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January 2nd, 2010

Reflection on 2009

So this isn’t a post about the future or the present…it’s a post about this past year. :)

2009

January – Helped plan a winter retreat with David!  Snowboarded for the first time!

April- May – After hearing that I had gotten into PA school, I completely switched around my spring semester.  I learned how to play classical guitar and practiced ballet.  Sadly no photos of either, but here’s a picture of Jason, Teresa, Steve and I right after we saw the ballet, Peter Pan.

March – Spring Break in Florida with David, Karen, Kevin, Holly, and Natasha!

April – May – Graduated from Maryland :)   Also headed a Relay for Life team. And saw Coldplay with Jason, Teresa, Rianne, and David!

June – The O.C. via convertible with some amazing people

June – August: Moved to Setauket, NY to start PA school – Started Gross Anatomy and an intro course over the summer!

August: Spent my first vacation from PA school in Boston with Derek.

September – Started my second semester of PA school and went to my first PA conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.

October – Studied a whole lot

November – Visited a few wineries on Long Island :)   Went to a hospital and did my first history+physical on a patient. Also, I celebrated 5 years with Derek!

December: Attempted to see Jude Law, but had dinner and Pinkberry with the roomies instead.  :)   Finals + Break (2 weeks!)

Goodbye 2009 and welcome 2010 :)

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September 6th, 2009

Today was the perfect day.  Friends, hugs, love.  I’m beyond content with my life right now.

In other news, I think I want portray my PA school life in a cartoon format.

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July 20th, 2009

That’s it.

Today was my  birthday.  The big 22, the big alliteration.

You never realize how busy life has been until you’ve become preoccupied.  Overwhelmed by so many tasks, subjects or hardships that you haven’t had time to realize that oh-hey-today-is-really-my-birthday.  PA school is everything I expected…hard work.  My expectations are never exact, but they come pretty damn close.  I’ve been studying hard and trying my best to learn.  I genuinely want to learn EVERYTHING which is why I won’t stop.  I won’t even stop to complain about the material, perhaps you’ll hear a grunt here and there, but we all know why I’m here.  I want to learn.  I want to give.  I want to help other people live their best.  at their best.

Today was the 5 hour anatomy exam and it went fairly well.  I did extremely well on the practical and mediocre on the multiple choice, which really means I got 8 or 9 wrong out of 51 multiple choice questions.  That’s mediocre for my standards because honestly, I want to be the best for my future patients.  This is probably wishful thinking, but I want to be comfortable when I’m working with people who truly look to me for answers.  My responses will OVERRIDE webmd.  I need to realize though, that it’s not just about the grade.  It’s more than that.  My work ethic is fantastic and that will eventually get me far.   I am genuine.  I am caring and want to give, give, give.  I do become greedy at times, but don’t we all?  I’m positive that who I am inside will eventually lead me to great places, but it’s something that I need to truly understand and get comfortable with because right now I’m just self-conscious or…just nervous.

I’ve been having a fantastic time here in NY.  I’ve made friends and feel connected with a body of people who share most of my interests.  Although we’re all different ages, we’re all at the same stage in our life and that’s what makes everything perfect.  We celebrated by going to Village Way for dinner.  Fantastic dinner.  Afterwards, we headed over to the Irish pub where many of my other PA studets.  I do miss my friends though… so this one goes out to all those back in Maryland.  I hope to see all of you soon.  It says something when I’m thinking about you guys on my birthday.

Yup.

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June 24th, 2009

UPDATE

Huge UPDATE!

The camera has been found!  Somehow she found a place underneath my bed.  THANK GOD.  Derek will be bringing her next week.  And yes she’s a she…something that causes this much worry is a ‘she.’

Picture UPDATE!

My Roommates and Leanne

My Roommates +1

Boat Racing - A new beer game for me. I won that round :)

Boat Racing - A new beer game for me. I won that round :)

This was the pan of brownies that was brought to the bars. Everyone thought it contained another ingredient though...

This was the pan of brownies that was brought to the bars. Everyone thought it contained another ingredient though...

At the Port Jeff Bar

At the Port Jeff Bar

That’s all for now!  I have to rest up for yoga tomorrow morning :)

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June 11th, 2009

breeze.

Sorry I haven’t been updating all that much. There hasn’t been much content (other than videos) because I’ve been trying to pack my last week in MD with errands and outings. (outings…does that sound like I have a yacht? oh ho ho I’m going to spend the weekend on my yacht. eh eh?)

So anyways, my main purpose of writing for today… is to talk about http://freshome.com/, which is one of my favorite sites. Although google reader begs to differ since I’m not completely updated with the site, it is one of my favorite sites.

Modern homes and furniture are often featured on the site, as well as information on choosing the right furniture. I’m not sure why I like looking at this stuff so much, but perhaps it’s the quick read of each of their entries. Some of the homes on the site are just so modern that it’s like does this really exist? I mean who the hell lives in a tree house anyways?   Nonetheless, it’s fun and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys looking at art within the home.

So I move to NY on Tuesday. I’m not nearly as ready as I think I am, but I know I’ll be ready once the time comes when I need to be…ready. That was the weirdest sentence ever, but I think all of you who know me would agree. I AM excited though. I’ll be living in a new place and learning information that will actually apply to my future career.

With everything that I’ve been doing over the past week, I’m completely content with how I’m leaving Maryland. I’ve been around friends and Derek, so what more can a girl ask for? :)   Here are a few random shots and a new favorite music video that refuses to be embedded:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axoq2cj9XW4

Future Band Picture

oh hey there, look at the ROAD marian

<3

Hazy

Derek and me :)

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March 2nd, 2009

#1, 3, 13, 17, 41

 

Lets Make This Promise

Lets Make This Promise

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January 14th, 2009

The Magic 4th

Why is it always my senior year?  It’s the year that turns out perfect every time.  Why?  Why couldn’t my freshman year have been like this?  Must I savor every second spent in my senior year as I spend more time with my friends?  And the answer is yes.

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October 5th, 2008

Like I Said

The other day a large group of DEMers and I went out to Thirsty Turtle, which was simply a blast.  Knowing so many people in a relatively small room is such a great feeling since every which way you go you’re like “heyyy!”

That night, I also found someone who shared my interest of swing dancing!  So tonight, I’ll be going with him to lessons!  Also while at the bar, Diana and I had the craziest idea (well not so crazy to us, but for everyone else we told at the bar) to go to the gym!  Great times with that as well :)

I feel like this entry would fall under the category of “xanga,” since there’s no real meat to what I’ve written.  But it feels great though…not the real meat part, but …you know. :)

DEM goes to TT

Shortest to Tallest

Two of my favorites <3

Two of my favorites <3

:)

:)

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July 23rd, 2008

Stolen from Laura

1. If you could change one life-changing event in the life of someone important to you, would you?

Everyone knows what they need to do, and I wouldn’t want to interfere with their decisions unless they specifically told me “make my decision.”  As I’ve been without a car and have mainly been using public transportation, I’ve been able to see many homeless women and men.  Each with a sign declaring their state of bankruptcy or their plan to get a ticket for the greyhound.  One person simply wanted a slice of pizza and crossed out the amount on his sign every time he was closer.  I would give all these people on the streets a second chance.
2. Which do you think is easier to do, being friends for many years, or being life partners for many years?

I think staying in touch with people can be hard…so being friends for many years can probably be difficult. Having a life partner means you found that friend who you would take anywhere with you.

3. Have you ever walked away from someone you considered a friend?

No.

4. If you had to choose between telling the truth and hurting a friend or lying and making them happy, which would you choose?

Doesn’t everyone crave for the truth?  After you find out, that’s that…all your questions have been answered.  If my butt looks big in this, let me know, I’ll change my pants.


5. Which would you rather hear–the truth which will hurt, or the comforting lie?
Sometimes hearing something unrealistically true or a comforting lie helps us cope and feel better about ourselves.  If the truth is something that I need to hear, let me know.  If the truth is something that would disturb or hurt my feelings because you’re intending to be mean, then stop.

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July 6th, 2008

Lack of Estrogen

Taking a birds-eye view perspective creates a different picture; it creates a simpler picture on life.  Last night, my friends and I embarked on an adventure to the capitol.   There were people coming from all directions, in the hopes of finding the best spot or stay out of the rain.  It was a pistachio-eating, you-tube speaking, fireworks-loving fun.  Around me were some really great friends, people dancing, a giggling baby, and those fancy light up badges.  We were also in the perfect spot for an amazing show of fireworks.  As the fireworks went off, I kept thinking how the light particles in the air would collide with each other, causing chaos and hence, no planned departure for the lights.  I hoped it happened, and really thought I saw it in the air as the fireworks increased in take-off.   Wouldn’t be amazing if a satellite took a picture of the East coast, while all the fireworks were going off?  I couldn’t even imagine what the picture would look like… Would the creatures outside of our world think we’re crazy or would it be an amazing light show from space?  Anyways, last night was a ton of fun :)

After the fireworks, Jason, Steve and I made the unanimous decision to eat at Plato’s Diner.  BEST FOOD EVER, but that’s besides the point.  During dinner, we were talking about me, which doesn’t always happen.  If it’s about me, then it’s about “school, work, or something else.”  (lol only some people would get this)  Anyways, we started talking about the demographics of my friends, in that, there are a lot of males.  Now, I will say, these boys don’t know all my friends, but they didn’t think there was anyone else outside of my universe, they thought it was mainly their crew.   Although this is wrong in a few ways, it’s also true.  I’m not sure how this happened, but I think it began Sophomore year when I started to drift away from my roommate.  We used to be really close, but something changed.   As for my other friends, I loved them, but we weren’t compatible.

Right now, I’m happy.  I like where everything is going in my life.

I used to write all the time because I had so much to release, but my head is clearer now.  I’m going to try and write everyday, since regardless of it being a release before, it’s time to get write out my thoughts more.

Fireworks at the Capitol 2008

Fireworks at the Capitol 2008

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