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So, it's been a little bit longer, for good reason. A lot has happened but I can't remember much of it.

I took my second test of medical school and think I did pretty well. We have our second biochem test on Friday, and I am in no way ready for it. I've been pretty useless this week. On the upside, the work I have done has been pretty distracting. That's pretty much what I'm all about right now - distraction. Every now and then, I'll think about my life, what's happening, and where its going. Most things I planned for aren't going to happen now, so I'm rethinking. No cat for me, and I think I just may become a "road warrior" for the clinical years, since there's no reason to stay in DC. But such thoughts can get depressing, so I go back to the distraction thing. Sleep is a good distraction, but it can also be treacherous. For one thing, dreams can be an imaginative escape, or it can be a depressing rehashing of current events. Worse still is waking up and remembering.

On the upside, everyone has been very supportive. Well, almost everyone. One person was an a-hole, almost made me cry, but made me more angry than anything. But aside from him, everyone has been super nice, calling, texting, messaging to make sure I'm alright. Friday night we went out drinking, which was good and cathartic. I was temped for the first time in a long time to smoke again, but I resisted, because it would have required going outside. I think it won't be an issue this time because I don't have a balcony I could smoke from. Plus, I don't know any smokers anymore.

So I've got that off my chest, I'm going to study some biochemistry now...

One test down!

Our first test is over! I was excited to do well, a very good start to the year. There is no rest for the weary though, our next test is this Friday. Aside from studying, I did a few things this week. I did my human context home visit on Tuesday, and Friday was my dental exam. Nothing exciting in either. I also got my diploma frame in the mail!! It's so pretty! Friday we went to Benihana for an excellent dinner, and went back to an apartment to watch Zoolander and drink.

Today I did the shopping I was unable to do last weekend. Sadly IKEA did not have the unit I wanted. It is a little frustrating to not be able to finish my apartment, though I suppose it will never be finished until I get the stupid drill in the mail so I can hang curtains. I also cleaned, did laundry, utilized my underbed storage and hung the remaining pictures. So, while I did not study, I was still quite productive. As I've said before, I'm terribly domestic.

While buying more blues at Andrews, I had the best kabob I've had since Europe. This area is the best for Euro-philes - gelato, kabobs, and brick oven pizza, like Nora's. Besides things I came to love in Europe, there are all kinds of ethnic foods to try. I can't wait to try some Bethesda pho.

Maybe I should write my human context paper now...

What happened?

For some reason, I lost all motivation this week for anything except for Bones. I did some studying each afternoon, but not as much as I should have done. Thursday was my eye exam, and surprisingly my perscription is still the same. It makes sense though - studying is what ruins my eyes, and for the last year I was an EMT. I read, but leisurely and not for hours on end. Friday I went to a couple of review sessions, took a nap, then went out for pizza and ice cream. It was really fun. Getting lost on the way to Georgetown and making the mistake of wearing heels was not. At least I looked glamorous. Crossing the bridge into Georgetown was really neat, and made me remember Maastrict - crossing the bridge to get to the train station. What a great time that was.

Saturday I planned to shop all day and buy lamps, sheets, a dvd stand, and whatever else I may need. I bought sheets. Operation Mass Infection (flu mists) caught up with me, and aside from going through tissues like they were going out of fashion, my head was pounding. I went home and tried to get well.

So, to make up for it, I spent all of today studying. And that's what I'll do with my day off tomorrow as well. Sad, but its my own fault. On the upside, I had a moment of clarity today where I just thought, "Wow, I cannot believe I'm getting paid to do this!". I smiled and continued to learn about action potential propagation. I finished studying around 8 and went to Friday's for dinner. It was amazing. Of course, it brought me back to the nearly two years I spent in that place. As much as being a waitress sucks - those were great times - lots of parties and little responsibility. I really enjoyed myself and look back on those times fondly.

As you can see, I've been reminiscing a lot this past week. I'm not sure why. Maybe its my way of protesting against growing up - med school is so serious and important! Or maybe its just tough being in a new place and making friends all over again. I'm having a good time, no doubt, but Maastricht and Fridays were both experiences that meant spending enormous amounts of time around people - you couldn't escape it. So I bonded quickly and strongly with those people. Both have elements of sleeplessness - from traveling or partying too much - maybe that binds people too.

Anyway, I should go so I can sleep early, wake early, and study more! This week is our first test - Biochem!