Hello, world.
It's been awhile, and I apologize. This year has started out crazy and busy, and I'm relaxing now (although, not really, because I'm on duty). Here is what I'm faced with this year: 15 credits (plus a lab), being Co-Captain of the Equestrian Team, being Treasurer for PPHA, being a Peer Leader for FYRST Seminar, being a CA, and being a Peer Assistant.
So if I don't update nearly as often, please don't hold it against me!
As crazy as everything is, life is so good right now. I feel as though I've been redeemed by G-d in some way... like, "Here. You had a pretty shitty summer, so...have a busy year, but let it be good."
And it is good.
My residents are wonderful, and I've had no problems thus far. I've started becoming really close with a few of them, but I've done a good job of keeping my distance as a CA. They seem really excited about programs, and I have a good mix of upperclassmen and freshmen.
Classes, although very busy (did I mention I already have three group projects underway? And we just got done with our second week!), are pretty interesting for the most part. Well, except for Anatomy and Physiology. I think I will forever dispise that class -- no matter how many times I take it. Anyway, I'm trying to keep an open mind...so hopefully things will become more interesting in there. I think Cognitive Psych and Data Management are my two favorite classes right now. I didn't think Data Mgmt. would be because it's...well, it's an 8 am. Enough said. Nahhh, just kidding. But really, for an 8 am it keeps my interest. I'm excited to do my own study and analyze the results! Cognitive Psych is so interesting...I learn something new in every class and it really gets me excited! Haha... Along with those two and A&P, I have two other classes: Nutrition and Health and Health Measurement and Evaluation. Nutrition and Health is an interesting class, but I feel guilty about EVERYTHING I eat when I'm in there. Even healthy stuff! For example, the question was asked, "How many of you eat the skin on an apple when you eat it?" I, along with many others, proudly raised my hand (thinking: hmm...skin on apples = fiber). Well, the answer from my professor was, "Hm...well, you know when they use pesticides, that's EXACTLY where they spray it on..." And then she went on to explain that if we are going to eat veggies and fruits (which we should, as part of our daily diet), then they should be organic.
Well, okay. But that wasn't the question! It wasn't, "How many of you eat the skin off of NON-ORGANIC, PESTICIDE FILLED apples?" *sigh* Anyway, it IS a good class and I really do like the professor...I've had her for three other classes AND she's my advisor. It's just funny to be in class with her because she REALLY loves nutrition and seems to genuinely get upset when she sees that the majority of us eat processed food.
Oh well! Moving on... Health Meas. and Eval. seems like it's going to be a tough course. Our group project is designing a whole health education program. My group's topic is on Asthma. It shouldn't be too bad... but it's going to be a lot of information/research!
We had our two Equestrian Team info meetings, and the official meetings start this Monday. We seemed to have a lot of people who are interested, and I hope it all goes well! My lessons start Tuesday and I can't wait to get back into riding... I mean, I rode a little bit during the summer, but it was before Cherokee died...and so... well, it'll just be good to ride again.
Perry and I have been dating for almost a month now, and when we saw each other last weekend, we...... *drumroll please*...... became official! Haha...it was actually very exciting, and I really like him. We.. in Jaime's words... just fit. It's great. He'll be here tomorrow and will be spending the night. I'm looking forward to it!
Hmm...what else? I've been spending time with my love, Jaime.... it's been fun, as usual! And so, like I've been saying... everything is going really well. I miss my family, but I talk to them often and I'll be seeing them soon for Rosh Hashanah. Hope you all are doing well! :)
"Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work hard for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers." - Homer Simpson
-E
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