January 2012
16 posts
2011 Recap
I feel like I’m obligated to write this, but I also want to. I’m going to do it bullet-style, and no links (unless I get bored at work tomorrow - highly unlikely).
Life: 2nd and 3rd year resident. Lost my shit in Jan-Feb. Not surprising given the hours required of me. I can’t tell you how many times I thought, “I am fundamentally NOT ok right now” in those two...
I don’t care what you say. Yoga pants and a tech t-shirt are TOTALLY appropriate NYE party attire.
December 2011
15 posts
I have told two guys that I’m not interested in them romantically in the last 30 hours. Not fun, but I did it the grown-up way - straightforward and honest. Still, I much prefer the days when I can say I saved two lives in 30 hours.
My sister just presented me with my Christmas present. A half-zip longsleeve. This would be the third one she’s given me in the last 5 years. I’ve never worn any of them. The color of it is a color I’d never wear and that is not flattering on me. Oh, and the kicker - it was a joint present from her and her boyfriend. I’m so glad now that I ran all over town trying to...
Anonymous asked: Hi I'm Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color? Something I feel like everyone should know is elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. What are your four main food groups? I just found out that my father is on the naughty list. Please tell me you're on the Nice list! I can't take anymore bad news like that. Some of my...
Anonymous asked: I was shocked when I saw you say that the Tumblr Fairy never visited you! I know I sent you a message! I wouldn't miss you. I wonder how many of my other messages Tumblr ate? Anyway, Dr. Ashley, you are awesome. It is plain to see that you are devoted and loyal. You are actively trying to make the world a better place. You have a kind and giving heart, and you bring light to my day. I know...
Anonymous asked: Hi there friend ! I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. I can't believe Christmas is only 8 days away. I'm wishing you a wonderful Christmas & a great New years. Here's to 2012 being a wonderful year!
Done!
In one day, I went from having no clue what to get Mom, Dad, and my sister’s live-in boyfriend to having it ALL ordered and (hopefully) delivered TO MY PARENTS’ HOUSE where I can wrap it all on the 23rd.
I got these for my Mom - frozen croissants that a friend swears taste like the ones she had in Paris.
I wanted these for my Dad, but they were out in his size/color, so I ordered...
Working all weekend
I’m working all weekend, starting today at 3 pm and spent yesterday, my day off, doing productive stuff, so I felt a little cheated. So I woke up and spent the morning in bed with my kindle and my computer. Helps take the edge off!
MY PROGRAM JUST ELIMINATED THE MOST HELLISH 12 HOUR SHIFT. THE ONE I WORKED LAST YEAR, AND THEN THEY DECIDED IT WAS “TOO HARD” A SHIFT FOR SECONDS YEARS, so they made it a THIRD year shift and I (well, my entire class) got to work it for another six months.
And now, it’s eliminated as of January 4th. 2 more to go.
Heck yes, it’s gonna be a Merry Christmas!
I just made a delicious, easy clean-up meal
Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Grilled cheese made on my well-seasoned cast iron skillet - cheese in between bread, pre-heat on burner and put a little butter down for good measure. Result - perfectly done grilled cheese sandwich in 5 minutes. How to clean up? Let cast iron cool, wipe with paper towel. (No, seriously, that’s all you have to do). Another layer of seasoning!
The bad news: my medical ICU attending for January is a pervert who likes staring at the female residents’ asses.
The good news: my medical ICU attending for January is much nicer to female residents with nice asses.
Guess I better hit the treadmill! (kidding, kind of)
Really?
My high school boyfriend just attempted to add me on LinkedIn. I already declined his attempt to facebook friend me months ago.
Just, no.
TMI Post - female in nature
I had to deal with the scrub distribution people today as 3 pairs of mine seem to have disappeared in the hospital laundry, which reminded me of an event from June.
I made plans to meet a friend for dinner before work at 7 one night. I had my period, but didn’t pay it much mind. I left dinner and thought I should make a bathroom stop but figured it could wait the 5 blocks to the hospital....