So now my NYTimes homepage will probably be totally skewed and I'll get lots of advertisements (notice the final line!), BUT I thought this was fun - and maybe explains why I get so antsy when things get overly predictable! According to the "Spirit Quiz"
I'm an (You're an) Adventurous Spirit
You have got a fresh positive attitude to life which means you are naturally drawn to anything that is modern and original. You have strong views and opinions and your adventurous spirit means that you are not afraid to ruffle a few feathers in order to voice them. The way you see it, the more thrills the better. There's only one place to be and that's on the edge of your seat.
You're a fast-mover and feel energized about anything that gets your pulse racing! You're enthusiastic about life and an upbeat spirit who knows how to have fun and tends to value all which is fresh and new in the world. You tire quickly of old conventions and outdated ideas, wishing to experience new methods with youthful innocence and vigor. It's all about big thrills and exciting antics that take you out of your comfort zone. You want to feel connected to the world around you and actively seek out opportunities to get closer to nature. For you, it is all about broadening your horizons and living life to the fullest! Plan your next adventure on nytimes.com/travel.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
So I'm In Grenada Living Free of Luxury
That's the pneumonic to remember the Lumbar Plexus...
S = Subcostal N.
I = Iliohypogastric N.
I = Ilioinguinal N.
You get the idea... :)
My brain is chock full of pneumonics these days. Perhaps I should cut back in fact. Nah. Love 'em!
Wow, how life has changed in the past few months. On one hand it's hard to believe that I've only been here for 2 months, and then on the other, it seems like I arrived in Grenada only yesterday.
But, as my first set of grades reveal - midterms were in fact last week (and went okay, thank goodness!). Now, I'm just trying to get back in the "groove" and push on to December.
St. George's is definitely a very unique place. I am overall feeling very "right" about the whole situation, being in medical school and on this path. However, there are definitely some ups and downs emotionally with all the studying, total immersion in a group of brand new people all going for the same thing, having the same exact schedule as me, and living in a dorm room the size of my freshman year room...with a roommate :) Kim is great - but we are too old to live like this!! haha. Goal: stay sane and motivated and laugh off the inconveniences!
The people are great, and really diverse overall, and I'm definitely feeling more connected lately. It took awhile to find people who I could relate to I guess (or maybe I just keep clinging to and wondering about my "old"/"real" friends who seem so far away), but I have a handful of little angels here to keep me sane, smiling, and feel understood. That said, I do really miss my friends at home, and Andrea's wedding this past Saturday, which I couldn't make it to after all made me a little sad...or a lot sad! And other friends are getting engaged, doing all kinds of things back at home, etc. etc. which makes me feel kind of isolated. BUT, the people here are wonderful, and God never gives you more than you can handle, right? I've pushed through hard things before, so why should I doubt that things will be okay now? POSITIVE VIBES!
As for exploring Grenada- there isn't a TON of time to do it, but we went on a great sailboat trip after midterms, and there are some awesome runs and a few hikes that have helped me explore! It truly is paradise on this island, that's for sure. The best run I've done by far is a route to Hog Island - a 10 mile trek that I go on most Sundays with a great group of 5th term guys - all kinds of terrain, plants, gorgeous views, fresh air - awesome. Otherwise, my morning runs are a bit shorter :) and mainly about mental clarity...so I have my routine routes that make me happy and energized for the day! There is a dock on campus too where I can jump in for a quick swim as well...or do yoga with my friend Cyndy...yes, ME, doing YOGA. What?!!! It's been a great way to get the kinks out though. Just gotta keep it up.
The courses are definitely not easy - biochem is really tough for me, anatomy is hard for everyone, but the most exciting/interesting I think, and histology is somewhere in between. The information is not hard, but it's very detailed and staring at slides of cells and memorizing layers gets old after awhile. But alas. Just keep swimming...right Dory?
The beach, Grand Anse, which is a ten minute bus ride from campus is phenomenal. Total paradise. I have been trying to get there at least once/weekend, and there is a group called the Orphanage Student Association that has a Beach Day most Saturdays with the kids, and I LOVE doing that. It's very centering/refreshing to be with the local kids and get some perspective after being in the SGU bubble world / study zone for most of the week. Of course, I do make myself get out of here more than most people since I'm such a squirrely kind of person, but that weekend beach trip with "real" (i.e. non-studying students) people is great for my spirit. I am also really excited to try and get an apartment and move off campus next term...gotta start the search for something good!!
So yeah, things are progressing. I still cannot believe it's October...the weather here is basically always 80 or higher and sunny...NOT complaining, but it's so weird to think about fall and pumpkins, and Halloween and sweaters back home!
Alright, on that note.
I have to get to class.
Send some thoughts my way!!!
- Chloe
S = Subcostal N.
I = Iliohypogastric N.
I = Ilioinguinal N.
You get the idea... :)
My brain is chock full of pneumonics these days. Perhaps I should cut back in fact. Nah. Love 'em!
Wow, how life has changed in the past few months. On one hand it's hard to believe that I've only been here for 2 months, and then on the other, it seems like I arrived in Grenada only yesterday.
But, as my first set of grades reveal - midterms were in fact last week (and went okay, thank goodness!). Now, I'm just trying to get back in the "groove" and push on to December.
St. George's is definitely a very unique place. I am overall feeling very "right" about the whole situation, being in medical school and on this path. However, there are definitely some ups and downs emotionally with all the studying, total immersion in a group of brand new people all going for the same thing, having the same exact schedule as me, and living in a dorm room the size of my freshman year room...with a roommate :) Kim is great - but we are too old to live like this!! haha. Goal: stay sane and motivated and laugh off the inconveniences!
The people are great, and really diverse overall, and I'm definitely feeling more connected lately. It took awhile to find people who I could relate to I guess (or maybe I just keep clinging to and wondering about my "old"/"real" friends who seem so far away), but I have a handful of little angels here to keep me sane, smiling, and feel understood. That said, I do really miss my friends at home, and Andrea's wedding this past Saturday, which I couldn't make it to after all made me a little sad...or a lot sad! And other friends are getting engaged, doing all kinds of things back at home, etc. etc. which makes me feel kind of isolated. BUT, the people here are wonderful, and God never gives you more than you can handle, right? I've pushed through hard things before, so why should I doubt that things will be okay now? POSITIVE VIBES!
As for exploring Grenada- there isn't a TON of time to do it, but we went on a great sailboat trip after midterms, and there are some awesome runs and a few hikes that have helped me explore! It truly is paradise on this island, that's for sure. The best run I've done by far is a route to Hog Island - a 10 mile trek that I go on most Sundays with a great group of 5th term guys - all kinds of terrain, plants, gorgeous views, fresh air - awesome. Otherwise, my morning runs are a bit shorter :) and mainly about mental clarity...so I have my routine routes that make me happy and energized for the day! There is a dock on campus too where I can jump in for a quick swim as well...or do yoga with my friend Cyndy...yes, ME, doing YOGA. What?!!! It's been a great way to get the kinks out though. Just gotta keep it up.
The courses are definitely not easy - biochem is really tough for me, anatomy is hard for everyone, but the most exciting/interesting I think, and histology is somewhere in between. The information is not hard, but it's very detailed and staring at slides of cells and memorizing layers gets old after awhile. But alas. Just keep swimming...right Dory?
The beach, Grand Anse, which is a ten minute bus ride from campus is phenomenal. Total paradise. I have been trying to get there at least once/weekend, and there is a group called the Orphanage Student Association that has a Beach Day most Saturdays with the kids, and I LOVE doing that. It's very centering/refreshing to be with the local kids and get some perspective after being in the SGU bubble world / study zone for most of the week. Of course, I do make myself get out of here more than most people since I'm such a squirrely kind of person, but that weekend beach trip with "real" (i.e. non-studying students) people is great for my spirit. I am also really excited to try and get an apartment and move off campus next term...gotta start the search for something good!!
So yeah, things are progressing. I still cannot believe it's October...the weather here is basically always 80 or higher and sunny...NOT complaining, but it's so weird to think about fall and pumpkins, and Halloween and sweaters back home!
Alright, on that note.
I have to get to class.
Send some thoughts my way!!!
- Chloe
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