Well, classes start up in two days and I'm not sure I am ready yet! This summer has been like a whirlwind and I don't feel very rested. That or I have a case of senioritis since I am finally graduating in December. Yay!
My class schedule is as follows - try to keep up.
Work schedule - 7:30 - 5:00
MWF - Genetics class during lunch
Tues - Genetics lab in the morning, won't get to work till 10 or so, depending on how long the lab lasts.
Tues & Thurs - Nature of Fiction (English Class) after work5:35 - 6:50
Thurs - Yoga class at 4:00, right before Eng class
This load shouldn't be too bad. I'm sure I will have a lot of reading to do and I am hoping I won't have a lot of writing assignments, but I am not holding my breath. I really enjoy creative writing, even though you wouldn't know it with my infrequent blog posts, I just don't want it to keep me from my genetics studying. I hear that course requires a lot of extra work, and I really want to get an A in it. Yes, I would be more than thrilled with a B+, or a B, but I could really use an A.
I am looking forward to seeing what this semester will bring - hopefully a medical school acceptance and two A's. ;o)
Is this too much to ask for?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Update
Ok, ok, I know that I have been neglecting you all again.
Well, since my last update I have learned my MCAT score and attended a 3 day rock festival. The end. :o)
MCAT
- Um let’s not talk about this ok? Really, I did about as well as I thought I would do and how my practice tests said I would do. It boiled down to not enough study time and lack of stamina. I forgot to grab my snack for the afternoon and I could feel myself dragging from the writing sample on to the biology section. It also reflects in that part of my scores as they were the lowest parts. I decided to take a gamble and apply anyway. The worst thing that could happen is they reject me and I have to retake in April and reapply next summer. I feel that this will tell me what to expect for next year and what other parts of my application are weak, giving me a year to strengthen it. I didn’t think I had much to lose at this point so I went for it.
Midwest Rockfest
- Brad, our friend M and I went to the three day rock festival held at Lake Afton a couple weeks ago. This was a total blast! There were quite a few local/no name bands, but some of the known bands included: Winger, Kix, Fuel, Drowning Pool, Buckcherry, Styx, and Twisted Sister. They all put on some kickass shows and sounded great. The last evening when Twisted Sister played it rained, so they had to cut down their playing time to avoid electrocution. Go figure. The first night we were there we met up with some pretty fun people and hung out with them for the rest of the weekend. There was lots of beer, sun and fun! We went to one last year, it was the first year they did it, and it was fun but not quite as fun as this years. I can’t even remember who played last year…. Maybe it was a better time than I think?
Here’s the lineup of last years rockfest– I had to look it up: Sweet Pauli Pain, Dirty Penny, Keel, Slaughter, KIX, Great White and Dokken.
Well, since my last update I have learned my MCAT score and attended a 3 day rock festival. The end. :o)
MCAT
- Um let’s not talk about this ok? Really, I did about as well as I thought I would do and how my practice tests said I would do. It boiled down to not enough study time and lack of stamina. I forgot to grab my snack for the afternoon and I could feel myself dragging from the writing sample on to the biology section. It also reflects in that part of my scores as they were the lowest parts. I decided to take a gamble and apply anyway. The worst thing that could happen is they reject me and I have to retake in April and reapply next summer. I feel that this will tell me what to expect for next year and what other parts of my application are weak, giving me a year to strengthen it. I didn’t think I had much to lose at this point so I went for it.
Midwest Rockfest
- Brad, our friend M and I went to the three day rock festival held at Lake Afton a couple weeks ago. This was a total blast! There were quite a few local/no name bands, but some of the known bands included: Winger, Kix, Fuel, Drowning Pool, Buckcherry, Styx, and Twisted Sister. They all put on some kickass shows and sounded great. The last evening when Twisted Sister played it rained, so they had to cut down their playing time to avoid electrocution. Go figure. The first night we were there we met up with some pretty fun people and hung out with them for the rest of the weekend. There was lots of beer, sun and fun! We went to one last year, it was the first year they did it, and it was fun but not quite as fun as this years. I can’t even remember who played last year…. Maybe it was a better time than I think?
Here’s the lineup of last years rockfest– I had to look it up: Sweet Pauli Pain, Dirty Penny, Keel, Slaughter, KIX, Great White and Dokken.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
MCAT and Wedding
Well, it’s been a rough month or so studying for the MCAT, but I finally took it last Thursday. I have no idea how I did and I have to wait an agonizingly long month before I find out. This. Sucks. I’m so jealous of the dental students who know their scores immediately. I’m not sure if I would like to find out sitting there at the testing center either though. Can you imagine the drama that would unfold? Highly stressed pre-meds staring at the image of a number on the computer screen - a number so important, it determines the fate of many pre-med lives. Should this number be deemed too low by the beholder, it will crush their soul into a fine powder – ‘poof’. Now, should this number be high, much rejoicing would be heard for miles around. News would spread like a wildfire to family, friends and naysayers. A triumph would be shared by many. All of these emotions happening in a little tiny room full of other test takers would certainly draw many dirty looks as concentrations would be ruined and hopes of good scores dashed or possibly invigorated. Maybe it’s a good thing we have to learn of our scores in the privacy of our own homes. That’s how I plan to look up my score anyhow. After work, sitting on my couch holding my breath until the dreaded number pops onto my screen and then I puke/pass out.
Now keep in mind that this is nothing compared to the tests that will be taken in medical school for licensing. If all pre-meds feel this way about the MCAT, how in the world are they going to handle the STEP exams? Scary thought huh? I have to admit that I am not too worried about my score. I’m sure I will be pretty nervous on July 20 when I log in to find out what it is, but it will be what it will be. I can’t change what is done. If I don’t get a high score I will retake next April and do the whole process over. My life will go on.
Now, for the fun stuff!
Wed – Brad’s best man, who lives in Montana, arrived in Hutch around 8:30pm. Brad didn’t get home till about 9 or so they went out to dinner. Bo and I already ate and Brad had to get the truck washed so they grabbed a bite. Funny thing was, it was our wedding anniversary, so Brad took his friend out to dinner on our anniversary. It was actually kinda funny. My dad and sister arrived in Wichita at 11:45 pm on Wednesday night – yes the night before my MCAT. I stayed home to “sleep” while Brad and his friend picked them up. They got home about 1 and I woke up to say hi and we all visited till about 2:30 and my sister I went to bed. The rest of the knuckle heads stayed up till after 4.
Thurs – Had to wake up before I really wanted to get out of bed to drop Brad’s truck off at the mechanics. Came home, fixed lunch and went to take test. Everyone else went to the Cosmosphere and did a little shopping. The test didn’t feel horrible, but it was still pretty rough. I took my time and really tried to reason through my answers compared to my practice exams. I am really hoping it went well enough so I don’t have to retake the damn thing. I got home around 7 and we sat around visiting and eating waiting for Brad’s friend, who was doing the cooking, to arrive. We had a few beers and chatted till about 3 in the morning. This was the first night I had a restful sleep that wasn’t filled with science and test questions.
Fri – We woke up rather late – it was so nice to sleep in! Then we got ready and packed and headed up north to Miltonvale where the wedding was being held. My other two sister’s and niece and nephew arrived in Miltonvale Thursday night and were waiting for us when we got there. It was so nice to see them! We arrived and chatted and had lunch just relaxing. Brad’s best man tried on his shirt and to our dismay, it did not fit. Why didn’t it fit? Well, the only size we could find in the style of shirt was an XL Tall, meaning it was really long and kinda wide. The groomsman (there was just one so it’s not really men he he) is smaller than Brad so we had to take in the shirt so he wouldn’t ‘swim’ in it. Well, Brad thought that we would have to do the same for the best man since they wore the same size. The only problem with that it is, it had been a few years since they last saw each other. So, needless to say we had to rush to town and find another shirt. Luckily we were able find a couple in the right sizes that worked. Still not sure how that happened! My bridesmaid arrived shortly afterwards and we went to the rehearsal and came back to eat. We decided to play a couple of songs in the wedding so we had to find them and download them. We decided on John Michael Montgomery’s “I can love you like that” for the wedding parties entrance, the traditional wedding march for me, “The Man I Want to be” by Chris Young while we poured our sand into our vase and the traditional march to end the ceremony. While we were finding music, the flowers were being put together by Brad’s mom and cousin, and wow! Did they turn out beautiful! After everything was done we sat around telling stories and having a lot of fun. We didn’t go to bed until after 4.
Sat – Woke up late again, showered and went over to get my makeup and hair done. Frantically ran around trying to gather up everything and went to church. Started putting on dress and realized we forgot the flowers. Brad rushed over to the house to get them and all was good. The ceremony was beautiful and quick with pictures afterwards. We all changed – it was so hot and humid! And then went over to the park for bbq and a friendly game of softball. Brad’s mom surprised us with a wedding cake so we got to cut the cake and rub it in each other’s faces. It was so fun! We got a few innings of softball in and a storm hit so we packed everything up and went back to the house for a couple of beers and some more conversation. It was a little calmer than the previous nights as a lot of people were leaving early Sun morning.
Sun – was sad because everyone had to leave. Dad and my sister stayed and came home to stay with me for the week, but it was sad to say goodbye to everyone else. It was a great weekend and I’m so glad that we decided to do this. We have a ton of pictures – which I will post when I can – and a lot of good memories. So worth it in my opinion.
Now keep in mind that this is nothing compared to the tests that will be taken in medical school for licensing. If all pre-meds feel this way about the MCAT, how in the world are they going to handle the STEP exams? Scary thought huh? I have to admit that I am not too worried about my score. I’m sure I will be pretty nervous on July 20 when I log in to find out what it is, but it will be what it will be. I can’t change what is done. If I don’t get a high score I will retake next April and do the whole process over. My life will go on.
Now, for the fun stuff!
Wed – Brad’s best man, who lives in Montana, arrived in Hutch around 8:30pm. Brad didn’t get home till about 9 or so they went out to dinner. Bo and I already ate and Brad had to get the truck washed so they grabbed a bite. Funny thing was, it was our wedding anniversary, so Brad took his friend out to dinner on our anniversary. It was actually kinda funny. My dad and sister arrived in Wichita at 11:45 pm on Wednesday night – yes the night before my MCAT. I stayed home to “sleep” while Brad and his friend picked them up. They got home about 1 and I woke up to say hi and we all visited till about 2:30 and my sister I went to bed. The rest of the knuckle heads stayed up till after 4.
Thurs – Had to wake up before I really wanted to get out of bed to drop Brad’s truck off at the mechanics. Came home, fixed lunch and went to take test. Everyone else went to the Cosmosphere and did a little shopping. The test didn’t feel horrible, but it was still pretty rough. I took my time and really tried to reason through my answers compared to my practice exams. I am really hoping it went well enough so I don’t have to retake the damn thing. I got home around 7 and we sat around visiting and eating waiting for Brad’s friend, who was doing the cooking, to arrive. We had a few beers and chatted till about 3 in the morning. This was the first night I had a restful sleep that wasn’t filled with science and test questions.
Fri – We woke up rather late – it was so nice to sleep in! Then we got ready and packed and headed up north to Miltonvale where the wedding was being held. My other two sister’s and niece and nephew arrived in Miltonvale Thursday night and were waiting for us when we got there. It was so nice to see them! We arrived and chatted and had lunch just relaxing. Brad’s best man tried on his shirt and to our dismay, it did not fit. Why didn’t it fit? Well, the only size we could find in the style of shirt was an XL Tall, meaning it was really long and kinda wide. The groomsman (there was just one so it’s not really men he he) is smaller than Brad so we had to take in the shirt so he wouldn’t ‘swim’ in it. Well, Brad thought that we would have to do the same for the best man since they wore the same size. The only problem with that it is, it had been a few years since they last saw each other. So, needless to say we had to rush to town and find another shirt. Luckily we were able find a couple in the right sizes that worked. Still not sure how that happened! My bridesmaid arrived shortly afterwards and we went to the rehearsal and came back to eat. We decided to play a couple of songs in the wedding so we had to find them and download them. We decided on John Michael Montgomery’s “I can love you like that” for the wedding parties entrance, the traditional wedding march for me, “The Man I Want to be” by Chris Young while we poured our sand into our vase and the traditional march to end the ceremony. While we were finding music, the flowers were being put together by Brad’s mom and cousin, and wow! Did they turn out beautiful! After everything was done we sat around telling stories and having a lot of fun. We didn’t go to bed until after 4.
Sat – Woke up late again, showered and went over to get my makeup and hair done. Frantically ran around trying to gather up everything and went to church. Started putting on dress and realized we forgot the flowers. Brad rushed over to the house to get them and all was good. The ceremony was beautiful and quick with pictures afterwards. We all changed – it was so hot and humid! And then went over to the park for bbq and a friendly game of softball. Brad’s mom surprised us with a wedding cake so we got to cut the cake and rub it in each other’s faces. It was so fun! We got a few innings of softball in and a storm hit so we packed everything up and went back to the house for a couple of beers and some more conversation. It was a little calmer than the previous nights as a lot of people were leaving early Sun morning.
Sun – was sad because everyone had to leave. Dad and my sister stayed and came home to stay with me for the week, but it was sad to say goodbye to everyone else. It was a great weekend and I’m so glad that we decided to do this. We have a ton of pictures – which I will post when I can – and a lot of good memories. So worth it in my opinion.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
How did that happen?!
Well, I got a B! in Biochemistry! How in the world did I pull that off? I wasn't doing too hot in this class - passing of course, but not getting the exam grades I was hoping to get. When I checked my grade before the final I was on the B/C edge and when I checked my grade after the final... B! I either did really really really good on the final, or I did so poorly he laughed so hard that he felt he had to give me a B. :o) I'm kinda dumbfounded in a way, but I'm am so relieved.
Ever since classes have ended I have been studying for the MCAT. This has not been fun, but I am really hoping I can pull off a 28. This is the magic number I need to apply early decision to med school, which means I will go through the process of interviewing and getting a decision back faster. If I get below a 28 I will have to apply regular decision, - which is still ok, but will take longer to get an interview. I am confident I will get in, it's just a matter of when.
I have been in the process of filling out the application over the past couple of week (yes it is a very loooong and tedious application), which asks me to list every. single. class. I've ever taken at every university I've ever attended. This took a little bit of time for me considering I've attended one community college and two universities. Then on top of it all, I have to have my transcripts sent in to the application service anyway.... Is it me or is this a little redundant?
I am also tweaking my personal statement and getting it ready to attach to the application. This is one of the big pieces that will get me in the door. The trick is to make it sound like I am an interesting person who knows why they want to be a doctor and can demonstrate the skills I have that will make me a good doctor - in only 5300 characters. Yes, that includes spaces, commas and periods. Not as easy as it sounds considering this will be a huge factor in them wanting interview me and questions they will ask me during the interview. No pressure.
Really, this process isn't as bad as it sounds. It's time consuming but really not bad. I think the hardest part is trying to study for the MCAT while working and taking classes. I didn't do as much as I needed to over the semester so now I'm down to studying three months worth of material in one. It's hard to find enough time to study everything and take the practice tests in a timed setting like I would on test day, but I am hoping that I will know enough and have enough practice questions under my belt to do well. And to have the will power to not change my answers! I took a practice test about a month or so ago and I didn't do very well (it was over the span of a day and at work on breaks), but a big percentage of the questions I missed were because I changed my answers. Grrrrr!
Ok, ok, I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing about the MCAT, but that is what is on my mind and will be until June 17th. Then you will be tired of me obsessing about what score I got until July 17th*. It'll be a long summer. :o)
*and people wonder why premeds are so stressed out. he he he I know, I know, just wait till I'm actually in medical school. I'm sure I'll drive Brad nuts!
Ever since classes have ended I have been studying for the MCAT. This has not been fun, but I am really hoping I can pull off a 28. This is the magic number I need to apply early decision to med school, which means I will go through the process of interviewing and getting a decision back faster. If I get below a 28 I will have to apply regular decision, - which is still ok, but will take longer to get an interview. I am confident I will get in, it's just a matter of when.
I have been in the process of filling out the application over the past couple of week (yes it is a very loooong and tedious application), which asks me to list every. single. class. I've ever taken at every university I've ever attended. This took a little bit of time for me considering I've attended one community college and two universities. Then on top of it all, I have to have my transcripts sent in to the application service anyway.... Is it me or is this a little redundant?
I am also tweaking my personal statement and getting it ready to attach to the application. This is one of the big pieces that will get me in the door. The trick is to make it sound like I am an interesting person who knows why they want to be a doctor and can demonstrate the skills I have that will make me a good doctor - in only 5300 characters. Yes, that includes spaces, commas and periods. Not as easy as it sounds considering this will be a huge factor in them wanting interview me and questions they will ask me during the interview. No pressure.
Really, this process isn't as bad as it sounds. It's time consuming but really not bad. I think the hardest part is trying to study for the MCAT while working and taking classes. I didn't do as much as I needed to over the semester so now I'm down to studying three months worth of material in one. It's hard to find enough time to study everything and take the practice tests in a timed setting like I would on test day, but I am hoping that I will know enough and have enough practice questions under my belt to do well. And to have the will power to not change my answers! I took a practice test about a month or so ago and I didn't do very well (it was over the span of a day and at work on breaks), but a big percentage of the questions I missed were because I changed my answers. Grrrrr!
Ok, ok, I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing about the MCAT, but that is what is on my mind and will be until June 17th. Then you will be tired of me obsessing about what score I got until July 17th*. It'll be a long summer. :o)
*and people wonder why premeds are so stressed out. he he he I know, I know, just wait till I'm actually in medical school. I'm sure I'll drive Brad nuts!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
One down, one more to go
Well, another semester is over with and only one more to go. It's so weird to think that I will be graduating in December, but I like the thought.
Now that finals are over, not sure how I did though, I will be cramming for the MCAT. This will be interesting as it is a huge test that is not meant for cramming. Studying over the semester didn't work out very well so I am hoping I can get in enough to do well. I'm pretty nervous about it.
We rearranged our living room a few weeks ago, and I love the new space! It's funny how moving some furniture around can change the way a room feels. I love it.
I think I'm going to try an plant some flowers this weekend. I won some wild flower seeds as a door prize the other day and I have some tulips they dug up from the university I need to replant. I'm kind of excited to start my little flower garden around the house.
Now that finals are over, not sure how I did though, I will be cramming for the MCAT. This will be interesting as it is a huge test that is not meant for cramming. Studying over the semester didn't work out very well so I am hoping I can get in enough to do well. I'm pretty nervous about it.
We rearranged our living room a few weeks ago, and I love the new space! It's funny how moving some furniture around can change the way a room feels. I love it.
I think I'm going to try an plant some flowers this weekend. I won some wild flower seeds as a door prize the other day and I have some tulips they dug up from the university I need to replant. I'm kind of excited to start my little flower garden around the house.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Pretty/Random Thoughts
Brad has been begging me to post so he can look at the pretty flowers he got me last weekend. I know, I've had these pictures for a whole week and haven't posted them yet! Well, it's been pretty busy the past week, and I am trying to finish up this semester. Only two more weeks from tomorrow and its over with! Yikes! That means that I will be only one semester away from graduating. Woo hoo!!
On a side note, I have decided to take the June 17th, MCAT. This will allow me to study for another month and only study the MCAT. The down side is that it is only two days away from our vow renewels. At least it is a simple ceremony, so I won't have anything to really stress over.
They were digging up tulips out front at work today so I got to pick a bunch up to plant in our yard. They are all yellow, but still really pretty. I'm excited to start planting some pretty things around the yard and give it some more character.
This weekend we had a guy come over to shampoo and convince us to buy a vacuum/shampooer. No, we didn't buy the $2,800 vacuum/shampooer, but our carpet sure looks a lot better. Since we had the living room cleared out we decided to rearrange. It looks so much better! I really like it and it feels homier and more comfortable. I can't wait to go home so I can relax in the new "feel"
On a side note, I have decided to take the June 17th, MCAT. This will allow me to study for another month and only study the MCAT. The down side is that it is only two days away from our vow renewels. At least it is a simple ceremony, so I won't have anything to really stress over.
They were digging up tulips out front at work today so I got to pick a bunch up to plant in our yard. They are all yellow, but still really pretty. I'm excited to start planting some pretty things around the yard and give it some more character.
This weekend we had a guy come over to shampoo and convince us to buy a vacuum/shampooer. No, we didn't buy the $2,800 vacuum/shampooer, but our carpet sure looks a lot better. Since we had the living room cleared out we decided to rearrange. It looks so much better! I really like it and it feels homier and more comfortable. I can't wait to go home so I can relax in the new "feel"
Now... the pictures. ;o)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)