What makes you creepy?

I called it adopting good habits but it was called mimicry, too much or too little of which can be creepy.

What to do when exam date is approaching near?

Not more than 5 hours per week for friends, dinner and television? Yes, that is something which will definitely help!

What's cooking?

Roommate, "Hey can I eat the pasta for lunch tomorrow? And do you still need to eat it? Thank you very much for cooking."

(Of course I will still eat it. That is why I made a whole lot of it)

Me, "Lol. That's okay. You can eat it for lunch too since I guess I will not be home for lunch tomorrow. I just hope you like it."

Roommate, "Thanks! Actually I ate it a little now and couldn't stop eating. Lol. It was that good. Anyway, thanks again."

(Awww...!!!)

I now see why girls win all arguments!

After a long teasing conversation, Boy, "You will never be able to find the right guy." (still in playful mood).

Girl (angry by now), "Fine!"

She then starts working on the computer while the guy is sitting behind her, confused.

Boy, "Why are you angry? I was kidding."

Girl, "I don't like it."

Boy, "Even you joke about me being gay. I do not like it either."

Girl, "I do not know."

Pause.

Girl, "Tell me something, why did you yell at me yesterday? I still do not understand it."

Boy, "I was already angry at Professor Ignorant and you were constantly talking."

Girl, "How am I supposed to know that you are angry? And I did not do anything then why were you pissed at me?"

Boy, "Professor Ignorant had already ruined my mood. He wanted me to redo an experiment. First Professor Ignorant and then you....Umm...Professor Ignorant said he will email me the graph of methyl ester...."

Girl, interrupting, "What did you say?"

Boy, "Professor Ignorant will email me the methyl ester graph."

Girl, "No, before that"

Pause

Girl, "First Professor Ignorant and then me....? What?"

The boy comes up forward and leans on to the desk right next to the girl and started speaking slowly, "You both got on my nerves yesterday. He asked me to redo an experiment and you were constantly speaking and I was in no mood to listen."

Girl, "So if you have so much trouble with my blabbering, why do you even talk to me? When I try to stay away from you, you are the one who gets together with your friend and cracks jokes just to make me laugh. If you keep doing that I will be tempted to talk to you. "

Boy, smiling, "Hmm.."

Girl, "If you have so much trouble then I will not talk to you."

Boy, still smiling, "Okay."

Pause. The guy writes something with a marker on a glove and shoves it in front of the girl. The girl reads it and smiles which is immediately followed by a frown.

Girl, "Look I can not keep on going like this.If you do not want to talk to me then it has to begin from this very moment. Either we can talk or we can not. There can not be a middle way that you will talk to me whenever you want but when I want the same, I will have to consider your mood. How am I even supposed to know what is going on in your mind?"

Boy, surprised, "What do you mean?"

Girl, " How am I supposed to know whether you are in mood to talk or not?"

Boy, "Well..if I do not reply..."

Girl, "Okay, so you will talk to me whenever its your mood and what if I feel like talking to you?"

Boy, "See when you have trouble with your partner Demon, I never talk to you either since I assume that you want to be left alone."

Girl, "Yeah right. Yes, when I am with him I am very silent and that is because I detest him. He is a very rude guy and the only reason I am still his partner is because I do not have any other option. And I never let my anger out on you or your friend no matter how angry I am with him. I never yell at you. And you yourself decide that you should not talk to me then. I never said that to you. Whatever trouble I have with Demon is between us and has nothing to do with you and it will be unfair if I take out his share of my anger on you."

Boy, softly, "Not everyone is like you..."

Girl, "So what am I supposed to do?"

Boy,  "Okay...sorry!"

The girl still infuriated at the guy, remains silent.

The boy grabs his bag and is leaving when..

Girl, "Can you please keep that poster on my desk? I will still be using it."

The boy obeys and keeps the poster right next to her computer. He is leaving when

Boy, "Don't be angry. And sorry. Bye."

And ruffles the girl's hair.

All her anger melts away. Still facing the computer and with a smile on her face, she says, "Goodnight!"

Journaling

I realized today how important it is to journal your thoughts. You might have the most wonderful experiences ever but what use are they if you can not recall and verbalize them. It is very important to reflect upon them to know what you learned from them.

So my day began with a trip to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.
It was an amazing experience, partly because I got to go out of Moorhead for a bit. Although it was not very much different from Moorhead but the ride, the conversations and the overall feeling of going on a class trip kept me elated at all times.

We reached there and were welcomed by the Chair of the Admissions Committee, a present physician and a soon to be physician (in 4 weeks time). They began by how their physicians are very much in demand since their med students get patient interaction from week 1. So they have a lot of hands on experience in dealing with every kind of patient. They are basically trained to humanize the applied science they learn in the medical school. Although the school is biased to good MCATs, good GPA and North Dakotan residency, it seemed like a decent school. I would have applied there if they considered international students at all.

We talked about a lot of stuff. From the medical school curriculum (consisting of 4 blocks per annum with 8 weeks per block) to the transition from undergrad to med school (basically requires self-motivation). We went on a tour of the building. It was good to see that they had a lunch cart in the building and students need not get out of the building and walk across the campus to get food. I like the idea but I am wondering won't a student ever get frustrated of being in the same building all the time.
We toured the library (Fairy's favorite place) but I thought it was really small. Only two floors. I would say MSUM has a bigger library than that. Although I did like the Room of History in Health Sciences in the library but I would rather like to have a library big enough where I am able to find a corner all to myself and get lost in books (like the library at the U of M St. Paul).

The soon-to-be-physician said, "Even if you screw up your GPA or MCAT, do not forget to live your life."
 I do not really want to comment on this right now.

Anyway we had lunch, I almost got left at UND since I was busy texting while my entire group was already settled in the van and all ready to leave.

Take Home Lessons
1. Explore as many resources as possible but nothing can substitute for good scores and experiences.
2. Try the campus physician for shadowing opportunity.
3. Build your hobbies, they will help you eventually.
4. Be able to talk about yourself and your experiences.

My day was a little more eventful than this but I guess that would call for another post.

A Cartoon Guide to Becoming a Doctor: How to be a Fast Resident

Some of the tips shown can be utilized even if you are not a resident while some could make things worse for you (if you are not a resident, ofcourse!). I wish I get a chance to abide by all of them someday.

A Cartoon Guide to Becoming a Doctor: How to be a Fast Resident: When I was a resident, I prided myself on being super fast. On the busiest rotations, I always managed to leave at a reasonable time. Thes...

Pill alternative for birth control?

The other day I was talking to a friend who simply can not go on the pills while she does not like any other birth control option available. The only option remaining is for her husband to go on birth control but what if they decide to have a kid later?? So here is an article that I found. If the treatment succeeds it could be a huge achievement in the scientific world.

LOL

Found this as a comment on one of the blogs that I follow religiously. I was not able to find a link to the commentator's blog but thank you Officer Cynical.

Man: "I want to report my car stolen."
Cop: "Is it a 2-door or a 4-door?"
Man: "2-door."
Cop: "So, like a coupe?"
Man: "No, a family car. 2 doors on one side and 2 doors on the other."

What is research?

Dr. Plant, "Research is like the Roadrunner Show. You are Wile E. Coyote in constant pursuit of the elusive bird."

Well Dr. Plant, I did get my DNA amplification method to work today, finally :)

Advice of the day

My friend, Miss Minnie on how to get over a man you are attracted/infatuated with:

"There will always be this sexual tension in the air when you are with him. You have to make out with him to clear the air....the only way to ease things with a guy is to get those urges out of your system."

Point noted :P