1 Week Down!

In the first week I was BUSY. Every moment of each day was planned. I worked out each morning, then class from 8-12. At lunch I had something to do each day (buy books, supplies, financial aid) Then class again from 1-5. I would get home and want to be with Pink. Especially since it was here Birthday on Thursday! It was a balancing act because I was in dying need to review and study. The best part of the week is what I learned. I histology we are looking at the intricate ways cells talk and are supported. In OMM we learned how to palpate the skin, superficial fascia, and deep fascia. In biochem we learned how enzymes regulate our bodies in several different ways. At the weeks end I felt comfortable in the med school shoes.

First Day, OMS 1

Well as the saying goes "Thrown into the fire"; here is the basics of our first day. We had 2 biochem lectures and it was my groups biochem workshop day. Then lunch, followed by anatomy lecture and lab in the afternoon. After class SOMA had a BBQ and we played a bit of basketball. Now it is day 2 and we have lectures 3 and 4 in biochem, and OMM lecture/lab in the afternoon. It is college at a faster pace. . The feeling of the first day of school was like no other. Growing up I knew I was always going to go to high school, then college. Medical school has been my path because I dedicated my time and efforts to becoming a good canidate. This time starting school, I was anxious, and had a few butterflys the night before. As I start the first week, I now understand why schools seek out such high demands for admission. To prove to the student that you can go beyond your limits. To become a master in the field you must push yourself even further. If medical school is where you learn to become a physician, I started the frist time I over came an enourmous challenge, and I will finish when I retire. This profession never stops learning, or pushing to higher limits.

7 days and counting

Well I have 1 week until I start school. I know it is going to be an amazing journey and I cant wait for it to start. . Over the last few weeks I have been thinking of what passion will I carry throughout these next 4 years? What will I accomplish outside the classroom to help my peers, the un-insured, and those in need? Then this morning after walking molly, I found Patch Adams on TV. I have read and heard about this amazing man through undergrad. Today was the first time watching the movie. It gave me the spark, the drive, and the power to be passionate. . Seeing his vision will help me find my own. Thanks Patch. . "My concern for humanity's future drives me to want to put whatever efforts I can to changing everything that hurts people and nature." - Patch Adams

Padres vs. Diamondbacks

Well the last place "Bad News Bears" didn't pull it off. We lost 4-1 to the D-Backs. It was cool going back to the BOB. Last time I was there was in 2001 when the D-Backs won the world series. Tonight we got there early and ate at Coach and Willies. AMAZING food! Then we got to our seats in left field and watched a decent game. We were having the best conversations. It was a great date that ended with taking the puppy for a quick walk around the neighborhood and playing some cards before bed.

Settling In

We are back in Arizona and here until November. It hasn't quite settled in yet, but not seeing our families for 3 months might get a bit hard. Dont get me wrong though. We are so SO happy here. Our puppy loves the new pad, and we are having a lot of fun here. And we are looking for more exciting things to do together since we will soon be busy with school and full time work.

Moving Day

WOW it finally came! I am sitting in bed, up too late and so happy here in Phoenix. I think that will become a common quote over the next few months. So as I was driving in the desert with the windows down and the HEATER on full blast (Uhaul was having minor issues over heating) I had an strong feeling of accomplishment. I am going to medical school! As the student who could not read at the average 3rd grade level and was in the "special" reading class... I am going to be a Doctor. My body had a rush of great joy. I was listing to the ipod, looking around the sunset, and thinking... LIFE IS MOVING ON, and I am growing up! Now as I am lying in bed... I am so glad it is with pink. We had a little bump in the road on the way over here (pun intended) but we are starting this journey together. And as we danced in the living room the first second we were alone in our new home I though to myself there is no body else I would rather be here with. I love you pink.

A new begining

Alright is has been a while since I have been on this thing. I decided to come back to my blog with new ambitions. I want to document my journey through medical school. I will be taking a rigorous course load, helping my classmates stand up for health care justice, train for a marathon, love my girlfriend, and have some fun! I want to make this blog a place for friends and family to check in on how my life is going, (for the pre-med friends) how medical school is, and gain support for the charity I will be running for. So keep an eye out for more to come!