Too Much To Do?

Wow it has been a long time.

Some new things that have occurred lately:

1) Received the Bio TA position for BIO 121, freshman first-semester bio.
Feelings: I am very excited about this, a little nervous because these TAs are the ones that are more "strict" and make sure the students get the right process and techniques down for lab. Overall emotion: thrilled.

2) Received a position to do research
Feelings: Very excited about this one. Low time commitment, ease of access is great, good professor to work with, good lab partner. Everything is good. Only worries are whether or not we get anything accomplished. Also, I don't know much about the research we are doing, which I find out more about on Tuesday.

3) Am taking 18 credits of full classes
Feelings: I don't think this is going to be too bad, but I am a little worried about time issues. If I can just create a schedule and be able to work it out and stick with it, I think it will be great. A good experience too.

4) Summer plans - EMT course, 10 extra credits
Feelings: Really excited about the EMT course, I have been dreaming about becoming an EMT since high school if not earlier. A little worried about the actual duties to perform and what if I mess up, but overall this is a good experience and will be very valuable. Really excited about the 10 credits of class too, which involve Elementary Latin, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Psychology. All are classes I have wanted to take but couldn't fit into my schedule. Only trepidation is worrying about whether they will transfer, which hopefully I will figure out before Easter break.

5) Pre-Med Club board
I haven't found out (will find out tonight) but I believe I will be offered a position on the board. This is a big responsibility, maybe not in actuality, but I feel that I may be the head of the PA students here as far as organizing events for them. Although this makes me really excited, I need to proceed with caution and not try to take on too much.

6) Missed opportunities
Looking back, there are so many more things I could be doing this summer to advance my career goals. I am going to try to volunteer at a hospital/nursing home over the summer to try to get some more patient care hours, but it is hard to find a volunteer position with these essential hours. I also have missed out on some great opportunities for internships or studies that I missed the deadline for, such as the Minnesota Zoo, and at HCMC which is just too much of a time commitment.

This would not be so big of a deal if I wasn't coming back from Australia so late, but hopefully I can still do one of these opportunities next summer.


Other stuff:
Room selection is tonight. I hope we can get somewhere we want to go, although it isn't too much of a concern this year. I am getting down to business to get some homework done and study for my psych stats test next Wednesday, a class that I am working hard at but that has come pretty easily so far to me. I have the potential to get an A, and that is definitely a goal.

Also found out today that my research topics for Theology of Healthcare and Biomedical Ethics are OK'd. They include:
Confidential Patient Status and HIPPA - Ethical Issues
The Result of Technology on the Changing Healthcare Field Today.

I have to choose one of those, and although I feel the second one will be the more interesting one, the first one would probably be easier to research but maybe a little more boring.

Stuff coming up:
EASTER BREAK!!!
Timberwolves game
Michael Buble concert
Bon Jovi Concert


Until another day when I feel motivated to keep track of my life,
Amanda

Timberwolves still rock

Timberwolves rock

I love the Timberwolves. Even though they are 8-33, they always surprise you. And Corey Brewer is awesome.

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/top_5_plays_the_week_2009_11_13.html

check out that link for Corey Brewer's awesome half-time shot.

First Blog Posting

I doubt anyone will ever read this thing. But if you do, thanks for reading! Also, these are my thoughts and things that happened to me today, feel free to comment or whatever.

Last night I had the best dream ever. For most of the dream, I was on one of the group dates that Jake, the Bachelor currently, was holding except I wasn't one of the people pursuing him. I was there as a judge of character of the girls and one of Jake's best friends, even though he is 12 years older than me. We were at some sort of book auction (not sure if that is the best place to hold a date) and Jake and I were helping the people get organized. It was a ton of fun because we kept "accidentally" colliding with each other and I gave him grief about carrying so much to show off to the girls. It was pretty fun to hang out with him, and I'm sure it would be in real life too. Those girls on the Bachelor are very lucky. I can't believe that Rozlyn girl cheated on him while at the house. What an idiot, how can you cheat on the perfect man?

Anyway, on to other things. The second day of classes was a little stressful but it was helped by Peanut M&Ms. Molecular Genetics lab will be very interesting but hard, and same with the class. I think that Psych Stats and Bio 222 will be manageable as long as I keep up with them and stick to my reading/homework strategy. Theology may be a little challenging, I'm not very good at talking to a big group of people about my thoughts and issues (hence the blog) so I'm not sure how that will turn out.

Finally, I am very excited about this weekend. My sister and I are planning on going to George Clooney's "Up In the Air" with "free" movie tickets we got from donating. I have an Info Desk shift at the hospital which is always entertaining. You never quite know who will walk through the doors of a public institution.

As for the rest of the week, I have another Bio lab coming up which shouldn't be too challenging, and normal classes. My goal is to keep on top of things and not become lazy! Wish me luck!

In all honesty,
Amanda