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)
Showing posts with label Procrastination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Procrastination. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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
Monday, December 27, 2010
I'm still alive
Yes, yes. I've been away too long.
But at the behest of certain readers out there (you know who you are), I have come back.
This month has been really busy and ridiculously hectic for me.
So I will try to sum up some of my insights from this past month in my usual list fashion (don't you just love it?):
1. I was on away rotation about a month ago in another state. I will not name said state, only that it was very cold there and I had a ridiculously hard time getting comfortable there. Needless to say, my performance suffered. But it was to my benefit that I have learned several things that I really needed to work on before my internship year begins, all from this one rotation. I can be thankful for that.
2. As much as I enjoy driving, I'm happy to be home. I was quite afraid I was going to get a DVT.
3. I spent way too much money on presents this year (but they all deserved it).
4. The lines this year were surprisingly short and bearable. And I didn't run into traffic at all (Except in Maryland. That just sucked).
5. Once again, Sears comes through for me. I <3 you!
6. Interviews are starting to wear me down. I hate taking time off from my current rotation so I can go for interviews. I wish my school gave us a month off for these things. And I'm not too keen on canceling any of them, but the more I look into it, I might just have to...ugh.
7. Still freaking out about matching into these residency programs.
8. The need to finish Thank You letters is mounting. Like, a lot! I have 3 schools to write for still!
9. Thank goodness, I finished all my bill-paying today. Now if the mailman will so kindly brave the blizzard, I will gladly hand him my posts.
10. My laundry doesn't seem to want to end. Where are all these dirty clothes coming from???
11. Seems like I'll be doing some flying as well in the next month. Miami and Houston, Yay!
12. I need a personal assistant. STAT!
13. Wow, this blizzard is really coming down like mad. This is seriously a white out! Not really looking forward to shoveling all of this crap tomorrow. But I suppose, it's a small price to pay for a snow day.
14. Nothing beats mom's home cookin'! Yum.
15. I seriously need to catch up on my TV. I'm making a Christmas request for next year: DVR, please.
16. It's amazing to see that Barnes and Noble has a whole section dedicated to teen vampires. What has the world come to?
17. It drives me up the wall when my school decides to do didactic teaching that is remotely relevant to our clinical learning. Why they insist on doing some humanities course now instead of something more useful like, oh developing assessment and plans or even being a more coherent/cohesive presenter of patient information, is really beyond me. My teeth hurt because of it. Wait, never mind. That's just the tin foil.
18. I have eczema. In my hands. And I want to peel the tar out of them because they itch so much. Nuff said.
19. And since I have hand eczema, I now have a new bane in my existence...the hospital hand sanitizer. When your hands are dry and cracking, dousing them with alcohol gel does not a happy med student make.
20. Is it spring yet?
Dun.
Song of the day: "Jupiter Or The Moon" - Los Lobos
Ok, that's all I got for now. I'm sure something amusing will
But at the behest of certain readers out there (you know who you are), I have come back.
This month has been really busy and ridiculously hectic for me.
So I will try to sum up some of my insights from this past month in my usual list fashion (don't you just love it?):
1. I was on away rotation about a month ago in another state. I will not name said state, only that it was very cold there and I had a ridiculously hard time getting comfortable there. Needless to say, my performance suffered. But it was to my benefit that I have learned several things that I really needed to work on before my internship year begins, all from this one rotation. I can be thankful for that.
2. As much as I enjoy driving, I'm happy to be home. I was quite afraid I was going to get a DVT.
3. I spent way too much money on presents this year (but they all deserved it).
4. The lines this year were surprisingly short and bearable. And I didn't run into traffic at all (Except in Maryland. That just sucked).
5. Once again, Sears comes through for me. I <3 you!
6. Interviews are starting to wear me down. I hate taking time off from my current rotation so I can go for interviews. I wish my school gave us a month off for these things. And I'm not too keen on canceling any of them, but the more I look into it, I might just have to...ugh.
7. Still freaking out about matching into these residency programs.
8. The need to finish Thank You letters is mounting. Like, a lot! I have 3 schools to write for still!
9. Thank goodness, I finished all my bill-paying today. Now if the mailman will so kindly brave the blizzard, I will gladly hand him my posts.
10. My laundry doesn't seem to want to end. Where are all these dirty clothes coming from???
11. Seems like I'll be doing some flying as well in the next month. Miami and Houston, Yay!
12. I need a personal assistant. STAT!
13. Wow, this blizzard is really coming down like mad. This is seriously a white out! Not really looking forward to shoveling all of this crap tomorrow. But I suppose, it's a small price to pay for a snow day.
14. Nothing beats mom's home cookin'! Yum.
15. I seriously need to catch up on my TV. I'm making a Christmas request for next year: DVR, please.
16. It's amazing to see that Barnes and Noble has a whole section dedicated to teen vampires. What has the world come to?
17. It drives me up the wall when my school decides to do didactic teaching that is remotely relevant to our clinical learning. Why they insist on doing some humanities course now instead of something more useful like, oh developing assessment and plans or even being a more coherent/cohesive presenter of patient information, is really beyond me. My teeth hurt because of it. Wait, never mind. That's just the tin foil.
18. I have eczema. In my hands. And I want to peel the tar out of them because they itch so much. Nuff said.
19. And since I have hand eczema, I now have a new bane in my existence...the hospital hand sanitizer. When your hands are dry and cracking, dousing them with alcohol gel does not a happy med student make.
20. Is it spring yet?
Dun.
Song of the day: "Jupiter Or The Moon" - Los Lobos
Ok, that's all I got for now. I'm sure something amusing will
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Give thanks
Happy thanksgiving everyone!
There are always many things in our lives that we can gripe about (please see the previous numerous entries), but we must always remember the few things in our lives that we can be thankful for. These are the things that help to sustain us in our hard times. These are the things that help to put our minds and lives into perspective, knowing that so many more people out there are much less fortunate than us. And perhaps we all should be moved to share such good fortune with our neighbors and fellowmen. Not just so we can feel better about ourselves or prove to others that we are charitable or better than they are or gain brownie points for heaven, but more so to remind us that wishing for a better world doesn't begin with the next person...No. It begins with us. And it doesn't take much to do a good deed...a simple thank you, a smile for the day, a helping hand, hell a simple silent moment so we can listen better to what the other person is trying to tell us. Whatever you can think or do to make another's day a little better does count for a lot. Now, imagine if that simple human decency is carried out by everybody...wow. I think it would blow many people's minds as to how peaceful our race can really be. Perhaps then, we might be recognized by the aliens as a species that's worthy of inclusion in the grand galactic federation of planets. Perhaps.
The point is, it is only too easy to fall into hard times. There is no talisman that can ward off the next illness or the next financial loss or the next catastrophe. Our good deeds may not prevent the end of the world, but we can always hope to inspire a few more souls out there with our humble yet powerful actions, and maybe, just maybe...even at the end of the world, life itself, wouldn't be so bad. Not when we can be thankful for each other.
And so, here are my thank yous...
1. To my family, for being themselves. Despite all my arguing and bellyaching, they are always there for me. Love you and thank you!
2. To new friends. You know who you are. Thank you for your time, support, and most of all, your acceptance of this eccentric, odd duckling. It's nice to know I have a place to stay when I'm in your neighborhood. And yes, you can stay with me when you're in my neck of the woods.
3. To old friends. It's nice to know that we can always pick up where we left off even if we haven't seen each other in a long while. That, and I can always rely on you all if I need to get rid of a body...figuratively speaking, of course.
4. To my health. While it may not exactly be good, it can always be worse.
5. To those who helped me along the way...through med school, rotations, sub-I's, for sharing their couches, food, wisdom and good company...many many thanks!
6. To my car, for being such a trooper after all the miles of driving up and down Jersey and many points outside...way outside!
7. To the hard times. Yes, I know what I said. They always tear me down, but somehow I find myself always built up. Better (It also helps when you have family and friends to back you up).
8. To my Garmin Nuvi, for ALMOST always getting me there. One request...please learn how to navigate through the Philadelphia suburbs. Other than that, you're golden! Thank you.
9. To Haribo Gummy Bears. Even though you chipped one of my fillings, I can't stay mad at you. You're just so good!
10. To Wikipedia. Well, I'm sure many of you can figure out why =).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! SHARE THE LOVE!!!
Song of the day: "The Elephant Love Medley" - Moulin Rouge (Soundtrack)
There are always many things in our lives that we can gripe about (please see the previous numerous entries), but we must always remember the few things in our lives that we can be thankful for. These are the things that help to sustain us in our hard times. These are the things that help to put our minds and lives into perspective, knowing that so many more people out there are much less fortunate than us. And perhaps we all should be moved to share such good fortune with our neighbors and fellowmen. Not just so we can feel better about ourselves or prove to others that we are charitable or better than they are or gain brownie points for heaven, but more so to remind us that wishing for a better world doesn't begin with the next person...No. It begins with us. And it doesn't take much to do a good deed...a simple thank you, a smile for the day, a helping hand, hell a simple silent moment so we can listen better to what the other person is trying to tell us. Whatever you can think or do to make another's day a little better does count for a lot. Now, imagine if that simple human decency is carried out by everybody...wow. I think it would blow many people's minds as to how peaceful our race can really be. Perhaps then, we might be recognized by the aliens as a species that's worthy of inclusion in the grand galactic federation of planets. Perhaps.
The point is, it is only too easy to fall into hard times. There is no talisman that can ward off the next illness or the next financial loss or the next catastrophe. Our good deeds may not prevent the end of the world, but we can always hope to inspire a few more souls out there with our humble yet powerful actions, and maybe, just maybe...even at the end of the world, life itself, wouldn't be so bad. Not when we can be thankful for each other.
And so, here are my thank yous...
1. To my family, for being themselves. Despite all my arguing and bellyaching, they are always there for me. Love you and thank you!
2. To new friends. You know who you are. Thank you for your time, support, and most of all, your acceptance of this eccentric, odd duckling. It's nice to know I have a place to stay when I'm in your neighborhood. And yes, you can stay with me when you're in my neck of the woods.
3. To old friends. It's nice to know that we can always pick up where we left off even if we haven't seen each other in a long while. That, and I can always rely on you all if I need to get rid of a body...figuratively speaking, of course.
4. To my health. While it may not exactly be good, it can always be worse.
5. To those who helped me along the way...through med school, rotations, sub-I's, for sharing their couches, food, wisdom and good company...many many thanks!
6. To my car, for being such a trooper after all the miles of driving up and down Jersey and many points outside...way outside!
7. To the hard times. Yes, I know what I said. They always tear me down, but somehow I find myself always built up. Better (It also helps when you have family and friends to back you up).
8. To my Garmin Nuvi, for ALMOST always getting me there. One request...please learn how to navigate through the Philadelphia suburbs. Other than that, you're golden! Thank you.
9. To Haribo Gummy Bears. Even though you chipped one of my fillings, I can't stay mad at you. You're just so good!
10. To Wikipedia. Well, I'm sure many of you can figure out why =).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! SHARE THE LOVE!!!
Song of the day: "The Elephant Love Medley" - Moulin Rouge (Soundtrack)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
HURRAY!!!
Ok, not exactly hurray, but maybe a mini one.
I finally submitted my applications for residencies!
I've made my decision about 9 residency programs so far.
I want to add about 9-10 more.
Pray for interviews soon!
My rotation here in Massachusetts is almost at an end. It's been amazing to say the least. I'm also going to miss living with my old college friends as well. They've been more than gracious and generous hosts. I hope that I get considered for a residency post here.
Now I have to study for another standardized test for next week.
But first, I have to book a hotel near the testing site. It's a pain in the butt to drive all the way from Mass. to Conshohocken, PA on test day.
...feels like all I've been doing is just spending money. Oh well.
Song of the day: "Two Weeks" - Grizzly Bear
I finally submitted my applications for residencies!
I've made my decision about 9 residency programs so far.
I want to add about 9-10 more.
Pray for interviews soon!
My rotation here in Massachusetts is almost at an end. It's been amazing to say the least. I'm also going to miss living with my old college friends as well. They've been more than gracious and generous hosts. I hope that I get considered for a residency post here.
Now I have to study for another standardized test for next week.
But first, I have to book a hotel near the testing site. It's a pain in the butt to drive all the way from Mass. to Conshohocken, PA on test day.
...feels like all I've been doing is just spending money. Oh well.
Song of the day: "Two Weeks" - Grizzly Bear
Monday, August 30, 2010
Epic tech fail
My ipod touch is being a bitch. A stupid whiney bitch. And it's making me into a biotch!!!
WTF! After I updated my itunes, it decides to go all error-y on me and not sync properly. Now all of my songs are without an ipod and it's driving me up the wall trying to figure out what the hell went wrong. What's worse is I can't manually put the songs back into the Touch because of even more "errors" that itunes is telling me about. Weak.
Not cool, Apple.
Song of the day: "Drop" - Cornelius
WTF! After I updated my itunes, it decides to go all error-y on me and not sync properly. Now all of my songs are without an ipod and it's driving me up the wall trying to figure out what the hell went wrong. What's worse is I can't manually put the songs back into the Touch because of even more "errors" that itunes is telling me about. Weak.
Not cool, Apple.
Song of the day: "Drop" - Cornelius
Friday, July 23, 2010
Interview
For the curious...in reference to my last post.
1. Author: Paulo Coelho - "The Alchemist." Musician: Jeff Buckley - "Lover, You Should've Come Over."
2. Lock Picking. I think that would be a really cool skill to own ::sly grin::
3. Two sugars. I used to take it black, but I needed to cut the bitter with a little sweet. Kinda like life.
4. The Heimlich, proper CPR, how to use chopsticks, knitting, how to skip stones, changing a tire, opening a beer bottle with a lighter...
5. Marlon Brando, the younger version of him. Just check out his delivery of this Shakespeare monologue and you'll know why he's in my head.
6. Yes, I do believe in destiny, but more importantly, I believe that the path we take and not our destination is what makes our life in this earth, special.
7. I think I was a grizzly bear, hunting wild salmon in the rivers of the great northwest United States in a former life.
8. Formaldehyde, more specifically, the smell of our anatomy lab. No matter how many layers of gloves you wear, it still gets to your fingernails, hair, scrubs...just gross. On the flip side, firewood burning during a crisp winter evening...there's nothing like it.
9. Ploosh (n.) - state of confusion or disorientation specifically caused by an overload of information, followed by difficult questioning. Ex. Medical students rarely raise their hands after nephrology lecture because they are in ploosh.
10. 12:34am...I'm either super tired or extremely energetic.
11. CYRANO DE BERGERAC - technically, he did exist in real life, but the character in Rostand's play is much more interesting. Poet, musician, philosopher, soldier, duelist, physicist, comedian, and true blue romantic. He certainly tried to accomplish what he set out to do: excel in everything.
12. My inability to rein in my geekish sensibilities.
13. Never really had one. I suppose I should start. I would like to cross out this one in particular: travel ALL the States in the Union by eating my way through them or at least visiting all their famous national parks.
14. I'm currently writing my personal statement for my residency application. EPIC FAIL.
15. Me, flying/hovering over white sand dunes. Pretty much that's all there is to it. It's fun tho, getting the sensation that I'm flying, especially if I'm having a vivid dream.
16. I answered this one before, but I do have others in mind: A Zebra F-301 pen is also a very good choice. I like the weight of the pen and the thinness of the stroke.
17. Midnight picnic @ the beach a week before Memorial Day, when there were few people around. A new moon was out, a bottle of red was at hand and bag full of fresh, sweet cherries was the main course. We sat on the sand, dug in and buried our feet, and proceeded to have a cherry pit-spitting contest. I fell in love that night.
18. See the answer to question 11. Either him or Yoda. I'd like to think that in some ways, I'm slowly figuring out how to be more like them...except for the using-the-force thingy. That part, I can't seem to ever get the hang of.
19. "He loved and was loved in return."
20. My last meal...I really don't want a last meal but the whole course from breakfast to dinner and dessert.
Breakfast: 2 eggs over medium, kalo kalo (garlic fried rice), longanisa +/- daing (dried, salted fish) and strong coffee.
Lunch: White rice, Fried Tilapia with soy sauce (or almost any fish for this matter) and Apan-Apan. Semi-ripe indian mangoes with sauteed shrimp paste as an appetizer.
Afternoon snack: Fruit (Lansones, Santol, Serguilas, mainly asian fruits).
Dinner: Grilled pork or a very large aged kobe beef steak, A1 steak sauce, sweet potato fries (or potato pancakes from the Nevada Diner) and a Sam Adams.
Dessert: rocky road ice cream over pecan pie (I can settle for vanilla).
What can I say? I'm a glutton.
Song of the day: "I Don't Know" - Lisa Hannigan
BTW, check the link I placed in Lisa Hannigan's name. It's the official video of this song and it is very cool.
1. Author: Paulo Coelho - "The Alchemist." Musician: Jeff Buckley - "Lover, You Should've Come Over."
2. Lock Picking. I think that would be a really cool skill to own ::sly grin::
3. Two sugars. I used to take it black, but I needed to cut the bitter with a little sweet. Kinda like life.
4. The Heimlich, proper CPR, how to use chopsticks, knitting, how to skip stones, changing a tire, opening a beer bottle with a lighter...
5. Marlon Brando, the younger version of him. Just check out his delivery of this Shakespeare monologue and you'll know why he's in my head.
6. Yes, I do believe in destiny, but more importantly, I believe that the path we take and not our destination is what makes our life in this earth, special.
7. I think I was a grizzly bear, hunting wild salmon in the rivers of the great northwest United States in a former life.
8. Formaldehyde, more specifically, the smell of our anatomy lab. No matter how many layers of gloves you wear, it still gets to your fingernails, hair, scrubs...just gross. On the flip side, firewood burning during a crisp winter evening...there's nothing like it.
9. Ploosh (n.) - state of confusion or disorientation specifically caused by an overload of information, followed by difficult questioning. Ex. Medical students rarely raise their hands after nephrology lecture because they are in ploosh.
10. 12:34am...I'm either super tired or extremely energetic.
11. CYRANO DE BERGERAC - technically, he did exist in real life, but the character in Rostand's play is much more interesting. Poet, musician, philosopher, soldier, duelist, physicist, comedian, and true blue romantic. He certainly tried to accomplish what he set out to do: excel in everything.
12. My inability to rein in my geekish sensibilities.
13. Never really had one. I suppose I should start. I would like to cross out this one in particular: travel ALL the States in the Union by eating my way through them or at least visiting all their famous national parks.
14. I'm currently writing my personal statement for my residency application. EPIC FAIL.
15. Me, flying/hovering over white sand dunes. Pretty much that's all there is to it. It's fun tho, getting the sensation that I'm flying, especially if I'm having a vivid dream.
16. I answered this one before, but I do have others in mind: A Zebra F-301 pen is also a very good choice. I like the weight of the pen and the thinness of the stroke.
17. Midnight picnic @ the beach a week before Memorial Day, when there were few people around. A new moon was out, a bottle of red was at hand and bag full of fresh, sweet cherries was the main course. We sat on the sand, dug in and buried our feet, and proceeded to have a cherry pit-spitting contest. I fell in love that night.
18. See the answer to question 11. Either him or Yoda. I'd like to think that in some ways, I'm slowly figuring out how to be more like them...except for the using-the-force thingy. That part, I can't seem to ever get the hang of.
19. "He loved and was loved in return."
20. My last meal...I really don't want a last meal but the whole course from breakfast to dinner and dessert.
Breakfast: 2 eggs over medium, kalo kalo (garlic fried rice), longanisa +/- daing (dried, salted fish) and strong coffee.
Lunch: White rice, Fried Tilapia with soy sauce (or almost any fish for this matter) and Apan-Apan. Semi-ripe indian mangoes with sauteed shrimp paste as an appetizer.
Afternoon snack: Fruit (Lansones, Santol, Serguilas, mainly asian fruits).
Dinner: Grilled pork or a very large aged kobe beef steak, A1 steak sauce, sweet potato fries (or potato pancakes from the Nevada Diner) and a Sam Adams.
Dessert: rocky road ice cream over pecan pie (I can settle for vanilla).
What can I say? I'm a glutton.
Song of the day: "I Don't Know" - Lisa Hannigan
BTW, check the link I placed in Lisa Hannigan's name. It's the official video of this song and it is very cool.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Thinkin' of U
Here's a little glimpse into my mind.
I've grouped a few questions together for you to answer (should you choose to accept the task). Your answer can be as detailed or abbreviated as you wish. Of course, the more detailed, the more fun we'll have.
The object is for me to evoke strong (mostly positive) emotions from you. In return, I can gauge how well we vibe together, regardless of the similarity of our sensibilities.
Feel free to come up with your own questions and send them my way or towards your other readers. You can also use my questions too, just make sure you give me credit ;-)
This is just an exercise in connection, nothing more. You don't have to read into this. This is supposed to be fun. I repeat...FUN!
Here goes:
1. What artist/musician/author, etc. helped to define you as the person you are now? Any particular work of art/song/written work, etc?
2. If somebody offered to tutor you in 1 skill of your choosing (towards mastery), what would it be and why?
3. How do you take your coffee/tea? Or if neither, substitute appropriate eye-opener.
4. What can you teach somebody in 5 minutes that could help enrich their life?
5. Who does your inner monologue voice? Why him/her?
6. Do you believe in destiny?
7. Where did you think your previous reincarnated self came from (place/time/any other specifics you can add would also be very helpful)?
8. What is the one smell you hate the most in this world? It's antithesis?
9. Make up a novel word and define it, please?
10. Favorite time of the day/night?
11. If you could bring a literary character to life, who would it be?
12. What do you think makes you weird in the eyes of others?
13. What's the most recent item you've crossed out from your bucket list?
14. Tell me about your most recent artistic exploit/project if any?
15. What's your recurring dream about?
16. Which writing implement are you most fond of (e.g. my personal choice = Pilot Precise V5RT black ink)?
17. What was your most perfect day?
18. If you could emulate one person, who would it be? Are you actively trying to emulate them now?
19. What would you like your epitaph to say about you?
20. You've lived a full and for the most part, a wonderful life. You've written your will, said your goodbyes, made your peace with your enemies, and made love with the love of your life. Now all that's left is for you to have your last meal. What would it be?
I hope you had fun answering these questions. Let me know how it turns out.
Song of the day: "Never Tear Us Apart" - Beck and Friends (INXS Cover)
Thanks, Mike!
I've grouped a few questions together for you to answer (should you choose to accept the task). Your answer can be as detailed or abbreviated as you wish. Of course, the more detailed, the more fun we'll have.
The object is for me to evoke strong (mostly positive) emotions from you. In return, I can gauge how well we vibe together, regardless of the similarity of our sensibilities.
Feel free to come up with your own questions and send them my way or towards your other readers. You can also use my questions too, just make sure you give me credit ;-)
This is just an exercise in connection, nothing more. You don't have to read into this. This is supposed to be fun. I repeat...FUN!
Here goes:
1. What artist/musician/author, etc. helped to define you as the person you are now? Any particular work of art/song/written work, etc?
2. If somebody offered to tutor you in 1 skill of your choosing (towards mastery), what would it be and why?
3. How do you take your coffee/tea? Or if neither, substitute appropriate eye-opener.
4. What can you teach somebody in 5 minutes that could help enrich their life?
5. Who does your inner monologue voice? Why him/her?
6. Do you believe in destiny?
7. Where did you think your previous reincarnated self came from (place/time/any other specifics you can add would also be very helpful)?
8. What is the one smell you hate the most in this world? It's antithesis?
9. Make up a novel word and define it, please?
10. Favorite time of the day/night?
11. If you could bring a literary character to life, who would it be?
12. What do you think makes you weird in the eyes of others?
13. What's the most recent item you've crossed out from your bucket list?
14. Tell me about your most recent artistic exploit/project if any?
15. What's your recurring dream about?
16. Which writing implement are you most fond of (e.g. my personal choice = Pilot Precise V5RT black ink)?
17. What was your most perfect day?
18. If you could emulate one person, who would it be? Are you actively trying to emulate them now?
19. What would you like your epitaph to say about you?
20. You've lived a full and for the most part, a wonderful life. You've written your will, said your goodbyes, made your peace with your enemies, and made love with the love of your life. Now all that's left is for you to have your last meal. What would it be?
I hope you had fun answering these questions. Let me know how it turns out.
Song of the day: "Never Tear Us Apart" - Beck and Friends (INXS Cover)
Thanks, Mike!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The lump on the pickle
Yep. This week was nothing but absolute uselessness and a waste of time. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed every bit of it. I'm the "Jack the Ripper" of time-killing. It's just that 2 weeks have gone by in Pediatrics (week 1 = Peds ER, Week 2 - Off with random enrichment lectures), and I've only gone through 4, count 'em, 4 chapters of the review book for step two boards. I told myself I'd read 2 chapters a week which would've gotten me all finished with the review book by this coming Wednesday, but somehow, my amazing ability to procrastinate and the lure of catching up with Doctor Who episodes were all just too much to pass up. I'm weak. I know. To make things worse, PBS just released the Royal Shakespeare Company's BBC production of "Hamlet" this past week, starring two of my favorite actors: David Tennant (Doctor Who, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: TNG). So like the dork that I am, I went on and wasted more time watching the show and re-reading the play. I guess this proves that becoming a surgeon is not in the cards for me. I have too many other interests I'd rather be doing than cutting people up and being on call 24/7.
One more thing: I feel like I'm about to pop. I ate so much today on account of my Nephew having a Confirmation party. And in true gluttonistic (that's right, I'm making up my own words) fashion, I topped the night off by eating the last red velvet cupcake (made by yours truly, of course) with a side of rocky road ice cream while watching Mayweather beat the crap out of Mosley. Quite disappointing since I wanted Mosley to shut that arrogant SOB Mayweather, up. But I suppose this only sets up the stage for Manny to knock the smile off of Floyd's cocky face later on. We shall see.
So what does the week have in store for me:
1. Doing some schedule changes with my electives.
2. Updating CV some more.
3. READ PEDIATRICS REVIEW BOOK!
4. Review Head, Neck, and Back anatomy for the 1st years (God help me).
5. Trying not to procrastinate so much for this week.
6. Do laundry.
I figure, that's about 2 tasks per day. Hopefully that's doable, even for a notorious procrastinator like myself. Ask me next weekend.
Song of the day: "Berry Picker's Tune" - T. Nile & Joanna Chapman-Smith
One more thing: I feel like I'm about to pop. I ate so much today on account of my Nephew having a Confirmation party. And in true gluttonistic (that's right, I'm making up my own words) fashion, I topped the night off by eating the last red velvet cupcake (made by yours truly, of course) with a side of rocky road ice cream while watching Mayweather beat the crap out of Mosley. Quite disappointing since I wanted Mosley to shut that arrogant SOB Mayweather, up. But I suppose this only sets up the stage for Manny to knock the smile off of Floyd's cocky face later on. We shall see.
So what does the week have in store for me:
1. Doing some schedule changes with my electives.
2. Updating CV some more.
3. READ PEDIATRICS REVIEW BOOK!
4. Review Head, Neck, and Back anatomy for the 1st years (God help me).
5. Trying not to procrastinate so much for this week.
6. Do laundry.
I figure, that's about 2 tasks per day. Hopefully that's doable, even for a notorious procrastinator like myself. Ask me next weekend.
Song of the day: "Berry Picker's Tune" - T. Nile & Joanna Chapman-Smith
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Refurbished
I'm tired of studying abnormal liver function tests (although I aught to study more). So I decided to do a little myspace cleaning and to my surprise, I found this fun little survey I did for a good friend of mine a few years ago (Thanks again, Mike!). I said to myself, "self, why not update the survey? I'm sure it's a better way to spend your time rather than reading up on the causes of elevated AST/ALT or going to sleep."
And so, here it is...the survey. Feel free to use it yourself in your blogs, should you feel inclined to do so.
Ahem...
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Med student loans...GRRRR!! GRRRR, I say!!!
2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
The backyard/patio/garden.
3. Last time you puked from drinking?
October 12th, 2009, in my car on the way home after my friends' wedding (Don't worry I wasn't driving), then a rest stop somewhere in Connecticut, then another rest stop on the Jersey Turnpike (exit 7), then the Greyhound bus station in Mt. Laurel. That was a lot of puking...
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Never. I think I would cause much puking for others which would then cause me to puke...and the vicious cycle would never end!
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Don't remember. I think I was sick for most of my 1st grade life.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
OK, this is lame, but study or sleep...unfortunately I don't have the gumption to do either just yet.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
As a little boy of 8 - a chef. As a young tyke of 11 - a comic book illustrator. As a strapping lad of 16 - a porn star. As young man of 18 - a porn star. As a quarter-lifer - a rock star. As a soon-to-be 30 year old - 15 lbs. lighter.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
One
9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
It was clean and because it was a hand-me-down from my brother-in-law.
10. GAS PRICES First thought?
I wish somebody got me a loaded gas card for Christmas.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you...
Used to be Italy. Now, probably Austin, Texas or somewhere in the Northwest. No, I still don't feel like taking anybody with me. Sorry.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
The first line treatment for scombroid poisoning is Benadryl or some other antihistamine. It's ok...you can Wikipedia it.
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Should I wear a tie tomorrow?
15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
Hmmm...I suppose bikini shorts.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Cleaning my room. Always.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Depends on the art gallery.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Normally I'd pick Bugs. But more recently, Peter Griffin...you can't help but laugh at Seth McFarlane's creation.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with someone of the opposite sex?
Sit down cozy-like on the couch, crack open a few beers or wine, and watch sportscenter or the history channel or AMC until one of us nods off.
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
Jeff Buckley is my Elvis.
22. Are you planning on remaining in your current field?
For $150K worth of loans and 4 years of my life I'll never ever get back, EVER...maybe.
23. Do you see yourself married in the next five years?
Probably not. It seems to be the trend.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Pastrami or Salami...very close call.
25. What do you get every time you go into a WalMart?
Trident peppermint gum.
26. Beach or lake?
Depends on view ;)
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
Perhaps. But that should not justify divorce in today's society. FYI, the divorce rate has been in its lowest since the 1970s.
28. TV show you miss?
The Muppet Show
29. Favorite guilty pleasure
Haribo Gummy Bears
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I don't think I have any. I just don't care about what anybody else thinks about my movie tastes.
31. What's your drink?
Coffee, Yerba Mate, Sam Adams Beer.
32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cowboys
33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers
34. Do you cheer for the bad guy in a movie?
If he's a kick-ass bad guy.
35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best?
That kid that played Data in Goonies.
36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of Lost would you be?
HAHAHA! I'd like to think, John Locke.
37. What do you want when you are sick?
Lots of water and quiet.
38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Still keep up with my high school friends. Don't really care for those who didn't talk to me.
39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
88.5 WXPN
42. Norm or Cliff?
Cliff, of course!
43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Simpsons.
44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Other than wasted time and heartache in those relationships, I don't think I've had a really bad mistake, thankfully.
45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Lots of people sit across from me @ work. Most of them nurses and doctors. So far, they've been nice.
46. If you could get away with it, whom would you kill?
Next.
47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Mel Brooks.
48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
Julie Delpy or Anne Hathaway
49. Have you ever had to use a firearm?
No, but I'd like to know how to use one.
50. Last book you read?
A Farewell To Arms - E. Hemingway
51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Nope.
52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
My grandpa's house.
53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
Lots of places: Sequoia National Park, Yosemite, Napa Valley, The Playboy Mansion...
54. Number of texts in a day?
Depends on the occasion
55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
My career is pretty much set. I would say relationship, but I don't think I'm up for that mess right now anyways.
56. Favorite Winter Olympic Sport?
Lately, Snowboarding. Before, curling.
57. Pencil or pen?
Both
58. Bueller??? Bueller??? Bueller???
Note to self: Finish Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
59. How many jobs have you had?
Quite a few.
60. Are you where you thought you would be at this age?
Nope. Still working on it, tho.
Song of the Day: "Horchata" - Vampire Weekend
And so, here it is...the survey. Feel free to use it yourself in your blogs, should you feel inclined to do so.
Ahem...
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Med student loans...GRRRR!! GRRRR, I say!!!
2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
The backyard/patio/garden.
3. Last time you puked from drinking?
October 12th, 2009, in my car on the way home after my friends' wedding (Don't worry I wasn't driving), then a rest stop somewhere in Connecticut, then another rest stop on the Jersey Turnpike (exit 7), then the Greyhound bus station in Mt. Laurel. That was a lot of puking...
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Never. I think I would cause much puking for others which would then cause me to puke...and the vicious cycle would never end!
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Don't remember. I think I was sick for most of my 1st grade life.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
OK, this is lame, but study or sleep...unfortunately I don't have the gumption to do either just yet.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
As a little boy of 8 - a chef. As a young tyke of 11 - a comic book illustrator. As a strapping lad of 16 - a porn star. As young man of 18 - a porn star. As a quarter-lifer - a rock star. As a soon-to-be 30 year old - 15 lbs. lighter.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
One
9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
It was clean and because it was a hand-me-down from my brother-in-law.
10. GAS PRICES First thought?
I wish somebody got me a loaded gas card for Christmas.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you...
Used to be Italy. Now, probably Austin, Texas or somewhere in the Northwest. No, I still don't feel like taking anybody with me. Sorry.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
The first line treatment for scombroid poisoning is Benadryl or some other antihistamine. It's ok...you can Wikipedia it.
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Should I wear a tie tomorrow?
15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
Hmmm...I suppose bikini shorts.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Cleaning my room. Always.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Depends on the art gallery.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Normally I'd pick Bugs. But more recently, Peter Griffin...you can't help but laugh at Seth McFarlane's creation.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with someone of the opposite sex?
Sit down cozy-like on the couch, crack open a few beers or wine, and watch sportscenter or the history channel or AMC until one of us nods off.
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
Jeff Buckley is my Elvis.
22. Are you planning on remaining in your current field?
For $150K worth of loans and 4 years of my life I'll never ever get back, EVER...maybe.
23. Do you see yourself married in the next five years?
Probably not. It seems to be the trend.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Pastrami or Salami...very close call.
25. What do you get every time you go into a WalMart?
Trident peppermint gum.
26. Beach or lake?
Depends on view ;)
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
Perhaps. But that should not justify divorce in today's society. FYI, the divorce rate has been in its lowest since the 1970s.
28. TV show you miss?
The Muppet Show
29. Favorite guilty pleasure
Haribo Gummy Bears
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
I don't think I have any. I just don't care about what anybody else thinks about my movie tastes.
31. What's your drink?
Coffee, Yerba Mate, Sam Adams Beer.
32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cowboys
33. Cops or Robbers?
Robbers
34. Do you cheer for the bad guy in a movie?
If he's a kick-ass bad guy.
35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best?
That kid that played Data in Goonies.
36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of Lost would you be?
HAHAHA! I'd like to think, John Locke.
37. What do you want when you are sick?
Lots of water and quiet.
38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Still keep up with my high school friends. Don't really care for those who didn't talk to me.
39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
88.5 WXPN
42. Norm or Cliff?
Cliff, of course!
43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Simpsons.
44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Other than wasted time and heartache in those relationships, I don't think I've had a really bad mistake, thankfully.
45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Lots of people sit across from me @ work. Most of them nurses and doctors. So far, they've been nice.
46. If you could get away with it, whom would you kill?
Next.
47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Mel Brooks.
48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
Julie Delpy or Anne Hathaway
49. Have you ever had to use a firearm?
No, but I'd like to know how to use one.
50. Last book you read?
A Farewell To Arms - E. Hemingway
51. Do you have a teddy bear?
Nope.
52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
My grandpa's house.
53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
Lots of places: Sequoia National Park, Yosemite, Napa Valley, The Playboy Mansion...
54. Number of texts in a day?
Depends on the occasion
55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
My career is pretty much set. I would say relationship, but I don't think I'm up for that mess right now anyways.
56. Favorite Winter Olympic Sport?
Lately, Snowboarding. Before, curling.
57. Pencil or pen?
Both
58. Bueller??? Bueller??? Bueller???
Note to self: Finish Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
59. How many jobs have you had?
Quite a few.
60. Are you where you thought you would be at this age?
Nope. Still working on it, tho.
Song of the Day: "Horchata" - Vampire Weekend
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Ok, so this blog, so far has been my sounding board, more or less, for the trials and tribulations of the surreal (and I use the term very loosely) ride that is med school. In it, you will find my slip-shod attempt at chronicling almost all of bruhaha that goes on in my life amidst countless hours of medical minutiae, wrapped in a pretty $150K+ student loan bow. A good deal of it is bitching...and I feel pretty bad about it, despite this being my own blog. I wish I was a little more cheerful or witty when it came to matters of electronic journaling. I won't try it now, but I can at least make this one entry lean more towards the positive side.
It's been 3 years since I started the Manifesto and I feel that I need to highlight the good things that I have been a part of and experienced this whole time as opposed to dwelling some more on the countless crap that has piled high in my life. Here goes...
- I got into med school (it took me 3 years to get in, and it has taken 3 more for me to get scared shitless about the fact that I will be responsible for a stranger's health in a few months' time from now). YAY!
- I made it to 3rd year so far. OK...
- I made more friends. Always a plus.
- I learned who my real friends are.
- I've discovered many ways to remember the TCA cycle and even more ways to forget it.
- I got into (and out of) a relationship that made me realize that being single isn't so bad at all.
- I learned how to make peach cobbler.
- I got better at playing guitar (and ukelele)!
- I learned how to roll drum cigarettes.
- I stopped smoking.
- I have agreed to disagree with vodka because in a streetfight, vodka IS the street.
- I learned that I suck at public speaking. And that's ok.
- I realized the importance of owning my own domicile in the future.
- I learned the power of saying "I don't know."
- I learned that I look better bald.
- I got glasses (now I can work the Clark Kent angle)!
- I can do OMM now!
- I have memorized 4 Shakespeare soliloquies this past year (2 - Julius Ceasar, 1 - Richard III, 1 - Hamlet).
- I've learned to take things as they come, and with a grain of salt (lots of salt...and tequila).
And there you have it, mas o menos. I'm sure there are other quirky details that I have omitted...they will surface somehow, in time. Before the new year dawns on us, I figured I aught to do a little life accounting just to get the good vibes going for 2010. As always, I can only hope that whatever good comes my way, may it always outweigh the bad. And whatever mistakes I make, that I seriously learn from them, because I hate going through the same stupid shit more than twice.
Song of the day: "Heartbeat Radio" - Sondre Lerche
It's been 3 years since I started the Manifesto and I feel that I need to highlight the good things that I have been a part of and experienced this whole time as opposed to dwelling some more on the countless crap that has piled high in my life. Here goes...
- I got into med school (it took me 3 years to get in, and it has taken 3 more for me to get scared shitless about the fact that I will be responsible for a stranger's health in a few months' time from now). YAY!
- I made it to 3rd year so far. OK...
- I made more friends. Always a plus.
- I learned who my real friends are.
- I've discovered many ways to remember the TCA cycle and even more ways to forget it.
- I got into (and out of) a relationship that made me realize that being single isn't so bad at all.
- I learned how to make peach cobbler.
- I got better at playing guitar (and ukelele)!
- I learned how to roll drum cigarettes.
- I stopped smoking.
- I have agreed to disagree with vodka because in a streetfight, vodka IS the street.
- I learned that I suck at public speaking. And that's ok.
- I realized the importance of owning my own domicile in the future.
- I learned the power of saying "I don't know."
- I learned that I look better bald.
- I got glasses (now I can work the Clark Kent angle)!
- I can do OMM now!
- I have memorized 4 Shakespeare soliloquies this past year (2 - Julius Ceasar, 1 - Richard III, 1 - Hamlet).
- I've learned to take things as they come, and with a grain of salt (lots of salt...and tequila).
And there you have it, mas o menos. I'm sure there are other quirky details that I have omitted...they will surface somehow, in time. Before the new year dawns on us, I figured I aught to do a little life accounting just to get the good vibes going for 2010. As always, I can only hope that whatever good comes my way, may it always outweigh the bad. And whatever mistakes I make, that I seriously learn from them, because I hate going through the same stupid shit more than twice.
Song of the day: "Heartbeat Radio" - Sondre Lerche
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wake up!
Why is it that when I find a task in front of me, I somehow manage to expertly find MULTIPLE WAYS of dodging said work?
Cases in point:
1. Psychiatry paper - Due this coming Friday (or earlier).
2. Studying for the Psych final - Also this coming Friday.
I am dangerously low on motivation.
Send help.
And coffee.
ASAP.
Song of the day: "Electric Surfin' Go-Go" - Polysics
Cases in point:
1. Psychiatry paper - Due this coming Friday (or earlier).
2. Studying for the Psych final - Also this coming Friday.
I am dangerously low on motivation.
Send help.
And coffee.
ASAP.
Song of the day: "Electric Surfin' Go-Go" - Polysics
Monday, August 24, 2009
Take one down, pass it around
Last Saturday (yes, even on the weekend) was unofficially my last day at the Family Medicine office. That's not to say that I won't be making it back there ever. No, I just finished my office time and now it's on to part 1.1 of the Fam Med rotation...OMM. Yes, this should be fun and interesting. I've done some OMM shadowing before with another DO, but tomorrow (or should I say, today) will be my official rotation. I will be doing this for 2 weeks, then followed by another 2 weeks of Community Service (AHEC). Quite looking forward to it, actually.
Things I learned during FM rotation:
1. Learn to shut your mouth and just listen. Most of the time, pts. will tell you all you need to know.
2. We have no pity for drug-seekers. EVER.
3. There's nothing you can't say in 2 minutes that I can't say in 20 (Thank you, Dr. H.).
4. Read. It's the best thing you can do for yourself.
5. I hate (yes,HATE) giving presentations, much more so than taking exams.
6. I just might add Psychiatry to my list of possible specialties...might.
7. Like most things, practice is the key to making the hard things look easy. Just make sure you're practicing the right thing.
8. I need to learn my drugs better, like yesterday.
9. Giving presentations and taking exams will be a constant in my profession. Frick!
10. I'm a magnet for chronic pain sufferers...maybe they're trying to tell me something.
On a different note, today, I played some rhythm guitar with a few of my school buddies. It was a pretty long session and the damn AC wasn't working and he kept the backyard door open to get some air circulation...which wasn't happenin' exactly. It was pretty uncomfortable, but we had fun figuring out the new songs. The cover line up for our impromptu band's performance in 10 days is very eclectic to say the least:
1. Owner of A Lonely Heart - Yes
2. Suzie Q - Creedance Clearwater Revival
3. Fantasy - Mariah Carey
4. Gold Lion - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5. Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
(6. Plush - Stoned Temple Pilots) -> this is still in the works
I've never played as a guitarist in a band setting before. this should be quite interesting. Oh, and did I mention that we have our SHELF exam the next day after the concert? Brilliant. Good times...
Song of the day: "Footsteps In The Dark" - The Isley Brothers
Things I learned during FM rotation:
1. Learn to shut your mouth and just listen. Most of the time, pts. will tell you all you need to know.
2. We have no pity for drug-seekers. EVER.
3. There's nothing you can't say in 2 minutes that I can't say in 20 (Thank you, Dr. H.).
4. Read. It's the best thing you can do for yourself.
5. I hate (yes,HATE) giving presentations, much more so than taking exams.
6. I just might add Psychiatry to my list of possible specialties...might.
7. Like most things, practice is the key to making the hard things look easy. Just make sure you're practicing the right thing.
8. I need to learn my drugs better, like yesterday.
9. Giving presentations and taking exams will be a constant in my profession. Frick!
10. I'm a magnet for chronic pain sufferers...maybe they're trying to tell me something.
On a different note, today, I played some rhythm guitar with a few of my school buddies. It was a pretty long session and the damn AC wasn't working and he kept the backyard door open to get some air circulation...which wasn't happenin' exactly. It was pretty uncomfortable, but we had fun figuring out the new songs. The cover line up for our impromptu band's performance in 10 days is very eclectic to say the least:
1. Owner of A Lonely Heart - Yes
2. Suzie Q - Creedance Clearwater Revival
3. Fantasy - Mariah Carey
4. Gold Lion - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5. Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
(6. Plush - Stoned Temple Pilots) -> this is still in the works
I've never played as a guitarist in a band setting before. this should be quite interesting. Oh, and did I mention that we have our SHELF exam the next day after the concert? Brilliant. Good times...
Song of the day: "Footsteps In The Dark" - The Isley Brothers
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ah poo.
It's the same ol' story: Boy gets an assignment. Boy thinks "oh, I got time." Boy goofs off and does other enjoyable activities such as watching old Scrubs reruns, driving aimlessly throughout south Jersey, napping, and the like...and before you know it, crunch time rears it's ugly, pointed head. Boy panics at said ugly head and ends up ruining his weekend so he can catch up. The end.
For once, can I go through the day without procrastinating?
Honestly, if procrastinating was my job, I'd be CEO by now and my personal earnings alone would be enough to pay off the world debt, fix the US economy, and fund universal healthcare...10 times over.
Crappity crap crap.
Song of the day: "The Orchard" - The Bats
"...and here we go a-wassailing around the apple trees again..."
For once, can I go through the day without procrastinating?
Honestly, if procrastinating was my job, I'd be CEO by now and my personal earnings alone would be enough to pay off the world debt, fix the US economy, and fund universal healthcare...10 times over.
Crappity crap crap.
Song of the day: "The Orchard" - The Bats
"...and here we go a-wassailing around the apple trees again..."
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
More, more, more
Another sleepless night. I have a couple more lectures and some reading to do before I turn in. I figured I'd procrastinate a bit and blow off some steam. Or whatever's PG about it. The 3 weeks are slowly whittling down to 2. And I still have a lot more to do. I think I have a good plan right now. Do some lectures in the morning and by the evening, do as many questions as I can (at least 100+). Pathology and the rest of the body systems are getting a once over. After this week, it will all be Micro, Pharm, and OMM until the bitter end. Grrr. Just keep working and you'll be all right. Bring it.
I'm thinking of going to Acadia National Park (Thanks Jon, for suggesting it) in Maine for the highpoint of my roadtrip. Then cover the rest of the state and whatever else I missed on the way back. One of few things I'm actually looking forward to doing. I also got my 3rd year rotation schedule, so it's kinda nice and sobering to know that there is an abundance of work ahead, after I get back. No sweat, right? Right.
It's nice to get encouragement from time to time. I met some 4th year friends of mine today. They're enjoying their month off right now before they head out to their internships. Just the mere fact alone that they were standing there, graduated, giving me a pep talk is a good enough affirmation that there is light at the end of this tunnel. Things have been worse. I just have to keep moving, day in and day out. The work is good and I don't mind it as much as I used to. It keeps me sane (weird, I know).
That's it for now, I guess. I'll write again if there is something more substantial that's worth writing about.
Good night.
Song of the day: "Sad Song" - The Spring Standards
I'm a sucker for harmony. And this song ain't really sad at all =)
I'm thinking of going to Acadia National Park (Thanks Jon, for suggesting it) in Maine for the highpoint of my roadtrip. Then cover the rest of the state and whatever else I missed on the way back. One of few things I'm actually looking forward to doing. I also got my 3rd year rotation schedule, so it's kinda nice and sobering to know that there is an abundance of work ahead, after I get back. No sweat, right? Right.
It's nice to get encouragement from time to time. I met some 4th year friends of mine today. They're enjoying their month off right now before they head out to their internships. Just the mere fact alone that they were standing there, graduated, giving me a pep talk is a good enough affirmation that there is light at the end of this tunnel. Things have been worse. I just have to keep moving, day in and day out. The work is good and I don't mind it as much as I used to. It keeps me sane (weird, I know).
That's it for now, I guess. I'll write again if there is something more substantial that's worth writing about.
Good night.
Song of the day: "Sad Song" - The Spring Standards
I'm a sucker for harmony. And this song ain't really sad at all =)
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