Eclipse

Yes. I am one of those. I remember loving every moment of reading Stephanie Meyers' books: The Twilight Saga. It was that kind of intense reading where you can't put down the book and 1:00 AM comes by so quickly it was like you fell asleep for hours and just woke up. Now, it's been nearly a year since I've read the complete series and I'm ashamed to say that my feelings just aren't the same.
Erin and I saw Eclipse this week as a treat for accomplishing Dr. Honaker's class successfully! Too bad, I didn't get those goosebumps and chills like the first time. (not to mention this movie was a million times better than the first!) I attribute my lack of feeling to distance from the descriptive, trance-like writing throughout all of the books and maybe my instant attraction to Edward's character was dulled by poor acting abilities and his love for Kristin Stewart, uhk!! Now that I really examine this, maybe it was when Edward removed his shirt in the 2nd movie and I actually wanted to close my eyes in repulsion-skinny, vampire pale (which makes sense), and the 3rd nipple didn't do it for me. Maybe I am more of a ware-wolf fan after all ...
You are now aware of my feelings towards this movie, but I must admit that of all of them made, this was the best. I suppose the funds and directing skills have improved substantially, thus producing a more fulfilling movie that better captured my vision while reading the books. I have suggested to myself that the need to re-read all the books and then watch all the movies in order may make for more enjoyable viewing and bring back those old feelings. Or perhaps, I am maturing from the 13 year old vampire/ware-wolf hormone rage. All are possibilities.

Update

Alright, this summer hasn't gone as planned or desired, but it has still been pretty good. I have been keeping busy with summer classes, clinic, and work. Finally, most of my classes are over and I just completed a manuscript, presentation in front of a panel of professionals and students, poster presentation and a newsletter on the topic of noise induced hearing loss. My partner and I entitled our work: If You Can't Stand the Pain, Turn Down the Gain: Consequences and Solutions to Noise Exposure. Clever huh?! I thought so too! Well that was for just one class. One of the greatest challenges has been my time at the ENT clinic. Now, I have really enjoyed being there, much more than I ever anticipated. However, it is really hard keeping up with the pace and everything I thought I was good at doesn't matter any more because I don't get to do it, or my skills aren't fast enough. For instance, my supervisor wants me to get to a point where I can read off a 25 word list, keeping track of which words the patient gets correct or incorrect, while filling out paper work and listening to her story about the weekend. I am not that talented! Everyone says, "oh it will come with time" but I am running out of time and I don't see how it's possible for me. Although the time issue is frustrating because I like to do things correctly the first time and be efficient (where now I feel like a chicken with my head cut off just trying to keep up and not at all confident in my abilities), I have been a part of some really cool clinical appointments. I helped with my first EVER Dix hallpike and head roll, which probably means nothing to you, but I helped diagnose a vestibular disorder and treat the patient for his vertigo! I watched an ENG which is an hour and a half test/treatment for more vestibular problems. I met with a hearing aid representative, helped program hearing aids, observed disgusting objects stored in the ear canal for years finally emerge, and so much more, in just ONE DAY! I know I will learn so much and my supervisor is extremely patient as well as a great guide. In time, I will be confident in my abilities and become an even better clinician!

Disturbing

I recently found out in my Genetics class, that 1 in 20 kids are born not knowing their ACTUAL father. Meaning, their father at birth is not their biologic father. CRAZY! In fact, some students at Yale wanted to test this statistic and one of the them found out his DNA did not match to his father's DNA.

Yes, I asked my mom if there was any possibility of my genetic makeup belonging to some other male, but she denied that it was possible.

A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

My Ideal Summer

1. Lay by the pool sipping on Crystal Light's peach ice tea
2. Read for leisure
3. Go on a road trip
4. Vacation in Colorado- sitting on the porch at a cabin in the morning with the mountains in sight, reading, with a hot cup of coffee
5. Cook something adventurous
6. Frequent the farmer's market
7. Do absolutely nothing

I torture myself thinking about these things while I am in class, or in clinic all day, or working in a project.

Breakfast In Bed

Saturday and Sunday mornings/afternoons are my favorite. I love to make some coffee, bring it to bed and comfortably watch SOAP Net's, Breakfast In Bed from 9 am-2 pm. They replay episodes of my favorite shows: The O.C., One Tree Hill, 90210 (the original), and Gilmore Girls. It's safe to say, not much gets accomplished during the time frame, but I don't always watch TV the entire time-I take naps in between commercial breaks and episodes I have seen or don't care much for. I know, I know, I should make better use of my time, but hey, I don't get this kind of time often. I'm on break right now so I MUST make efficient use of it!

Plus, just look at my bed, the most comfortable bed EVER. It is practically telling me to lay in it all day.

I better take a nap or rest some more :)

Just Move Along

As some of you know, I am moving again- staying in Lincoln but moving to a different apartment. I am excited! Since I am more comfortable with Lincoln and have developed friendships, I think this will be a good move. I will be moving away from things that make me feel uncomfortable and tend to add un-necessary stresses to my already crazy life! Plus, I will be living with my friend and classmate Erin. I realize that I haven't had a great batting average with roommates in the past, but I've also been subject to some unusual circumstances.  I will say, that I have gotten along just fine with roommates that are my close friends, so I am very optimistic and excited to live with Erin.
Last weekend when mom, dad and myself traveled to Springfield to visit Stephanie, we began discussing the moving process. I was alarmed when I realized I have very limited time to move! I thought that I'd had plenty of time to slowly move into the new apartment-in my dream world. Reality poses a different time frame. When I get back from California, I will have about 2 days to move before I start summer clinic and classes. Since my schedule is complicated and I will be working Saturdays now, that doesn't really leave time to move. In just one thought, my whole summer plans changed! Luckily, mom had a few days to spare and she came to Lincoln in between my work days (I called in sick) to help me pack. My oh my did we get a lot accomplished! I most definitely could not have accomplished all that we did without her help. Thanks mom! It wasn't all work though, unless you consider shopping work :)

This is where my computer sits now, since mom and I respectfully destroyed the desk it was sitting on. My new apartment has built in desks-no need to worry.

Since my computer is on the floor and my desk no longer exists, I use that space to, well....

collect.