Friday, February 8th, 2008
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12:23 am - 1 1/2 yrs later
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Not all that much new to tell though. I'm in my second year of med school now - about half way done with it actually. It's gone a lot faster and better than I thought it would. Either not nearly as much work as I thought it would be or just got used to it quick. When I started I was sure I wanted to go in to path, but I'm pretty sure I don't anymore. I spent 4 months dissecting a cadaver last year and didn't have any problems (we dissect EVERYTHING). Saw some autopsies on people who died of natural causes and was fine with it. I went to the Wayne County morgue a couple of months ago and and saw my first violently killed person and it bothered me a lot more than I thought it could. Surprisingly I think I like primary care. Who would have guessed?! So maybe heme/onc now - but I still have a while before I have to decide. Still working downtown on the weekends in the lab at Henry Ford. By weekends I mean Saturdays.
I bought a new car last summer - a black 97 Camaro Z28. I gave my Buick to my youngest brother who just got his license. Little over a month later he decided to blow a red and smashed it. It's in the junkyard now. I really regret my generosity now since my brother's an ingratful little punk (he never even said thanks) and the Camaro drives worse in snow/ice than any car I've ever driven before. Been going out to the bar a few times a week now. Up until a few months ago I could have counted on one hand the number of times I've really drank since I was 17. Up until recently that's about the last time I had played hockey too. Now I'm playing IM floor hockey with some other 2nd years. The other teams in the league all seem to be made up of freshman undergrads who we mostly crush - in humiliating fashion (we won yesterday 11-0). So, of course, it's a lot of fun.
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Sunday, September 17th, 2006
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9:37 pm - New house, more school
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Started med school about a month and a half ago and closed on my mortgage and moved into my new house a couple weeks later. School's been going well so far. About as much work as I expected, but for some reason I've been lazier than I thought I would. Even still, so far so good. The first test was a little humbling. After being at the top of the class throughout undergrad, now I'm only in the top 20% or so. Sure beats my high school grades though. My 5 year reunion was two weekends ago. I thought I might end up going but for some reason decided against it. I almost regret it, but I doubt 5 years has really changed people all that much. I'm slowly starting to furnish my new place. Also plan on doing some projects eventually - mostly just painting and maybe replacing the kitchen tiling. Cooking for myself is a drag, but not being cramped up in my tiny room at my parents more than makes up for it. Been keeping busy lately but it might end up getting lonely if I ever have any free time.
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Tuesday, May 16th, 2006
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10:50 pm - bragging I suppose, but there's nothing else to write about...
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I didn't get very excited about being accepted to med school the other week - I think that's probably because I didn't think rejection was possible so it was more just a feeling of relief. Today was a little different (although I'm honestly starting question whether I can feel emotions, of any type, anymore). I got a letter from the WSU's SOM scholarship committee today offering me a scholarship that will cover 100% of my tuition costs for all four years of med school. I really can't beleive it. Tuition's $25,000/year, so that's $100,000 at least right there and tuition goes up every year. With the interest I would have been charged on that I think this probably saves me $150,000 overall. FINALLY a reward (and recognition) for what otherwise would have seemed pointless perfectionism.
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Friday, April 28th, 2006
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9:41 pm
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2006
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9:37 pm - New job, new number, new life?
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Started my internship at Henry Ford Hospital just after the New Year. It'll last until June 23rd at which point I will receive my BS. I quit my job at Marco's a little over a month ago. Henry Ford offered me a paid position working afternoons on the weekend. I'm working as a medical technologist in the lab. Started this past weekend. The money's a lot better than working at the butcher shop. It hardly seems like work in comparison. I'll see how things go, but with the new job hopefully I should be moving out on my own in the next year. I'm thinking a lower priced condo right now, but in any case won't be moving out of the area. I passed the first two rounds of med school admissions at Wayne. I go for my interview next month and so I should know for sure if I'm in by the end of April.
My phone was shut off for about a month until it was turned back on this past week. We weren't able to keep our old phone number, so if you'd like to get ahold of me just email me and I'll give you the number or just call you.
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2005
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12:34 am
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Officially start my 5th year at Wayne tomorrow. I was wondering when I'd be graduating because of some crap that came up with the program I'm in but it looks like it'll be late June or early July 2006. I start my internship/clinical rotation after the new year - I'll be at Henry Ford in Detroit. Since that's going to take up quite a bit of time (40 hours a week + homework) I'll probably have to quit my job then too. I took the MCAT a couple of weeks ago, but I won't find out how I did until mid-October. I took an overpriced prep class and studied most of the summer away for it when I wasn't doing stuff for my real classes. I think it helped me, but it's hard to say how much. I started off psyched for the MCAT since I seem to out-do myself on tests but by the end I just couldn't wait for it to be done with. The damn thing's a stamina test as much as anything else - it took a total of 9 1/2 hours.
I've really had a lot of time on my hands lately so I re-took up tournament chess and went to the casino more than a few times. I think I've improved quite a bit since I last played competitively a couple years ago. With out a doubt the last game I played in my last tournament was the best I've ever played. Did decent at Greektown, not that far ahead, but then you get food comps and stuff too. Kind of burnt out on it though now so I likely won't be going back for a little while.
current mood:  awake
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Friday, February 25th, 2005
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1:50 am - some catching up to do...
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I was accepted into the Clinical Laboratory Science program at WSU last summer. Took a few classes over the summer, started CLS in the fall. First semester went well for the most part. Grades have held up so far. Into my second semester now. For some reason I thought it would be less work than it turned out to be. Taking bacteriology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and a professional practice course right now. I'd like to think I've made alot of progress towards getting into medical school over the past few months and feel much better about my chances. In all seriousness I think should have no problem getting accepted. Still have to take the MCAT this August, but I more than like my chances. Still have to take my 2nd semester of physics this summer, but that'll finish off my prereqs for med school. With any luck I should be graduated and in in less than a year and a half - maybe before my next update!
Went to New York and Niagra Falls this summer with my sister and her friend. I had originally planned to go with Alicia but she bailed on me the morning of. Everything was in order the night before, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't see it coming. I'd already taken the time off work and booked the rooms so there was no way I wasn't going. Turned out alright and maybe even better minus just one lacking aspect. She called me up the other week, it was the first I'd heard from her since the day I left for NY. Knocked up with twins and a wedding scheduled for April. Haven't had much in the way of human interaction outside of school and work pretty much since the summer although I have plans for the weekend. It really is just as well though - I neither have the time nor am I willing to put the required effort into such things. Probably more the later.
Still working at Marco's. They've got me off on Fridays for the time being which is a very welcome relief - gives me at least one day to get some stuff done.
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Friday, May 28th, 2004
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12:53 am
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For some reason I only get the urge to write in this journal when I'm feeling down. I'll go with it though, as this thing would never get updated if I didn't.
Just a basic update. Going to school over the summer agian. I got all A's over the winter semester bringing my GPA up to a 3.91, 4.0 in science classes still. I was getting into school and was really proud of how good I've been doing. That really has seemed to change quite a bit lately. I think I can honestly say that I take zero pride in my grades anymore. I just really don't care about school anymore. In fact I'm sick of thinking about my grades and school in general. I have tomorrow off from work as I have to go to Wayne for an interview before I can be admitted into the Clinical Laboratory Science program.
I got a new car since my last update, a 91 Buick Regal. I guess it's a step up from my now junkyard-bound shadow.
I think I have exceptional intuition when it comes to people. I seem to have a problem though. Being the hard-fact kind of guy that I am, I have a difficult time beleiving anything that hasn't been proven to me. Well... I've decided no more. I will make it a point to trust my gut from now on. I've wasted so much time and effort on people that care ONLY about themselves. I'm all for putting your self first, but that doesn't mean there's no room for anybody else. I can't stand it anymore. I refuse to. I've already started the elimination process.
I'm completely unhappy with my life at this point. There is not a single thing that I enjoy doing anymore... and I mean that. I know it's awful unmanly (especially for me to say so), but I found myself in tears twice in the past couple weeks and on the verge very often. Before then I hadn't cried in a non-death situation in a couple of years. I've only been able to finish a few meals in the past month and have lost nearly 10 lbs. Something had better give soon.
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Sunday, December 7th, 2003
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1:59 am
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Was just going thru some old entries. Good times. While I'm here I may as well update.
Since July, my last update little has changed. Still going to WSU. Semester will now soon be over. Grades have been holding up so far. The much increased school work each semester in addition to working serevely limits my free time. Made time to go to the MSI concert this past wed. Was supposed to go with two good friends of mine but one mysteriously disappeared just before we were to leave. Caught me by surprise as I strangely still expect people to follow a few standard rules of social etiquette. Fucking bitch. I guess I'm just a slow learner. Made use of the extra ticket anyways. Most fun I've had in recent memory.
current mood:  cold
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Monday, July 21st, 2003
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12:45 am
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Little has changed since my last update. Decided to take classes over the summer which will be at an end in just a couple of weeks. Career goals have undergone slight modification. Still majoring in Clinical Laboratory Science as planned, but in addition I am now a med school hopeful, although I really don't know if/how that's going to work out. Grades are good, but grades aren't everything.
Bought tickets to Ozzfest months ago and will be going on Thursday. Have someone to go with this time... at least that's the plan, but plans have a nasty habit of falling through.
Will be turning 20 in September. Not exactly looking forward to it. I already feel old. Everyone I used to know seems to have "grown up": either have moved out, gotten married, or have a kid (or some combination of these). Not I however, I'm still a boy living at home with my parents as I most likely will be for a few years yet. It'll still be a while before I shake the loser image that so many have for me. All in all though things are going fairly well.
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Sunday, February 16th, 2003
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2:36 am
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Little over a month into the new semester. It's been the most difficult one to date. Thought at the beginning my GPA would take a beating, but as it turns out maybe not. Scored 94/100 on my chem test (65 class avg) and 45/45 on my bio (T-3rd in class of 300 - ex. cre. was poss). I think such relative success is due much more to most ppl's stupidity rather than any intellect on my part. Not to be misunderstood, I love to gloat, but I'll be the first to admit I'm more than I little on the slow side.
Last day off I got to sleep in (no work/no school) was a few weeks ago... gonna have to wait until spring break for the next. Beginning to think that staying busy is only good for me in moderation. You'll have to excuse me; I'm a whiney little bitch.
On a brighter note I had a date on Valentine's. Figures that only when one abandons hope and ceases to put forth any effort that pieces start falling into place. Anyways... it was very nice...
current mood:  tired
current music: Filter - Hey Man Nice Shot
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2003
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12:09 am - Happy New Year
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New Year's Eve always seems to be dissapointing. Turned out better than first expected, but my guess is that I have too high of expectations. Forgot all about making a list of goals for 2003. Gonna hafta set some more realistic, important, and within my control goals than last year where I only accomplished 1 out of the 4 I set out to. Going to WSU Fri to take the math placement exam. Trying to re-teach myself all of the things I learned in high school with one of those cliff notes books. Isn't working that well; I could probably use some help. Got my grades for the past semester, did pretty well but could have done a hair better.
current mood: lethargic
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Thursday, December 12th, 2002
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1:41 am
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School ended today...
Just one last final to take next Wed and I'm done. With any luck my lowest grade will be an A-. I don't enjoy school that much, but now that it's over I already feel depressed. Went through this last year... don't know what to do with myself... don't have anything to fill the time gap until Jan.9th... you'd think I would enjoy all the free time... guess that's just not how it works with me
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2002
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10:43 pm
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Got a picture now... finally learned how to use adobe photoshop properly... probably will end up changing it soon
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Friday, November 29th, 2002
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1:55 am - Whatever happened to everyone?
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Thanksgiving wasn't bad. Feel like I wasted the day away.
Since my last post...
Went to the LOA concert... was fun. I haven't yet recovered since my last post... sick over 3 weeks now... with a period of about a week inbetween where I felt alright... nothing too serious though... at least I don't think so. Feeling pretty unmotivated to write my final papers and so on, although thats really the least of my worries having to do with school. Was nice to catch up with you last night Beth. I don't know why we only talk every couple months or so...
current mood:  melancholy
current music: wumpscut - war
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Thursday, November 7th, 2002
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10:51 pm
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Hope everyone out there has been doing wonderful since last you heard from me. Not too much has changed since my last update. Doing well in all of my classes at Wayne so far. As it stands now all A's and A-'s. School and work are balancing well, mainly due to my lack of a social life. Been too busy to really notice it so it hasn't bothered me, although I still like to humor myself saying I've just come to accept it as fact and it's no longer a concern of mine.
Come December 1st I belive I will oficially be a godfather.
I will be going to LOA concert next Wed. night(Nov.13th). My original plans have fallen through (just about an hour ago actually). Most likey then I will be going by myself, which is just as well. However, I have an extra ticket if anyone I know out there wants to go - my treat if you like, just don't wait until the last min. Think I'm coming down with something.
current mood:  sick
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Tuesday, September 10th, 2002
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1:28 am
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I've actually been meaning to update for the past couple of days if you could believe that. Just slipped my mind... anyways...
School has started back up again. For anyone who happens not to know, or forgotten, I'm now a sophmore at Wayne State University. I won't bother bitching about it... I'm sure plenty can relate.
In truth, I'm kinda glad to be going back. Keeping pretty busy now, if I hadn't been before (thats a good thing). I suprised myself by finally going back to school one year and not feeling the least bit nervous about it. About time, it's only taken 15 years. Think I'm finally getting over that social hump. I still have my moments though... but I would assume most do.
My B-day's in a couple of weeks now. I can only hope certain people forget. That should get me out having to remember their's, no? I'll be 19. Going to Canada would seem a fun idea, but isn't likely to materialize. Eventually maybe.
Nothing more I can think to write. Pretty boring character, I am. Feel free to leave a post.
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Friday, June 28th, 2002
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8:39 pm - Bi-Annual Update
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I suppose a lot has changed since my last update about six monthes ago. Well, actually most everything has stayed the same. I'm feeling fairly bored right now, but not nearly enough go over evrything that's happened, so just the essentials for now.
I got a new car (87 Shadow), which is almost as ghetto as the last one. Still going to Wayne State, but off for the summer right now. Still work at Marco's as I have for over 2 years now. After graduation I've managed to keep in contact with zero people from EDHS. Actually thought I would have with 1 or 2 people, but it's probably for the best when I think about it that I haven't. Heart-wrenching break-up with my girlfriend back in Feb. I think that's about it.
When you're off of work for the first time in two weeks, it feels that much sweeter... but twice as crappy when you realize you have nothing to do.
If anyone out there wishes to speak to me, you should probably leave a post. Most of the people who read this I believe have a very low opinion of myself. Sorry if I've been mistaken all this time, but I thought it would probably be appreciated if I "left them alone" so to speak.
current mood: bored
current music: Rob Zombie - Dragula
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Sunday, January 6th, 2002
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10:02 pm
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I haven't updated in nearly 3 months... just in case anyone cares to know... I'm still alive.
This last year was by far the most eventful and by just as far the worst of my life.
This year has started off as bad as could be imagined. I've ruined it myself. I spent so long turning myself into the person I wanted to be over about the past 6 months. In about 6 days I've completely reverted. I don't know how I could have let this happen to me. I could never have beleived that such a break down could ever so wholey be my fault. I have 7 days in which to turn myself around. That or I'm lost.
Saw Gen for the first time in over a year yesterday at the mall.
Life is determined 10% by what goes on around you. 90% by how you choose to deal and react with it.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2001
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10:15 pm
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