If you witness things that were unethical and feel were being violated against some standard/law, would you:

a) keep quiet and continue what you're doing

b) mention to the supervisor, manager, director and find resolvement

c) go unnotice and do what you're suppose to do

d) speak up and take matters onto your hands, even if it means upsetting a few people, but you know what you're doing is right

e) do absolutely nothing and stay within shadows

I ask this because I did something that upsetted a few people, but stand my ground for what I believe in. For that, my future is scanty and life can be full of surprises because you only get called into the "principal's office" when you do something terrible and not be recognized by the good. Yea, it's a tear jerker, but whatareyougonna do?? Life with it and move on.

The holidays are quickly approaching and somehow I seem to have snow on my brains. Have you ever gotten that feeling where you seem to be missing something? I'm pretty sure I've bought gifts for people, but somehow have that feeling ... who knows, it'll probably go away.

I've finished my medical externship and what an experience! The physicians and medical staff were truly wonderful. They went above and beyond to teach me, took the time to set me aside and educate me on medical practices and pharmacology. As the eager student, I was always available to assist in procedures ... everything from spider bites, boils and ear irrigations. I loved it!! I wanted to be in every room, to see every illness and to hear every patient's chief complaint.

One thing for sure about medicine, is that when you are taking H & P's and vital signs, it is very important to listen with your ears wide open so you don't mistake why a patient is here. Take a few moment to ask how their day was and really LISTEN. let them know that you care and you are here for them. Give your patients your undivided attention as they are looking to you for answers and help. I am believe that I really am meant to be in medicine.

The winter quarter of school is going relatively smooth. I have four classes: ENG 225, FIN 125, HUM 230 (online) and SCI 140, but do admit I've come down with the case of "senioritis" where I've taken a more laid back approach towards my classes. When I started, I wrote everything down, carried my books everywhere and was always 2 weeks ahead of assignments, but now ... not so much. No worries, though, I will not allow myself to slip.

I'm looking forward to spending Christmas with my family and future in-laws ... can't wait for everyone to open their gifts. I'm a HUGE picture-taker and will take lots of them for sure, on Christmas day.

Until next year ... Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!