I'm hanging in there! Only 3 tests left until we get a WHOLE WEEK OFF!
I haven't been doing stellar on the tests I've taken, but I can't complain... So far, I haven't gotten a major grade < 80, so I'm okay with that, not necessarily happy, being the perfectionist that I am...
I woke up Friday with a sore, sore throat which progressed into congestion through the day. Saturday I woke up with major congestion and thought I had a sinus infection. I waited around to see the doctor who assured me it was only congestion and gave me an Rx for Flonase and instructions to take OTC Mucinex D, push the clear liquids and rest-- halting what little ambition I had to study for the Physiology test Monday. I watched the Blackshirts BOOM the Sooners and went to bed early.
Sunday I sat/laid by the pool while I studied and took a break to walk along the river. It was soo beautiful. the leaves are falling now and it's lovely!
Monday
Physiology Test went alright... and the day improved: I found out I can go to the football game while I'm home!!! My cousin called and asked if she could stay with me next week becuase she has an interview at UT Health!!! We had the afternoon off because Anatomy Lab is OVER (aside from the practical next week) so I cleaned the kitchen, baked pumpkin bars, made mashed taters and went to my friends' place for meatloaf, taters, green bean casserole and bars!!! mmmm mmm mmmmmm We ended up hanging out for a while afterwards which was nice, to relax.
Tuesday
We got our Theory Lab practical back... Not good. It's frustrating because I KNOW what I'm doing and I feel like it was set up unfairly, but that's how it goes, I guess. I wish we had better feedback on it, but that's how it goes. I guess. It was just an off day all together.
Today
I went into school for 6 hours even though we didn't have class in the morning nor lab this afternoon, but I needed to get away from my apartment, because I distract myself too easily when I'm here. Although, I did get some stuff done this morning. I came home and worked some more problems while watching the CMA's... (I'm so over Taylor Swift...) Now, I thought I'd update the blog and write out some more Anatomy Flashcards before going to bed!
Love to you all!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
which is better? one or two?
Seriously. a Big Deal. We learned how to do subjective refraction today!!! "Which one is clearer? This one or that one?" All of the little lens flips are in fact, NOT to make a you go crazy. Just an added benefit.
We also started "blood and pus" as Doc Newman calls it- and looked at pictures of different and anomalies visible from the outside of the eye.
I much prefer spinning dials to bluh-d and puss.
As for the next few days (and weeks, I guess) I think the real question is...
which is better? coffee or sleep??
We also started "blood and pus" as Doc Newman calls it- and looked at pictures of different and anomalies visible from the outside of the eye.
I much prefer spinning dials to bluh-d and puss.
As for the next few days (and weeks, I guess) I think the real question is...
which is better? coffee or sleep??
Sunday, October 25, 2009
hugs.
I miss hugs. lots. It's not like at home yet. I don't know people well enough, well, I do, but we see each other all day, every day and hugs don't seem to be as appropriate then, I guess? I don't know. I miss hugs from Tia and Kevin. They are my favorite huggers. No offense to the rest, but they just are my favorites.
Kaila and I were planning on going to early mass to give us some extra time to study today. She overslept, so I went by myself. Deacon Eddie at St. Peter's walked in just ahdead of me this morning. He held the door open for me and winked a little. Had someone under the age of 60 done it, it probably would have been a little creepy, but it definitely wasn't. After mass, I stayed a little longer to finish my rosary. I had started to feel a little emotional but was fighting through it, but thinking, "I could really use a hug to encourage me, make me less homesick and motivate me to study my hiney off for this test tomorrow." Anyway, as I was walking out, Deacon Eddie, who was coming back in says to me, "Ya knowa, I hehve speh-cial priv-lig-es as a DEAcon. . . I geht to geeve huhgs." I smiled and said, "It's just what I need!" And he gave me a big bear hug.
It helped me feel good, but also sad...?... I know, it doesn't really make sense, but really do girl's emotions EVER make sense?
Kaila and I were planning on going to early mass to give us some extra time to study today. She overslept, so I went by myself. Deacon Eddie at St. Peter's walked in just ahdead of me this morning. He held the door open for me and winked a little. Had someone under the age of 60 done it, it probably would have been a little creepy, but it definitely wasn't. After mass, I stayed a little longer to finish my rosary. I had started to feel a little emotional but was fighting through it, but thinking, "I could really use a hug to encourage me, make me less homesick and motivate me to study my hiney off for this test tomorrow." Anyway, as I was walking out, Deacon Eddie, who was coming back in says to me, "Ya knowa, I hehve speh-cial priv-lig-es as a DEAcon. . . I geht to geeve huhgs." I smiled and said, "It's just what I need!" And he gave me a big bear hug.
It helped me feel good, but also sad...?... I know, it doesn't really make sense, but really do girl's emotions EVER make sense?
Friday, October 23, 2009
the weeks to come...
the wonderful world of tests begins Monday.
In the course of two weeks (14 days), we have:
M: Anatomy Test/Optics Quiz
R: Biochemistry Test
F: Theory and Methods Test/Optics Quiz
M: Optics Test
T: Theory Lab Practical
R: Neuroanatomy Test
M: Physiology Test
BLECH. Yuck. The worst part about it is that you fall behind in all of the rest of the classes because you ignore them to study for the class that you have the most immediate test in. . . They told us not to fall behind, boy were they right. It never fails.
On a better note: We are becoming awesome at making mneumonics. . . Branches of certian arteries and veins come a lot faster that way.
Nothing too exciting is happening, besides studying all the time. I wish there was a way to make it fun. As. If.
Anytime I make it "fun" (a glass of wine, or a movie...) I get too distracted and don't get anything done anyway. Alas!
One of the guys I've known since birth got married this evening. I wish I could have been there. Our parents are good friends. His dad and mine are buddies from high school that still play cards together with the wives from time to time. It's weird to think of someone you've known that long to get married. Yes, I know several people my age and/or younger are/will be married, but it's different when it's someone you've known FOREVER and when it's someone you met in college or a little later on in life...
I noticed on the drive home that THE LEAVES ARE FINALLY CHANGING 'round these parts. I was starting to worry that I wouldn't see fall leaves, but they're starting. : ) It felt like fall today, feeling crisp and smelling leafy.
This is becoming quite a random conglomeration of thoughts.
In the course of two weeks (14 days), we have:
M: Anatomy Test/Optics Quiz
R: Biochemistry Test
F: Theory and Methods Test/Optics Quiz
M: Optics Test
T: Theory Lab Practical
R: Neuroanatomy Test
M: Physiology Test
BLECH. Yuck. The worst part about it is that you fall behind in all of the rest of the classes because you ignore them to study for the class that you have the most immediate test in. . . They told us not to fall behind, boy were they right. It never fails.
On a better note: We are becoming awesome at making mneumonics. . . Branches of certian arteries and veins come a lot faster that way.
Nothing too exciting is happening, besides studying all the time. I wish there was a way to make it fun. As. If.
Anytime I make it "fun" (a glass of wine, or a movie...) I get too distracted and don't get anything done anyway. Alas!
One of the guys I've known since birth got married this evening. I wish I could have been there. Our parents are good friends. His dad and mine are buddies from high school that still play cards together with the wives from time to time. It's weird to think of someone you've known that long to get married. Yes, I know several people my age and/or younger are/will be married, but it's different when it's someone you've known FOREVER and when it's someone you met in college or a little later on in life...
I noticed on the drive home that THE LEAVES ARE FINALLY CHANGING 'round these parts. I was starting to worry that I wouldn't see fall leaves, but they're starting. : ) It felt like fall today, feeling crisp and smelling leafy.
This is becoming quite a random conglomeration of thoughts.
Monday, October 19, 2009
target reduces frustration.
Shortly after I posted the last entry, I sat down to attempt to study. 10 minutes in, I realized that there was not way in H-E-double hockey-sticks I would get anything done- my jeans weren't confortable, I didn't have notecards, and I was in a BAD MOOD. not conducive for studying.
I took an hour off, drove to Mississippi (not really sure if it was closer or not) stopped at Target, purchased some essentials: new hand lotion, notecards, new ultra fine tip markers, "public appropriate" stretchy pants, "clinic appropriate" clearanced shirt, biore "sexy strips" (Mary's words, not mine), moccasins to keep my tootsies warm in the library, and a Milky Way Midnight.
I am happy to say upon return to SCO's library (my new home) and in the 3 hours following that I have been quite productive and in a much better state of mind.
Thanks for all of the prayers and thoughts after reading the last post. Love to ya'll!
I took an hour off, drove to Mississippi (not really sure if it was closer or not) stopped at Target, purchased some essentials: new hand lotion, notecards, new ultra fine tip markers, "public appropriate" stretchy pants, "clinic appropriate" clearanced shirt, biore "sexy strips" (Mary's words, not mine), moccasins to keep my tootsies warm in the library, and a Milky Way Midnight.
I am happy to say upon return to SCO's library (my new home) and in the 3 hours following that I have been quite productive and in a much better state of mind.
Thanks for all of the prayers and thoughts after reading the last post. Love to ya'll!
frustration.
frustrated...
with how frequently I am unproductive both when I try really hard to be and when I intend to.
with how ineffective I am when I am thinking I'm productive.
with people.
with having to study. all. the. time.
with myself for doing stupid things (such as letting the car door close, locking my backpack, purse, lunch COFFEE inside)
with how unorganized and lazy I let myself get.
with more people.
with the fact that I can't go home to see my little sister be a drum majorette.
because I can't give my friends at home hugs when they are down.
because I can't give them happy hugs either (babies and engagements)
because I'm missing my mom's birthday.
because I'm letting everything get to me when I know I shouldn't.
with how frequently I am unproductive both when I try really hard to be and when I intend to.
with how ineffective I am when I am thinking I'm productive.
with people.
with having to study. all. the. time.
with myself for doing stupid things (such as letting the car door close, locking my backpack, purse, lunch COFFEE inside)
with how unorganized and lazy I let myself get.
with more people.
with the fact that I can't go home to see my little sister be a drum majorette.
because I can't give my friends at home hugs when they are down.
because I can't give them happy hugs either (babies and engagements)
because I'm missing my mom's birthday.
because I'm letting everything get to me when I know I shouldn't.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
oofta! it's been a while.
Yikes! I haven't posted for a while...
things that have happened since last post:
1. Mom and Dad came!!!
2. I "received" my white coat, pressed it, and got to recite the optometric oath in it.
3. I took 2 tests, several quizes, and two lab practicals. Still alive.
4. Received the grades for said assessments. Still alive. ; )
5. Realized that if I'm not ahead, I'm behind. (Ricky Bobby way of thought, maybe?) Well, maybe not ahead, but not keeping up EVERY DAY = behind. It's a vicious cycle. I have to study for nearly everything EVERY night...BUT when you have tests every week in something, that subject takes priority... then you fall behind in others...It doesn't leave a whole lot of me time. that's for sure.
6. Having mom and dad here put me behind a little. BUT I'm not complaining. at all.
7. I love school. Hate studying. Love learning.
8. I HAVE NO STEREOPSIS. NONE. ZIP. ZERO ZILCH. You know those 3D glasses for comic books, movies, etc? Lost on me. I see nothing. Which, I knew. Kinda? coming in, but today, it was confirmed. I was hoping I could get it doing vision therapy. Nope. BUT hopefully we can work to reduce my reading difficulties. The doctor who spearheads VT told me I wasn't crazy... heh heh heh... yeah, right. : )
9. I'm learning WHY doctors drive patients nuts with the "Which is better? 1 or 2?" and WHAT they are doing behind the phoropter (big black thing with lenses in it) when they are doing it.
10. My accent is comin' long. rull good.
There is a bunch of other things, but I need to get some beauty sleep... well. Brain sleep.
Go Huskers!
things that have happened since last post:
1. Mom and Dad came!!!
2. I "received" my white coat, pressed it, and got to recite the optometric oath in it.
3. I took 2 tests, several quizes, and two lab practicals. Still alive.
4. Received the grades for said assessments. Still alive. ; )
5. Realized that if I'm not ahead, I'm behind. (Ricky Bobby way of thought, maybe?) Well, maybe not ahead, but not keeping up EVERY DAY = behind. It's a vicious cycle. I have to study for nearly everything EVERY night...BUT when you have tests every week in something, that subject takes priority... then you fall behind in others...It doesn't leave a whole lot of me time. that's for sure.
6. Having mom and dad here put me behind a little. BUT I'm not complaining. at all.
7. I love school. Hate studying. Love learning.
8. I HAVE NO STEREOPSIS. NONE. ZIP. ZERO ZILCH. You know those 3D glasses for comic books, movies, etc? Lost on me. I see nothing. Which, I knew. Kinda? coming in, but today, it was confirmed. I was hoping I could get it doing vision therapy. Nope. BUT hopefully we can work to reduce my reading difficulties. The doctor who spearheads VT told me I wasn't crazy... heh heh heh... yeah, right. : )
9. I'm learning WHY doctors drive patients nuts with the "Which is better? 1 or 2?" and WHAT they are doing behind the phoropter (big black thing with lenses in it) when they are doing it.
10. My accent is comin' long. rull good.
There is a bunch of other things, but I need to get some beauty sleep... well. Brain sleep.
Go Huskers!
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