Oops.
Well, I did a Psych ER rotation in an AMAZING west coast hospital, and a Psych Consult-Liason in superbusy INSANE New York hospital in the interum. LOVED West Coast, hated New York hospital. I have psych inpatient (again) at a different New York hospital next.
Regrets: Not doing an elective in something more interesting (addictions, forensics, child/adolescent). Though I did see forensic patients on CL. And addictions cases on ER and CL. But, you know...
I applied to 35 programs. Hahaha oops. But it means I am getting more interviews than annoying-kids-at-school (who applied to a normal amount of programs in a much more competitive field), which makes me feel super cool. Plus, the only reason I know where they get invites at is because they update their facebook with it constantly. Booyah.
Relationship hasn't gotten fucked up yet! Its almost been three months. That's an epic world record for me.
I am kind of sick, in that I'm stuffed up and energy-less. Normally I would be running around and being unfocused but this seems like a much better idea.
Today I made apple pie! Two of them. I am going to Bubby's Pie Social tomorrrow (you bring pies and donate money, those who dont bring pies donate more money, it all goes towards education which I love love love). You know how ridiculously time-consuming it is to core, peel, cut, slice 9 trillion pounds of apples? Very.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
YAY
PSYCH AI is wonderful. Minus the part of my team only having six patients and most of them being homeless hostile paranoid schizophrenics. BUT, whatever, I am comfortable enough around them and that is a subset of the psych population that I will always have to deal with.
There is one with a personality disorder (not her main diagnosis, but possibly her main issue) and my goal for next week is to work with her a bit more. How? I have NO clue. I guess I will perhaps attempt to, you know, read something. Like, on Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
So what was this about the wonderful weekend?
RELATIONSHIP for the first time in over THREE YEARS.
Holy crap. This is fun and exciting and I wake up in the morning different. Like, perhaps, there is hope for the future....
I am overwhelmed though; the AI is harder than I thought (10 hour days), the film class requires four more papers in the course of three weeks, and I'm taking STEP 2 CS in a week and two days. (And I am BAD BAD BAD at standardized patient exams).
But, overwhelmed in a great way? By all of the things I love (minus CS)?
Hopefully CS isnt as big of a deal as I am making it out to be?
There is one with a personality disorder (not her main diagnosis, but possibly her main issue) and my goal for next week is to work with her a bit more. How? I have NO clue. I guess I will perhaps attempt to, you know, read something. Like, on Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
So what was this about the wonderful weekend?
RELATIONSHIP for the first time in over THREE YEARS.
Holy crap. This is fun and exciting and I wake up in the morning different. Like, perhaps, there is hope for the future....
I am overwhelmed though; the AI is harder than I thought (10 hour days), the film class requires four more papers in the course of three weeks, and I'm taking STEP 2 CS in a week and two days. (And I am BAD BAD BAD at standardized patient exams).
But, overwhelmed in a great way? By all of the things I love (minus CS)?
Hopefully CS isnt as big of a deal as I am making it out to be?
Monday, July 5, 2010
Mushroom Veggie Burgers & Pulp Fiction
This weekend has been very kind to me. Yes indeed.
I am in the midst of making Mushroom Veggie Burgers (recipe below) and starting on my Pulp Fiction essay.
The movie was pretty good but I guess it's a bit too late to see how groundbreaking it was. I wasn't blown away because after seeing movies that were influenced by Pulp Fiction (in terms of non-linear structure), it doesn't seem like a huge deal. That and movies are far less fun when they are viewed for a class. A fun class, but still a class.
I am wicked wicked wicked hungry though. These babies are in the oven now & I will eat them & it will be wonderful.
Also day 1 of my psych acting internship tomorrow! I will pretend I know what I'm doing. I should probably contemplate opening a book.....?
This recipe is Vegan, Nut-Free, Soy-free, and of course Dairy-Free. It is also very low in fat and has a wonderful flavor. The texture ends up firm on the outside, and a bit softer in the middle, much like an Amy's Bistro Burger.
1 cup diced roasted red peppers or 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt to taste (optional, but a do recommend a wee bit)
- 3 cups quick or rolled oats
- 4 cups diced mushrooms (portobello, cremini, button, or a combination)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
Bring 4 cups water, roasted red peppers or celery, onion, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the oats, mushrooms, and flour and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
Preheat oven to 350°F; coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with a silpat. Shape mixture into patties and bake on prepared baking sheet for 15 minutes. Flip and bake 10 more minutes. Cool.
Heat grill to medium-high. place foil on grill and coat with cooking spray. Grill burgers on foil for 7 minutes per side.
Preheat oven to 350°F; coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with a silpat. Shape mixture into patties and bake on prepared baking sheet for 15 minutes. Flip and bake 10 more minutes. Cool.
Heat grill to medium-high. place foil on grill and coat with cooking spray. Grill burgers on foil for 7 minutes per side.
Yields 8 burgers
Friday, July 2, 2010
FOURTH YEAR. Yes.
Done with ER!
Although I've been officially a fourth year for six weeks now, and ER was wayyyy lighter than any 3rd year rotation (minus family med...), I am finally going to be doing the things that I want to do. Yes!
I start off with a month of the psych ward at my school, then a month of psych ER (favorite place ever) at a nice west coast program, a month of consult psych at a huge NYC hospital, and then the last month is up in the air.
Following that is a month of "research" (from home....), and 2.5 months of vacation. A winter vacation instead of a summer one? It will be spent interviewing and such. [I anticipate applying to University of Hawaii? Sorry future-me who has to repay the loans].
BUT, for now, SO MUCH CLEANING. I am gross when I am stressed out and can just put it off. But, I'm making headway.
Tasks (progress)
+ Laundry (folded, needs to be put away, three triple loads though...)
+ Dishes (mostly done)
+ Declutter (made vast progress but this will never be cured)
+ Put new sheets on (not vital, so whatever)
+ Clean cage (next)
+ Patient logging (UGH)
+ Get west coast school to send me the email so that I could buy plane tickets (they said they would.... 45 minutes ago)
+ Crickets for gecko (done yesterday)
+ Set up new water bottle (done)
+ Water the plants (done)
+ Replant one of the plants (eh)
+ Face scrub (later... after a run?)
+ Run
+ Take trash out
+ Clean out fridge (ideally before I take the trash out).
+ Bathroom/Kitchen/Mopping/ETC (UGH)
I should have taken before and afters but that would have been far too embarrassing. (Sorry roommate for having to live with me).
The one I want to get done the most (westcoastschool) is the one I have no control over. Two phone calls and an email, come onnnnnn send me a one line email so that I feel a-okay about spending $600 on a flight before the prices go up. Also, email me that list of housing?
DEEP BREATH.
I also have nothing to wear tonight. My nice newly laundered clothes need to air-dry. I did save a pink dress shirt tunic-y thing from antho but the leggings aren't dry. Oh wellllll I will just wear wet leggings?
I found the cutest shoes at urban the other day and didn't get them because they were a touch too.... urban and now there is VAST regret. Maybe they'll still be there tomorrow? Maybe. Please?
Maybe I'll take a photo of what my outfit becomes & post it like all the cool kids. Maybe.
Song of the day is Small Brown Bike- Safe in Sound. I love them. As was embarassingly noted before.
Although I've been officially a fourth year for six weeks now, and ER was wayyyy lighter than any 3rd year rotation (minus family med...), I am finally going to be doing the things that I want to do. Yes!
I start off with a month of the psych ward at my school, then a month of psych ER (favorite place ever) at a nice west coast program, a month of consult psych at a huge NYC hospital, and then the last month is up in the air.
Following that is a month of "research" (from home....), and 2.5 months of vacation. A winter vacation instead of a summer one? It will be spent interviewing and such. [I anticipate applying to University of Hawaii? Sorry future-me who has to repay the loans].
BUT, for now, SO MUCH CLEANING. I am gross when I am stressed out and can just put it off. But, I'm making headway.
Tasks (progress)
+ Laundry (folded, needs to be put away, three triple loads though...)
+ Dishes (mostly done)
+ Declutter (made vast progress but this will never be cured)
+ Put new sheets on (not vital, so whatever)
+ Clean cage (next)
+ Patient logging (UGH)
+ Get west coast school to send me the email so that I could buy plane tickets (they said they would.... 45 minutes ago)
+ Crickets for gecko (done yesterday)
+ Set up new water bottle (done)
+ Water the plants (done)
+ Replant one of the plants (eh)
+ Face scrub (later... after a run?)
+ Run
+ Take trash out
+ Clean out fridge (ideally before I take the trash out).
+ Bathroom/Kitchen/Mopping/ETC (UGH)
I should have taken before and afters but that would have been far too embarrassing. (Sorry roommate for having to live with me).
The one I want to get done the most (westcoastschool) is the one I have no control over. Two phone calls and an email, come onnnnnn send me a one line email so that I feel a-okay about spending $600 on a flight before the prices go up. Also, email me that list of housing?
DEEP BREATH.
I also have nothing to wear tonight. My nice newly laundered clothes need to air-dry. I did save a pink dress shirt tunic-y thing from antho but the leggings aren't dry. Oh wellllll I will just wear wet leggings?
I found the cutest shoes at urban the other day and didn't get them because they were a touch too.... urban and now there is VAST regret. Maybe they'll still be there tomorrow? Maybe. Please?
Maybe I'll take a photo of what my outfit becomes & post it like all the cool kids. Maybe.
Song of the day is Small Brown Bike- Safe in Sound. I love them. As was embarassingly noted before.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
I am in the midst of watching the Matrix for film class. (I wrote school and then had to edit! I wish this were my school). So, I HATED it when it first came out (11 years ago, I am an old lady). At that point I tried to watch it three times and fell asleep each and every time. So, awesome, you jerks are making me write a paper about the screenplay. I actually half-heartidly am making it through (with a nap in the middle, but that was okay with the three hours of sleep and all thing).
I don't like it. And I do not want to read and write a paper about it, but I dug that grave.
School-wise, I have one more ER shift (yes!) and a day of lectures and patient-logging (ugh ugh ugh) and an exam on friday. I have studied veryyyyyy little this month, which is probably not good. So, I am scared! And overwhelmed a touch.
The difference between this rotation and the other ones are that a) I've had all of third year, I kind of vaguely know shit about everything, and b) I worked with the best-resident buddy everrrrrr so it was rather okay. Early on last year I declared that residents are NOT going to be my friends after an obgyn one was REALLY really mean. (Well, I had a psych resident friend! But, besides that...). I've (finally) come around. He is great. We joke around all day and learn and its so much more bearable this way. (I want to be that kind of resident one day).
This weekend was filled with loads of wedding things. It was super super fun for 99% of the time. I have never seen a good friend be that happy and fullfilled and I have never looked as awesome in my life (yay professional hair & makeup!). Yet it was a touch difficult for a moment. Every last one of my friends is in a serious relationship. Or has been recently, or can be, or something that makes it different (in only my mind) from my situation. And, even if I can do anything and everything else perfectly, all my mom wants is for me to get my shit together in that regard (she should probably stop making it so apparent, or I should milk it further... ie "buy me clothes to help win 'em over"). And, I'm not really all that stressed about if for myself, but I do have this drive to please her, and it's overwhelming sometimes.
But, I caught the bouquet, so, yay? (Fat chance its legit though haha).
UM. I feel like fourth year will REALLY start next week and that is super exciting. I want to cook super yummy awesome things then!
I don't like it. And I do not want to read and write a paper about it, but I dug that grave.
School-wise, I have one more ER shift (yes!) and a day of lectures and patient-logging (ugh ugh ugh) and an exam on friday. I have studied veryyyyyy little this month, which is probably not good. So, I am scared! And overwhelmed a touch.
The difference between this rotation and the other ones are that a) I've had all of third year, I kind of vaguely know shit about everything, and b) I worked with the best-resident buddy everrrrrr so it was rather okay. Early on last year I declared that residents are NOT going to be my friends after an obgyn one was REALLY really mean. (Well, I had a psych resident friend! But, besides that...). I've (finally) come around. He is great. We joke around all day and learn and its so much more bearable this way. (I want to be that kind of resident one day).
This weekend was filled with loads of wedding things. It was super super fun for 99% of the time. I have never seen a good friend be that happy and fullfilled and I have never looked as awesome in my life (yay professional hair & makeup!). Yet it was a touch difficult for a moment. Every last one of my friends is in a serious relationship. Or has been recently, or can be, or something that makes it different (in only my mind) from my situation. And, even if I can do anything and everything else perfectly, all my mom wants is for me to get my shit together in that regard (she should probably stop making it so apparent, or I should milk it further... ie "buy me clothes to help win 'em over"). And, I'm not really all that stressed about if for myself, but I do have this drive to please her, and it's overwhelming sometimes.
But, I caught the bouquet, so, yay? (Fat chance its legit though haha).
UM. I feel like fourth year will REALLY start next week and that is super exciting. I want to cook super yummy awesome things then!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Weekend updates
As per usual.
I started my day off with a bag of blueberry soy crisps, which my parents brought me last night. Then I had coffee, watched Royal Tenebaum's, drank coffee, worked on the Royal Tenebaum paper (ie re-read the script as I did it), and then went for a nice run with a friend. The RT paper is almost done, I just need another paragraph or two to close it up, but I couldn't look at it anymore.
The run was on the waterfront. An indian wedding was going on, with music and horses and stuff. AND there was the redbull air show, but it didn't start yet though there were tons of boats, yachts, jetskis, and kayaks on the Hudson waiting for it.
Now I'm watching Choke, mostly so that I can return it and get the Matrix in time for next week's paper. It's pretty good, and short (90 mins).
I DIG the film class though. I haven't felt this calm and unstressed in forever. It very nicely balances out the med-school-stint. Though it remains a touch overwhelming, but I think it's worth it. I'm just not all that sure as to what I'm doing in the fall regarding it.
I started my day off with a bag of blueberry soy crisps, which my parents brought me last night. Then I had coffee, watched Royal Tenebaum's, drank coffee, worked on the Royal Tenebaum paper (ie re-read the script as I did it), and then went for a nice run with a friend. The RT paper is almost done, I just need another paragraph or two to close it up, but I couldn't look at it anymore.
The run was on the waterfront. An indian wedding was going on, with music and horses and stuff. AND there was the redbull air show, but it didn't start yet though there were tons of boats, yachts, jetskis, and kayaks on the Hudson waiting for it.
Now I'm watching Choke, mostly so that I can return it and get the Matrix in time for next week's paper. It's pretty good, and short (90 mins).
I DIG the film class though. I haven't felt this calm and unstressed in forever. It very nicely balances out the med-school-stint. Though it remains a touch overwhelming, but I think it's worth it. I'm just not all that sure as to what I'm doing in the fall regarding it.
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