What I Did This Weekend

Pathology. Lots and lots of pathology. Renal pathology to be exact. I read all my handouts and the renal chapter in the book. I need to read male GU still, but did make my way through the handouts. Dr. Pathologist has been very patient with me since I've called almost every day with questions. He even quizzed me for an hour last night. I feel as though I should be a renal path specialist! Although, I'm no where near that and just like any other block, I hope I can pass.

I also slept. A lot. I came down with a cold friday morning, causing me to miss classes. So I stayed home and between pathology packets I took naps. I also slept in which made me feel much better. I'm just down to some sniffles and a cough. Note that I especially made my bed for the photo. It's never made.

I baked too. These are sticky buns I made for Sunday breakfast/brunch. They were pretty good too! Not too sweet. Just right. This is sourdough bread. After making my own bread for a while, I just can't go back to the bought stuff anymore. So this has become my new thing.Last, but not least, Gryffin supervised the entire weekend.

All in all, I consider this weekend a success. Now I'm in the process of trying to plan a girl's trip to the beach right after the Step. I hope we can get a lot of people to come, because it'll be cheaper for everyone that way! If interested, let me know!

Until next time.

Do You Know The Muffin Man? Because I Can't Make My Own.

So after the suckfest that was 4th block tests, I'm finally relaxing. Friday afternoon I took myself straight to the local pizza and beer place. I then proceeded to drink some beer (happy hour is very good to me) and then find my new favorite pizza. It's got pesto as a sauce base, jalapenos, button and portabella mushrooms, spinach, and feta cheese. SO GOOD. Then I slept in Saturday, hit the gym, then went bowling with a bunch of friends. I had such a good time just goofing off. I even threw my very first spare! (For those of you who don't know me, breaking double digits in a game is a successful game for me). I really enjoyed seeing all my friends because I have been bad about staying in the nerdhole lately. Today has just been laid back. I've decided that I want to start doing 5k's, so I got on the treadmill this afternoon. I ran 1/4 of a mile to start out again, then did some fast walking. All in all I did 2 miles. Not too shabby for my first time back in a while. I also baked some chocolate muffins, but they were not a success. They basically stick to the paper liners like glue,and you lose half of it in the battle to pry it off the liner!

This week will be busy. We have the pathology interest group meeting tomorrow. Then Wed I have a doctor's appointment, thurs is the venture to the children's hospital for valentine's goodies, and then friday is give a kid a smile day. WHEW! Plus I have an ICM assignment due and I'm going to have to keep up better this block for damage control. I haven't gotten all my grades in yet, but they did take a severe hit with me being so focused on the end of Microbiology. And with that said, NO MORE MICRO! It makes me endlessly happy. I also have to throw in a preceptor meeting in with everything. It'll be busy but hopefully not mentally taxing. I like to keep busy, so it won't be terrible.

I also need to do some retail therapy. I got several gift certificates for Christmas that I have yet to utilize. I need a new pair of khakis because my old ones are just that. Old. They have a few stains on them and are worn so it's just time for a new pair. Plus, I can always use some new shirts to wear. I'm constantly getting my wardrobe in shape for 3rd year. I'm mainly a jeans and t-shirt type of person, so the whole dressing up every day will prove challenging for me. It's going to take a lot of effort on my part and I'm going to have to have to have a lot of input from friends because I'm not the most fashion forward person. I have trouble putting outfits together and matching colors and whatnot. Ugh, I'm already getting a headache thinking about it.

With that, I may go take a nap! woot!