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Last month I went to San Fran w/ my mom and ended up giving her my camera. So I need a new digital camera. Or my own personal photographer to follow me around and snap pics for me. I have no recent pictures of ANYone or ANYthing... I want to get a nice one, so I can use my Nikon lenses for it. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Still crazy busy. Only six more months to go now!!! I can hardly wait. I've done Psych, E-med, Surgery, Primary Care and now doing Peds. Lately I've managed to blow off a few study sessions to catch a few shows and just spend time in the city, which is the only way I've retained my sanity. Still on the Dean's list though.
Working my ass off for it, too; it does NOT come easily for me!
BTW... What is up w/ the bunnies in the 7-up commercials????
ttfn
Still crazy busy. Only six more months to go now!!! I can hardly wait. I've done Psych, E-med, Surgery, Primary Care and now doing Peds. Lately I've managed to blow off a few study sessions to catch a few shows and just spend time in the city, which is the only way I've retained my sanity. Still on the Dean's list though.
Working my ass off for it, too; it does NOT come easily for me!BTW... What is up w/ the bunnies in the 7-up commercials????
ttfn
Psych is over. [Except in my personal life, but enough about family... 
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Emergency medicine is my current passion. wow. so amazing!
Just booked my Spring Break flight to San Fran. Can't wait!
My lips are all dry and stained from red wine. I hardly ever drink anymore, it's kinda funny how easily I get drunk now! not even two glasses and I am g-o-n-e. Cheap date I guess!
]Emergency medicine is my current passion. wow. so amazing!
Just booked my Spring Break flight to San Fran. Can't wait!
My lips are all dry and stained from red wine. I hardly ever drink anymore, it's kinda funny how easily I get drunk now! not even two glasses and I am g-o-n-e. Cheap date I guess!
Yes, I'm still alive! It's been a very long, arduous 17 months since my last post, and here's what has happened, in a nutshell:
It's quite simple, really... While working fulltime, I went back to school at night and on weekends to become a PA (physician assistant). What a crazy thing for me to do. It nearly killed me! M-Th 8-4 at work, then class 4-9. F 9-5 work, study at night, study ALL DAY Saturday (seriously, usually I did not have time to even get out of my PJ's!), then go to class Sunday 9-5. I go to a Jewish College (I'm their token Goy!) so the Sabbath was observed every week, along with the multitude of Jewish holidays. Man, I really love September, it seems like there are more holidays than regular days! But it was grueling to say the least, and took a huge toll on my social life, among other things...
Anyway, that craziness ended on December 20th, when I finished the classroom part of my degree, so I only had my job to keep me busy through the end of the year. Then I got to quit my job on December 31st!!! Actually it was pretty hard to do, since I had been there for 8 years and now I have no source of income for the next year... I can't work until I finish my clinical rotations, which started January 2nd and end next December.
So just when I thought I would have at least SOME free time to finally really clean my house, sort through old clothes, do those millions of little things that I couldn't do for a whole year, I became very sick. On Christmas day I came down with a horrible virus causing acute pharyngitis, adenitis and pyrexia. (That's PA-talk for sore throat, swollen glands and fever!) Seriously, I basically did not move from my couch for days, suffering through so much throat pain that I could not even swallow my own spit (ew!), going in and out of the fog of high fever w/ chills then sweats. It was by far the worst illness I have ever had, and I have had German measles, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, and a few serious kidney infections (glomerulonephritis)... After about 10 days I was somewhat better, at least my throat cleared up and the fever dropped, but I was left w/ a debilitating arthritis that makes me feel like I am 80 years old. It totally sucks! I have been working through the pain, taking megadoses of NSAIDS (which have caused scores of little sores in my mouth-- ouch, I just can't win here!) and just hoping that it will resolve soon. Reactive arthritis can linger for months, but sometimes only weeks, so I am hoping for the latter.
So ANYWAY... My first clinical rotation is at a psychiatric hospital. It is a lock-down facility and I have been working with the adolescents and I LOVE it!!!
So that's it. For now. I've missed SG!
--l*P
It's quite simple, really... While working fulltime, I went back to school at night and on weekends to become a PA (physician assistant). What a crazy thing for me to do. It nearly killed me! M-Th 8-4 at work, then class 4-9. F 9-5 work, study at night, study ALL DAY Saturday (seriously, usually I did not have time to even get out of my PJ's!), then go to class Sunday 9-5. I go to a Jewish College (I'm their token Goy!) so the Sabbath was observed every week, along with the multitude of Jewish holidays. Man, I really love September, it seems like there are more holidays than regular days! But it was grueling to say the least, and took a huge toll on my social life, among other things...
Anyway, that craziness ended on December 20th, when I finished the classroom part of my degree, so I only had my job to keep me busy through the end of the year. Then I got to quit my job on December 31st!!! Actually it was pretty hard to do, since I had been there for 8 years and now I have no source of income for the next year... I can't work until I finish my clinical rotations, which started January 2nd and end next December.
So just when I thought I would have at least SOME free time to finally really clean my house, sort through old clothes, do those millions of little things that I couldn't do for a whole year, I became very sick. On Christmas day I came down with a horrible virus causing acute pharyngitis, adenitis and pyrexia. (That's PA-talk for sore throat, swollen glands and fever!) Seriously, I basically did not move from my couch for days, suffering through so much throat pain that I could not even swallow my own spit (ew!), going in and out of the fog of high fever w/ chills then sweats. It was by far the worst illness I have ever had, and I have had German measles, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, and a few serious kidney infections (glomerulonephritis)... After about 10 days I was somewhat better, at least my throat cleared up and the fever dropped, but I was left w/ a debilitating arthritis that makes me feel like I am 80 years old. It totally sucks! I have been working through the pain, taking megadoses of NSAIDS (which have caused scores of little sores in my mouth-- ouch, I just can't win here!) and just hoping that it will resolve soon. Reactive arthritis can linger for months, but sometimes only weeks, so I am hoping for the latter.
So ANYWAY... My first clinical rotation is at a psychiatric hospital. It is a lock-down facility and I have been working with the adolescents and I LOVE it!!!
So that's it. For now. I've missed SG!
--l*P
Warning: this journal entry is all about complaining! Sorry, but I just have to vent!
1) I want to move to San Francisco.
2) I am SOOOO over the heat of east coast summers. They're just Miserable!
3) My roommate is staying, for the time being. I had a looooong talk w/ him and laid it all out. He actually cried a little bit. He apologized profusely, agreed to increased rent, moving his office out of the guest room, helping w/ housework, contributing to utilities and "essentials" and getting a job outside of the house. This last part is a bit of a sticking point, though. I want him working somewhere else by September, and he WANTS to get a real job, but dosn't think it can happen by then. I told him, he promised when he moved in, 17 months ago, that he would have a real job by the end of last summer. So he's had over a year! He's pretty much on probation and I'm not optimistic that it will work out.
We'll see.
4) I have not seen my bf for almost 3 weeks. First he was away, then I was away, then his brother came to visit him. We haven't really had a decent converstion in over a week. Every time I call him his brother is right there commenting. I am starting to feel like I am single again and I seriously wonder if he will be going to my sister's wedding with me.
5) Also, I am sick.
Being sick in this heat really really sucks.
That is all. Everything else is just peachy!
--l*P
1) I want to move to San Francisco.
2) I am SOOOO over the heat of east coast summers. They're just Miserable!
3) My roommate is staying, for the time being. I had a looooong talk w/ him and laid it all out. He actually cried a little bit. He apologized profusely, agreed to increased rent, moving his office out of the guest room, helping w/ housework, contributing to utilities and "essentials" and getting a job outside of the house. This last part is a bit of a sticking point, though. I want him working somewhere else by September, and he WANTS to get a real job, but dosn't think it can happen by then. I told him, he promised when he moved in, 17 months ago, that he would have a real job by the end of last summer. So he's had over a year! He's pretty much on probation and I'm not optimistic that it will work out.
We'll see. 4) I have not seen my bf for almost 3 weeks. First he was away, then I was away, then his brother came to visit him. We haven't really had a decent converstion in over a week. Every time I call him his brother is right there commenting. I am starting to feel like I am single again and I seriously wonder if he will be going to my sister's wedding with me.
5) Also, I am sick.
Being sick in this heat really really sucks.That is all. Everything else is just peachy!
--l*P
Friday I am going to San Francisco for 10 days to visit my sisters and my two darling nieces, pictured here in the snow with me (profile pic). They are so amazing. That photo was taken two years ago in Ohio during their first (and only) snowfall. What fun! Even better-- my visit will include 4 days in Napa for my company's annual meeting, so they are paying for everything! Yay!
I can't wait. Right now I just feel blah.
I want to live alone again but I can't bring myself to tell my roommate he has to move out. Not yet. Money is too tight right now. But soon. Every day I get closer to telling him. Every day that goes by, with him lurking upstairs using the 3rd bedroom as his office, when he promised to get a real job many, many months ago... Every day that he drips his pee on the toilet seats and sheds his hair all over the bathroom floors, yet never EVER cleans up, not even one little bit. Every night that he sleeps on the previously-almost-brand-new futon mattress that I had in my loft, when he promised he would only borrow it for a couple of months, and it's been 15 months. Every time he watches stupid sports analysis programs on my wide/flat screen TV while I am trying to work/sleep/relax. Every time he uses my washer and dryer to do his laundry, without paying extra for it. Every night that he runs his room A/C, without paying a dime towards electricity. Every month (or longer) that he is late with the rent (he went 5 months w/o paying recently!) I am tired of being understanding. If he didn't eat out EVERY meal, and he would go out and get a REAL job (he has a Master's degree for Pete's sake!), he could certainly afford to pay his share around here! As it is, I know I am being taken advantage of and I know it has to stop.
If he had followed through on all the promises he made when he moved in, all would be fine. But alas. He blew it. I am almost at the point where the crap outweighs the extra money coming in. I think it won't be long now...
--l*P
I can't wait. Right now I just feel blah.
I want to live alone again but I can't bring myself to tell my roommate he has to move out. Not yet. Money is too tight right now. But soon. Every day I get closer to telling him. Every day that goes by, with him lurking upstairs using the 3rd bedroom as his office, when he promised to get a real job many, many months ago... Every day that he drips his pee on the toilet seats and sheds his hair all over the bathroom floors, yet never EVER cleans up, not even one little bit. Every night that he sleeps on the previously-almost-brand-new futon mattress that I had in my loft, when he promised he would only borrow it for a couple of months, and it's been 15 months. Every time he watches stupid sports analysis programs on my wide/flat screen TV while I am trying to work/sleep/relax. Every time he uses my washer and dryer to do his laundry, without paying extra for it. Every night that he runs his room A/C, without paying a dime towards electricity. Every month (or longer) that he is late with the rent (he went 5 months w/o paying recently!) I am tired of being understanding. If he didn't eat out EVERY meal, and he would go out and get a REAL job (he has a Master's degree for Pete's sake!), he could certainly afford to pay his share around here! As it is, I know I am being taken advantage of and I know it has to stop.
If he had followed through on all the promises he made when he moved in, all would be fine. But alas. He blew it. I am almost at the point where the crap outweighs the extra money coming in. I think it won't be long now... --l*P
Did I tell you I hate the new format?
I spent last week at MDA camp as a counselor. It was undoubtedly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The other volunteers are such generous, compassionate and inspiring people, but the kids were truly the highlight of camp. My little guy has spinal muscular atrophy, type 2 (SMA-2). He is in a power chair and pretty much immobile, with the exception of some arm/hand movement. He had a spinal fusion last year so he can sit on his own for a little while. He is 10 years old and into Yugi-oh, Bionicles and robotics. He had a crush on one of the little girls, who also has SMA-2. He is such a smart kid, too! The pool was his favorite activity, as is the case with most of the kids since the water gives them a degree of freedom of movement they don't otherwise have.
Talk about putting life into perspective!!! It was exactly what I needed this summer. I will see my little guy again at the Labor Day Telethon; I can hardly wait!
I can't decide who gets more out of camp, the kids or the counselors. I will move heaven and earth to do this again next year, and probably every year for the rest of my life... Next time I will train though. Dead-lifting a 100-pound kid in an awkward position multiple times a day, then running around from dawn 'til dusk defnitely took its toll on the luckyP!
--l*P
I spent last week at MDA camp as a counselor. It was undoubtedly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The other volunteers are such generous, compassionate and inspiring people, but the kids were truly the highlight of camp. My little guy has spinal muscular atrophy, type 2 (SMA-2). He is in a power chair and pretty much immobile, with the exception of some arm/hand movement. He had a spinal fusion last year so he can sit on his own for a little while. He is 10 years old and into Yugi-oh, Bionicles and robotics. He had a crush on one of the little girls, who also has SMA-2. He is such a smart kid, too! The pool was his favorite activity, as is the case with most of the kids since the water gives them a degree of freedom of movement they don't otherwise have.
Talk about putting life into perspective!!! It was exactly what I needed this summer. I will see my little guy again at the Labor Day Telethon; I can hardly wait!
I can't decide who gets more out of camp, the kids or the counselors. I will move heaven and earth to do this again next year, and probably every year for the rest of my life... Next time I will train though. Dead-lifting a 100-pound kid in an awkward position multiple times a day, then running around from dawn 'til dusk defnitely took its toll on the luckyP!
--l*P
My horoscope:
"Born today, you are a potentially controversial individual, for you say what you think -- and mean what you say -- at all times, regardless of what the consequences might be, or of what others may think of you as a result. What you have in your favor, however, is the fact that you are always willing to learn, to stretch yourself, to grow and to develop your views according to your own experience and the developments and evolution of the world around you. Though you can be opinionated, you are not forever fixed in your ideas or your ways; you can change, as required.
You can be rather poetic, and you may even sink into something of a depression now and then -- not because you are becoming pessimistic, but because you are simply emotional about the simple things. Fortunately, these blue periods aren't likely to last very long."
Kinda accurate I guess...
I share a birthday with: Courtney Cox Arquette, actress; Helen Hunt, actress; Brett Butler, comedienne and actress; Ice Cube, rapper and actor; James Belushi, actor and comedian; Waylon Jennings, country singer; Mario Cuomo, New York governor. Too bad I don't share their bank accounts!
For my birthday I would really like a tail.
I will be celebrating from today through Sunday. Call me if you want to join at any point!
--l*P
"Born today, you are a potentially controversial individual, for you say what you think -- and mean what you say -- at all times, regardless of what the consequences might be, or of what others may think of you as a result. What you have in your favor, however, is the fact that you are always willing to learn, to stretch yourself, to grow and to develop your views according to your own experience and the developments and evolution of the world around you. Though you can be opinionated, you are not forever fixed in your ideas or your ways; you can change, as required.
You can be rather poetic, and you may even sink into something of a depression now and then -- not because you are becoming pessimistic, but because you are simply emotional about the simple things. Fortunately, these blue periods aren't likely to last very long."
Kinda accurate I guess...
I share a birthday with: Courtney Cox Arquette, actress; Helen Hunt, actress; Brett Butler, comedienne and actress; Ice Cube, rapper and actor; James Belushi, actor and comedian; Waylon Jennings, country singer; Mario Cuomo, New York governor. Too bad I don't share their bank accounts!
For my birthday I would really like a tail.
I will be celebrating from today through Sunday. Call me if you want to join at any point!
--l*P
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