2. ____Laughing_______ is always fun.

3. Right now, I can hear these things: __a car motor running, cars driving by, typing_________.

4. _____It’s friday______ and I’m glad ___that I have a 3 day weekend!!!!!!________.

5. The last time I ____went to Boston_______ was ____for interviews and it was cold!_______.

6. ___I’m very much looking forward to________ this Labor day weekend.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __getting prepared for my trip___, tomorrow my plans include __a drive and seeing some good friends I don’t get to see much___ and Sunday, I want to __laugh and enjoy being with people :)___!

And you ? This weekend?

Random shot:

Which crumb is the best?! ;)

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Manic Monday
Do you have any idiosyncrasies or unusual quirks when it comes to food and/or eating?
Don’t even get me, or anyone who eats with me regularly started. I have so many. One of the ones that I struggle with on a daily basis is foods touching. I do not like flavors of foods to mingle unless it is my own choice. So when foods have sauces and they run into other foods… eek.

Have you ever written love letters? If so, do you still have any of them?
Sure, of probably poor substance. I’m awful at writing. I have no idea if I have them, I don’t actively keep them but that kind of things tends to always sneak in to stuff – you’re going through your sock drawer and you find old stuff that never did make it out.

How easy or difficult is it for you to say you’re sorry?
It really depends. It’s not that difficult to understand why people might be upset at you as long as you include the reason that they are being ridiculous. ;) But I do try to make peace, and part of that is saying you’re sorry. Sometimes though you’re not quite ready to make peace and have to get the anger out a little bit more.

Ten on Tuesday
10 things I’d like to do in 2009
1. Graduate from medical school.
2. Enjoy my friends that I go to medical school with before we all go our own directions for residency.
3. Make new friends that I meet in residency.
4. Not let myself get too lazy because I feel tired.
5. Be good to myself when things get hard during internship.
6. Cook lots of fun foods.
7. Try new wines and beers.
8. Laugh a lot.
9. Be kind and compassionate to those who are in need.
10. Sit down and enjoy life here and there.

Thursday Thirteen
Summary of December
1) photo of me:
2) current candle scents: no candle scents, I like candles sometimes but I need scent free enviros when I get headaches or migraines
3) what i am currently reading: Outliers
4) newest music i added to my playlist: Fern – Zoe Keating
5) movies i saw: XFiles movie – made me miss Xfiles and then there were no aliens in the movie. :(
6) something yummy i made this month: I don’t think I cooked anything that special, I was in Hawaii for most of the month without a kitchen. I made myself many toasted english muffin +tuna/chicken salad sandwiches at the hospital though – cheap and yum
7) the last place i ate out: Pizza place w/ mom
8.) something that made me cry: Seeing heartbreaking outcomes in labor and delivery.
9) something that made me laugh: Anything that struck me as a little odd
10) something i looked forward to this month: Being in Hawaii, the warmth, the food, being on Labor and Delivery
11) something i am thankful for: Just being here and doing fun things in life
12) something i want to remember about this month: My time in Hawaii
13) a photo i took this month:

Friday Fill Ins
1. It’s January; __and it’s cold but no snow? :(___.
2. __Chocolate___ is what I crave most right now.
3. Cork and wine go together like __is this an SAT question? I don’t think they go along – that’s as far as my verbal comprehension goes___.
4. __Laughing and being with ones you care about___ is so nourishing.
5. Let us dare to __be honest without being mean___.
6. __Wherever I feel comfortable is___ my home.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __a drive back home___, tomorrow my plans include __a long and vigorous meeting___ and Sunday, I want to __get the things I need to do under tight control___!

Janet also does the Friday Fill In :)
1. Snow __is fun to play in___.
2. I’m looking forward to _a day off!____.
3. __This rotation___ is the best _time____ ever!
4. One of my favorite old tv shows is __Get Smart___.
5. I’m done with __driving (well for a few more weeks)___.
6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is _dancing and singing to the songs and watching people’s reactions____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __an early bedtime___, tomorrow my plans include __an arboretum and waterfall___ and Sunday, __I’m meeting my cousin and his family and starting overnight 14hr shift >_< ____!

So it's kind of funny how things have worked out here. I knew that there was a strong Japanese presence in Hawaii, and I think it's one of the things I enjoy. It's still got the American feel - along with the native Hawaiian culture - but some Japanese too. I had no idea how much it was though but it's kind of funny because - hey, I know a little Japanese. I know more Japanese than I do Spanish, and I use my Spanish a lot in medicine already back at home. Plus it's this mix of Japanese and English that I've heard many times before at home. I didn't expect that I would be using Japanese on my rotation - I'm pretty hard wired for Spanish at this point but kind of a cool random thing.

I promised myself I’d go to bed early, so I’m going to be good and wrap this up. Any exciting plans for the weekend?

1. October _____came so fast!!_________.
2. ___People touching my feet______ scare me!
3. Leaves are falling all around, it’s ___delightful to spin and dance around!_______.
4. My favorite horror movie is ____ because _______. I don’t think I have one, I like to watch them, but wouldn’t watch any of them again because I know the outcome!
5. ____Just being alive_________ = good memories.
6. It was a dark and stormy night ___and then the freakin internet went out… and what as I to do?!_____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __I’m not sure! ___, tomorrow my plans include __apple picking – I found one with a winery :D___ and Sunday, I want to __make a tasty dinner___!

1. I enjoy ___many things – but sitting, listening to music, and daydreaming is what I have been doing lately! (instead of studying!)_______.

2. ___Where I’ll be for residency_______ is something I wonder about often lately.

3. In your heart, you knew ____better______.

4. Take ___a camera_______, add a little ___poodle_______ and you end up with ___so so many Wolfie pics_______.

5. Life has gifted me with ____a smile!______.

6. ____Taking a shower______ is an instant vacation.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __being one day closer to boards___, tomorrow my plans include __a strategic meeting___ and Sunday, I want to __?! be all vague and nonspecific :P I really have no idea___!.

Do you know what this is?

1. For me __being in lectures___ is the opposite of creativity.
2. __Is there no place on earth for me___ was the last excellent book I read was.
3. I like fill-ins because __I don’t have to think too hard ;)___.
4. In nature I like looking at __flowers, beautiful lines, and colors___.
5. __Someone who’s going to take this country in a better direction___ should win the US elections.
6. The last time I laughed with all my belly was __at lunch when my friend said a word funny___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __a BBQ___, tomorrow my plans include __clinic duty___ and Sunday, I want to __sleep in!___!

1. The last time I lost my temper I __probably didn’t act in any sort of positive way. I usually am pretty controlled tho.___!
2. __Some problems this week___ is what I’m fed up with!
3. The next book I’d like to read is __Is there no place on earth for me?___.
4. __Taking the exam for the psych rotation so it’s not hanging over my head especially because I hear its very very hard___ is what I’m looking forward to.
5. If you can’t get rid of the skeleton[s] in your closet, __might as well take em out and make them dance ;)___!
6. The best thing I got in the mail recently was __well tomorrow I’m getting something :D___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __dinner and drinks with buddies___, tomorrow my plans include __studying and paper writing___ and Sunday, I want to __sigh study and write paper___!

1. ___The camera I want coming out (Canon XSi)__ is so exciting!
2. Strawberry fields __sound like a good place to have a snack___.
3. __Dessert___ sounds like it would taste delicious!
4. Why does __laughing___ make me feel so good?!
5. __Antarctica___ is something I’ve always wanted to see.
6. It’s sad when __I miss Wolfie___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to __meeting up with Janet and Megan___, tomorrow my plans include __who knows?!___ and Sunday, I want to __get ready for the start of the week___!