Seriously, it’s the end of March. This winter NEEDS to end, but on my walk to the bus yesterday morning I was accosted by these big fat snowflakes, once again. I’m starting to get offended. On the bright side, I’ll be in Florida in just a few short days with a group of 20 of my favorite classmates. So, Midwest, bring on the next polar vortex- because I won’t be around to hate you for it!
My fantasies for spring break include… a perfect tan on the first day, excessive amounts of tennis and long runs in the sunshine, a euchre tournament or two, watching my main men move onto the Elite 8 and Final Four, perhaps indulging in a drink or two. Not studying. At all. Enjoying excellent company. I think we have all definitely earned this trip and I can’t WAIT to head down toward the sunshine this weekend.
The horrible weather has definitely taken a bit of a toll on me over the past few months. Or maybe it’s all those extracurriculars…. I have participated in some really fun events this winter – a big dance show at the end of January, a massive med school musical in the beginning of March (which I am still recovering from…. I miss you, cast!) and an a cappella concert the weekend after that. Life has involved just as much rehearsing as it has studying, which is kind of fantastic, but then normal things kind of fall out to the periphery and I feel like I’m floundering around a lot. Since January we have somehow already completed GI, Repro/Endocrine, Immunology, and Central Nervous System. That’s an immense amount of information to pack into our brains in just a few short months. On the bright side, this week (clinical skills, babyyyyy) and the upcoming break give me the chance to rest and become a real person again. Thank goodness… When we come back from break, we will be facing Infectious Disease, which is supposed to be an extremely time-intensive sequence. I’m really looking forward to it, though. The material and professors are supposed to be great (even though I am slightly nervous due to my recent stage role as the ID sequence director in the vulgar and satirical school musical… she doesn’t seem to be holding a grudge yet, though! 🙂 ) Plus, I have some new studying strategies I’d like to put in place for this beast, and I’m hoping to get back on a Friday quizzing schedule. Dreaming big here!
Any way, boring entry, but I figured a general life update was in order after my month-long absence. A few more tidbits for the moment…
Song of the Moment: Firelight – Young the Giant
Next Book to Read: The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt
All I Want to Do Every Day: Rewatch the entire Game of Thrones series, in anticipation of the next season.
Most Shameless Move of the Week: Wearing my white coat around to lecture all week because it’s freezing in our school and I keep forgetting to bring a sweater.
How I Feel Most Days:
And, most importantly…. HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS (tomorrow) to my not-so-wee little brother and my soon-to-be new sister!
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