As the Neuro system course is running on full steam, the rest of the class is out of steam. I have been studying non-stop ever since Neuro. My studying schedule consist of four to five hours EVERY night and more than twelve hours EVERY weekend. I have not had a free day since Spring Break [...]
Archive for April, 2009
23 Apr
New Studio!
I finally signed my lease this morning for a studio. Here is the layout.
It is approximately 585 sqft with washer/dryer, full bathroom, walk-in closet, balcony. The kitchen has a brand-new granite counter top with all stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is a tub/shower bathroom with granite counter top again. They really go all out with [...]
22 Apr
A Male Roommate?
This topic was brought to my attention recently. A friend of mine from Portland recently moved out of his place because his roommate was too much of a psycho for him to handle. So, he was looking for a new roommate for next year. I suppose words got around that I was also moving out, [...]
19 Apr
Going Solo Next Year
Living with other people really taught me some valuable lessons.
1. One is actually two. If your roommate has a special someone, be prepare to see that person EVERYDAY! Hey do you want to pay the rent as well?
2. Unidentifiable hair? Please ladies, throw away that ball of hair that clotting the drain. Who else is [...]
15 Apr
Like a Pro ~
I’m feeling extremely good today despite four mind-blowing Neuro lectures this morning. The reason? I did an awesome patient interview!
This was not an actual patient interview, so I can talk about it. He came in with depression basically. His wife died seven months ago and he was having difficulty with day-to-day activities. Boy, I handled [...]
13 Apr
Homesick? or Sick of Neuro?
I don’t usually dream, but last night was so realistic. I actually dream of going home for Easter break. It is probably my friend’s fault for bragging about going home. It is probably Neuro’s fault as well since things are getting stressful here.
But let me tell you, for that brief time, I was very ‘fulfilled’. [...]
10 Apr
Sentimental Value
Two years ago, when I was still a rich undergraduate, I bought my dad on his birthday a Bulova Marine Star chronograph watch around $300. It was a bargain by the way. It quickly became his favorite watch, and he never really wore it unless for a very fancy party.
I went back home for Spring [...]
7 Apr
1/3 Failing
The current situation is extremely bad. About 30 students are failing Neuroscience and another 30 are within 5% of failing. Fortunately, I am doing alright. We had our first Neuroscience exam this morning and it was banana compared to those quizzes we had before. My grade is going up, but I worry for the rest [...]
