Break, Indeed
I've been off school for about a week now, and it's been amazing. I've been a model(?) of sloth for said week, and it's been legitimately re-energizing. I really think the timing of this break was spot on. If we would've had to go another two weeks or so, I may have come close to burnout. Towards the end of the semester (especially after Thanksgiving) I just didn't care as much, and my grades definitely reflect that. Ah well though, at least there's only three more semesters of hardcore books and some board exams before I really get out to the hospital. Hopefully the grass is greener over there.
Until then, I think I'll be better prepared to finish out semesters. Then again, word on the street is next semester's finals week is supposed to be kinda brutal. Even more so since this semester's wasn't actually too bad, and I still struggled. That's neither here nor now though. Don't mean to throw a pity party, but just trying to give an idea of how much I'm enjoying this break - even if there are no real highlights to it.
The only real flurry of "activity" came directly after finals. One of the first things I did after my last final was have a few beers in lieu of our usual brunch at Sweet Maple Cafe. Different from our normal post-exam routine, but still nice nonetheless. Watched some Man vs. Wild up close on a friend's DLP, and then picked up the parents from Union Station. Why were the parents in town? Mostly because I paid the United Center a second visit in as many months. This time the occasion was Bulls vs. Knicks. The Bulls won, which is always a nice (if not rare) plus. It was against the Knicks though... But the seats were pretty amazing - lower level, a few rows behind the floor seats. IMO, pretty much the same view as the floor seats, but cheaper. Of course, "cheaper" is a relative term when you start getting that close to the court.
Aside from all that, it's been hanging out around home, catching up with friends, getting some Halo 3/Guitar Hero 3 time in, watching movies I've wanted to for the past few months, and a lot of sleeping. I could definitely get used to this again. :) I'm sure this'll all end a lot faster than I want it to. I suppose all good things...
In the meantime - Merry Christmas kids!
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Well done on the cabbie impersonation megan. Now all you need is some ethnic music in the background whilst being ever so friendly to me. On second thought, friendliness optional.
Actually, I've yet to have a bad cab experience... *knocks on wood* And the party cab and cabbie were actually a pretty entertaining, but now one-time, experience. All I've got are cell phone pics, but think of an absurdly decorated cab: Disney/Pixar stuffed animals, christmas lights, and a ridiculous number of stickers. All over the inside of the cab. And the outside. Ooor, think of a vehicle that would attract an average five year old. On top of that, at any stop sign/light, the cabbie would proceed to playfully harass any pedestrian with the bullhorn he carried with him. One person the cabbie almost hit didn't respond in anger, but instead with a "Yo! Your cab's decorative! I like!" T'was a fun ride up to Wrigleyville - although our group initially questioned my cab hailing skills. I'm pretty sure they even thought of revoking the privilege. The initial vibe on looking into the cab was one of stalkerism/child molester. So much so that there was an entertaining rush for the back bench to not be the one up front w/the cabbie.
But to answer the questions, yes and yes. I was absolutely talking to you. As a kid.
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