Day 2013: Just my luck

So, I have had all this unnecessary friend drama in the past few weeks. First, with an ex-close girlfriend and now with my closest friend here at school. I promise, it isn't interesting. It's annoying.

On top of all of that, my grandmother (not my dearest Ama, thank goodness) is in critical condition due to a bowel herniation (in English: her intestines are poking out of places they shouldn't) and my Dad is in Taiwan now to be with her.

I had a hair appointment scheduled for today and on my way to the appointment, I get a call telling me the stylist is out sick and my appointment has to be rescheduled. I need a little TLC right now and it doesn't seem like it is anywhere in sight. Sigh.

Day 2010: The work never ends, post-NYC

Ooph. Med school really just goes and goes and goes.

New York was fabulous. Here are some pictures.

This kid loves to mug.

Life moves on, later in the day of the Empire State shooting.

Birthday dinner!

The new World Trade Center (the funky shaped one)

Danny's favorite picture of me. Studying makes me pout.

Danny and I are disappointed we got so few pictures together! Still, a great trip. I love seeing friends. It only makes my entire world.

Today was a crappy day on a lot of counts (socially/friend-wise and family health-wise) but all the right people called me today to make me feel loved and cared for and reminded me that despite all the downs in life, there are lots of ups around you if you look for them. I love you BFFFH (et al :P)!

Day 2006: Happy birthday to me!

For the big quarter-century, my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to New York City! We are currently on a plane (yes, this early) en route! We plan on seeing my friends, hanging out in Central Park, running in Central Park, doing a little shopping, perhaps catching a play/show, eating and enjoying the atmosphere that is the greatest city on earth.

Now you all understand why I had to be on top of my school game and why I will probably still be studying whilst in the Big Apple. If anything, I will have the glorious New York City skyline to study to. Below are two photos I took of New York ages ago, just because I love this city at-least-two-photos-worth.

Day 2005: Holy sh!t.

The first day was fine. The second day was a bit of a "holy sh!t" moment. We learned, I swear, an entire undergraduate course worth of immunology in one hour. And, after looking at some of the study resources provided by our pharmacology tutors, I apparently am not running (as in hitting the ground) fast enough. Did I forget to mention yesterday that by December 15th (of this year), I will have learned more than 500 drugs? Not just names people. Mechanisms, side effects, etc etc. FIVE. HUNDRED. I don't even know five hundred people, including celebrities whom I stalk.

My mom seems displeased that I don't plan on attending class today but after going the first two days, I know that I cannot passively sit in a room and listen for hours on end. I need to be actively learning, writing, thinking, or else I am honestly just wasting my time.

It seems quite evident that staying on top of each day's material is a very good thing. It also seems quite evident that I will defiinitely be studying while on vacation. (What vacation you ask? Stay tuned!)

Day 2004: ...of hell

...of hell what?

Yesterday was my first day, and it is "of hell." Why is it "of hell" you ask? Because, the second year of medical school is a very exciting and frightening thing.

Exciting: you are furthering your medical knowledge and actually learning some medicine (pharmacology/drugs, pathology/disease, physical exam skills/things your doctor does to see if you're sick, etc).

Frightening: The first day of school marks the first of many hellish days that lead up to your first board exams. :\

Hence the need to be on-the-ball.

Day 2003: The first day...

Today, my sweet sweet readers, was the first day of my second year of medical school. I have to say, it went pretty okay. Orientation was completed by noon (which is infinitely better than an entire week, read: first year). We only had one real lecture today, so that was good.

I, of course, hit the ground running. I am doing something very fun on my birthday (make sure to check the blog that day to see what's happening) so I need to be very on top of my school work this week. I learned everything I needed to learn today (the six types of necrosis/necroses, hypertrophy/atrophy, other pathology) so I'm feeling good. I am trying to get ahead but it's hard to be motivated on day-one. I think learning everything I was taught today (actual, active learning) is pretty darn good.

Also! Today is a good sign of things to come. I tried on a random jacket of mine (to take to school since they always blast the air conditioning) and found a credit card I have been looking for since late 2011. I win.

Day 2000: Next week

Realizing school starts next week

In college:


In grad school: