Sometimes in life, you have to find those little things that you take for granted, and look forward to them with more anticipation than you usually do. I’m finding that I have to do that frequently. Most recently, I looked forward to Christmas break. Normally, during undergrad, I would have taken it for granted to some degree. I mean, after all, it was just part of the schedule to make things work out for the academic calendar. This year though, was something all together different. It was an incredible, needed relief from the rigorous academic life in medical school. Two whole weeks of doing nothing really, and there in lied the problem….doing nothing. Never during the course of the year will we have two whole weeks in which we have nothing to do (except our last summer break). That is two weeks that one could potentially go out and make a difference in the lives of people that don’t have anything during Christmas. Did I do that? No? I selfishly consumed all of the time for myself, and the thought of giving my time and talents to somebody else never occurred. So, if I can encourage my classmates in this one thing, yes, the time you have off is yours, but it is also yours to give. Making a difference in somebody’s life is so much more worthwhile than spending all break watching Northern Exposure (though Northern Exposure is a phenomenal TV show).
On the other side of things, I’m currently in the midst of learning the ins and outs of metabolism from a biochemical point of view. I actually find it rather enjoying, though I’m still trying to get into the swing of academic life again after break. This weekend (post exam), I’m going to go visit my aunt and uncle down in Eugene. It will be a great weekend, as it always is (minus being in Duckie country). I like medical school. I’m slowly learning to enjoy studying. To those of you that read this, and are thinking about applying to medical school, do it. It will be the ride of your life, but it is well worth it (well, I still have 3.5 years left, my opinion may change). Anywho, I need to get going to study. Just thought I would throw out a pseudo update to those of you that read this.
Mark Halvorson
On the other side of things, I’m currently in the midst of learning the ins and outs of metabolism from a biochemical point of view. I actually find it rather enjoying, though I’m still trying to get into the swing of academic life again after break. This weekend (post exam), I’m going to go visit my aunt and uncle down in Eugene. It will be a great weekend, as it always is (minus being in Duckie country). I like medical school. I’m slowly learning to enjoy studying. To those of you that read this, and are thinking about applying to medical school, do it. It will be the ride of your life, but it is well worth it (well, I still have 3.5 years left, my opinion may change). Anywho, I need to get going to study. Just thought I would throw out a pseudo update to those of you that read this.
Mark Halvorson
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
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