tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3765834677442295882024-02-22T05:25:26.274-05:00NoLongerSilentMy topsy-turvy life as an Osteopathic Medical Student Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-84028893785970245052014-05-05T15:40:00.001-04:002014-05-05T15:40:26.083-04:00Quick and Dirty To keep me sane while studying for boards I've been exercising a few times per week. I haven't yet worked out a solid schedule (don't chew me out...I'm working on it) but I've made it a priority to go. As I've posted before it's recommended that you exercise about 150 minutes per week. That equates to 30 minutes a day for 5 days. <br />
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Yesterday I did 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical and some weight training (focusing on my arms). My husband made me a workout regime and this video made by makingthebest09 (not my husband) displays how to do the movements. I thought it was funny that the regime my husband made was exactly like this minus a couple of exercises at the end. Any who, I got a good workout in and I am definitely feeling sore today. Have fun and go at your own pace...no shame in taking it easy if you need to. Also, have a little fun with it (I hope there's no vulgarity in the soundtrack of the video but I do love the beat ;)<br />
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-VUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-79541614555123002512014-03-12T14:13:00.000-04:002014-03-12T14:13:01.792-04:00Wake Up and Handle BusinessWell school as started back and in full swing I might add. I barely have time to write this post...but I am. We have an exam coming up Friday and while I have listened to all the needed lectures I still feel behind, and I'm talking more behind than I usually am. I don't know if it's just a feeling that I can't shake or what. Nevertheless, it causes me to get up and get the handling business. I'm either up and immediately studying or writing a letter to someone or calling someone. It's a little annoying to feel as though you don't have time to relax. <br />
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I just can't wait for this exam to be over LOL. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-52182026317468845222014-03-08T17:37:00.003-05:002014-03-08T17:50:14.671-05:00Happy Natural Hair AnniversaryOmgosh I missed my natural hair anniversary. On Feb 17, 2011 I cut the rest of my relaxed ends off and began my journey, once again, as a natural hair woman! It's been a roller coaster ride for sure but I don't regret any of it...well besides relaxing my hair after previously being natural for 3 years, but that's another story LOL. <br />
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<i><b>Well Happy Natural Hair Anniversary to me and all the other ladies that are celebrating! </b></i><br />
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Here's a couple of pics for you all to laugh and awww at lol.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I see you! lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saturating those ends with coconut oil</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bun Life! Surprisingly my husband likes this hairstyle. This was taken today (3-8-14)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mega braid</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peace up A town down lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking that length</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And I can't leave without a serious face lol. Peace!</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-60092914658845605132014-02-20T12:48:00.002-05:002014-02-20T12:48:44.751-05:00It's All About PushPushing yourself to the limit is so very important. If you want to advance to a new level or even master the level that you are currently on, you must push yourself. If you've been following my blog for long you know I have a love/hate relationship with the gym, nevertheless, I've been pushing myself to stick with the routine that I've created. When I don't feel like going I must push myself even harder. <br />
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Giving up is so easy. Allowing distractions to consume you is so easy. But it's the <u>push</u> that's the most difficult...at least in my case. For example, it's easy for me to decide that to allocate "gym time" to study time or quality time with my husband. While those are good reason because maintaining your relationships are especially important you shouldn't sacrifice your personal health. When I finally build up the willpower to get to the gym it becomes easier. My motivation increases (of course I'm playing all of my iTunes best LOL) and I power through my workout. <br />
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The American Heart Association states that you we should work out 30 mins a day per week (<a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/StartWalking/American-Heart-Association-Guidelines_UCM_307976_Article.jsp#" target="_blank">Link to AHA-Physical Activity</a>). That's 150 mins a week. It's certainly doable and it gets me out of the house. At times I can go a little stir crazy when I've been in the house all day. Anyway, 30 minutes is the length of a decent tv show and courtesy of technology I can combine the two! <i>And believe me I do</i> LOL.<br />
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I have a goal in mind and I'd like to see it accomplished. There have been some discouraging moments and when school starts back getting to the gym gets even harder, but I want to keep this up. I want to make my health more of a priority. Being in medical school and learning about the effects of diabetes and coronary artery disease is no fun when you think this could happen to me. So to that I say, <i>NO MA'AM, NO HAM, NO THANK YOU! lol. </i><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-45973562735111450462014-02-05T10:48:00.001-05:002014-02-05T10:48:10.921-05:00It's that Med School Monday Time! I know, I know...I'm a couple of days late. But either way I just wanted to share with everyone why I link up, although I'm not consistent :( , the first Monday of every month. One of the things that I love about Med School Monday, besides reading all the interesting stories, is that I get to see so many different takes on what it means to be a medical student or in a relationship with one. Being that I am a married woman I am always trying to figure out how to management my relationship with my husband without failing out of school LOL. Participating in this blog link ups helps to give me many ideas about how I can do this. It's great! <br />
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Some of the women and men that participate are pretty creative when it comes to planning a fun date, working out, looking fly (*snap snap*), study tips, and maintaining overall health. <br />
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So happy that I get to link up! <br />
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See you all on Med School Monday ;) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-59268992655724256772014-01-06T13:40:00.003-05:002014-01-06T13:40:44.731-05:00Cherishing the NUDE! <br />
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These colors are perfect for a nice simple look! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-30433760656027299522014-01-06T12:52:00.000-05:002014-01-06T13:11:57.892-05:00Board Wars Let the Board Wars begin LOL. Although I won't take my board exams for another 6 months I've already started to study for them. I'm not doing anything major, as it may be pointless to cover a large chunk of material so early; however, doing practice questions has really helped to review old material <u>AND</u> show how much I don't remember LOL (the spotlight is all on me). Nonetheless, I think doing small bits now will help when I go into hardcore study mode later.<br />
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Classes have technically started back. I say technically because we have a <i>snow day</i> today! Otherwise I would have just been getting out of an ethics lecture (this should be interesting). No, really, this should be interesting. We'll be discussing our ever changing laws as they pertain to medicine and patient care, as well as, what will be expected of us as healthcare providers (eg. what's malpractice, negligence, confidentiality, etc). There seems to be so many gray areas when it comes to medicine. I mean, everyone is not the same and so they shouldn't be treated/cared for as such. However, it's important to know what's crossing a line. When does personalized care become unfair in terms of what should be provided to all people? These are questions that will be answered in this course or at least I hope they'll be answered.<br />
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Later in the term we will be taking Respiratory (oh buddy [insert scary faced emoji here]), in addition to, OMM (osteopathic manipulation), and Patient Care. So, my boards prep will be very minimal. I won't have 8+ additional hours to dedicate to this material (unless I don't plan to sleep or have a life...which I DO lol). But, I do know which areas I need the most work in and therefore, I'll devote my early prep to those areas while doing more questions. <br />
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I have yet to pick a boards prep course that caters to my style of learning. I'm thinking of doing a board prep program that is offered through my school. However, I'm unsure if that will be the most beneficial for me. It'll be better than nothing, right? Actually, I think it will be way better than I think. It will just require me to do a lot more work than programs, such as Kaplan, that already have materials printed and ready for you. If I decide to do this program I'll talk more about it later. <br />
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Welcome me back to the blogging world! It's been a long time since I've posted anything. But with that said I'm glad to be back. <br />
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Today marks the official day of my journey to become a Nike Athlete. To be honest I don't know how one becomes one. However, I follow quite a few people that are really into fitness and health, each representing Nike in some way, and so I declared that I'd work to become a Nike Athlete LOL. So far, I've created my own ideas about the job qualifications. <br />
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1) Do what you must to be healthy!<br />
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3) Wear Nike. LOL<br />
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My gym/workout shoes have always been Nike so I felt somewhat qualified in trying for this position. LOL. No, all jokes aside, I've been influenced by people such as, mankofit, ashleyjoi, msporsche911, laisdeleon, and msjeanettejenkins, and many others on Instagram (follow me: carpe_diem_vb). Also, I see what great shape other Nike representatives are in, and so I've classified all of them under this category, and now I'm working on my own journey.<br />
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I just hope that I don't lose focus and give up. This is a lifelong commitment of course, but me and exercise, well lets just say that we have an on again, off again relationship LOL. <br />
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I'm also doing a 30 day ab challenge with a group called Run This Town. We are starting off with a minimal workouts and by the end of the challenge we will have worked our way up to a nice amount of reps. Additionally, I am back to breaking more water. Over the past year this hasn't been much of a problem for me, but when I forget my water bottles I also forget to drink the recommended amount of water for the day. <br />
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Cheer me on and I attempt to balance my new hobby with my regular life/being a med student. You know what they say though, you make time for what you want. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-73526750406014016712013-07-16T06:04:00.000-04:002013-07-16T06:04:14.922-04:00Base Hospital Selection Today I'll be going to tour a hospital in anticipation for my classmates and me selecting our base hospitals this next semester. We won't rotate in the hospitals until 3rd year. However, we will find out the location after we all select our desired places this Fall. It'll make for some interesting times as many of us are looking at some of the same hospitals, but there are only some many spots available. Let the cat fights begin LOL. No, I think everything will work itself out. Nonetheless, I am excited to see the hospital setting, how the staff enjoys the hospitals, and a look into how things may be next year. <br />
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I'll be going on the tour with one of my friends and she is just as excited as I am. This hospital is one of our top choices. In fact, it may actually be her #1 choice, not necessarily mine. But we'll have to see where it stands once I look at my other choices. <br />
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Today will also be a long day. Some of my classmates are fasting for Ramadan, and one of the student organizations, the Islamic Student Medical Association (IMSA), is hosting a fast-a-thon today. Those participating will fast from 4:30am-9:08pm (or so). It seems like they had a pretty good turnout as quite a few of my classmates signed up. Personally, I've never fasted this long before, nor have I given up food, in addition to, water. It will be interesting to see how I'll respond. <br />
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My first experience witnessing my anyone fast for Ramadan, knowingly anyway, was last year during our Anatomy course. My classmates we all very strong and dedicated during the entirety of their fast, all while staying focused for school. At that time I couldn't imagine what it would be like to adjust to the changes that the body would go through without food, water, etc, all during the stress of school and the heat outside. Nonetheless, they were able to do it and so I believe I can do it too (at least for today LOL). At the end of the day we'll break fast with my classmates and IMSA will show us their presentation. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-71800089224698758392013-07-05T11:59:00.000-04:002013-07-05T12:06:38.795-04:0015 Med School Necessities There are several medical students that have already started their first year. My school is one of the institutions that begins during the Summer, unfortunately LOL. Nevertheless, this post can be helpful to not only those that have already begun, but to those that are gearing up to start in the Fall. Target usually has a pretty nice sale on school supplies well before grade school students begin, and I personally like to be the first in line to purchase some things I consider to be necessities (for the most part). If you know any better you'd get there early too. Mom's don't play around when it:<br />
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I'm just kidding around, although, those were all true for my mother. Anyways, here goes the countdown of supplies needed for med school success. Well, not really success, I just thought I'd be a little dramatic lol.<br />
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It's important to stay organized in school period. Keeping a To Do List helps you to stay focused, prioritize, and minimizes feeling overwhelmed. <br />
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Yet another tool to help you stay organized. As you can see I love colors!!! I don't really have a system for the colors I use. Nonetheless, they help me to identify subjects/facts that I need to know for sure. Sometimes during a lecture a prof may hint...THIS IS IMPORTANT (RED TAB w/ a star LOL). <br />
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Get ready to invest in the binders stock! During my first year I purchased so many binders it wasn't funny. No, really, it wasn't funny. I would spend about 15 bucks on binders per semester. Then I tried the whole binding of the course pack materials by exam. That didn't work because I was still using binders. Now, I've wised up a little and recycle them. I bought some crates to put my old course packs in so that I can put the new course packs in the binders. I guess you can so I sold my stock...or not lol. Oh, and for those that do plan to purchase some binders...get nothing less than 3in. As I already said my binder has the material for 1 exam in it. <br />
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These aren't really necessary. However, they do come in handy to help separate things. Some people use them to mark off content they've already studied. I'll use them to attach my personal notes to my course pack material. I bought them during 2nd semester of 1st year and as you can see I have plenty more left lol <br />
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<b>10) Lip Balm ;)</b><br />
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Yes, yes, the good old notebook. Once again, depending on your study style you may not use notebooks. I use them because I rewrite some of my notes. Also, some profs presentations are not too good (no disrespect or shade LOL). But in all honesty some profs will submit an outline. Yes ma'am an outline. This means that you'll have to transcribe everything on additional pieces of paper. <br />
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This is where the fun begins!!!! Many of you can already tell that I love colors. So why would my various pen collections be any different? But seriously, have multiple colors helps me to stay organized and to maintain my interest. It can get pretty boring flipping through 100's of pages, and if you're paying attention to the background of this photo we are currently studying the Gastrointestinal System....so yeah, the colors Duke, the colors (anyone remember that commercial???? NO? Ok! lol). <br />
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The multiple colors in one pen can be helpful during lecture. The profs, usually doctors, are normally speaking a mile a minute to get through their content in the hour or two that they have been allotted. So, there's no time to switch pens. You could do it the old fashion way and take notes in one color and go back and add colors later, but let's be honest...there's no fun in being old fashion. LOL j/k <br />
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The wall calendar was recommended to me by one of our academic counselors. After taking Anatomy during the summer of 1st year I felt a little burned out or unmotivated (yeah, that's it...unmotivated. Burned out came at the end of 2nd semester LOL). Nevertheless, I sought out help immediately because med school is a MAR-A-THON (yes, I had to break it up to emphasize the truth in that) so you need to figure out how to pace yourself. Back on task though, he helped me to see that I am a rewards person. I need to study for a while, then reward myself, and start studying again. Using this calendar helps me to keep track of the MOST important dates. If I have 3 weeks until the next exam rewarding myself an extra hour won't be an issue. However, if the exam is in 3 days (like it is right now) then I need to buckle down. He also noted that using our iPhone calendar is not as effective as using a wall calendar. <br />
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<b>6) Wite-Out or Correction Tape </b> <br />
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<b>5) Laptop</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDFrewn7EwV_pR8Xuppyu-YM2xSwUgOKF44et8coFRuS4wiy_3c-tSLw6upp_LjDm03aiVLxVajR2QuzSYE2uZ2kMKtQEQpWDs_wN8Zk4T6ffHayJYXbkyvL7oDvSXjcYhBaSyHOd-DQ/s1600/IMG_1850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDFrewn7EwV_pR8Xuppyu-YM2xSwUgOKF44et8coFRuS4wiy_3c-tSLw6upp_LjDm03aiVLxVajR2QuzSYE2uZ2kMKtQEQpWDs_wN8Zk4T6ffHayJYXbkyvL7oDvSXjcYhBaSyHOd-DQ/s200/IMG_1850.jpg" width="150" /></a>Most schools have gotten with the times and now allow us to stream lectures either while they're happening or after they've aired live. Also, many people use a study system that requires a computer. But don't get me wrong a lot of schools also have computer labs. So if you don't want a laptop or simply can't afford on there are other methods you can use. <br />
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More colors!!! Yay!!! Highlighters are another product you'll feel as though you've made an investment in. We run through yellow highlighters like nobody's business. I personally don't have a problem with this though. It brings life to my coursework LOL. <br />
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You want more free time??? Well here's how you get it. Sit down and study using a timer. I watched a documentary that followed some medical students throughout their 4 years of med school to their 10 year reunion (I think that's the timeline) and one of the students would study for a minimum of 6 hours not including bathroom or water breaks. Seems like a lot but when you use a similar method (of course adjust the time if you need to) you'll have more "reward time" for yourself. So watching your favorite TV shows later that night, going on a nature hike, spending time with the family, or blogging won't feel so bad/cause an anxiety attack. <br />
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<b>1) 2nd year COMLEX or USMLE Prep Books</b> <br />
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Now you may be wondering why in the dickens should you get a boards prep book during your 1st year and I can see why that would be a question. But this was advice given to me and some other students before I was even close to starting medical school. He told us it was important that we become familiar with the books and the type of information in them. We didn't need to do board prep questions...that's not the important part. What's important is seeing what kind of information might be on boards. This will help you take a little something extra out of your lectures. I got the binding cut off of my test prep book and take out the different subjects according to the classes that I am taking. This allows me to write important, or emphasized, facts along the sides of the material so I won't have to double back when I start to prep for boards. :::Side note::: 2nd year comes around a lot faster than you think. :::Side note over:::: However, I wouldn't let filling in the helpful info interrupt my actual learning. <br />
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Well, that's all I have for you. If there's anything else you'd like to know just comment below! I hope this was helpful :) Ohhhh, most of everything I talked about was purchased from Amazon (yet another company I feel like I should have stock in) and I try to buy them in bulk (i.e. the tabs, highlighters, white out, post-its, pens, etc). Good luck my fellow comrades! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-68788686506145239322013-07-04T15:03:00.002-04:002014-01-11T08:37:55.308-05:00Happy 4th of July! <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hey Bloggedy Bloggers!!! </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">It's been a long time since I've posted a blog and this post won’t be
long at all either. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy July
4th! I love the holidays because I get to hangout with my family
and catch up with them. We eat good, play some games, talk, and have an
overall good time. Who wouldn't love to have fun with people you
love? </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">As for school, I’M A SECOND YEAR! I can't believe that I've been
in medical school for a year. To some it's not that big of a deal.
But what many may not know is that I've been waiting to go to medical school
since I graduated from undergrad in 2007. I had taken some time off after
I graduated to take the last few pre-med courses that I hadn't completed while
in undergrad...and then LIFE hit me. Bills needed to be paid and so I had
to work. Unfortunately, working and taking classes at the same time was
very difficult so it took me longer than I thought it would to get here.
In fact, I wasn't completely sure I would be here LOL. Nevertheless, I
made it. <i>Thank God!!!</i> I'll tell more of my story in a different
post. But some of the key points are that I am a married, non-traditional
student (if the term traditional student still exists in this day and
age). </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">So, to keep my promise of keeping this post short I'll say Happy Holiday and
see you all next time.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Take care! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>P.S. Don't forget to check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/versatilemc?view_as=public" target="_blank">My YoutTube Channel!</a> </b></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-29049184035113791072013-05-06T12:37:00.000-04:002013-07-05T12:08:28.113-04:00It's Time for Medical Mondays!Hey so it's that time again. It's Medical Monday and I've linked up once again with some wonderful and entertaining bloggers. If you are looking for some new blogs to check out I recommend that you check out the link. I've got it posted on the side panel.<br />
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Gotta run. We are wrapping up finals :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-90976854778802271752013-05-01T03:14:00.000-04:002013-07-05T12:08:54.547-04:00Are Personal Challenges Effective?<style>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Don't
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">I'm
sure personal challenges can be largely effective if you commit to following
through with all the criteria that you've established. I posed this
question because I am thinking about doing a couple of challenges myself.
In the past I've done a few hair challenges and they produced some pretty good
results. Although, keeping up with rules were a pain. For example,
I participated in a "no heat" boot camp challenge for about 3-4
months during which you could only use a heat pass 1x/month. It was a
true pain in the butt because I was used to putting heat in my hair about every
2-2.5 weeks. Nevertheless, I made it though the challenge (only breaking
the no heat rule about 1 time), and my hair grew a lot for my wedding. I
was very pleased at the end of it and I learned a lot about my natural
hair. I'll post some pics later in the post. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">So,
back to the present day, currently, I am thinking about doing a prayer challenge
that will consist of me praying 2x/day. This should be interesting
because I fluctuate between praying before I wonder off to sleep, praying
sporadically throughout the day, and not praying at all. I want to be
more consistent with my prayer and I most certainly know that I need to
dedicate myself to more than just praying for 2-5 minutes before I pass out
every night. This challenge came about one day when I was driving in my
car. Not to be dramatic but a feeling came over me and I thought I should
do a prayer challenge, which brings me to this post. I haven't
established any rules for the challenge and I don't think I'm going to set any
specific times, although, now I'm thinking that setting specific times will
ensure that I follow through. What do you all think? Should I be
pretty rigid with the rules or no? Oh, and this is a 30 day challenge by
the way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Also,
I am considering a "Girl, You Cute" challenge. For this
particular challenge I'd fix my hair in some sort of a style (not necessarily
straightened) and dress in some nice clothes. Being that I am a student,
a busy one at that, I wear a lot of sweat pants and t-shirts. They are so
convenient and comfortable. But there are times when I just want to look
cute. So, I think I'll do this challenge and hopefully some of the
outcomes will be:</span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">I fulfill the desire to look nice</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Learn how to put together some cute outfits in a short
amount of time</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Learn some creative hair styles that I can use
indefinitely</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Feel good because I look good (hey...this is not
shallow people LOL) </span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Incorporate some playful colors into my wardrobe</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">This
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Last,
I want to do an exercise and nutrition challenge. 30 days of consist
exercising and making my own foods. I'm not sure if I should be pretty
lax with this one or have some pretty strict rules. I feel as though I
shouldn't be too rigid because the fact is I am a medical student LOL. On
the other hand, that just seems like an excuse. Can't you all tell that
I battle with the delusions that I can have a life and be a stellar
student...ugh...when will I just throw in the white towel? Anyways, some of the
primary outcomes I am looking for here are:</span></span></div>
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(physically, mentally, and emotionally) me</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Increased flexibility </span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Increased endurance</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Tone and strength increases</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Finally reaching my weight and muscle goals</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Developing a healthy meal plan for my husband and me</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Learning to cook more diverse meals in a short amount
of time</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Seeing that I can do these things with school and not
STRESSING THE HECK OUT LOL</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">So that's it.
Those are some of the challenges that I have been thinking about.
Oh...there's one more...I want to do a YouTube video challenge. I'd like
to make more YouTube videos and increase my viewership there. Now that I
think of it I should probably do a blogging challenge as well. Boy, these
challenges sure are racking up, aren't they? LOL. </span><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Well,
let me know what you think about my challenge ideas so far. Also, share
with me any challenges that you've either done in the past, are currently
doing, or would like to do in the future. I'd love to read all the
ideas! </span></span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Guess this post wasn't so short after all LOL. </span></span></div>
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So, now our turn is coming up. In less than 2 weeks we will be 2nd yr medical students. It's hard for me to believe that it has almost been a year since we began this journey. On the other hand, it's been one heck of a year LOL. I wonder will the new 1st years look at us how we looked at the 2015'ers. <br />
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Some of my classmates and I will be working as Blue Coats this summer for Anatomy lab. That should be a lot of fun. While being in lab was a very new experience for me I really enjoyed myself. You get to learn so much and see all the different structures in the human body. Furthermore, you gain a great appreciation for those that valued the effects of medicine so much that they donated themselves to science for educational benefits for students like myself. Also, many of us have signed up to serve as Peer Mentors too. I guess we will be getting to know the incoming students very well. I'm really looking forward to meeting each of them. <br />
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That first summer semester will be crazy, yet fun. You'll meet some amazing people and some not so amazing people (lol let's keep it real here folks). Then there's getting to know your professors and admiring them for achieving some great accomplishments. More than likely you'll want it to end because you're just not used to the intensity. But adjustments will be made accordingly, and that's why we will be there to assist you. <br />
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I can't wait for the summer! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-43361004729135608142013-04-05T00:12:00.002-04:002013-07-05T12:09:42.508-04:00Diabetes...Things Just Got Real Diabetes is a disease that I believe a lot of people underestimate. I believe this is because we often see people with the disease walking around appearing to be healthy on the exterior, meaning that we can't tell that someone has diabetes by simply looking at them. However, contrary to this misconception, Diabetes can lead to extreme and debilitating outcomes. For example, untreated diabetes can lead to hypertension, renal failure, neuropathy. <br />
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Now, there are multiple types of Diabetes and each has its own effects. For example, there's a Diabetes Incepitus and Diabetes Mellitus (Types I and II). Type I Diabetes is sometimes classified as juvenile onset. It is an auto-immune disease of which the Beta Cells in the pancreas are destroyed. This just means that the body has decided to look at the pancreas as a foreign tissue and is trying to "protect" you from it...so the immune system does its job and kills those cells. This results in the body's inability to produce Insulin, a molecule that's synthesized by the Beta Cells to decrease blood glucose levels. Without functional Beta Cells glucose will remain at increased levels in the blood, thus, contributing to increased blood pressure. <br />
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Type II Diabetes involves a different mechanism of action as the Insulin receptors that are on other cells (i.e. muscle cells and fat cells) are no longer responsive to the Insulin that was produced or more Insulin is required to have a desired effect. This is a process known as desensitization. Consequently, these cells don't take up the glucose, thereby, raising blood pressure. Now let me backtrack a little bit to say that this form of diabetes was formerly called adult onset diabetes. However, this classification isn't used anymore as people are being diagnosed at a younger and younger age. Not to sound like I'm preaching but this is a problem. Could you imagine being a young adult needing treatment for a disease that is, for the most part, preventable? <br />
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My point here is that Diabetes needs to be taken more seriously. This will probably require a more honest and raw education process. I don't think it it widely discussed outside of the warning that you shouldn't eat too much sugar or you may develop Diabetes. We have to do something more than this because there are many Americans with a form of diabetes (Type II) that can be prevented. Two ways that we can prevent Diabetes is by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis. <br />
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This post won't be too long because this was something that was just on my mind. So I decided to share my thoughts.<br />
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What are some of the ways that you can educate people about the effects of Diabetes? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-40187817460507459212013-04-04T23:59:00.001-04:002013-07-05T12:09:52.815-04:00Female Repro On DeckWe are making our way through these classes quicker than the speed of light. It's hard to believe that my fellow classmates and I are about to be....2ND YEARS!!!!! After we complete this semester we will be 2nd year medical students. It seems like just yesterday I was trying to finish up my MPH and awaiting the long couple of weeks to get my white coat. Oh our faces when the physician standing on the stage finally threw that beautiful white piece of cloth on our backs. I'm sure you'll never see a happier face, unless your looking at a mom and dad see their brand new baby. That's how important that moment was for many of us.<br />
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Fast forward 10 months, 15+ classes, and several long hours of studying later and I'm taking Female Reproduction System. This is a class that I've long awaited. Most people that know me know that I've been interested in Women's Health and Reproduction since undergrad. I enjoyed the subject, and it's complexity, so much that Ob-Gyn is my #1 choice...at the moment. I say at the moment because I want to remain somewhat open until we finish rotations.<br />
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Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to learning more about the anatomy of a woman, how the reproductive system is regulated by our nervous system, hormones, and environmental factors, and ultimately how this all relates to the development of a fetus. Oh how amazing the human body is. We'll have to see if my passion for Female Repro will withstand these next fee weeks.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-11832812968172289112013-03-27T09:59:00.001-04:002013-03-27T09:59:46.946-04:00Nothing like a pair of cute pearlsEvery woman should have a pair of pearl earrings. They are just so cute and make just about any outfit look sophisticated and eye-catching. One of their best features is that they go amazing well with any color blouse. <br />
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I like to wear them when we have to see patients, shadow physicians, or have EVOLVE Clinic. I guess you can say they are my go to earrings. In fact, I prefer them over my usual gold hoops...and I love my miniature gold hoops! <br />
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Well, today's special occasion is EVOLVE Clinic. My classmates and I have to throw on our white coats and discuss simulated patient cases that relate to our current courses. This experience was designed to give us some form of clinical exposure without seeing actual patients. I see this as a gift and a curse lol. Sometimes is can be a pain to taken away from your study time to discuss something that isn't real. However, we do get to see how the content that we cover is applicable to real life situations, all the while, keeping us away from actual people lol. <br />
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Now we do get the chance to work with real patients in our clinical skills courses. But the EVOLVE Clinic and Clinical Skills don't correlate with one another. What I mean is what we go over in EVOLVE is conceptual subjects that more so involve our systems coursework to come up with a diagnosis. Whereas the clinical skills course requires us to learn how to perform exams and relate to patients. For the most part we get to play doctor more often lol. <br />
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I've always wanted to study aboard. This desire dates back to my undergrad days. I would walk to the underground area in The Union and see pamphlets and information about taking classes in Brazil, Spain, etc, and I never follow through with it. So I decided that I wouldn't let the opportunity pass me by in medical school. <br />
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As of late we've been getting plenty of information about medical mission trips that will be taking place during our breaks. I looked into one of the trips but it was so expensive that I didn't look any further. However, I feel that this was a mistake. Perhaps, I could have applied for traveling scholarships or something. If it's one thing that I am learning in school it's that there's always funding available somewhere. As such, funds or lack thereof shouldn't be a deterrent. Not unless they are asking for a deposit and you only have 24 hours to come up with the money, and even in that case you may find a miracle. <br />
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Nevertheless, I said I would for certain go on the trip next semester, God willing. I've never traveled outside of the US and it's something that I really want to do. So why should I deny myself the opportunity. I shouldn't, right? Right! or Verdad as I should say now that I'm taking Medical Spanish. <br />
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There are some amazing opportunities presented to my classmates and me and I should really take advantage so that I won't have the..."I wish I would have..." thoughts later down the line. <br />
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<b>Are there any interesting things that you wish you would have done or now have the chance to do? </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-574279512843621922013-02-27T21:07:00.001-05:002013-03-08T00:18:21.930-05:00Having some fun with my hair and makeup These are just some fun photos I took while taking a break. For the most part this is showing my current choice of protective styling---a rollerset. Let's see how long this style will last me. I'll try to make is stretch until my hair appointment.<br />
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For all my naturals out there you know the importance of protective styling, especially if your goal is to retain length. I consider protective styling to be all the more important for those that are in programs where they just don't have the time to dedicate to their hair. I have very coarse and thick hair so it's still not an easy task but it will help my hair to remain healthy and grow.<br />
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Lately, I've been moisturizing my hair with water and my leave-in conditioner (Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner). Then I'll seal with coconut oil and shea butter. For this particular style I just used some flexi-rods and separated the curls.<br />
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Then I felt like looking cute today (please don't think I'm conceited LOL) so I used my new Urban Decay Palette. I think it was more so that I felt like playing in makeup and testing out my new palette. Either way I like the pop of color that I got from my bronzer and the UD palette. I then paired the makeup with a gold top and my fav watch with my fav earrings.<br />
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And, here's the outcome...<br />
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I should have gone out somewhere right? But I can't because we have 2 more exams and assignments due before we go on.....SPRING BREAK ;) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-25606199389169768492013-02-16T22:27:00.001-05:002013-02-16T22:27:48.976-05:00Protective Styling and Med School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3) Dr. Oz and the 9 minute workout.<br />
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2) A Compilation of the Harlem Shake Phenomenon<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-65894938794284864332013-02-14T13:37:00.002-05:002013-02-14T13:37:29.317-05:00Happy Valentine's Day I just wanted to say Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
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Today we began our Basic Medical Spanish course. No, it's not a requirement for us. But I like Spanish and when the opportunity arose for me to take it through the university I jumped at it. I had taken Spanish in high school and most of college. In fact, I had even considered minoring in Spanish. Sometimes I regret that I didn't follow through with that but there's no need for that anymore because I am taking the course now.<br />
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The class wasn't exactly what I had expected. I thought the professor would start off very slow, which he did, but he also spoke lots of Spanish that had nothing to do with our assignment. I'm assuming it's his native language and he expected many of us to have had some prior Spanish speaking experience. While I do have experience it's been about 8 years since I've actually used it in conversation, so I don't recall too much. Also, the session via polycom and there was some interference, in addition to, regular background noise from other students. Needless to say I had a hard time jumping back into the game. He was saying words I was completely unfamiliar with. LOL. Nevertheless, I won't give up. It may be challenging but I, for one, want to speak Spanish fluently; and second, I would love to be able to cater to Spanish speaking patients without the need of a translator. How awesome would that be? Furthermore, I'm sure they would feel more comfortable speaking with me directly rather than another random person.<br />
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Well our next class is next Wednesday and I hope I'll be better prepared.<br />
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Here's a sentence we learned today... <b><span style="font-size: small;">¿</span>Donde le duele?</b><br />
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¡Si, me gusta mucho! Mi clase seria muy interesante. <br />
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¡Adios!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-50995360384853645912013-02-10T17:31:00.000-05:002013-02-10T17:31:22.649-05:00Come on Spring BreakI just want to let you all know that I can't wait for Spring Break. I don't have any plans other than just chilling out, watching tv, and catching up with family and friends. Those are the best of times...and I just can't wait. Our school has an Alternative Spring Break trip, like most other schools, but I opted out of that. A part of me wanted to do the program. But there was another part of my that said...you do things are semester, take a chill pill. There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a chill pill...right? LOL. <br />
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Nevertheless, we are gearing up for an exam tomorrow. Currently, we are covering brain degeneration, seizures, epilepsy, anticonvulsant meds, headaches, meningitis, head trauma, dementia, and etc. We're all over the place. But come Monday we will be done with this material and on to the next batch, that is until...Spring Break. :) Can't you just feel my excitement. <br />
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Well I'm out of here. So I can literally get out of here LOL. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376583467744229588.post-25482897404104673542013-02-04T18:51:00.002-05:002013-02-04T19:05:55.761-05:00Goals for Feb. 4th-Feb 10thIt's a brand new week and I guess that means it's time for <i><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="color: #f1c232;">some brand</span></u></b></span></span></i> new goals! <br />
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1) Look at my planner daily<br />
2a) Set up a study schedule<br />
2b) Stick to study schedule<br />
3) Attend lecture everyday (<span style="color: red;">EXCEPT</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Monday because I've already missed this day LOL</span>) <br />
4) Continue to drink water daily<br />
5) Read Bible<br />
6) Review lecture material later that evening.<br />
7) Find a way to read my new book while studying like I ought to.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Let's see how last weeks goals went.</b></span><br />
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1) Attend lecture <i><u>everyday</u></i><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Well I went 4 out of the 5 days (pretty good, I think).</span><br />
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2) Review lecture notes afterward or later that night (No exceptions)<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Unfortunately, this didn't happen for all the lectures. Gotta work on this. </span><br />
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<strike>3) Exercise at least 3 times a week </strike><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Just didn't happen at all. Sad, I know :( </span><br />
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4) Drink 2L of water <b><u>daily</u></b> (I repeat <b>DAILY</b>) lol<br />
<span style="color: purple;">For the most part I did drink the 1.5-2L/day. I'll start using my phone app to keep better track though.</span><br />
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5) Do something fun during the week (i.e. visit the museums...if it's warm roam downtown)<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Well, if I didn't successfully achieve all of the other goals I definitely did with this one ;) I watched some of the Super Bowl, I mean Beyonce's Concert, with my family. She did a good job IMO.</span> <br />
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6) Take a lunch 3 out of the 5 days that I'm at school<br />
<span style="color: purple;">More like 1 out of the 4 days.</span><br />
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7) Visit with my professor[s] at least 1 time this week<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Oh, no. I totally forgot about this one. I need to do better with this.</span><br />
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<strike>8) Attempt to pre-read the lectures the day before</strike><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Nope, just didn't happen again. Although, I'm not sure how useful it would have been given that some of our lectures are pure outlines.</span> <br />
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9) Blog at least once per week<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Yes, ya'll! I did blog at least once this week. Although, I'm not sure how enjoyable my posts were LOL. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2