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Top 10 Workout Songs

Top 10 Workout Songs

Numerous studies have shown that listening to music can increase the length and the intensity of your workout.  I thought I would share a few of the songs that really keep me going when I start to lose momentum. Top 10 ...

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Top 10 Sandwiches

Top 10 Sandwiches

If you are new to my blog, you might not know how much I love sandwiches, but if you have been reading for a while, you know I always like finding new ideas for sammies!  I thought I would compile ...

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Studying in the Afternoon

Studying in the Afternoon

I came across this poem the other day, and I liked how it dealt with the issue of studying in medical school... "Studying in the Afternoon" If this were the last day of my life, I wouldn't be upset by the mountains of books and ...

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Learning to Study

Learning to Study

I've spent a good portion of my life up to this point studying.  In high school, I studied a fair amount, mainly for general chemistry, AP English, physics, calculus, and AP history.  Those were the difficult classes that I can ...

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My Husband the Grill Master

My Husband the Grill Master

I have put together a few photos from this evening.  My husband got a craving for some steak, so he drove to the store and bought a grill... assembled it... grilled a couple of ribeye steaks... and made a tasty ...

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Crayola Smoothies

Crayola Smoothies

After editing my photos from today's meals... I have to say they kinda resemble a crayola box.  I think sometimes my food choices are influenced by COLOR even more so than taste.  I suppose we eat first with our eyes, ...

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Top 10 Salad Toppings

Top 10 Salad Toppings

I am currently in my fourth year of medical school, and for the past eight or nine years, I have packed my lunch nearly every single day.  During college, I experimented with sandwiches, wraps, pitas, soups & cracker combos, pasta, ...

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Vintage Inspired

Vintage Inspired

I woke up early this morning because I wanted to make a 7 AM Tumor Board Conference.  Before I ran out the door, I toasted a bagel and slathered it with some cream cheese.  Sometimes, if I want to make ...

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Breast Imaging

Breast Imaging

The above picture is a digital image seen at the mammamobil on April 8, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images).  If you are a woman over the age of 40 reading this, you probably know ...

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

I have been planning on making homemade cinnamon rolls for my husband for the longest time.  He loves them!  I think the last time I made them was over Christmas break, so he was due for one big, decadent pan. To ...

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My Thailand Adventure

My Thailand Adventure

For anyone out there considering applying to medical school, I'm sure you know it's a good idea to get some health care experience under your belt before you submit your application.  I remember struggling with where to go, what exactly ...

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Top 10 Things that Improve My Day

Top 10 Things that Improve My Day

So... in an attempt to focus on the good in each day... I want to list the Top 10 Things that improve my day.  (No... I didn't include getting Netflix DVDs in the mail... but I seriously considered it!!) So here ...

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The Rat Race

The Rat Race

Several years ago, I worked as a visiting student at the University of Oxford.  Before I address the WORK involved in my visit... I will say a word or two about my leisure experience in the United Kingdom.  First and ...

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Things that Make Me Smile

Things that Make Me Smile

So... after being home a couple of hours after my last post... I feel rejuvenated.  It sure doesn't take long! I LOVE being at home... with my family... (my husband and our precious babies...) This is a 100% completely indulgent post... although... ...

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Chanel

September 2, 2010

gifts

I just finished Coco Before Chanel, a movie I've been wanting to see for a very long time.  The main actress, Audrey Tautou, is possibly one of my all-time favorite leading ladies (Amélie, Priceless, A Very Long Engagement, L'auberge espagnole, He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not just to name a few), and she was ...

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Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic

September 1, 2010

kashibreakfast

To start the day off right, I had a big bowl of Kashi GoLean + Kashi Heart to Heart with Silk Pure Almond milk and a banana.  As usual, French press coffee was my drink of choice... Today marked my first day of pediatric ambulatory clinic.  We had a pediatric dermatology lecture at 8, and then ...

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No Turning Back Now

August 31, 2010

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Today I registered for not one, but two races.  I signed up for a half-marathon in October AND a full marathon next January.  I was terrified during the registration process, but I decided... no turning back now... I'm in for the long haul!  I also read that the marathon does not allow headphones.  I'm curious, ...

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Waterfalls

August 30, 2010

waterfall

For some reason lately, I've been craving a vacation.  I guess it's been a long time since I've gone "away" anywhere.  My husband and I took a trip to the Smoky Mountains a little over a year ago... and we loved it!  I'm such a sucker for beautiful mountains, hippy Asheville, and gorgeous hiking trails. I ...

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