So, I was LOVING psychiatry until I took my final (shelf) in it today.
Now, not so much.
It was dreadful and it will be a mercy pass, if I do. (and I'm not one to say that I failed crap unless it's true)
Anyway, if you are one of the luckies who is done with exams for life, I'm envying you today.
And, I'm slightly confused, because until 8:30 this morning, I was pretty sure I wanted to be a psychiatrist (plan d'jour). Now, there is a bit of doubt. BLECH
While the wait continues for new babies I wanted everyone to know that I have recently acquired a new white rabbit.
It was one of those situations that I went to a local farm for some eggs and chicken manure (I now garden...getting closer to domestication as we speak...Hah!). I left with a dozen eggs, a large squash, a bag 10 large lemons, a bitter melon plant, a "supposedly" cholesterol reducing Okinawan lettuce plant, 4 bags of manure and yes...a full grown white rabbit. Cage included.
It was one of those situations that you can't say no as the farm couple suggests that you take the rabbit and immediately begins to take down the cage while excitedly saying that they'll give you the doe so that maybe you can find another buck rabbit and then have babies that you can sell and make money at $2.50 a lb. Not to mention that you just give Uncle Nolan a call and he'll come down and slaughter the rabbits for you.
So let's celebrate new babies with new bunnies! Yay BLD!
On a side note, I've also gone back to school...but not to overextend myself I am only taking Spanish! Perhaps a year of studying abroad might be on the horizon. Yeah yeah could of, should of, would of but I took Japanese at Dartmouth instead.
And Rob, if I head to Napa soon...we're going to Opus.
Our secretary is leaving, so we are looking for a new one (again). I have the good fortune of receiving resumes and screening them. While mostly tedious, the job does have its entertaining perks. Here are a few of the highlights so far:
1. Emails from "anumberoneblonde" and "slamminbabe"
2. A person who has spent the last few years caring for her elderly mother while composing novels, including Latin Lover in 2003.
3. An anonymous email stating that my email doesn't work, and asking if a fax could be sent instead.
4. An email with the subject (verbatim): "To The Regaurds To Your Excutive Secretary Postion"
Please tell me you know someone in the Cleveland area looking for secretarial work. I would be eternally grateful.
the next time any of you decide to devote 3 hours of your life to watching the Cleveland Browns play football, please reconsider. i am thinking next weekend i will schedule a dentist appointment or run a marathon without training for it instead. either would be more enjoyable and less stressful than watching another debacle like yesterday's. at least the indians had a good year. oh, wait...
That constitution stuff hurts my head. Happy Rosh Hasshanah, Mo. I know that I spelled that wrong.
I'm on my psych rotation right now and I love it. Especially geriatric psychiatry.
That's pretty much it. My first-kiss boyfriend is going to be a father. That does weird things to me and I'm not sure why.
I owe him a congratulatory email. I owe Shannon a longer email.
I owe my head some bedtime. But, I wanted to say hello and that I was thinking of you all.
I hope that you are well and happy. Rob, I want to go wine tasting in Napa very much. Whenever we talk about taking a trip, that's my vote. So, hopefully we'll get there soon.
I miss you my friends,
K
I don't know if you know this, but Napa wineries charge money for wine tasting (la-tee-da). I experienced one of the perks of the industry this past weekend though. With my business card, I was able to get free wine tasting at any winery we went to for Devon, her mom, her step-dad, and me. This included the $30 fee at Opus One (a partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild) for a single glass. That's where this picture was taken. It was pretty cool being an "industry insider" - especially during my first Napa wine tasting trip. So, should you ever go to Napa, get my card! Or better yet, bring me along...
and I voted yes to all the other amendments to the current constitution. As expected, I think Josh stated the basics more clearly than I would have. However, I would add a couple things. In my personal situation, the three petition-trustees I voted for are all against it, Unai's for it (as well as on the committee that created it), and individuals with a wide spectrum of idealogical beliefs came together to oppose it in various publications. Clearly, I was leaning towards voting against it from the start. I did read everything I got and even cut out the WSJ op-ed from a couple Fridays ago.
If they really wanted a more democratic association, they would simply elect an alumni council (Pres, VPs, Sec, Treas, etc.) or assembly through direct elections. One alumni, one vote. The council (however many there may be) would nominate a slate of trustee candidates with the same option of petition candidates as currently allowed. I'm not that up-to-date on what we currently have, but it seems a whole lot more convoluted than is necessary.
I just like voting against Unai.
A quick reminder to check your email for the link and PIN to vote on the proposed alumni constitution and/or the additional amendments to the current constitution.
http://dartmouth.electionadmin.com
Surgery was a success. They found a big tear of the medial meniscus, which the surgeon sutured. There was also a partial tear of the ACL, which they did not do anything about.
I went back to work the next day, and will be laying down all weekend to recover.
Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.
Dan
I know Anne understands exactly how I feel and I'm sure some other BLD women can relate as well - will this baby ever decide to come out and meet us?
My doctor keeps telling me second babies come before their due date, but I'm starting to have real doubts about this one, now that I'm only days away from the estimated arrival.
Everything is ready - co-sleeper, car seat, clothes washed, names picked (probably), health insurance (you wouldn't think that might have been a problem, but that's life when the primary breadwinner is still preparing to win bread). We've even scheduled the baptism for October 1st, assuming baby actually arrives by then of course. (Sorry, no trunk show for us either, Shannon, but we'll be thinking of you.)
In good news, Josh seems to be getting more productive as I am getting less productive (though perhaps I should get bonus points for building up fat on baby).
I have nothing else to talk about.
Today is my brother's birthday. Please pray that he survives the evening. I am only partially kidding.
I lost in week #1 of my fantasy football league. I know you are all crying on the inside.
Shannon, I have an engagement party in Cincinnati the weekend of your trunk show, or I would definitely come down to visit.
1. Dan, we will be praying for you. I hope that the surgery goes very smoothly, and that you have an easy recovery. Lucky that you are married to a physical therapist.
2. More than 20 years ago, my mom saw Galapagos turtles mating at the Cleveland Zoo, and she still talks about it. She says it was absolutely riveting, and she couldn't tear her eyes away.
3. I dreamt last night that Baby Papsdorf was born, and it was a boy. Does anyone have a home phone number for the Papsdorfs? I do not. If you do, please email it to me. Or if you are the Papsdorfs and know your own phone number, please email it to me. We pray for Baby Papsdorf and Baby Doucet every night.
4. I am planning to launch my business with a trunk show on October 1. Let me know if you'd like to be invited.
5. The Walsh family is currently enjoying a week in Hilton Head. It is quite relaxing, and we would highly recommend it to all.
I have knee surgery scheduled for Wednesday. I'll be hopefully getting a meniscus repair, but possibly getting a meniscus removed instead.
I saw Invincible this weekend. It was the greatest movie I've ever seen. Except when the Eagles lost to the Cowboys.
Geronimo Berroa
Since I know not a single one of you reads the El Paso Times on a regular basis, I thought I would post this article from the "Living" section. My uncle, a REAL cowboy, is the feature of the article. He's a stud too.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/living/ci_4297666
