Archive for January, 2008

As we get further into third year the e-mails about fourth year are increasing. I am incredibly excited to be near the end of medical school. However, every e-mail about choosing rotations and applying for residencies makes me nervous. I have never done well in these types of situations. Trying to match in a program [...]

During a conversation with Julie last year I discussed the concept of spirituality and what it meant to me. The word “spiritual” is thrown around a lot. Everyone is “not religious but spiritual”. Sometimes we use certain words so often that they lose meaning. It’s similar to instances I’ve experienced when a commonplace word (sugar [...]

I’ve been bold lately and actually telling people that Psychiatry is my top choice now. It feels awkward. I feel relief that I can actually answer the question of specialty choice but I also feel anxious that I am giving up things I liked in other specialties. I won’t be stepping foot in the OR. [...]

I suddenly have a craving for Camembert with crackers. Of course I’ve probably never had “real” Camembert since I’ve only tasted the stuff that comes pre-packaged in wine gift baskets. Nonetheless I have this craving out of nowhere. I am not sure what is going on with my desire to eat ALL THE TIME. It [...]

I am proud to announce that I finally got my lazy ass to run. I am slow but I am running. Let’s not underestimate the immense amount of inertia one has to overcome. Other randomness:1. Mike is cooking and it smells really good. He has no idea how much longer it will take and I [...]