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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Fireflies
I saw a firefly tonight when I was out for a walk. Two, actually. It was the first time I had ever seen a firefly in real life and it was amazing. It was nothing like I thought it would be (though I have to admit I have not spent long nights wondering what fireflies look like). They are relatively dull looking, just another grayish flying bug, and then *flash* they light up (kind of a greenish-yellow) and then the light fades into an ember and then into nothing. Then it starts all over again with another *flash*.
It’s a lot of fun to try and follow the little guys after their lights fade only to see them *flash* again in a totally different location than where you were searching.
Degrees Granted
A quick check of the transcripts today revealed that A.J. and I did indeed receive our respective degrees (which we intend to pick up tomorrow from the school).
Just to note… I think it’s quite funny that I am listed as "Magna Cum Laude" since we don’t have GPAs at the med school. Nor do we have class rankings, which would make it difficult (impossible, really) to actually determine who would qualify for such honors, since they are all based on how a student does in comparison to all other students in the same program – a comparison that the medical school administration has worked hard to eliminate. 🙂
P.S. Brasten, I saw your question and I will answer it… just give me a little time to get my thoughts together…
Paging Dr. Cook
So it’s official folks – I am now the proud owner of a new degree: Doctor of Medicine.
It’s been a whirlwind weekend of graduations and family fun with the visiting relatives… and now we move on to packing up 4 years worth of living to move it back to Seattle.
But first I think I’ll take a nap. 🙂
Leaving St. Louis
Things I will miss when I leave:
Sen Thai Asian Bistro
Movies at the Moolah / Chase Park Plaza Theatres
Bunnies in my yard (but I have those in Lynnwood too!)
Sonic – America’s Drive-In
Uncrowded Costco shopping trips
Multitude of options for weekend road trips
Taking walks around the neighborhood
Mint steamed milk from Nadoz (the BEST I have ever had!!)
Working at a hospital where I already know my way around
Toasted ravioli
Central time television (I can stay up long enough to watch Jay Leno at 10:35pm)
Admissions Committee meetings
Things I will NOT miss when I leave:
Humidity like nobody’s business
All the smokers
Being land-locked
Provel Cheese (and "St. Louis-style" Pizza made with provel cheese and cut in squares instead of slices)
St. Louis drivers (no drivers-ed here!)
Annoying Neighbor Lady and smoking, smelly, hacking Neighbor Man
Difficulty finding good produce
Worst seasonal allergies ever
COCKROACHES! (and other icky bugs)
Weird sewer smells
New road construction on the main freeway – sure to cause much traffic
Crazy, crazy weather
Let me know if I’ve missed anything. 🙂
Last Day
Last day of medical school, that is. Not yet graduated… not yet "doctor" (for lack of the degree in my hot little hands), but nonetheless, I am completely finished with all the responsibilities of medical school. Wow.