Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Help Out Detroit Kiddies!
As you know, I am a 3rd year medical student at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. I am also a member of the Aesculapians honor society, a group of students who have been recognized for our dedication to community service and the city of Detroit.
Every March, we sponsor and plan the annual “Lampoon”, a fun-filled evening of skits and videos that showcase the lighter side of medical school. Each year, we select a local charity to honor and focus our fundraising efforts. This year, we have selected Summer in the City, a program that strives to improve community service in Metro Detroit with the help of high school and college students. With the current economic climate, it is even more imperative that we help those in need and I hope you will consider donating. Summer in the City is locally focused and in great need of our help. Any amount you can contribute will go a long way and will be greatly appreciated. You can even donate online! Thank you so much for considering our cause.
To read more about Aesculapians, Lampoon 2010, our charity and to donate online, please visit our website at: http://www.med.wayne.edu/Aesculapians/lampoon2010.asp
Every March, we sponsor and plan the annual “Lampoon”, a fun-filled evening of skits and videos that showcase the lighter side of medical school. Each year, we select a local charity to honor and focus our fundraising efforts. This year, we have selected Summer in the City, a program that strives to improve community service in Metro Detroit with the help of high school and college students. With the current economic climate, it is even more imperative that we help those in need and I hope you will consider donating. Summer in the City is locally focused and in great need of our help. Any amount you can contribute will go a long way and will be greatly appreciated. You can even donate online! Thank you so much for considering our cause.
To read more about Aesculapians, Lampoon 2010, our charity and to donate online, please visit our website at: http://www.med.wayne.edu/Aesculapians/lampoon2010.asp
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Mix Craziness
Earlier this week I got an email from a friend asking to put together a workout mix for a new workout routine she's starting. And because she's one of my favorite people ever I, of course, said yes. As I was finishing it up tonight I realized two things:
1.) I never shared my fall or my winter mixes this year.
2.) Boards got in the way and I never even made a summer mix. Fail. Hmm.
All that being said, I thought that I'd throw them out there for the world, for prosperity (and because I've done that over the past few years... tradition and all).
Side Note: It's amazing how much the music tends to reflect my emotional state/energy needs/etc. I've also noticed that I tend to have way more pop music in my winter mixes, and more easy listening during the summer. Is it because that's what's out there during that time of the year? Anyone notice anything like that in their lives? Anyways... here you are (and the italicized name is how they are named in my iTunes playlists, it represents my title most reflective of the season):
Winter Mix: Empire State of Mind - Winter 2K10 (still under construction... since winter's not over yet.)
Fall Mix: I Gotta Feeling - Fall 2K09
Staci's Mix: Work It! (clearly a mix of the above two mixes)
1.) I never shared my fall or my winter mixes this year.
2.) Boards got in the way and I never even made a summer mix. Fail. Hmm.
All that being said, I thought that I'd throw them out there for the world, for prosperity (and because I've done that over the past few years... tradition and all).
Side Note: It's amazing how much the music tends to reflect my emotional state/energy needs/etc. I've also noticed that I tend to have way more pop music in my winter mixes, and more easy listening during the summer. Is it because that's what's out there during that time of the year? Anyone notice anything like that in their lives? Anyways... here you are (and the italicized name is how they are named in my iTunes playlists, it represents my title most reflective of the season):
Winter Mix: Empire State of Mind - Winter 2K10 (still under construction... since winter's not over yet.)
Fall Mix: I Gotta Feeling - Fall 2K09
Staci's Mix: Work It! (clearly a mix of the above two mixes)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
i fail at blogging this year
the title pretty much sums up this year... this year has been so busy i feel like i barely ever have time to stop, let alone study. this month has been a little bit better, but there's been too many other stressors in my life that i can't really write about at this point (sorry)... but i guess i can update you all:
1. holidays - AMAZING! i love spending time at home with my family; hanging out with my mom and dog in her room, getting crushed when my brother jumps onto the bed while we're watching TV, spending time with my dad... coffee shops... and most importantly having absolutely no expectations. it was a great break.
2. family med - hmm... interesting? i've had a good experience in family med so far, but it's really not my thing. i'm SOOOO glad that there are people who do this and love practicing this type of medicine, but i just can't see myself being one of those people. i need something more than med refills and 3 month follow-ups. but at the same time, i see the importance of it and how it will save people from seeing me in the future (when they need some sort of surgery.... at least that's where i'm hoping to be).
3. life - it's been... okay. the new year hasn't been treating me as well as i would have liked, but i'm thankful for all the amazing friends i have in my life that seem to pop up at the right times. and thankful for my mother, who always takes my calls and listens to my complaints, while trying to help me figure out what to do.
4. all those resolutions? - hmm, needing to revamp those. they might be "new month resolutions". one of my resolutions was to play more video games (hahaha... which means play wii fit at least 4 days a week). i'm still needing to work on some other things as well, but i'm not really comfortable airing dirty laundry right now. ;)
all in all, life is life. it keeps going. and at the end of the day i am thankful for everything... and excited to see what's going to happen next.
and not to be cliche, but:
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
1. holidays - AMAZING! i love spending time at home with my family; hanging out with my mom and dog in her room, getting crushed when my brother jumps onto the bed while we're watching TV, spending time with my dad... coffee shops... and most importantly having absolutely no expectations. it was a great break.
2. family med - hmm... interesting? i've had a good experience in family med so far, but it's really not my thing. i'm SOOOO glad that there are people who do this and love practicing this type of medicine, but i just can't see myself being one of those people. i need something more than med refills and 3 month follow-ups. but at the same time, i see the importance of it and how it will save people from seeing me in the future (when they need some sort of surgery.... at least that's where i'm hoping to be).
3. life - it's been... okay. the new year hasn't been treating me as well as i would have liked, but i'm thankful for all the amazing friends i have in my life that seem to pop up at the right times. and thankful for my mother, who always takes my calls and listens to my complaints, while trying to help me figure out what to do.
4. all those resolutions? - hmm, needing to revamp those. they might be "new month resolutions". one of my resolutions was to play more video games (hahaha... which means play wii fit at least 4 days a week). i'm still needing to work on some other things as well, but i'm not really comfortable airing dirty laundry right now. ;)
all in all, life is life. it keeps going. and at the end of the day i am thankful for everything... and excited to see what's going to happen next.
and not to be cliche, but:
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
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