SOOOOO...
I returned from a trip to AZ on Labor Day weekend. I was going to say farewell to a dear friend of mine who is headed off to Kenya to join the Peace Corps. It was really a short trip. And a suprise visit for Eric. I had been telling him since May that I wouldn't be able to make it for his going away party. Boy, did I have him fooled.
On Sat morning, I got on a 7:30am flight out of Raleigh-Durham and arrived in Phoenix about 9:30am. My friend Cristin had arrived the previous day. I plotted with her on how we were going to meet up with Eric to suprise him. She told him that my grandmother wanted to meet them for brunch (Eric loves my grandmother) I knew he wouldn't be ableto say no to that. So when Eric showed up at Cristin's hotel where "grandmother" would be meeting them, I snuck up behind them while they stood at the check-out counter and waited for eric to turn around. I wish I had a million bucks to pay to see the look on his face. He couldn't have been more suprised. Off to lunch we went with the gang. It was one of the better times I have had in a long time. I was with some of my favorite people. Cristin, Eric, Grandmother and my "little brother" Nylin.
Afterwards, we said our goodbye's to G-ma and Nylin then headed to Eric's mom's place. To wait 'til party time. I had to take a nap before the party started, I was one tired cookie from workin' and travellin'. When I awoke, the party was in full swing. Several people had arrived including the parents sister and neice of my good colege buddy, Mikey (aka Mickey P). I hadn't seen them in years. At least 4 if not 5 years. I also got so see a friend of Eric's family, Joan. I've never spent too much time with her, but for some reason I always look forward to seeing her.
So the party was a great success. There was catered food, dancing, a band, booze, a naked lady in the pool (thats a story for another day), a thunder storm singing to Eric's guitar playing and late night swimming and of course lots of people that are gonna miss Eric quite a bit while he is out making a difference on the other side of the globe. I don't think anyone will miss him as much as I will though (mabe with the exception of his mother.) I even start to well up just typing about it.
I don't think I have ever had so many years of fun and laughter with the same person. We've had adventures together with skiing in Colorado, caving in Washington State, exploring Seattle, galavanting around Manhattan, driving from NY to NC and back, Renting motorcycles and putting 500 miles on them in a day. and hoping to make many more memories like that. Even though I only get to see him once a year or so, I always look forward to the e-mails and accessibility by phone. Both of with are going to be scarce in Kenya. Therefore, I will miss him bunches and bunches.
I do plan to head out there in the next 12-18 months to do an international elective in medicine for a month so I can see a new place and get credit for it. And of course, the biggest reason of all is so that I can see my buddy E!
After the booze dried up and we were all pooped, I pulled up a piece of tile flooring and off to sleep I was til sunday morning. we all got up, a few of us headed out to grab some Krispy Kream donuts then some more pool time (minus the naked lady). Cristin left mid day for her flight. Eric and I did some shopping for his leatherman that he is taking on his trip and then it was off to the airport. It was a rather sad goodbye. And a very short one, cause I knew I would cry if I said the goodbye I really wanted to say. so I just did the quick "good seeing you, I'll miss you, talk to you soon, tell me what you want me to send." then a quick hug and I immediately turned toward the door of the terminal before the waterworks began. (dammit, I am welling up again).
Anyway, lets just say it was well worth the 36 hours I spent in AZ, getting to see two very good friends (Eric and Cristin), Eric's mom, friends and other family and getting to see my family.
I spoke with Eric earlier today on his cell phone. He was doing some last minute shopping before he heads to Philly for some training tomorrow. I tried calling him a few minutes ago, but ...sigh...his phone has been disconnected. It's all beginning. Only a few more days in the U.S. for him.
I'm gonna miss him. But I can't wait to visit in about a year.
Dr. T
Friday, September 16, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
2 months and counting...
ABOUT THE JOB
I'm sitting here on my last call night of my pediatrics rotation. And thus far, I have managed to survive with only a few minor breakdowns. I knew coming into this that it is impossible to know everything, but I didn't realize that not knowing everything was more like knowing close to nothing. I've come to realize that I really do learn by doing rather than by having someone tell me/lecture me/rattle off the thousand tests I have to do to figure out how to fix the sickle cell kid. I did have a great experience of doing my first spinal tap (lumbar puncture in doctor terms) on a 2 week old baby. I got it first try. Yay me! And my upper level resident gave me a bottle of white wine since it was also a very clean "tap" meaning little trauma. The tradition is actually that you get a bottle of champagne, but alcohol is alcohol in my world.
For the month of Oct I will be doing Obstetrics. Yup, delivering slippery little babies from the warmth and padding of their mother's womb. I am so glad that I don't remember that experience for myself. It just doesn't seem like it would be a good memory. I liken it to having to crawl out of a nice warm bed in the dead of winter as the shade draws up and instantly brightens a once darkened room.
ABOUT MY HOUSE
I had my RED SUEDE couch, chair and a half and ottoman delivered to my den a few weeks ago...oh so compfy. MUCH, MUCH better than the futon that has been retired to the formal living room til I figure out what decos and color of paint (besides the current powder blue) that I want to have in there. The wall paper is still pretty U.G.L.Y. I started taking some of it down, then realized that I don't really like taking wall paper down. Oh well, it will happen one of these days.
ABOUT DATING
Things with Dwayne and I are going great in general, but...
I am selfish...not like "it's all about me" kind of selfish (although if you think it's all about me, I won't try to change your mind), but more like a I am an only child who has mostly lived on my own for the last 13 years and is pretty independent and not used to having someone else around that likes to spend time with me. It has been an adjustment. I have no complaints other than that.
Dwayne is the best. He knows I have long nights at the hospital and will often swing by my house and have dinner when I get home. He even mowed my lawn and cleaned the house while I was working overnight at the hospital so I wouldn't have to worry about it and could sleep the next day. He is even doing weight watchers with me to help me/us lose weight. He has gotten flowers for me for no particular reason and understands my need to have time to myself. Might be a keeper...We shall see.
ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL
Things are good. I will be walking/running in a women's only 5k on Oct 1. I have been swimming at the YMCA and bike riding. I hope participate in the YMCA's winter indoor Y-Tri triathlon. I went mountain biking for the first time about a week ago. It was a blast til my handlebars came loose. We had to abandon the days fun a little early. But, handle bars are now back in place and I can't wait to hit the trail again.
I think that's it for now. Sorry I have been such a slacker with updating this. I will try to be better.
Tootles
Dr. T
I'm sitting here on my last call night of my pediatrics rotation. And thus far, I have managed to survive with only a few minor breakdowns. I knew coming into this that it is impossible to know everything, but I didn't realize that not knowing everything was more like knowing close to nothing. I've come to realize that I really do learn by doing rather than by having someone tell me/lecture me/rattle off the thousand tests I have to do to figure out how to fix the sickle cell kid. I did have a great experience of doing my first spinal tap (lumbar puncture in doctor terms) on a 2 week old baby. I got it first try. Yay me! And my upper level resident gave me a bottle of white wine since it was also a very clean "tap" meaning little trauma. The tradition is actually that you get a bottle of champagne, but alcohol is alcohol in my world.
For the month of Oct I will be doing Obstetrics. Yup, delivering slippery little babies from the warmth and padding of their mother's womb. I am so glad that I don't remember that experience for myself. It just doesn't seem like it would be a good memory. I liken it to having to crawl out of a nice warm bed in the dead of winter as the shade draws up and instantly brightens a once darkened room.
ABOUT MY HOUSE
I had my RED SUEDE couch, chair and a half and ottoman delivered to my den a few weeks ago...oh so compfy. MUCH, MUCH better than the futon that has been retired to the formal living room til I figure out what decos and color of paint (besides the current powder blue) that I want to have in there. The wall paper is still pretty U.G.L.Y. I started taking some of it down, then realized that I don't really like taking wall paper down. Oh well, it will happen one of these days.
ABOUT DATING
Things with Dwayne and I are going great in general, but...
I am selfish...not like "it's all about me" kind of selfish (although if you think it's all about me, I won't try to change your mind), but more like a I am an only child who has mostly lived on my own for the last 13 years and is pretty independent and not used to having someone else around that likes to spend time with me. It has been an adjustment. I have no complaints other than that.
Dwayne is the best. He knows I have long nights at the hospital and will often swing by my house and have dinner when I get home. He even mowed my lawn and cleaned the house while I was working overnight at the hospital so I wouldn't have to worry about it and could sleep the next day. He is even doing weight watchers with me to help me/us lose weight. He has gotten flowers for me for no particular reason and understands my need to have time to myself. Might be a keeper...We shall see.
ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL
Things are good. I will be walking/running in a women's only 5k on Oct 1. I have been swimming at the YMCA and bike riding. I hope participate in the YMCA's winter indoor Y-Tri triathlon. I went mountain biking for the first time about a week ago. It was a blast til my handlebars came loose. We had to abandon the days fun a little early. But, handle bars are now back in place and I can't wait to hit the trail again.
I think that's it for now. Sorry I have been such a slacker with updating this. I will try to be better.
Tootles
Dr. T
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Still Alive...
On Being a DoctorMy first two and a half weeks as Dr. Howell has been quite interesting. First of all, it took me a while to get used to people introducing me as Dr. Howell. I would always expect someone else to extend their hand and give a firm hand shake. "Oh, yeah! that's ME!" I still answer my pages with "This is Tamieka, I mean, Uh, Dr. Howell." And to say, "MY nurse..." How weird is that? Actually my nurse is great! Her name is Michelle. She has been wonderful. Clues me in when I have the completely blank, I've been here for 2 weeks look on my face. She even makes sure that I have a place to be for holidays, weekends and happy hour. She even gave me my first ever tomatoe plants from her garden which I have planted. I am up to 3 tomatoes and 3 more should be ready for picking tomorrow. Back to doctor stuff. It's quite weird to think that people trust me to make decisions that could affect their lives forever. I prescribe medications (even have my own prescriptions pads with my name printed on them), I get to check out some pretty intimate parts of people, and they share with me things that they may not share with their husbands, wives, mothers or best friend. Quite a job I have. I think I am going to really love it.
On Being a Home Owner
My car know the way to Home Depot and Lowes all by itself. I am suprised they haven't given me my own parking space yet. I have mowed the lawn 3 times now, cut some tree branches, planted flowers around the mailbox (apparently thats what people do in NC), planted my tomato plants and, my most recent endeavor...Beginning to take down the crazy wallpapered rooms that I bought. I began with the foyer. About 20 minutes into it, I realized that I have taken on quite a task. For anyone that knows anything about wallpapering, the wall paper is stuck directly to the dry wall. Yep. It sucks! The good thing about being a homeowner is that I have had several neighbors stop by to introduce themselves and say welcome to the neighborhood. I even got a welcome to the neighboorhood zucchini bread from someone. Its been a nice month of homeownership! Now if only that wall paper would peel itself off the wall.
On Being Me
I've been dating a guy that some of you have met. His name is Dwayne. He has made my transition to NC great. It's weird for me to include someone new in my life. Being that I am the independent, mostly self sufficient, used to being by myself, only child type person, you can imagine the adjustment. It's still all about me, but I come out of my world everyone in while to play in everyone else's world with Dwayne (and his cute dog, Lexus. Lexi for short). While being with Dwayne is good, I think it is keeping me from getting out as much and meeting people. I have put some of my hobbies on hold cause we spend so much time together. I haven't been flying since I moved here. Although, we have been able to enjoy some things like golf, wine and live music together. Not necessarily at the same time.
On Being Fat
I checked out this interesting site today about a guy who weighs 400 pounds and is walking from CA to NY. talk about adventurous (or crazy). His site is www.thefatmanwalking.com. Check it out! And, btw, I started Weight Watchers again. This time at 210 pounds. I am down 5.6 pounds my first week. I have also been swimming and walking to get in shape. I would say I am training for sprint distance triathlon, but a friend of mine is already doing that so I feel like I need to find some other goal. She's always a few steps ahead of me in terms of what I want to do to get in shape. Kind of takes the fun out of doing what I want since, well, someone's already done it. I know, its my own weird way of thinking, but that is how my brain works. I like to be the originator of an idea, not a copy cat. With that said, I am looking for my first NC 5K to get involved in. I'm looking at doing it in about 2 months. We shall see.
Well, thats all for now. I will be posting pics of the house and the updates on the site soon. Until then...
Dr. T
On Being a Home Owner
My car know the way to Home Depot and Lowes all by itself. I am suprised they haven't given me my own parking space yet. I have mowed the lawn 3 times now, cut some tree branches, planted flowers around the mailbox (apparently thats what people do in NC), planted my tomato plants and, my most recent endeavor...Beginning to take down the crazy wallpapered rooms that I bought. I began with the foyer. About 20 minutes into it, I realized that I have taken on quite a task. For anyone that knows anything about wallpapering, the wall paper is stuck directly to the dry wall. Yep. It sucks! The good thing about being a homeowner is that I have had several neighbors stop by to introduce themselves and say welcome to the neighborhood. I even got a welcome to the neighboorhood zucchini bread from someone. Its been a nice month of homeownership! Now if only that wall paper would peel itself off the wall.
On Being Me
I've been dating a guy that some of you have met. His name is Dwayne. He has made my transition to NC great. It's weird for me to include someone new in my life. Being that I am the independent, mostly self sufficient, used to being by myself, only child type person, you can imagine the adjustment. It's still all about me, but I come out of my world everyone in while to play in everyone else's world with Dwayne (and his cute dog, Lexus. Lexi for short). While being with Dwayne is good, I think it is keeping me from getting out as much and meeting people. I have put some of my hobbies on hold cause we spend so much time together. I haven't been flying since I moved here. Although, we have been able to enjoy some things like golf, wine and live music together. Not necessarily at the same time.
On Being Fat
I checked out this interesting site today about a guy who weighs 400 pounds and is walking from CA to NY. talk about adventurous (or crazy). His site is www.thefatmanwalking.com. Check it out! And, btw, I started Weight Watchers again. This time at 210 pounds. I am down 5.6 pounds my first week. I have also been swimming and walking to get in shape. I would say I am training for sprint distance triathlon, but a friend of mine is already doing that so I feel like I need to find some other goal. She's always a few steps ahead of me in terms of what I want to do to get in shape. Kind of takes the fun out of doing what I want since, well, someone's already done it. I know, its my own weird way of thinking, but that is how my brain works. I like to be the originator of an idea, not a copy cat. With that said, I am looking for my first NC 5K to get involved in. I'm looking at doing it in about 2 months. We shall see.
Well, thats all for now. I will be posting pics of the house and the updates on the site soon. Until then...
Dr. T
Monday, June 13, 2005
Pictures, pictures, pictures!
Well, not too much to report since last post. I close on the house this friday. It seems like it is taking forever for friday to get here. I went funiture shopping for a bed and kitchen table yesterday. I didn't buy anything, but did find a few things I liked. I don't feel like I can rely buy anything until I am actually in the house and can visualize what I want and where.
Right now I am in NC staying with a friend of mine til I get to move in. So I am in NC, but not REALLY in NC. I can't get my new driver's license or car registration cause I don't really have an address yet. So I sit around most days, doing all those little things that I can. I set up dates to have my gas, water and electricity turned on, got all my graduation photos online, got some quotes for a professional carpet cleaner and other stuff here and there.
I finally got all the pics online. Here is a preview of what's to come!
The original Single Girls Club graduates!
Anyway, I just wanted to get the links up for my pictures. They are on ofoto and listed below. You will have to create a log in to view them. Hope you like 'em!
Pre-Graduation Stuff
Graduation Day
Graduation Party
Hanging out in North Carolina
Enjoy!
Dr. T
Right now I am in NC staying with a friend of mine til I get to move in. So I am in NC, but not REALLY in NC. I can't get my new driver's license or car registration cause I don't really have an address yet. So I sit around most days, doing all those little things that I can. I set up dates to have my gas, water and electricity turned on, got all my graduation photos online, got some quotes for a professional carpet cleaner and other stuff here and there.
I finally got all the pics online. Here is a preview of what's to come!
The original Single Girls Club graduates!
Anyway, I just wanted to get the links up for my pictures. They are on ofoto and listed below. You will have to create a log in to view them. Hope you like 'em!
Pre-Graduation Stuff
Graduation Day
Graduation Party
Hanging out in North Carolina
Enjoy!
Dr. T
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
A month in the life of the real Dr. T
I know, its been a while but I will try and give you the short version of a long story.
I am officially, Tamieka Howell, MD. It's a strange sounding title. I had an awesome time with friends and family from near and far. The festivity weekend began with a service to have our hands annointed (rubbed with oils that were blessed by a priest for those of you who are wondering). I know it was risky for me to participate in this activity, and I too thought I ran the risk of my hands spontaneously combusting, but it all worked out fine, blessed palms and all. There was an awards ceremony where I was awarded not one, but two awards. One was for commiment to Family Medicine and the other was for service to school. I also received a few gifts from our minority student associations. A pen with my mew name on it and an alumni license plate. I will be putting it on my car today.
The big grad party was on Saturday, May 21st. It was so mush fun that I am not sure if it was legal. I a had friends that I hadn't seen in a while there, but I was very excited to see them help me celebrate. Some I have known since before I was ever in med school, but most were people I had met in the last 4 years at school, in hospitals, at the airport or in my various jobs. It was awesome. And Thanks to Christine and Rena who were determined to find a bar to shake their rumps, that just made the evening that much better.
Graduation day itself was great! It was held in Carnegie Hall on Monday, May 23rd. Yes, THE Carnegie Hall. There are more ways to get to Carnegie Hall besides practice, practice, practice. I had some people there I love and can't ever be able to express how much I appreciated having them at my ceremony. Of course there was the famous and bestest Aunt in the world, Aunt Viv. I had my mother and family friends Denise and Nylin there as well as two of my good college friends Eric and Nelson who all came in from AZ. My best friend Cristin drove up from VA and of course, my sister Dianna (aka bestest sister in the world) was also there with Jason from CT. And my friend Dwayne came up from NC. Aunt Viv and Eric had air horns (yes, in Carnegie Hall). It was way too cool. I got to be on stage, have my name called, Dr. Tamieka Howell, and I didn't trip on the stairs or go sliding across stage in my new shoes. It was a GOOD night!
Things have been coming along with getting the house. I am just waiting for my closing date of June 17th. Everything else is in order. I shared a moving van with a friend and moved all of my belongings down last week and put them in storage. It was cheaper to do that than to wait and move my stuff by myself. Eric came down with me a got to see the house. The owner was there and was nice enough to give us all the tour and tell me things about the house that the realtors could never fill me in on. Of course, since it was Erics first time in NC, we had to do something fun so we rented motorcyles and rode our little hearts out for a day and half. We stayed with Dwayne who doesn't ride, so he had to be my 'bitch'. (That's motorcylce lingo for the person on the back seat). I dropped Eric off back at the La Guardia airport on Sunday evening for the the longest aiport run ever (we drove straight from NC).
Whew! What a week! I am worn out. I am now back in CT spending my last few days in the Northeast with Di and Jay and the Doggies.
No updates with WW...too much partying, vacationing, spending time doing other things. Will be back on track soon.
Well that's for now! I will try to figure out how to get some pics on here for you guys soon.
Ta Ta for Now!
Tamieka Howell, M.D.
I am officially, Tamieka Howell, MD. It's a strange sounding title. I had an awesome time with friends and family from near and far. The festivity weekend began with a service to have our hands annointed (rubbed with oils that were blessed by a priest for those of you who are wondering). I know it was risky for me to participate in this activity, and I too thought I ran the risk of my hands spontaneously combusting, but it all worked out fine, blessed palms and all. There was an awards ceremony where I was awarded not one, but two awards. One was for commiment to Family Medicine and the other was for service to school. I also received a few gifts from our minority student associations. A pen with my mew name on it and an alumni license plate. I will be putting it on my car today.
The big grad party was on Saturday, May 21st. It was so mush fun that I am not sure if it was legal. I a had friends that I hadn't seen in a while there, but I was very excited to see them help me celebrate. Some I have known since before I was ever in med school, but most were people I had met in the last 4 years at school, in hospitals, at the airport or in my various jobs. It was awesome. And Thanks to Christine and Rena who were determined to find a bar to shake their rumps, that just made the evening that much better.
Graduation day itself was great! It was held in Carnegie Hall on Monday, May 23rd. Yes, THE Carnegie Hall. There are more ways to get to Carnegie Hall besides practice, practice, practice. I had some people there I love and can't ever be able to express how much I appreciated having them at my ceremony. Of course there was the famous and bestest Aunt in the world, Aunt Viv. I had my mother and family friends Denise and Nylin there as well as two of my good college friends Eric and Nelson who all came in from AZ. My best friend Cristin drove up from VA and of course, my sister Dianna (aka bestest sister in the world) was also there with Jason from CT. And my friend Dwayne came up from NC. Aunt Viv and Eric had air horns (yes, in Carnegie Hall). It was way too cool. I got to be on stage, have my name called, Dr. Tamieka Howell, and I didn't trip on the stairs or go sliding across stage in my new shoes. It was a GOOD night!
Things have been coming along with getting the house. I am just waiting for my closing date of June 17th. Everything else is in order. I shared a moving van with a friend and moved all of my belongings down last week and put them in storage. It was cheaper to do that than to wait and move my stuff by myself. Eric came down with me a got to see the house. The owner was there and was nice enough to give us all the tour and tell me things about the house that the realtors could never fill me in on. Of course, since it was Erics first time in NC, we had to do something fun so we rented motorcyles and rode our little hearts out for a day and half. We stayed with Dwayne who doesn't ride, so he had to be my 'bitch'. (That's motorcylce lingo for the person on the back seat). I dropped Eric off back at the La Guardia airport on Sunday evening for the the longest aiport run ever (we drove straight from NC).
Whew! What a week! I am worn out. I am now back in CT spending my last few days in the Northeast with Di and Jay and the Doggies.
No updates with WW...too much partying, vacationing, spending time doing other things. Will be back on track soon.
Well that's for now! I will try to figure out how to get some pics on here for you guys soon.
Ta Ta for Now!
Tamieka Howell, M.D.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
3 miles and counting
I am procrastinating. I should be in the anatomy lab taking advantage of the gift that some aged, very thin woman has left me to improve my anatomy knowledge. But instead I decided to post to my blog.
I ran again yesterday, and before I bore you with the details, I'll tell you that I ran 3 miles in about 36 minutes. Not so fast, but I was running. I went a new route. Decided I was sick of the loop. I did an out and back this time. I think I liked it much better. I'll probably do the same one a few more times.
I went to see my friend Erin run her first marathon Sunday as part of the Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was a beautiful day down on the Jersey Shore. I was with my friend Lisa. We were there early and walked a few miles of the boardwalk to pass the time and then people watched for a while. We cheered on the runners that went by as we waited in an area that they would have to run past again. Then there was Erin. Go Erin! You're doing great! I got a high five on her way by, then it was time to wait the 1.5 hours for her to get to the finish. So we sat and cheered and people watched some more. I didn't mind. It was a chance to support a friend, spend time with another and take advantage of some great weather. Erin finished around 4:20, not sure exactly what her time was. It was great to see her at the end. I'm impressed. You can check out her training adventures and post race perspective at tntnycerin.blogspot.com.
That's all for now.
Dr. T
I ran again yesterday, and before I bore you with the details, I'll tell you that I ran 3 miles in about 36 minutes. Not so fast, but I was running. I went a new route. Decided I was sick of the loop. I did an out and back this time. I think I liked it much better. I'll probably do the same one a few more times.
I went to see my friend Erin run her first marathon Sunday as part of the Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It was a beautiful day down on the Jersey Shore. I was with my friend Lisa. We were there early and walked a few miles of the boardwalk to pass the time and then people watched for a while. We cheered on the runners that went by as we waited in an area that they would have to run past again. Then there was Erin. Go Erin! You're doing great! I got a high five on her way by, then it was time to wait the 1.5 hours for her to get to the finish. So we sat and cheered and people watched some more. I didn't mind. It was a chance to support a friend, spend time with another and take advantage of some great weather. Erin finished around 4:20, not sure exactly what her time was. It was great to see her at the end. I'm impressed. You can check out her training adventures and post race perspective at tntnycerin.blogspot.com.
That's all for now.
Dr. T
Friday, April 15, 2005
I was Ruuunniiing....
For those of you who think there is humor in bodily functions, it occurred to me that the title of my last post sounds like I have bowel issues. I hope you read beyond the title and found otherwise. My bowels are good. I will let you know if things change.
MORE RUNNING NEWS!!!
I did what I set out to do today. I really had to push myself. But I completed the entire loop that I have been running and walking with only running. It was a slow run, but a run nonetheless and I was even able to push just a tad bit extra at the end as if going for the finish line. It was only 2.7 miles, but that is 2.7 miles more than I was running 2 months ago. I had to really convince myself that I could to it this morning cause I wanted to stop and walk several times. My muscles are tired this morning. I think it is because I don't do enough stretching. That's got to get added to my list of goals. Stretch after every run! I will probably do the same run the next couple of times and try to speed it up a bit.
AND IN WW NEWS...
My usual Thursday morning Weight Watchers weigh-in rolled around once again. I've had a good week of eating minus a party last fri night. But I still think I managed to stay within my 35 flex points that I can use whenever throughout the week. But after a few drinks I quit counting. Well, I strolled into my meeting, said hello to the old lady that always takes my money and is all business, no time for small talk. I stepped on the scale and she says, "good job!" Good job? What does that mean? I wanna know what exactly a good job is. Well...are you ready for this...I lost 4.2 pounds last week AND I am now officially under 200 pounds, barely under, at 199.8. YAY for me. There's no going back now.
I FEEL GOOD!
DR. T
MORE RUNNING NEWS!!!
I did what I set out to do today. I really had to push myself. But I completed the entire loop that I have been running and walking with only running. It was a slow run, but a run nonetheless and I was even able to push just a tad bit extra at the end as if going for the finish line. It was only 2.7 miles, but that is 2.7 miles more than I was running 2 months ago. I had to really convince myself that I could to it this morning cause I wanted to stop and walk several times. My muscles are tired this morning. I think it is because I don't do enough stretching. That's got to get added to my list of goals. Stretch after every run! I will probably do the same run the next couple of times and try to speed it up a bit.
AND IN WW NEWS...
My usual Thursday morning Weight Watchers weigh-in rolled around once again. I've had a good week of eating minus a party last fri night. But I still think I managed to stay within my 35 flex points that I can use whenever throughout the week. But after a few drinks I quit counting. Well, I strolled into my meeting, said hello to the old lady that always takes my money and is all business, no time for small talk. I stepped on the scale and she says, "good job!" Good job? What does that mean? I wanna know what exactly a good job is. Well...are you ready for this...I lost 4.2 pounds last week AND I am now officially under 200 pounds, barely under, at 199.8. YAY for me. There's no going back now.
I FEEL GOOD!
DR. T
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
I've Got that Running Feeling
Things are going well for me this last two weeks. My WW weigh in was GREAT! Down 3.2 lbs after my miserable Easter Evilness. I have been running about every other day. Even when I really dont feel like it. Last week I ran about 2.4 miles for the first time in a long time without stopping. And didn't feel like I was gonna die. It may seem like small potatoes to you real runners, but its a whole bucket o' russetts in my world.
Today I just returned from a 2.5 mile run. It took me 30 minutes and then I walked for another 5-10 minutes afterwards to get back home. The run I do is a pretty good one. Lots of those long but subtle uphill areas then there is one big down hill and big up hill area. The worst part comes at about the 2 mile mark when there is this .5 mile gradual uphill. It's just at a bad place cause thats right about when I am ready to quit. But not today. I finished .4 miles of it to one of my distance markers (a stop sign), then pushed myself to run an extra .1 to the next stop sign. Friday I hope I can make it the last .3 miles to home and complete my almost 3 mile loop. Heck, at this rate I'll be running a 5K in no time.
AND...
The preparations for the big NC move have been interesting. I have learned lots about what goes into buying a house. Its a bit scary to think that I may be paying this off for a good portion of my adult life right along with my $250,000 in student loans.
I am preparing for my graduation soiree. My actual ceremony is set for May 23rd, however, I only get 7 tickets to the ceremony so I am having a cocktail party on Sat, May 21st in White Plains, NY so I can celebrate with all my friends and family that are able to attend. So if you think you will be around that day, let me know so you can celebrate with me.
I met with an Army Reserves recruiter yesterday. I'm considering doing the medical corps reserves. It involves me not doing much while in residency and get payed for it. Then after I finish I would do 6 years in the reserves, 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year. As of now it sounds like a decent idea. I would never be on the front lines for fighting, as a matter of fact, I would't even get firearms training. Not sure how I feel about that. And besides, isn't that the point of going in, so you cn shoot guns?!?! Just kidding. Don't want to get all my political activists all worked up. The pay of for me is being a Captain, getting about $1500/mo plus $50,000 paid for my student loans. Additionally, after I finish residency, I would get a $10,000 per year bonus for 3 years since I am going into Family Medicine. I dont know if I am doing this for sure, but it doesn't seem like a bad thing to consider.
Please check out my friend Erin's blog and her Team in Training Site. She is running her first marathon this weekend. All well wishes (or donations) for her would be greatly appreciated.
Well, I am off to one of the last of 8 working days before I finish all my requirements for graduation. I can't wait.
Dr. T
Today I just returned from a 2.5 mile run. It took me 30 minutes and then I walked for another 5-10 minutes afterwards to get back home. The run I do is a pretty good one. Lots of those long but subtle uphill areas then there is one big down hill and big up hill area. The worst part comes at about the 2 mile mark when there is this .5 mile gradual uphill. It's just at a bad place cause thats right about when I am ready to quit. But not today. I finished .4 miles of it to one of my distance markers (a stop sign), then pushed myself to run an extra .1 to the next stop sign. Friday I hope I can make it the last .3 miles to home and complete my almost 3 mile loop. Heck, at this rate I'll be running a 5K in no time.
AND...
The preparations for the big NC move have been interesting. I have learned lots about what goes into buying a house. Its a bit scary to think that I may be paying this off for a good portion of my adult life right along with my $250,000 in student loans.
I am preparing for my graduation soiree. My actual ceremony is set for May 23rd, however, I only get 7 tickets to the ceremony so I am having a cocktail party on Sat, May 21st in White Plains, NY so I can celebrate with all my friends and family that are able to attend. So if you think you will be around that day, let me know so you can celebrate with me.
I met with an Army Reserves recruiter yesterday. I'm considering doing the medical corps reserves. It involves me not doing much while in residency and get payed for it. Then after I finish I would do 6 years in the reserves, 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year. As of now it sounds like a decent idea. I would never be on the front lines for fighting, as a matter of fact, I would't even get firearms training. Not sure how I feel about that. And besides, isn't that the point of going in, so you cn shoot guns?!?! Just kidding. Don't want to get all my political activists all worked up. The pay of for me is being a Captain, getting about $1500/mo plus $50,000 paid for my student loans. Additionally, after I finish residency, I would get a $10,000 per year bonus for 3 years since I am going into Family Medicine. I dont know if I am doing this for sure, but it doesn't seem like a bad thing to consider.
Please check out my friend Erin's blog and her Team in Training Site. She is running her first marathon this weekend. All well wishes (or donations) for her would be greatly appreciated.
Well, I am off to one of the last of 8 working days before I finish all my requirements for graduation. I can't wait.
Dr. T
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Easter is EVIL!!!
Well, I knew it wouldn't be pretty, but I didn't realize it would be down right U.G.L.Y! And I ain't got no alibi! I have gone back a step in the weight loss war. But only back a week. Up 2 point something pounds. I don't remember exactly, or maybe I don't WANT to remember. Either way, I should have had a few less chocolate eggs and bake and break chocochip and sugar Easter cookies. Oh well. Its a new week now.
I am off to a great start. The weather was nice this morning so I took it as an opportunity to get outside for some exercise. I actually did some running. It wasn't as bad as I thought carrying around over 200 pounds would be. I did a combination of running, well, jogging and walking. I did about 20-25 minutes of it in the faster of the two modes. Then I made it into the gym to do my usual shoulder and ab workout. I think I am going to start running regularly again. I just really enjoy being outdoors.
Tomorrow I will be getting my exercise by attempting to snowboard in NH. I am am heading there tonight with my friends and ex-roommates Lisa and Brad. It's Brad's mother's b-day and she wanted to go skiing with everyone so that's what we are doing. I dont think my legs will be in much of a running mood on Saturday, but I hope to get in a little bit of a run on Sunday morning.
I sent off my contract to my residency program today, complete with fingerprint cards for my medical license application. I'm starting to feel even more official. I haven't done much in the way of house hunting yet. life has been a little hectic. I hope ot really get on it next week though. I dont have much of a choice.
Signing off for now.
Dr. T
I am off to a great start. The weather was nice this morning so I took it as an opportunity to get outside for some exercise. I actually did some running. It wasn't as bad as I thought carrying around over 200 pounds would be. I did a combination of running, well, jogging and walking. I did about 20-25 minutes of it in the faster of the two modes. Then I made it into the gym to do my usual shoulder and ab workout. I think I am going to start running regularly again. I just really enjoy being outdoors.
Tomorrow I will be getting my exercise by attempting to snowboard in NH. I am am heading there tonight with my friends and ex-roommates Lisa and Brad. It's Brad's mother's b-day and she wanted to go skiing with everyone so that's what we are doing. I dont think my legs will be in much of a running mood on Saturday, but I hope to get in a little bit of a run on Sunday morning.
I sent off my contract to my residency program today, complete with fingerprint cards for my medical license application. I'm starting to feel even more official. I haven't done much in the way of house hunting yet. life has been a little hectic. I hope ot really get on it next week though. I dont have much of a choice.
Signing off for now.
Dr. T
Saturday, March 26, 2005
More Losing...but in a Good Way!!!
Went to WW this week. Was down 2 more pounds. And, I am starting to see muscles on my arms. How cool! I know they have been there all along, just like my six pack of abs, they are just buried under the six pack of flab. I am making slow but sure progress. I was even able to put on a pair of jeans today that I weren't very comfortable to wiggle my hips into.
I got an official letter from my residency program this week. I have to sign my contract, get fingerprinted, and the coolest part...apply for my medical training license in NC. I'm starting to feel all official now. I am in the process of trying to figure out a living situation down in NC. I am hoping to buy a house but I don't even know the first thing about it. So this should be an interesting journey in more ways than one.
BTW...Thanks to all everyone that reads my blog regularly, especially those of you who make comments (Aunt Viv, Dianna and AG).
Speaking of Dianna. Today is her birthday and she, if you remember, is my crazy running friend who does marathons and will be doing a triathlon in the near future. Yeah, did I mention she was crazy? Anyway, for her birthday, she ran a 5k, the first race of the season and placed 2nd in her age division. Happy Birthday to Her! You go SIS! You can check out her awesome blog at www.runningchick.blogspot.com.
Well, that's all for now. Hope you don't get sick from eating too many peeps this weekend.
Dr. T
(-6lbs)
I got an official letter from my residency program this week. I have to sign my contract, get fingerprinted, and the coolest part...apply for my medical training license in NC. I'm starting to feel all official now. I am in the process of trying to figure out a living situation down in NC. I am hoping to buy a house but I don't even know the first thing about it. So this should be an interesting journey in more ways than one.
BTW...Thanks to all everyone that reads my blog regularly, especially those of you who make comments (Aunt Viv, Dianna and AG).
Speaking of Dianna. Today is her birthday and she, if you remember, is my crazy running friend who does marathons and will be doing a triathlon in the near future. Yeah, did I mention she was crazy? Anyway, for her birthday, she ran a 5k, the first race of the season and placed 2nd in her age division. Happy Birthday to Her! You go SIS! You can check out her awesome blog at www.runningchick.blogspot.com.
Well, that's all for now. Hope you don't get sick from eating too many peeps this weekend.
Dr. T
(-6lbs)
Thursday, March 17, 2005
North Carolina...Are you ready for me?!?!?!
Well. Match day is here and I got my number one choice. I AM GOING TO GREENSBORO, NC! Yay! I am soooo excited. I've been drinking since 12:15PM. I Don't think I have ever been drunk before people have finished their lunch breaks. It's not so bad.
Anyway, just had to let you all know. The suspense is over. Congrats to ME!
Dr. T
Check out pics from Match Day. I am on the 14th row in the middle picture.
Anyway, just had to let you all know. The suspense is over. Congrats to ME!
Dr. T
Check out pics from Match Day. I am on the 14th row in the middle picture.
Weight Watcher's Update
Down 2.6lbs this week and 3.6lbs total. My hard work is paying off. I wonder if it would have been more had I not had sushi last night with all that salty soy sauce. I'm sure I was retaining crazy amounts of water when I weighed in. This will be a tough week. I have match day and all it's eating and drinking. Then I am off to a conference all weekend and hanging out with my buddy Cristin. We like to eat when we are together.
Only 14 hours to the Match hour. High noon is when we get our envelopes and our fates are sealed. Actually they are sealed already, but we just don't know the details of it yet.
Keep your fingers, toes, eyes, wires, whatever crossed for me...
Dr.T
Only 14 hours to the Match hour. High noon is when we get our envelopes and our fates are sealed. Actually they are sealed already, but we just don't know the details of it yet.
Keep your fingers, toes, eyes, wires, whatever crossed for me...
Dr.T
Monday, March 14, 2005
Making my way
It's been a long time since I have posted but I am back now. My initial attempt to slim down wasn't so successful, but now I am doing well. I started doing Weight Watchers again and have been exercising regularly. I made it to a WW meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd. I went shopping for groceries immediately afterwards which wasn't such a successful endeavor. I bought all kinds of bad for me foods cause I figured I would have one last feast before I began. Well, that feast lasted for 5 days. But on Monday, March 7th, I started sticking to it. I returned to my weekly WW meeting on March 9th and wasn't too dissapointed when I was only down a pound to 209. Afterall, I had only been doing it for 2 days. Well, I have officially been sticking to it for an entire week and been working out as well. I do 45 minutes of cardio on weekdays followed by weight training 4 days a week. Weekends are variable. I am really looking forward to my weigh in this Wednesday.
What else is going on in my crazy life???
I've been crashing at my friends Danielle's place (one of the origianl Single Girls Club members) for the last week or so while I wait to get an apt to sublet. It's been a good time. I haven't seen nearly enough of her this year. I have had the chance to do some catching up, have same good dinner conversations and never ending laughs. It's weeks like this that remind me of what I will miss when I leave for residency.
Speaking of residency...
Today is the day that every 4th year medical student in the country finds out if they have an intern position somewhere in the country. But no one will know where yet. If one has not matched, they have the next two days to do what is called "scramble". This involves calling all the residency programs in the country that have not filled their spots and hoping they will take you. AND THEN...Thursday, March 17th (St. Patty's Day) is THE DAY. That's when we all find out WHERE we will be for the next chapter of our medical training. I REALLY, REALLY want to go to the Moses Cone program in Greensboro, NC. I had a great time when I visited there a second time and had all of my reservations about the program cleared up when I was there. And, there is a good chance my friend Cristin may be able to move there with me while she completes some more grad school.
Anyway, keep your fingers crossed for me this week. And check back for my weight loss updates and residency match results.
Ciao,
Dr. T
What else is going on in my crazy life???
I've been crashing at my friends Danielle's place (one of the origianl Single Girls Club members) for the last week or so while I wait to get an apt to sublet. It's been a good time. I haven't seen nearly enough of her this year. I have had the chance to do some catching up, have same good dinner conversations and never ending laughs. It's weeks like this that remind me of what I will miss when I leave for residency.
Speaking of residency...
Today is the day that every 4th year medical student in the country finds out if they have an intern position somewhere in the country. But no one will know where yet. If one has not matched, they have the next two days to do what is called "scramble". This involves calling all the residency programs in the country that have not filled their spots and hoping they will take you. AND THEN...Thursday, March 17th (St. Patty's Day) is THE DAY. That's when we all find out WHERE we will be for the next chapter of our medical training. I REALLY, REALLY want to go to the Moses Cone program in Greensboro, NC. I had a great time when I visited there a second time and had all of my reservations about the program cleared up when I was there. And, there is a good chance my friend Cristin may be able to move there with me while she completes some more grad school.
Anyway, keep your fingers crossed for me this week. And check back for my weight loss updates and residency match results.
Ciao,
Dr. T
Monday, January 31, 2005
Get Down, Get Down...
So folks...here's the deal. I managed to put on a "winter coat" starting in Sept '04 or so and my winter coat has become more like something one would wear to in the middle of the frozen tundra. About 25lbs worth of winter coat! YUCK!!!
My new plan is to start eating healthy as of Mon, Jan 31, 2005. I am going to get at least 4 days of exercise in a week. I'd like to start running again, but I need to drop a few pounds first. My plan is to walk for the first few weeks and then work my way up to jogging.
I reconsidered the triathlon thing, but I just dont have the time and resources to put into it for now. Maybe that will be my new thing when I start residency. My goal is to find a 5K in about 2 months to run in and hopefully work my way up to a 10K for my graduation gift to myself in mid-May. We shall see.
I've enjoyed my several months of good eats and way too many treats, but when I can't fit into any of my pants and the seats on the airplane are more comfortable with the armrests up, I know it has gotten out of hand. And it makes it worse when I have friends that make it to the gym on a regular basis, run a billion miles a week, lift massive weights like they are lifesavers on a toothpick and all I can say I did was sit on my spreading butt and ate another donut whose sweet taste had to be offset by half a bag of chips which of course needed to be washed down with a homebrewed beer. What has happened to me? I feel like I dont even fit in with my active friends anymore. I dont like even being around them. I am the token 'fat friend'.
Anyway, my goal is to be able to fit into my 'not as fat jeans' by graduation time. That means I need to drop about 35lbs by May 23rd.
I can do it. I just need to get myself motivated and if I can get through the next week, I think I will be ok.
This is one time I won't mind being called a loser. So...Let the losing begin.
Dr.T
210lbs
My new plan is to start eating healthy as of Mon, Jan 31, 2005. I am going to get at least 4 days of exercise in a week. I'd like to start running again, but I need to drop a few pounds first. My plan is to walk for the first few weeks and then work my way up to jogging.
I reconsidered the triathlon thing, but I just dont have the time and resources to put into it for now. Maybe that will be my new thing when I start residency. My goal is to find a 5K in about 2 months to run in and hopefully work my way up to a 10K for my graduation gift to myself in mid-May. We shall see.
I've enjoyed my several months of good eats and way too many treats, but when I can't fit into any of my pants and the seats on the airplane are more comfortable with the armrests up, I know it has gotten out of hand. And it makes it worse when I have friends that make it to the gym on a regular basis, run a billion miles a week, lift massive weights like they are lifesavers on a toothpick and all I can say I did was sit on my spreading butt and ate another donut whose sweet taste had to be offset by half a bag of chips which of course needed to be washed down with a homebrewed beer. What has happened to me? I feel like I dont even fit in with my active friends anymore. I dont like even being around them. I am the token 'fat friend'.
Anyway, my goal is to be able to fit into my 'not as fat jeans' by graduation time. That means I need to drop about 35lbs by May 23rd.
I can do it. I just need to get myself motivated and if I can get through the next week, I think I will be ok.
This is one time I won't mind being called a loser. So...Let the losing begin.
Dr.T
210lbs
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Do you know the way to San Jose?
I completed my final residency interview on Monday in San Jose, CA. I wasn't going to interview there originally, but decided to schedule there last minute after several people I know said they thought I would love the area based on my interests and personality. I just figured I wouldn't like the program because they are going through some major changes for the next year and I wasn't interested in being the guinea pig class of residents.
Well, I was wrong. (That rarely happens). I loved the program, loved the people and I already knew I was partial to the area. I have friends there and a place to stay until I can get settled into my own place. The weather is warmer. (it was 7 degrees in NY last night). And I get the chance to experience a new place...you guys know how much I like to do that.
SOOOO...My top choices right now are Greensboro, NC, Daytona, FL and San Jose. Feel free to give me some input on this issue. Let me know what you know or have heard about these places and what you think of them based on what you know about me. I need all the help I can get on this decision.
Tootles,
Dr.T
Well, I was wrong. (That rarely happens). I loved the program, loved the people and I already knew I was partial to the area. I have friends there and a place to stay until I can get settled into my own place. The weather is warmer. (it was 7 degrees in NY last night). And I get the chance to experience a new place...you guys know how much I like to do that.
SOOOO...My top choices right now are Greensboro, NC, Daytona, FL and San Jose. Feel free to give me some input on this issue. Let me know what you know or have heard about these places and what you think of them based on what you know about me. I need all the help I can get on this decision.
Tootles,
Dr.T
Friday, January 21, 2005
Dreading the Cold
Things in AZ have been great over the last 3 weeks. The weather is wonderful (70's and sunny). Seeing old friends and their kids has been GREAT! Spending time with the firefighters has been a good experience too.
I returned from a trip to San Antonio last weekend to attend the American Academy of Family Physicians Winter Assembly. I've never been to San Antonio before. It is a neat little city. Kind of wish I would have applied to residency there. The meeting was good. I serve on the Commission for Resident and Student Issues and I was also there to train the Regional Family Medicine Interest Group Coordinators. I am the National Family Medicine Interest Group Coordinator. I have an awesome group of Regional Coordinators this year. They are eager to get things done and have all sorts of great ideas. I can't wait to see what great things will come of this year.
The other thing I have been doing is trying to figure out where to go for residency. I've narrowed it down to three programs and I have one more interview left in San Jose, CA. I will be doing second looks at the programs I am interested in over the next few weeks. This is such a tough decision. Part of me would love to return to AZ, but the other, more exploratory and adventurous side of me wants to go somewhere new. Experience a new place. Decisions, decisions...
Well, I am not looking forward to returning to NY next weekend. Its been cold. High of 19 and low of 7 this weekend. I'll be shell shocked when I leave my 75 degree weather. But I am looking forward to see my East coast friends again (Dianna and Jason, Cop Tom, Chris S., Changa and others). And, we are WAY over due for an SGC meeting.
Anyway, I am going to sign out for now. Thanks to you guys that have been replying to my posts.
Dr. T
I returned from a trip to San Antonio last weekend to attend the American Academy of Family Physicians Winter Assembly. I've never been to San Antonio before. It is a neat little city. Kind of wish I would have applied to residency there. The meeting was good. I serve on the Commission for Resident and Student Issues and I was also there to train the Regional Family Medicine Interest Group Coordinators. I am the National Family Medicine Interest Group Coordinator. I have an awesome group of Regional Coordinators this year. They are eager to get things done and have all sorts of great ideas. I can't wait to see what great things will come of this year.
The other thing I have been doing is trying to figure out where to go for residency. I've narrowed it down to three programs and I have one more interview left in San Jose, CA. I will be doing second looks at the programs I am interested in over the next few weeks. This is such a tough decision. Part of me would love to return to AZ, but the other, more exploratory and adventurous side of me wants to go somewhere new. Experience a new place. Decisions, decisions...
Well, I am not looking forward to returning to NY next weekend. Its been cold. High of 19 and low of 7 this weekend. I'll be shell shocked when I leave my 75 degree weather. But I am looking forward to see my East coast friends again (Dianna and Jason, Cop Tom, Chris S., Changa and others). And, we are WAY over due for an SGC meeting.
Anyway, I am going to sign out for now. Thanks to you guys that have been replying to my posts.
Dr. T
Saturday, January 08, 2005
Men in Uniform...Yummy!
As I mentioned before. I am working with the Phoenix Fire Department doing an elective in Emergency Medicine. The guys are great. Nice and laid back. Fun to be around. Let me give you the run down on an average day.
7:30A- arrive, have coffee. Check e-mail, watch the news, relax. Maybe go on a call if there is one.
9:30A- Head to the gym to work out. go on a call.
11:00A- Down time. Sometimes we check fire hydrants or the guys will practice drills.
Noon- Lunch
1p- Nap, play ping pong, watch tv. oh yeah, go on calls.
6p- Dinner
7p- poker, more ping pong, more tv watching and calls.
10p- Bed. Wake up for calls.
6-7A- wake up.
7:30A- Adios
Life is great! I'm enjoying the view. And since they get to work out everyday, the view is that much more enjoyable.
Tootles,
DrT
7:30A- arrive, have coffee. Check e-mail, watch the news, relax. Maybe go on a call if there is one.
9:30A- Head to the gym to work out. go on a call.
11:00A- Down time. Sometimes we check fire hydrants or the guys will practice drills.
Noon- Lunch
1p- Nap, play ping pong, watch tv. oh yeah, go on calls.
6p- Dinner
7p- poker, more ping pong, more tv watching and calls.
10p- Bed. Wake up for calls.
6-7A- wake up.
7:30A- Adios
Life is great! I'm enjoying the view. And since they get to work out everyday, the view is that much more enjoyable.
Tootles,
DrT
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Bienvenidos a Los Estados Unidos
Feliz Año Nuevo!
I am back in the U.S. Not happily, but I am back. I didn't want to leave Costa Rica. My host family was very sad and my little brother cried. He was just way too cute. I cant wait to get pictures up of my trip.
On my last day in Costa Rica I went on a river trip on the Pejabaye River in a Duckie. A Duckie is a two person inflatable kayak. It was a fun time. I got splashed quite a bit and I had a great female guide in my kayak with me. as we were driving to the river, I mentioned to the guides that myself and the other girl that was with me really liked the sugar cane we had while horse back riding. So they stopped and broke some off for us to have after our trip. Ask and you shall receive really works.
I am now in Arizona doing and Emergency Medicine rotation with the Phoenix Fire Department. It's a great gig. I live at the firehouse with the firemen/paramedics (woohoo!) and do 24 hour shifts, eat "chow" and go on the calls. I get to ride on a fire truck!!! I have done one shift so far. It was pretty slow, which is good, but I am hoping to get some interesting calls. The two most exciting things we had were a 300lb woman who had fallen and couldn't get up and then a car fire.
While I am in AZ I hope to get a lot done. I want to gain some flight time, but the weather has been pretty cruddy. I also really want to catch up with friends I have seen in quite some time. I need to plan my graduation party, work on my computer elective for school (which I should be doing this second but blogging is so much more fun) and I just started reading "The Da Vinci Code". It would be nice to get through that in the next four weeks.
Well folks. That's all for now. What I am hoping for in the next week is posting the Costa Rica pics for you all.
Happy New Year!
Dr.T
I am back in the U.S. Not happily, but I am back. I didn't want to leave Costa Rica. My host family was very sad and my little brother cried. He was just way too cute. I cant wait to get pictures up of my trip.
On my last day in Costa Rica I went on a river trip on the Pejabaye River in a Duckie. A Duckie is a two person inflatable kayak. It was a fun time. I got splashed quite a bit and I had a great female guide in my kayak with me. as we were driving to the river, I mentioned to the guides that myself and the other girl that was with me really liked the sugar cane we had while horse back riding. So they stopped and broke some off for us to have after our trip. Ask and you shall receive really works.
I am now in Arizona doing and Emergency Medicine rotation with the Phoenix Fire Department. It's a great gig. I live at the firehouse with the firemen/paramedics (woohoo!) and do 24 hour shifts, eat "chow" and go on the calls. I get to ride on a fire truck!!! I have done one shift so far. It was pretty slow, which is good, but I am hoping to get some interesting calls. The two most exciting things we had were a 300lb woman who had fallen and couldn't get up and then a car fire.
While I am in AZ I hope to get a lot done. I want to gain some flight time, but the weather has been pretty cruddy. I also really want to catch up with friends I have seen in quite some time. I need to plan my graduation party, work on my computer elective for school (which I should be doing this second but blogging is so much more fun) and I just started reading "The Da Vinci Code". It would be nice to get through that in the next four weeks.
Well folks. That's all for now. What I am hoping for in the next week is posting the Costa Rica pics for you all.
Happy New Year!
Dr.T
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