What are your summer plans?
This summer I can't wait to:
Sleep
Read all 7 Harry Potter books before the last movie comes out
Practice Yoga 3 days a week
Lose 10lbs
Go home
Go camping
Go shopping
Crochet a hat for Courtenay
Find better coffee shops
Take a cranial course
Hike every trail in Tilden Park
Visit Shaedra & Marguerite
Paint the bathroom
Watch sunsets
Go out on weeknights
Volunteer at 100 concerts with Rock Med
Collect armadillos
Explore San Francisco
Be Becka.
<3 <3 B
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
I miss Boston...
Given that I haven't posted in quite some time, it should come as no shock that I've been super busy lately. Mostly all that I've been up to is studying. It's not that I haven't been doing fun things, it's just that by the time I get around to blogging about them they're so far in the past that it seems irrelevant to tell you all. I also seem to have short term memory loss regarding non-school. I know I've done things... I just can't quite recall WHAT things...
Since my last post I've traveled to Vegas (twice), Colorado Springs, and Boston. I've failed a test, scored my highest on a test, and figured out I'm actually quite good at some things in school. I've been to a wedding, learned of engagements, met a newborn baby, and lost a distant family member. Life is happening right before my eyes, and all I want to do is slow it down and live it. Instead I get mini updates in between study sessions.
I keep saying that I'm either a med-student, or I'm having a life- I still can't figure out how to do both at the same time. I feel like I'm missing out on so much. Maybe I am, maybe it's not all as exciting as my jealous mind makes it out to be, but either way it makes me really sad sometimes. I'm not complaining- I worked really hard to get here and am living my dream... but...
Please don't stop the mini updates. I can't explain how much they mean to me- even if I don't respond to your email or "like" your FB posts! I miss my friends and family very much and the small amount of time I get to spend with them is amazing. I miss Boston.
Keep me updated!
xoxo-B
ps. I still don't miss snow.
Since my last post I've traveled to Vegas (twice), Colorado Springs, and Boston. I've failed a test, scored my highest on a test, and figured out I'm actually quite good at some things in school. I've been to a wedding, learned of engagements, met a newborn baby, and lost a distant family member. Life is happening right before my eyes, and all I want to do is slow it down and live it. Instead I get mini updates in between study sessions.
I keep saying that I'm either a med-student, or I'm having a life- I still can't figure out how to do both at the same time. I feel like I'm missing out on so much. Maybe I am, maybe it's not all as exciting as my jealous mind makes it out to be, but either way it makes me really sad sometimes. I'm not complaining- I worked really hard to get here and am living my dream... but...
Please don't stop the mini updates. I can't explain how much they mean to me- even if I don't respond to your email or "like" your FB posts! I miss my friends and family very much and the small amount of time I get to spend with them is amazing. I miss Boston.
Keep me updated!
xoxo-B
ps. I still don't miss snow.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Grumplestilskin...
I'm effing cranky. All the time. There's your update -_-
I would probably be less cranky if my stupid back didn't hurt so much every day. Yes, I'm whining.
I wish I had fun things to tell you... but I've just been studying since getting back from Winter break. We're currently learning respiratory physiology (not nearly as thrilling as it sounds...) and will be moving on to renal function shortly. It's all a bit dry while we push through the basics, but next block we will be studying the heart, lungs, & kidneys clinically, so I'm hoping that will be interesting.
Today in doctoring lab we met some pediatric "patients" (they're not sick, just helping us learn). It was really cute to see some of my classmates interacting with them- The kids were good sports, too, which was fun. My team worked with two 9 year olds and a 14 month old- the 9 year olds were scared at first, then kind of too cool, which I found incredibly entertaining! They didn't want to get caught smiling- but they SO did!! They reminded me of Devin & Adidas... (<3). The baby was terrified and wouldn't let anyone come near him- it was too cute! By the end of lab, though, he started exploring a bit and was playing with my stethoscope... we were buddies!
Also- (ok, maybe I am having SOME fun...) for those of you who hadn't heard- I'm on the hip hop dance team (no jokes, please, you love my moves). We recently found out we're going to Vegas in Feb to compete against the TU Nevada dance team :D There's a video on FB of our "show." I've never been to Vegas (surprising what with all the drinking, gambling, and stripping I do...) so this should be interesting...
Both photos property of Jason Duong
xoxo-B
I would probably be less cranky if my stupid back didn't hurt so much every day. Yes, I'm whining.
I wish I had fun things to tell you... but I've just been studying since getting back from Winter break. We're currently learning respiratory physiology (not nearly as thrilling as it sounds...) and will be moving on to renal function shortly. It's all a bit dry while we push through the basics, but next block we will be studying the heart, lungs, & kidneys clinically, so I'm hoping that will be interesting.
Today in doctoring lab we met some pediatric "patients" (they're not sick, just helping us learn). It was really cute to see some of my classmates interacting with them- The kids were good sports, too, which was fun. My team worked with two 9 year olds and a 14 month old- the 9 year olds were scared at first, then kind of too cool, which I found incredibly entertaining! They didn't want to get caught smiling- but they SO did!! They reminded me of Devin & Adidas... (<3). The baby was terrified and wouldn't let anyone come near him- it was too cute! By the end of lab, though, he started exploring a bit and was playing with my stethoscope... we were buddies!
Also- (ok, maybe I am having SOME fun...) for those of you who hadn't heard- I'm on the hip hop dance team (no jokes, please, you love my moves). We recently found out we're going to Vegas in Feb to compete against the TU Nevada dance team :D There's a video on FB of our "show." I've never been to Vegas (surprising what with all the drinking, gambling, and stripping I do...) so this should be interesting...
xoxo-B
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Becka Baggins...
"Going on from there was the bravest thing he ever did. The tremendous things that happened afterward were as nothing compared to it."
This is from The Hobbit (if you can't beat 'em, join 'em) which I've been reading lately. It struck me like a freight train, so I'm sharing it with you. I actually almost cried when I read it. Twice. Sometimes I feel a bit like a hobbit; small, scared & forever starving (hairy feet withstanding). That's all...
<3 <3 <3
ps. Back at school!
This is from The Hobbit (if you can't beat 'em, join 'em) which I've been reading lately. It struck me like a freight train, so I'm sharing it with you. I actually almost cried when I read it. Twice. Sometimes I feel a bit like a hobbit; small, scared & forever starving (hairy feet withstanding). That's all...
<3 <3 <3
ps. Back at school!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
You're 1/2 Irish? I'm 1/8th Doctor...
And just like that- it's over. I'm exhausted, elated, and super emotional. I'm also sitting in Denver International airport waiting 3 hours for a flight I may or may not get on, waiting to go home for the holidays. I can't wait to see friends and family and, most of all, not study. It was a rough semester, what with life happening and all, but I made it. We all made it. Some of our grades were already updated, and I'm happy to say I passed. I definitely did not get an 'A'- but my improvement throughout the semester has made me happy! I feel like I really fell into step with myself as a medstudent- whatever that means. I'm used to things now like sucking it up and sleeping 5 hours some nights, not waxing my eyebrows (ever), and telling Tim "I'm sorry, but we can't watch Xfiles again tonight..." (that was not an inuendo). I'm used to studying like a maniac and STILL not feeling prepared for exams. I'm still not used to California drivers, though- sorry.
I'm looking forward to this break like I couldn't have imagined, but I'm already not sure what to do with myself. What do med students do when there's no studying? I brought 2 books, crochet stuff, 2 movies, a gossip magazine (I'm totes out of the loop these days... Christina divorced? Miley doing drugs? Joe Jonas and a vamp? What's happening to hollywood??), AND there's free wireless... and yet here I am. Bored. Maybe it's because I'm alone, which has been the norm for the past few weeks leading up to exams, and I'm just tired of talking to myself. If we have plans together between now and the 1st, I apologize in advance for everything I didn't tell you about my life the past few months, and the fact that I probably won't stop talking the entire time we're hanging out. Consider yourself warned. I didn't have it in me to plan much for the next 2 weeks... but I'm going to shop, sleep, eat, and relax like hell!
Merry Christmas! And don't forget to buy me stuff for my birthday!
xoxo-B
I'm looking forward to this break like I couldn't have imagined, but I'm already not sure what to do with myself. What do med students do when there's no studying? I brought 2 books, crochet stuff, 2 movies, a gossip magazine (I'm totes out of the loop these days... Christina divorced? Miley doing drugs? Joe Jonas and a vamp? What's happening to hollywood??), AND there's free wireless... and yet here I am. Bored. Maybe it's because I'm alone, which has been the norm for the past few weeks leading up to exams, and I'm just tired of talking to myself. If we have plans together between now and the 1st, I apologize in advance for everything I didn't tell you about my life the past few months, and the fact that I probably won't stop talking the entire time we're hanging out. Consider yourself warned. I didn't have it in me to plan much for the next 2 weeks... but I'm going to shop, sleep, eat, and relax like hell!
Merry Christmas! And don't forget to buy me stuff for my birthday!
xoxo-B
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A grateful heart...
Thanksgiving is a day when people try to think of what they are thankful for so I thought I might share some things from my life that I appreciate. I know- I'm late. But holiday season always makes me feel (extra) grateful, so I feel like I'm right on time with this, since I technically have another month of holiday! I'm excited to go back East and visit friends and family soon but, in the meantime, thinking of this list will be the push I need to get through the next 3 weeks.
Today I'm grateful for:
1. Perspective
2. Armadillos
3. Adventures
4. Breakfast
5. Hot tea
6. Multi color pens
7. Tim
8. My California license plates
9. Singing in the car. Extra loud.
10. New friends
11. The couch- it's that amazing.
12. Seeing some family over Thanksgiving weekend
13. Being in medical school
14. My health
15. Healthy grieving
16. Sleeping
17. Magic slippers
18. Humor
19. Love
20. A good book (or 7...)
21. Sunsets
22. New places
23. Dancing
24. Christmas music
I try to write one of these whenever a fresh first world problem disrupts my serenity... it's comforting to see how things have changed and know that more growth is possible.
Happy Thanksgiving! <3
Today I'm grateful for:
1. Perspective
2. Armadillos
3. Adventures
4. Breakfast
5. Hot tea
6. Multi color pens
7. Tim
8. My California license plates
9. Singing in the car. Extra loud.
10. New friends
11. The couch- it's that amazing.
12. Seeing some family over Thanksgiving weekend
13. Being in medical school
14. My health
15. Healthy grieving
16. Sleeping
17. Magic slippers
18. Humor
19. Love
20. A good book (or 7...)
21. Sunsets
22. New places
23. Dancing
24. Christmas music
I try to write one of these whenever a fresh first world problem disrupts my serenity... it's comforting to see how things have changed and know that more growth is possible.
Happy Thanksgiving! <3
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Settled?
Holy crap, I survived!!
Might seem a bit melodramatic to you, but jeez louise have I been pushed these past few weeks. I was feeling all sorts of crazy and it was hard to put my finger on the one thing that was making me feel that way. Well... maybe not SO hard. I made a decision recently (with the help of my wonderful man candy) to not pursue something that may or may not have gone very badly... or not... if I seem vague, it's on purpose. Basically there's a crazy bitch doing crazy things and I'd rather not get into it online (though if you've been within a 10 foot radius of me lately you've probably heard some amazing stories).
What I realized (again- thanks man candy) is that my emotional well being is worth WAY MORE than anything that could have come from the situation had I taken it any further. I've already got a full plate with school and processing recent losses, not to mention the constant stimulation of being in a new place. I love my life, and I (finally) love myself- and usually I don't let other people hold power over those things. I'm not sure how I let this situation go on for so long, but it's over now.
Also, I got a B on my most recent test! Yay me! It's nice to finally feel like the hard work is paying off. I think I'm settling in here and (with the help of our fabulous new couch) it's starting to feel like home... even if it still doesn't feel like November.
Seriously, it's sunny and 65 every day- it's amazing! <3
Might seem a bit melodramatic to you, but jeez louise have I been pushed these past few weeks. I was feeling all sorts of crazy and it was hard to put my finger on the one thing that was making me feel that way. Well... maybe not SO hard. I made a decision recently (with the help of my wonderful man candy) to not pursue something that may or may not have gone very badly... or not... if I seem vague, it's on purpose. Basically there's a crazy bitch doing crazy things and I'd rather not get into it online (though if you've been within a 10 foot radius of me lately you've probably heard some amazing stories).
What I realized (again- thanks man candy) is that my emotional well being is worth WAY MORE than anything that could have come from the situation had I taken it any further. I've already got a full plate with school and processing recent losses, not to mention the constant stimulation of being in a new place. I love my life, and I (finally) love myself- and usually I don't let other people hold power over those things. I'm not sure how I let this situation go on for so long, but it's over now.
Also, I got a B on my most recent test! Yay me! It's nice to finally feel like the hard work is paying off. I think I'm settling in here and (with the help of our fabulous new couch) it's starting to feel like home... even if it still doesn't feel like November.
Seriously, it's sunny and 65 every day- it's amazing! <3
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