Furniture, shots, and stamps, oh my!

Saturday was our fun trip to Miskelly's. I found a very cool chair-and-a-half that doubles as a twin sleeper... so I get to keep my couch (which sleeps WONDERFULLY) and have places for two people to stay in the living room. I'm getting them to price out an ottoman... I really like it (it's a La-Z-Boy and they would custom cover it in a really cool pattern that would blend with all the furniture). We'll see how much it is and then go from there.

We went by the apartment on our way to the furniture store - it was my first time to go since I know what unit I'll be in and I absolutely LOVE the location - couldn't ask for a better one!

Saturday morning I mailed off the rest of my health forms. Saturday when we got home from Jackson I had a horrible migraine (one of the worst in a while) so I pretty much went straight to bed. When I got up in the middle of the night to eat, I checked my email and found an update from Mrs. Virginia regarding orientation, our email address, and portal log-on info. I was able to check all my loan/scholarship stuff there and I will be mailing the rest of the paperwork out in the morning.

This week I'll be going to get my final shots, my last doctor's appt with my pulmonologist here (I will have a new one in Jackson), and order my glasses. This upcoming weekend, the packing begins!

Hope everyone is doing great. I'm not ready yet, but I'm getting there :)

36 days to go!

One week closer..

Another week has passed. My physical is complete and I'm mailing my paperwork off in the next day or two.

Mom and I are headed up to Flowood this weekend to furniture shop at some awesome store called Miskellys. Apparently the store is large enough to have a carousel inside. Surely I'll be able to find living room furniture here. I figure it'll be easier to buy it there and have them deliver direct rather than buy it here and then move it.

I ordered some school supplies today - highlighters by the dozen/2 dozen (My four favorite colors to use, of course), several packs of 500 count index cards, and post-it flags. All of these things I have heard are wonderful commodities for med school.

Our M1 schedule is out and I went by Office Depot and bought my planner. I spent the last two days color-coordinating the first year of my medical career life (at least the preliminaries). It's already pretty full... Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze "Study" in there somewhere..

I'm also going to get back on the running wagon this week as I've been awful lazy lately. Everyone told me to spend my summer doing "next to nothing", and I've taken them literally!

A rare double post in one day... and my thoughts on the white coat ban...

Two quick updates: Talked to Dr. F, and he's totally cool with meeting me at the office/house over the weekend to do my physical. Score!

48 days til med school. No, really, FORTY EIGHT days. Eek!

Oh, and my thoughts on the white coat ban - Since we aren't supposed to wear the coats, long sleeves, or ties (for the men), here's an idea of the future doctor uniform:

A new background for a new season...

I decided the black flowers were a little dark when there was nothing but sunshine ahead and temperatures in the 90's for months to come! I found aqua poppy designs through a fellow blogger, and they are absolutely amazing. There's a link right on the top left of my page if you're interested in a new beautiful background for your blog.

In other news, the rest of my loan has been approved! I'm all ready to go, financially at least. The same day I got the final loan paperwork I also got my final apartment paperwork. I'll be checking in July 17th... One month to go.

Being unemployed is interesting. I've been able to completely mess up my sleep schedule, as well as spend time with all the people who matter most. I'd like to say I'm cherishing every moment. I'm working out less and eating more... all in a day's "not work", I suppose. I'm going to get back on the wagon soon. I'm taking a little time to learn to relax and let go... I think it's one of the most important lessons of all.

My PCP was booked for "well consults" through the end of the month, which has put my health paperwork in jeopardy to be on time. Thankfully, formally mentioned Dr. F is going to step in and save the day. It's not like I never go to the doctor - I've probably had several physicals already this year. I just need an up to date one. Hopefully I'll get that taken care of either Friday, Monday or Tuesday while I'm home for Father's Day. Shots are almost done... one more at the end of the month and possibly a pneumonia vaccine (I think it's due this year... and It's really worked for me).

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week thus far! Drop me a line :)

The continuation of a summer of nothing...

This week, I got back to town and then went to M & S's (brother-in-law and sister) for a few days. S and I had a wonderful time - M is out of town with the youth on a Fuge trip, so we got to spend three days living like we were in college again. I miss them already and haven't even moved yet.. right now, I'm only about 20 minutes from her at any given time..

I'm sad that I keep missing pre-orientation fun (Free Clinic orientation, Habitat stuff, etc)... different members of the class are really starting to bond and it sucks that I'm not able to be there much yet. Oh well, I suppose there'll be plenty of time for bonding come August 4th as we spend the next 4+ years together.

Hopefully I'll have time the second half of July to squeeze in a little mentoring time with my buddy and get together with K... and maybe J + D as well. Then it'll be off to the races.

Tomorrow I'm going to eat with my friend A and we may do some shopping/looking. After I sleep in of course - my sister is a notorious early riser, which means I've kept her up late and she's gotten me up early since Wednesday!

Prayer requests: As usual, all the babies fighting for life in the NICU at FGH (that unit has such a special place in my heart); my brother in law and the youth at Fuge, continued help with goodbyes and anxieties about relocating, and a few unspokens. Thanks guys! :)

Family

I have the most amazing, quirky, crazy, supportive, and loving family support network ever. The party was fun and it was wonderful to see everyone.

Dr. F came and brought me his personal copy of "On Doctoring" from his white coat ceremony. That was so neat to me - he wrote a note in it and made sure to give me some extra heartfelt advice even in the midst of the party. There have been several doctors I've shadowed that really helped me along, but he's probably the one that meant the most - that I was the closest to. Even though I'm not necessarily planning on staying in his specialty, I learned oh so much from him. And age wise, he's the youngest I shadowed so it was easier to relate to him...

Several heartfelt cards, and a book that I intend to read every word of. I can't wait to be that mentor for another young medical student, when I pass on my copy of "On Doctoring" to a new generation.