In Which I Beg For Opinions

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I am not particularly known for my decision making skills. I know, I know - somewhat shocking, and yet, somewhat not. I can make big decisions at the drop of a hat. Decisions about patients and work? In a split second. But everyday choices? You'd think I never made a choice in my life!

So, dear friends, here are the things I am currently in desperate need of your assistance with:

1. Embroidery Machines
I've always wanted one. Why? No idea. Probably because I need another hobby like I need a hole in my head, but whatever. So what say you, interwebs? Worth it to get a combo embroidery/sewing machine? Or is machine embroidery terribly difficult and likely to force me to tear my hair out? Please keep in mind, while bald may be beautiful, it won't be a good look for me.


2. Speedlights
Clearly I want one simply because I don't have one. And because I love my camera. And because you never know when I flash might come in handy (and I refuse to use the built in one). So, what does everyone know about speedlights? Or should I stick to just keeping the aperature wide open learn to hold my damn hands more still?

3. Mac vs. PC
The time is coming in which I will need a new computer. Mine still runs just fine, but the memory is just about full. I keep pulling things off (I have an external drive too) but I never seem to free up much space. And I need more battery life -- even fully charged, I can usually only get about 90 minutes of use before I have to plug in or the whole thing shuts down. So, which is better - Mac or PC? I've always had a PC, but now that I've discovered that you can install windows on a Mac and use a bridge program to run PC based things like my versions of lightroom and photoshop, I am open to the idea of a Mac. I think...


Alright -- on your mark, get set, tell me what to do!

Spring Break!

This week was spring break. I know, I know, it's crazy early in the year still a little chilly for such an event, but I will take a break any way I can get it frigid ass temperatures cold weather or not.

Many of my classmates set off to places that are warm to relax and forget about the hell that is the first year of medical school the stress of school.

I went off to this place:

Why YES, keen observer, that IS a hospital. I spent my break working. And I was excited about having a few days off too, but I ended up spending those at work as well. But don't feel sorry for me -- I was scheduled to have three days off. I am just a total sucker a glutton for punishment, so I spent some extra time in the land of babies.


I even tried not to complain about it. After all, I am awfully lucky to work there, because I have the most AMAZING coworkers. The shifts are sometimes long and the work is sometimes hard, but there isn't a group I would rather spend my time with.

I mean really, who wouldn't want to spend night after night after $%(*&$ night as much quality time with these girls as possible?

A Little Slice of Heaven

This is my bed. Which I exited early on Monday morning. And am now blissfully tucking myself into. On Wednesday night.

(Don't feel totally sorry for me, I took two 90 minute naps today)

But still - there is something so fantastic about crawling into bed and closing your eyes. Especially when you can sleep as late as you want the next morning.

Oh spring break, you are an aspect of school that NEVER gets old!

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Best Shot Monday - Tiny Hands

For more amazing shots, see what everyone has to share at Tracey's!

SOOC Saturday -- Snow Day!

The fantastic Melody has returned, and brought with her the return of SOOC Saturday! And since I have been up since the ass crack of dawn bright and early time of 5:30 am, I figure it's more than worth a study break to join in on the fun.

It has been a snowy winter here in the great midwest, much like the rest of the country. And while I get a little tired of all the snow coverage on TV -- because while we don't always get much, it does snow every year multiple times -- I do love how peaceful fresh snow is.

Because really -- doesn't everything look better under a soft blanket of fresh fallen snow?

It's All in the Numbers

3 - the number of nights in a row I have worked.

0.5 - the number of nights I have left to work until I get a three days off from work.

7 - the number of fantastic coworkers I've worked with the last three days.

4 - the number of times I changed my clothes on Saturday, over the course of my shift.

3 - the total number of showers involved in above shift (before, during, and after).

250-ish - number of babies we've delivered so far this month.

1 - number of totally crazy patients this weekend who have honestly shocked me with their supreme amount of crazy.

3 - number of tea bags needed for the perfect dose of Yogi Bedtime Tea to knock out my insomniac self. Seriously, try it...it is AMAZING.

Best Shot Monday: Back to the Daily Grind

And it's over...despite the snow, ice and FRIGID temperatures, Christmas break is over and it's time to go back to school...

So answer me this, why does break time always go some much faster than school time?!

Hope everyone's 2010 is off to a fantastic start!