Friday, May 30, 2008

Back from reality

So I've been a little absent online lately. Oops. What have I been up to? Umm, let's see.... research, shadowing a peds oncologist, watching TV with the temp roommate/ playing with her puppy, and reading... Lots and lots of reading.

That being said: Review Time!!!


I started reading this book on Spring Break and got close to finishing it (70 pages or so).... but then school started again. Now that its summer I officially had time to finish it! I loved the book while I was reading it! However, the end left me unsettled.... it wasn't a cohesive ending. I mean, it made realistic sense, but still. All in all, I recommend it. Grade: A-.


Here's another book that I've started before... specifically, my mom got it out of the library the week before medical school started. So, I only read it until then and then handed it back to my mom. However, I've been wanting to re-read/finish it since then. Dr. Groopman did a wonderful job of framing common errors through narratives. It was an easy read and one that I got through fast. I recommend this book (as does my mentor) to any one planning on going into medicine or any one dealing with the medical system. Grade: A


I cannot rate this one yet... just wanted to put it up there as the book I'm now reading. I started it today and am already over 25% done with it. Hmm.... once I'm done I'll give a little review.


THIS WEEKEND!
1.) Red Bull Air Races. Can you say EXCITING! Hopefully we'll be able to see some of it from our apartment... if not we might be making a trip to Canada (Detroit tickets are sold out, but a hop over the bridge never hurt anyone... eh?)
2.) My brother is GRADUATING!!! Umm, this may sound bad... but I seriously cannot believe that he's made it to this point. Firstly, when did he grow up?! Secondly, how did he manage that?! Just kidding... CONGRATS BRO! I'll be there routing you on as you cross that stage and get that diploma!

1 comments:

~Angela~ said...

I can't believe John in graduating. Gosh, I feel old.