January 2010
55 posts
People need to stop pouring me sangria.
The gap between patient and physician
Today I was reminded of the gap that exists between patients and physicians. I was reminded how much advice we dole out without understanding the implications and impact on people’s daily lives. This is not to say that we do so with bad intentions or disregard for others, we just sometimes aren’t as practical as we could be.
We did an anesthesia simulation that started out with a...
One week
Exactly one week from today I will finish up my last shift before an unprecedented TWO WEEK vacation, 10 days of which will be spent in the BVI!
Proof that my coworkers and I are certifiably insane: there are currently 7 of us in this lecture hall for a 5 hour workshop for which we are not getting credit or paid.
Care packages...
I made another purchase today. I know it’s slow, but each thing I’ve bought so far has been carefully thought out and planned. Launch date should be some time next week! WOOOHOO!
Oh my f’ing goodness I am so tired!
Is jealousy always a bad thing?
I am maybe just a tiny bit (ok, hugely INSANELY) jealous of all the tumblr fun that was had in NYC this weekend. I was sick and slept and worked. Boo.
“Dear my immune system;
Time to step up your game. Three illnesses in one month...”
– Me
Thank you, ladies for your lovely emails. I had gone out to a social/work event and stepped out to take a phone call from a friend (note: not one of the ones I called, but one I definitely SHOULD have called). I checked my email while I was outside and was surprised to find phone numbers and email addresses and well wishes. I appreciate it more than I can say.
I WILL be ok. These struggles...
I called four friends on Friday because I was feeling so terrible and was truly scared for myself. I didn’t mention this in my voicemails, but rather said that I really wanted to talk to them.
Not a single one has called back.
I can’t tell you how much this breaks my heart.
Sigh...
I’m having a rough time and I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a wimp or because things are actually tough.
Thoughts
1) I’d rather have fewer friends and know I had true friends than have lots of fairweather good time friends.
2) Today is one of those days where I glue a smile on the outside of my face and hope a little of it works it’s way in.
I am NOT a big spender
But lately I’ve been shopping A LOT! Of course, Ann Taylor has some really cute stuff at good prices right now too!
Must…resist…temptation!
Addendum to elizablr’s reblog: Thanks, but that is exactly the kind of information I DON’T need!!!!!!!!
fullcredit asked: Tell me about Botswana! What did you do there? I'm dying to go!
nancylicious asked: re: tropical vacations... i learned it takes at least 3 days to feel comfortable doing absolutely nothing. then the rest of the time is BLISS...
nancylicious asked: where are you going on vacay?
Things I Like
When people “like” my posts.
I'm quite hurt right now
vodkaphonics:
and could really use a friend. One that understood, one that wasn’t busy, one that was here.
Did you read my mind or something? *hugs*
Haiti
I really wish I could be in Haiti right now. I know I’m only a resident, but I’m lucky to have fairly broad exposure at this point. At the very least I could reduce/splint fractures, administer pain medications and help triage.
False alarm
Was an XS. I’m a small at BR.
Oh well! More money for other things.
Also, I did more care package shopping while out and about this evening!
True/False?
I need a (red) Banana Republic peacoat? For $65?
muchtoyourchagrin asked: I know everyone always asks you questions about your residency [aka you becoming a doctor]... so I'll ask some about that, and some about you as a person :)
1) Where do you want to practice when you're done with your residency in CT?
2) What subject did you struggle with most on your journey to becoming a doctor?
3) What was your undergrad...
1) Where do you want to practice when you're done with your residency in CT?
2) What subject did you struggle with most on your journey to becoming a doctor?
3) What was your undergrad...
is gmail sucking anyone elses will to live?
allthingsalishan:
why must you suck gmail? all i want to do is respond to emails and chat with AJ. DAMN YOU!!
I tried to send you a message on gmail chat, but you are gone now. That makes me sad.
Ask me anything!
Ask me anything!
More intern whinings...
I was post-call today. In case you were wondering what that means, it means I worked from 7 AM yesterday until 12:30 PM today. Call was pretty benign, actually. I logged about 4 hours of shut-eye. It’s never as restful in the hospital, though. I am always a little sweaty and on edge, waiting for my pager to go off. Thus, no matter how much I sleep on call I always need a more when I...
Reading suggestions?
So, I have vacation (YAY!) coming up. It will be spent in the sun, on a chaise lounge or sand, with a book in one hand and a drink in the other. I announce this NOT to raise any ire/jealousy, but to recruit book suggestions from ANYONE who would like to offer one! Also, if anyone wanted to exchange a title or two I would LOVE to do so!!!
Hey Alishan
Nope, there’s definitely follower magic when you reblog.
i'm not dead. i'm just leaving.
(via spontaneouslove)
I’m sorry, but this needs an “unlike” button. Sad :(
I’ve been mulling over (repeatedly) today the fact that someone called me “an inspiration” yesterday. Perhaps I’m making too much of one comment, but it really made my day. So many of you lovely ladies have made my day in little ways you might never understand, even just a one-liner email on a tough day is enough to put a spring in my step for the rest of the day. ...
I got to cuddle a sick baby back to sleep today.
Confession: one of my biggest fears is that I’ll never meet someone I want to have a family with.
clairc asked: you're an inspiration you know that? for me at least. people like you are rare on tumblr and i adore your sleep-deprived ramblings. theyr breaths of fresh air from pictures of skinny girl standing in lonely fields. especially since im looking into a medical career (im still an undergrad). but keep it up!! hope you had a nice day (:
The Life of an Intern
I think that in the life of a young physician, there are moments where you discover that you know more than you thought you did and that you truly have the capacity to save a life. I am currently on pediatrics, so my schedule is different than it is in the emergency department. My call on Friday night was busy from the beginning (which is not, in fact, different from any given day in the...
Hidden benefits
The benefit of sleeping through your entire day off (woke up from noon-3, then slept ‘til 7) is that you can consume your entire caloric budget for the day in one go.
Five guys happened. It was delicious.
“There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.”
– Calvin (friend of Hobbes) (via lickystickypickyme) (via capucha)
Really? NO questions?
drashley.tumblr.com/ask
Anonymous asked: am i having a heart attack after experiencing chest pain followed by numbness/tingling down my left arm? i usually recover from the pain in a few seconds and the tingling lasts at most a minute...should i be worried?
jackiegarlich asked: Are you in as much debt as me? :(
seejadeblog asked: Where did you do your undergrad? Do you enjoy living in Connecticut?
Ouch!
I did it! I signed up for Mint.com. This is going to be a bit painful, I know, but I think it’s necessary. My spending is not out of control by any means, but I do think that looking at it a little more closely might help eliminate expenses that are unnecessary AND don’t bring me pleasure. I’ll happily leave expenses that bring me happiness!
I haven’t received a SINGLE question yet!
http://drashley.tumblr.com/ask
Today is a sad day and I just want to cry and be hugged.
1 out of 2 ain’t bad, I guess.
Either someone I know reads this blog or that’s a crazy coincidence. If it’s the former, I sincerely hope you’ll at least TELL me you read!
Feeling a bit sad and forgotten by real-life friends. I knew this was going to happen in Dec, Jan, and Feb - but I didn’t think it would feel quite this icky.