Sam, just checking in ... I hope you're feeling OK. Sending some healing vibes your way XO
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sammyboy24
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Hey all all 
So, school is in full swing. I'm making my flashcards like there is no tomorrow. I have a Patho test on Thursday, and it's my first one. I think I got what is covered down, due to my: prereading the material, notetaking in class, retaking the notes onto the lecture printable outline, and then making flashcards and going thru those... I'm slightly nervous because I thought I was going to do so well on my Math test and then didn't, but I have to remember this is Patho and not Math. I will succeed! The Math test I get to retake in a couple weeks and must get an 85 (i got a 74 to begin with). To help me succeed on the Math test I am going to make an appt with my instructor and go over what went wrong, lol... and get a tutorial CD from the testing center to help me study, and then study of course.
Yesterday was my lab day and we learned all about vitals. Taking a temp, taking a pulse, taking respirations and taking BP... BP is where I'm struggling a little bit but I know practice makes perfect and I have to keep doing it. I also learned about asepsis and setting up a sterile field. Putting on sterile gloves without contaminating anything is a lot more tricky than you would think....
Today I'm at work for the day. I got up extra early this morning to hit the DMV and get a duplicate DL because i lost my original last week sometime... Glad it's done and over with. I'm at work until 7pm and then I need to hit the grocery store for a few essentials.
The gym honestly hasn't been a priority like it should. I'm a little disappointed in myself for not getting there like i know I should. I always feel like I could be studying though and it would be "time better spent"... I think I'm wrong though because I know the exercise would be a great stress relief, which I definitely need. Yesterday was rough, I'm not going to lie. I was extra hard on myself and shouldn't have been. Today, luckily I'm more positive and trying to stay that way.
Hope everyone is having a great day,
Sam
So, school is in full swing. I'm making my flashcards like there is no tomorrow. I have a Patho test on Thursday, and it's my first one. I think I got what is covered down, due to my: prereading the material, notetaking in class, retaking the notes onto the lecture printable outline, and then making flashcards and going thru those... I'm slightly nervous because I thought I was going to do so well on my Math test and then didn't, but I have to remember this is Patho and not Math. I will succeed! The Math test I get to retake in a couple weeks and must get an 85 (i got a 74 to begin with). To help me succeed on the Math test I am going to make an appt with my instructor and go over what went wrong, lol... and get a tutorial CD from the testing center to help me study, and then study of course.
Yesterday was my lab day and we learned all about vitals. Taking a temp, taking a pulse, taking respirations and taking BP... BP is where I'm struggling a little bit but I know practice makes perfect and I have to keep doing it. I also learned about asepsis and setting up a sterile field. Putting on sterile gloves without contaminating anything is a lot more tricky than you would think....
Today I'm at work for the day. I got up extra early this morning to hit the DMV and get a duplicate DL because i lost my original last week sometime... Glad it's done and over with. I'm at work until 7pm and then I need to hit the grocery store for a few essentials.
The gym honestly hasn't been a priority like it should. I'm a little disappointed in myself for not getting there like i know I should. I always feel like I could be studying though and it would be "time better spent"... I think I'm wrong though because I know the exercise would be a great stress relief, which I definitely need. Yesterday was rough, I'm not going to lie. I was extra hard on myself and shouldn't have been. Today, luckily I'm more positive and trying to stay that way.
Hope everyone is having a great day,
Sam
jzthedetermined
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Hey Sam! With your dilegent study procedures, you're bound to do great! I laugh to myself, because I remember studying with my ex, and doing the flash cards, and med cards, and redoing the flash cards, and redoing the med cards.... you will do great! Great attitude, and a great profession!!
I laugh to myself, because I remember studying with my ex, and doing the flash cards, and med cards, and redoing the flash cards, and redoing the med cards.... you will do great! Great attitude, and a great profession!! Hey, Sam, don't stress about not going to the gym. You haven't been feeling good, you're stressed a bit with school, so don't add insult to injury.
As I like to say, there's always tomorrow Not that I'm a big procrastinator or anything ... but you really shouldn't be sweating the small stuff
Just keep thinking about the event in June ... you did mention you wanted to go topless and be the hottest guy there?
As I like to say, there's always tomorrow
Not that I'm a big procrastinator or anything ... but you really shouldn't be sweating the small stuff Just keep thinking about the event in June ... you did mention you wanted to go topless and be the hottest guy there?
sammyboy24
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Hey all
So school was so long today... My brain felt fried by the end, lol... We learned all about neoplasms and cancer in Patho. Very very interesting. My mother died of cancer almost 8 years ago and a lot of what I learned today in lecture made sense about some of the things i noticed/observed about her disease when she had it, as far as the prognosis and the side effects from the chemo and radiation. Sad and morbid but very interesting...
I talked with my Pharmocology teacher about my Math test I fucked up on and have spent the last week whining on here about, lol... I can't get mad but I learned that on the test I took I made one simple mistake on several questions, and it had a snowball effect, so it made me not get the score I needed. I'm laughing about it. I was scared my math was way off and i was doing equations and conversions for the insane but, it wasn't that at all... I, for some reason, ignored a golden rule that had been completely drawn out in the sand, set in stone, in lecture, before i took the test, hehe... I had an issue with my TRAILING ZEROES!!! I promise all of you guys I am not that dumb! I think it totally just slipped my brain. So on my answers, for example, I was putting 0.50, which is wrong and a med error... If I would have put 0.5 I would have been fine, LOL!!! I can't get mad and I think it's good I learned this lesson because now I will probably never forget to take my trailing zeroes off my answer in my whole time at school or even my whole career as an RN.
Tomorrow is my first Patho Test. I'm thinking I will do alright. I've studied and I'm going to study more too. Wish me luck
-Sam
So school was so long today... My brain felt fried by the end, lol... We learned all about neoplasms and cancer in Patho. Very very interesting. My mother died of cancer almost 8 years ago and a lot of what I learned today in lecture made sense about some of the things i noticed/observed about her disease when she had it, as far as the prognosis and the side effects from the chemo and radiation. Sad and morbid but very interesting...
I talked with my Pharmocology teacher about my Math test I fucked up on and have spent the last week whining on here about, lol... I can't get mad but I learned that on the test I took I made one simple mistake on several questions, and it had a snowball effect, so it made me not get the score I needed. I'm laughing about it. I was scared my math was way off and i was doing equations and conversions for the insane but, it wasn't that at all... I, for some reason, ignored a golden rule that had been completely drawn out in the sand, set in stone, in lecture, before i took the test, hehe... I had an issue with my TRAILING ZEROES!!! I promise all of you guys I am not that dumb! I think it totally just slipped my brain. So on my answers, for example, I was putting 0.50, which is wrong and a med error... If I would have put 0.5 I would have been fine, LOL!!! I can't get mad and I think it's good I learned this lesson because now I will probably never forget to take my trailing zeroes off my answer in my whole time at school or even my whole career as an RN.
Tomorrow is my first Patho Test. I'm thinking I will do alright. I've studied and I'm going to study more too. Wish me luck
-Sam
Curvie Girlie
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Damn, school HAS been wiping its ass with you! 
Ugh, you poor thing--well the important thing is you're a Smart Cookie and are HANDLING it
"I made one simple mistake on several questions, and it had a snowball effect"--that is TOTALLY the big problem for me and "higher math" AKA precalc and up. AND FUCK THOSE TRAILING ZEROS! I shake my fist at them!
I have no clue on how to take blood pressure. I'm always watching nurses when I get mine taken and I STILL can't figure it out. I think I'm going to have Chris teach me. You know that little genius knows all the shit you're learning, already? Fuck, man, sometimes I wish MY IQ was 235 but then I realize I'd be driven insane by mediocrity like he is, often. There is such a thing as "too smart."
You're perfect!
Ugh, you poor thing--well the important thing is you're a Smart Cookie and are HANDLING it
"I made one simple mistake on several questions, and it had a snowball effect"--that is TOTALLY the big problem for me and "higher math" AKA precalc and up. AND FUCK THOSE TRAILING ZEROS! I shake my fist at them!
I have no clue on how to take blood pressure. I'm always watching nurses when I get mine taken and I STILL can't figure it out. I think I'm going to have Chris teach me. You know that little genius knows all the shit you're learning, already? Fuck, man, sometimes I wish MY IQ was 235 but then I realize I'd be driven insane by mediocrity like he is, often. There is such a thing as "too smart."
You're perfect!
Judyb
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Now that just seems stupid. .5 and .50 are the same thing.Hey all
<snipped>I had an issue with my TRAILING ZEROES!!! I promise all of you guys I am not that dumb! I think it totally just slipped my brain. So on my answers, for example, I was putting 0.50, which is wrong and a med error... If I would have put 0.5 <snipped again>
Tomorrow is my first Patho Test. I'm thinking I will do alright. I've studied and I'm going to study more too. Wish me luck
-Sam
Good luck on your patho test and your math retest!
sammyboy24
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Awww. You guys are so sweet Good news! I'm getting better with taking BP already, so it's all good.
I took my first Pathophysiology test today and did well! I got an 86 and that is before it's even PAR'd (fancy name for curving it kinda), so I hope it goes up a little bit. Getting that first test out of the way in that class and seeing how they "roll" is what feels the best. It was a good day today
Food wise I've been doing pretty good. I watch my calories and have been taking in around 2000 or so, which is a good amount for me. Trying and trying to get to the gym but, I'm just so tired by the end of the day usually. I'm going to probably try and go later tonite, and if not then, tomorrow for sure. I'm going to go to school tomorrow really early and get ahead on all the videos they want me to watch... It will suck but it will keep me ahead of the game, and I like that feeling a lot... in fact I'm addicted to it.
I'm going to get to some diaries right now!
-Sam
Good news! I'm getting better with taking BP already, so it's all good.I took my first Pathophysiology test today and did well! I got an 86 and that is before it's even PAR'd (fancy name for curving it kinda), so I hope it goes up a little bit. Getting that first test out of the way in that class and seeing how they "roll" is what feels the best. It was a good day today
Food wise I've been doing pretty good. I watch my calories and have been taking in around 2000 or so, which is a good amount for me. Trying and trying to get to the gym but, I'm just so tired by the end of the day usually. I'm going to probably try and go later tonite, and if not then, tomorrow for sure. I'm going to go to school tomorrow really early and get ahead on all the videos they want me to watch... It will suck but it will keep me ahead of the game, and I like that feeling a lot... in fact I'm addicted to it.
I'm going to get to some diaries right now!
-Sam
Curvie Girlie
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2000 calories, that's it??? You're on a diet? Well good for you! 
Are you in the gym anymore?
Congrats on your test!
HUGS!
Are you in the gym anymore?
Congrats on your test!
HUGS!
sammyboy24
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I'm not in the gym as much as I should be. I gotta get the runs back in man, it's what works for me.................................... I'll get there
-Sam
-Sam
Curvie Girlie
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Juggling school, workouts, and homework IS a bitch 
Best luck to you! I know you can do it!
Best luck to you! I know you can do it!
hickgurltx
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Great Job Sam!
Hey, like Val said...You are doin' your best to create a balance..
That's all you can do.
I'm sure you'll be back to your routine runs in no time sweetie.
<3 Stacy
Hey Sam, great to hear that you're doing so well!!!!
Taking BP isn't rocket science, but you have to practice it a little bit to recognize what to "listen" for and to be consistent
Here's the word of the day (which I absolutely LOVE): "sphygmomanometer". Now you know what that is already, Sam because you've been practicing
I hope you have a good day, and that you can get back into the gym soon!!!!
Luv ya,
Maureen
Taking BP isn't rocket science, but you have to practice it a little bit to recognize what to "listen" for and to be consistent
Here's the word of the day (which I absolutely LOVE): "sphygmomanometer". Now you know what that is already, Sam because you've been practicing
I hope you have a good day, and that you can get back into the gym soon!!!!
Luv ya,
Maureen
MissDFITT
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Hey you!!! Sorry I've been MIA for a little too long in your diary.
Glad to hear school is going well, I knew you would do good... you are a smart cookie.
Its hard to balance everything and you have to find what is top priority. For me its school and usually I come last but you can work it all in if you just manage your time.
Anyway, have a great weekend! And I promise to be a better friend!v
Glad to hear school is going well, I knew you would do good... you are a smart cookie.
Its hard to balance everything and you have to find what is top priority. For me its school and usually I come last but you can work it all in if you just manage your time.
Anyway, have a great weekend! And I promise to be a better friend!v
MissJellyBelly
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You're running ticker is amazing! Look at you!! whoo hoo!!
bikinibound
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Glad to hear things are getting better with school, like the BP taking and stuff. I'm sure that with the extra studying etc, you'll do fine on the re-take of that test.
I wouldn't worry too much about not hitting the gym, as you are probably getting in some good walking around campus--use the stairs and not the elevators, etc. You can find ways to work a little cardio in here and there at least (if you aren't doing this already).
I wouldn't worry too much about not hitting the gym, as you are probably getting in some good walking around campus--use the stairs and not the elevators, etc. You can find ways to work a little cardio in here and there at least (if you aren't doing this already).
sammyboy24
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Hey all
Sorry I haven't been around for a little while. School has really kicked into high gear this week and I've been trying to study for two back to back tests I have tomorrow afternoon.... I'm optimistic but still a little scared. I'm the flashcard king, so I have tons of them that I keep going over... Hopefully it does me some good. School just keeps turning into more and more work, lol. My teachers just keep adding more and more shit to the pile of stuff to get done. Not to mention I'm sick again... WTF? I don't know what it is but I am stuffed up really bad and I think it's affecting my left eye, which just leaks tears now, lol... I'm like a constant "Demi Moore from Ghost" with the one tear, remember?...
I will post on here again tomorrow to let you all know how I did on my tests. Foods have been really good this week. I'm not letting myself go apeshit crazy and binge due to all the stress I'm under, so I feel pretty happy about that.
Take Care,
Sam
Sorry I haven't been around for a little while. School has really kicked into high gear this week and I've been trying to study for two back to back tests I have tomorrow afternoon.... I'm optimistic but still a little scared. I'm the flashcard king, so I have tons of them that I keep going over... Hopefully it does me some good. School just keeps turning into more and more work, lol. My teachers just keep adding more and more shit to the pile of stuff to get done. Not to mention I'm sick again... WTF? I don't know what it is but I am stuffed up really bad and I think it's affecting my left eye, which just leaks tears now, lol... I'm like a constant "Demi Moore from Ghost" with the one tear, remember?...
I will post on here again tomorrow to let you all know how I did on my tests. Foods have been really good this week. I'm not letting myself go apeshit crazy and binge due to all the stress I'm under, so I feel pretty happy about that.
Take Care,
Sam
Curvie Girlie
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Glad you're checking in. I know how diligent and sweet you are about reading diaries, so I'll try to make it so you don't waste time on mine and give you an update: I'm doing great, not sick anymore, PZ and I are getting CLOSER and he's cooler than ever, I got to meet the twins and we took pictures (posted pg 248 and 249 of my diary), and I'm weight training again and started a new belly dancing choreography. There! Saved you an hour, LOL!
Glad you're doing well in school
Saved you an hour, LOL!Glad you're doing well in school
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hickgurltx
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Miss ya bunches Sam!
Bless yer heart..You are working hard with just everything.
*Hang in there.*
Super Great Job with 'Eating Well' under all that stress!
*Hugs*
<3 Stacy
Bless yer heart..You are working hard with just everything.
*Hang in there.*
Super Great Job with 'Eating Well' under all that stress!
*Hugs*
<3 Stacy
Sam, sorry to hear you're sick again BIG BUMMER!!! I know EXACTLY what you mean about the runny eye thing ... I get that, too, and I'm constantly wiping my eyes as though I'm crying
I'm happy to hear you're keeping up with your studies (as if there was any doubt in my mind!)
Good luck on your exams!!
I'll save you some time, too -- Here's the reader's digest version of my journal:
Matt and I are A-OK; my bicep injury is slowly getting better; my adductors are almost 100% again, I have a picture of a muscular naked woman in my journal and two cool videos, and Steve gave me a few new exercises that I tried out tonight and I LOVED THEM!!
You're up to speed now, baby!
Luv ya,
Mo
BIG BUMMER!!! I know EXACTLY what you mean about the runny eye thing ... I get that, too, and I'm constantly wiping my eyes as though I'm crying I'm happy to hear you're keeping up with your studies (as if there was any doubt in my mind!)
Good luck on your exams!!
I'll save you some time, too
-- Here's the reader's digest version of my journal:Matt and I are A-OK; my bicep injury is slowly getting better; my adductors are almost 100% again, I have a picture of a muscular naked woman in my journal and two cool videos, and Steve gave me a few new exercises that I tried out tonight and I LOVED THEM!!
You're up to speed now, baby!
Luv ya,
Mo