nonsurgical approach to low back pain" written by none other than the good doctor, himself.
I'm tired. I need to sleep. I miss my girlfriend. And all this rain is making me feel quite lonely. Facebook is quite the blight when you're in such a state. All those pictures of a past life...those people...those memories.
Well, it can't rain forever, I suppose.
Song of the day: "Purple Rain" - Martin Sexton (Orig. by Prince)
I really did not want to get up @ 6:30 this morning.
It only got worse when I got to the Doctor's office only to find that he doesn't come in until 12:30pm and will be at his other office today.
So, got myself caffeinated and I was off to the library. To read. And nod off.
I was so tense today because of all the bad things other med students have mentioned about this doctor that I'm supposed to follow for my Pain Management Medicine Rotation. "He's such an asshole!" or "He's so full of himself!" Right off the bat, he asks me a question and of course I didn't know the answer. Well, he didn't chew my head off, thankfully. The day went on and we all saw patients with him and got to listen to him tell his "coming of age" stories. He was nice and he seemed genuine and not at all Assholey. I hope that's the same case tomorrow morning.
So the day ended with more rain. I got home, felt like napping but couldn't. Watched a litte TV, ate dinner, and read the assigned article for tomorrow. "The nonsurgical approach to low back pain" written by none other than the good doctor, himself.
I'm tired. I need to sleep. I miss my girlfriend. And all this rain is making me feel quite lonely. Facebook is quite the blight when you're in such a state. All those pictures of a past life...those people...those memories.
Well, it can't rain forever, I suppose.
Song of the day: "Purple Rain" - Martin Sexton (Orig. by Prince)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Blah...and not so blah.
I'm tired of winter.
I'm tired of waiting.
I'm especially sick and tired of HOMEWORK!
Normally I don't mind doing some work especially if it's important for my medical edification. But if the powers that be start giving us busywork, then my eyes start to bleed and my brain starts to liquefy and leak out of my ears. That's what my next two weeks look like with my current rotation (pain and palliative medicine).
And now, I'm becoming more anxious and paranoid with every day the match gets closer. News of other medical students not matching for the osteo match is making me quite on edge. Sad part is, I can't do anything about it.
Good news is, my ankle feels better and I think I'm set to go for volleyball tomorrow.
Oh and I have a girlfriend now. We've been seeing each other for a while. She's cool. And I love her. =).
Bye for now.
Song of the day: "Crazy" - Alice Russell (Gnarls Barkley Cover)
I'm tired of waiting.
I'm especially sick and tired of HOMEWORK!
Normally I don't mind doing some work especially if it's important for my medical edification. But if the powers that be start giving us busywork, then my eyes start to bleed and my brain starts to liquefy and leak out of my ears. That's what my next two weeks look like with my current rotation (pain and palliative medicine).
And now, I'm becoming more anxious and paranoid with every day the match gets closer. News of other medical students not matching for the osteo match is making me quite on edge. Sad part is, I can't do anything about it.
Good news is, my ankle feels better and I think I'm set to go for volleyball tomorrow.
Oh and I have a girlfriend now. We've been seeing each other for a while. She's cool. And I love her. =).
Bye for now.
Song of the day: "Crazy" - Alice Russell (Gnarls Barkley Cover)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ankle
So there I was, playing volleyball. I jump for a block @ the net, and next thing you know, I'm landing on the opponent blocker's foot (he had stuck it out past his side of the net, which might technically be a no-no), causing me to roll my right ankle.
Yea, its nice and swollen. By tomorrow, it'll be all black and blue-like...rotten banana-esque I should say.
And to make things worse, I spilled the ice water on my bed.
My night is really starting to shape up.
Song of the day: "Fixed" - Stars
Yea, its nice and swollen. By tomorrow, it'll be all black and blue-like...rotten banana-esque I should say.
And to make things worse, I spilled the ice water on my bed.
My night is really starting to shape up.
Song of the day: "Fixed" - Stars
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Post post
Roughly a month to go before my match...chomping at the bit.
Some new things.
- joined 2 volleyball intramural leagues. Now I'm coming home with sore shoulders and backs and thighs, oh my. It's good tho. Can't complain. I still need to lose the Christmas and pre-christmas weight.
- Finished my ED rotation today. My eval reads: all excellent except for the final grade - high pass. The preceptor doesn't give honors grades. Grrr. If I didn't like him so much I would've slapped him right then and there. Well, maybe not. But still, that's just messed up!
- Going home tomorrow to see the 'rents and the doggies. That should be fun!
- My check engine light needs to be addressed soon before my next inspection this month. Either I need a new catalytic converter or an O2 sensor or some sort of spacer, which could mean the difference between paying by the 10s, 100s, or 1000s. Vehicle upkeep is such an expensive pain in the ass.
- Found out a few days ago that some of the programs I applied for had never received my Step 2 scores...well thanks for letting me know sooner, Pa! I hope that doesn't affect my application, tho.
- I have developed a new affinity for shortbread cookies.
- I heart Netflix. Period.
- There are plenty of very ripe bananas in my fridge that require my immediate attention. Looks like it's banana nut bread for the weekend.
- Hearing things from nice people that presents are forthcoming. AWW YEAH! Those nice people are the bestest! Hope to see them, and you, soon =).
- Starting a new rotation come Valentine's day: Pain and Palliative Medicine. Woo. Hoo. Quite the depressing change of scenery. I'm already missing my strokes and CHFs and Lacerations =(.
- Too many friends are getting married. No, I'm not in a rush to get married myself. I just have a limited budget and so I can't exactly splurge on wedding presents as I'd like to. I like weddings. Weddings are cool.
OK, I think that's enough for now.
Song of the day: "Sugarfoot" - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Some new things.
- joined 2 volleyball intramural leagues. Now I'm coming home with sore shoulders and backs and thighs, oh my. It's good tho. Can't complain. I still need to lose the Christmas and pre-christmas weight.
- Finished my ED rotation today. My eval reads: all excellent except for the final grade - high pass. The preceptor doesn't give honors grades. Grrr. If I didn't like him so much I would've slapped him right then and there. Well, maybe not. But still, that's just messed up!
- Going home tomorrow to see the 'rents and the doggies. That should be fun!
- My check engine light needs to be addressed soon before my next inspection this month. Either I need a new catalytic converter or an O2 sensor or some sort of spacer, which could mean the difference between paying by the 10s, 100s, or 1000s. Vehicle upkeep is such an expensive pain in the ass.
- Found out a few days ago that some of the programs I applied for had never received my Step 2 scores...well thanks for letting me know sooner, Pa! I hope that doesn't affect my application, tho.
- I have developed a new affinity for shortbread cookies.
- I heart Netflix. Period.
- There are plenty of very ripe bananas in my fridge that require my immediate attention. Looks like it's banana nut bread for the weekend.
- Hearing things from nice people that presents are forthcoming. AWW YEAH! Those nice people are the bestest! Hope to see them, and you, soon =).
- Starting a new rotation come Valentine's day: Pain and Palliative Medicine. Woo. Hoo. Quite the depressing change of scenery. I'm already missing my strokes and CHFs and Lacerations =(.
- Too many friends are getting married. No, I'm not in a rush to get married myself. I just have a limited budget and so I can't exactly splurge on wedding presents as I'd like to. I like weddings. Weddings are cool.
OK, I think that's enough for now.
Song of the day: "Sugarfoot" - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
ER and things
In the ED rotation now.
Long weekend (two 12-hr shifts).
Sutured 2 lacerations today. Need to be better, be more organized, more confident.
Went 0 for 2 on the venous sticks today. Quite the disappointment. There's still more veins out there.
Then lost 4 times on the Volleyball field today, despite a valiant and a very much improved effort by my team.
But I feel good.
In other news, Match is coming up. Yea. Cue ulcer.
For those of you who don't know what Match is, let me s'plain...
It is that fateful moment when all the medical programs we medical students applied to get to tell us that we are hired!
So as a med student, I apply to X number of programs. They, in turn, receive many med school applicants (myself and the thousands of others applying for a job) for interview. In the end, there can be only one!!! Wait, got movie side-tracked...
In the end, each medical program participating in the match ranks their medical applicants from 1 to whatever. And each one of us applicants get to rank the programs we applied to from 1 to whatever, as well. So, a match happens when a program and an applicant rank each other evenly. This is done by a big computer in the sky. Whatever. The rub is this, I'm competing against many (hundreds) medical students for a limited number of positions (it can be as low as 1 or as high as 60, mine is between 6-24) in my top ranked programs and each of my top ranked programs gets to generate their own rank list of applicants.
Now, I interviewed in 12 pediatric residency programs. I'm ranking all of them. It is my hope that my top ranked programs put me within their high rankings, so come match day, I get into a residency program that I like and of course, a job come June/July.
So there are multiple types of matches (military, San Francisco, ACGME, AOA, etc). I am going for the allopathic match despite me being a DO student. It affords me greater geographic range and more options for residency (not all residencies are the same). Disadvantages, both DO and MD students can apply in the allopathic match, so the competition gets larger and stiffer.
This is the ulcer part: Worst case scenario, I don't match and I have to scramble, meaning I get on the phone and call every program that has an available opening to see if they'll take me. It's not very pleasant, nor pretty, and it certainly puts you in a program that is not necessarily your specialty let alone choosing.
Allo match goes down some time in March (DO or AOA match happens in Feb). Until then, I cross my fingers, write my thank you letters, and pray to God I didn't screw up my interviews/rank list.
And that's the update.
Song of the day: "Kids" - MGMT
Long weekend (two 12-hr shifts).
Sutured 2 lacerations today. Need to be better, be more organized, more confident.
Went 0 for 2 on the venous sticks today. Quite the disappointment. There's still more veins out there.
Then lost 4 times on the Volleyball field today, despite a valiant and a very much improved effort by my team.
But I feel good.
In other news, Match is coming up. Yea. Cue ulcer.
For those of you who don't know what Match is, let me s'plain...
It is that fateful moment when all the medical programs we medical students applied to get to tell us that we are hired!
So as a med student, I apply to X number of programs. They, in turn, receive many med school applicants (myself and the thousands of others applying for a job) for interview. In the end, there can be only one!!! Wait, got movie side-tracked...
In the end, each medical program participating in the match ranks their medical applicants from 1 to whatever. And each one of us applicants get to rank the programs we applied to from 1 to whatever, as well. So, a match happens when a program and an applicant rank each other evenly. This is done by a big computer in the sky. Whatever. The rub is this, I'm competing against many (hundreds) medical students for a limited number of positions (it can be as low as 1 or as high as 60, mine is between 6-24) in my top ranked programs and each of my top ranked programs gets to generate their own rank list of applicants.
Now, I interviewed in 12 pediatric residency programs. I'm ranking all of them. It is my hope that my top ranked programs put me within their high rankings, so come match day, I get into a residency program that I like and of course, a job come June/July.
So there are multiple types of matches (military, San Francisco, ACGME, AOA, etc). I am going for the allopathic match despite me being a DO student. It affords me greater geographic range and more options for residency (not all residencies are the same). Disadvantages, both DO and MD students can apply in the allopathic match, so the competition gets larger and stiffer.
This is the ulcer part: Worst case scenario, I don't match and I have to scramble, meaning I get on the phone and call every program that has an available opening to see if they'll take me. It's not very pleasant, nor pretty, and it certainly puts you in a program that is not necessarily your specialty let alone choosing.
Allo match goes down some time in March (DO or AOA match happens in Feb). Until then, I cross my fingers, write my thank you letters, and pray to God I didn't screw up my interviews/rank list.
And that's the update.
Song of the day: "Kids" - MGMT
Saturday, January 15, 2011
2011, here we go!
Finished my ICU month, fairly unscathed. Learned a few things which were really good. Going to do an Emergency Medicine rotation month next. Wish me luck! The rest of my 2011 is also looking good so far. My last interview (Massachusetts) is in sight. The end of my interview road is near and I am really happy its close by. All this traveling and spending is really taking its toll on me and my car. I'm also in the process now of making my rank list of residency programs that I want to go into. Yet another stressor and source of headache for me, but it must be done. Match day is this coming March. Wish me luck!
In other news, I joined an intramural volleyball league that should help me be less sedentary. Lots of fun and makes my weekends less crazy. And also there are other new changes that are making me smile more nowadays, so that is always good.
That's all for now.
New Year's Resolution: Less procrastination. Seriously!
Song of the day: "Every Night Is Friday Night (Without You)" - The Old 97s
In other news, I joined an intramural volleyball league that should help me be less sedentary. Lots of fun and makes my weekends less crazy. And also there are other new changes that are making me smile more nowadays, so that is always good.
That's all for now.
New Year's Resolution: Less procrastination. Seriously!
Song of the day: "Every Night Is Friday Night (Without You)" - The Old 97s
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