Mundane Ramblings

So I just finished my entire USMLE World question bank. And I still feel unprepared for this stupid test. There is something very scary for me, thinking that the results of this ONE test can have such a big influence on my career. It makes me sick thinking about it. Hopefully I just do better on 2 than I did on 1. My real goal is to improve my score about 40 points (but I know that's unrealistic), but we'll see. I always try to shoot for the stars.

I have had very few mental breakdowns, possibly because my study effort this time around is less than optimal. Although I did have a rough couple of days that involved public indecency, the fiancee of an ex, and just plain annoying family members. I appreciate all my friends who put up with me when I have my little breakdowns (and sometimes my ethanol-induced ramblings).Otherwise it's study, study, study. Nothing too exciting in my life right now.

World cup is in full swing, and I am so upset because this whole step thing is putting a damper into my soccer watching! I usually make it a point to watch 3 countries: Italy (the motherland), England, and Spain (my favorite team). Italy actually plays the day I take step and I'm sad. Now, I know a lot of people think that just because it's world cup I'm watching soccer. I've actually been a soccer fan all my life. unfortunately, I never was allowed to play on an organized team, but I've always enjoyed it. I like the intricate team plays and the teamwork necessary to score a goal. The athleticism in these men is just extraordinary and most times I am just in awe of the superb work (no, I don't drool over their physique. That's why I watch rugby :) ). As I realize most people watch world cup just because "omg it's world cup you're stupid if you don't watch!", I watch it because I actually like the sport. I wish the US was as supportive of soccer as other countries. I honestly don't think we belong in the world cup, but that's a different rant.

Anyway, I'm off to go read or maybe just take the night off (which has been occuring almost every night. oops.) Good luck to everyone! Hope step 2 will be better.

Cheers!