the time has come.
you knew it would happen sooner or later. the light and lame recent postings had to be a bit of a tip-off… how can i prepare for a huge exam without at least a little bit of self-imposed internet exile??
i have 20 days of studying left between now and Step 1. i also have 3 NBME online practice exams, 2 USMLEWorld self-assessments, and almost 1400 unused Kaplan QBank questions that could be nicely divided up into 4 full-length practice exams. toss in a stack of flashcards as tall as my pink Starbucks mug with handwritten I Can’t Believe I Still Don’t Know This Random Fact, and you have my recipe for a perfect Step 1 Smoothie.
i originally planned to spend these last couple of weeks cramming each subject again. but i’ve decided to skip that idea in favor of getting my question stamina up. i know what i don’t know. so instead of re-re-re-reviewing(-until-i-barf) the stuff i do know, i’m going to LEARN the elusive stuff once and for all and make sure i don’t get too tired or frustrated come gameday.
here is an updated version of the next month or so.
but first! today is wedding errand day! i’m off to look for a dress for the reception and a bunch of navy stuff (placemats for the rehearsal dinner, napkins, candles, etc).
enjoy June. it’s flying by a little too fast for my liking, but i really, really can’t wait for July.
PS: if we haven’t received your wedding RSVP yet, now would be an awesome time to send it on in. thanks!
See you on the flip side, m’dears! :-)
Good luck Jen and Bran on your exams! We know that you’re going to rock the shi-ite out of them! :-D (no relation to the Islamic faith! *LOL*)
Your study setup looks ideal! I see you can keep your eye on Brandon too, so all factors have been carefully considered :D
Hang in there you two… I fly out in 5 weeks, wow!
Hugs XOXOX
Boy, time is flying by. I am not sure that I will be fully ready but I sure will do my best. Just like you will. I know you know those facts whether you want to believe it or not. You are quite amazing if I do say so myself.
Dear Jen, i love your attic! I am sure you both will do wonderfully on your exams! Take care and have fun planning your wedding!
Jen,
First off congrats to you and Brandon, awesome news and despite all the craziness in your life, stop and enjoy these times. But know this, it gets even better!
I’m so happy to see you with the dog again, Michelle and I miss Laverne & Carmine terribly but we always say “If Jhawke can do it, so can we”, that doesn’t make the heartache go away but it does help deal with the pain a little better. It’s funny how important dogs can be in your life and how massive their absence can be. I know they are happy at my parents place and they would never be happy here with the humidity and the heat but still, I want them here.
Anyway, enough babbling, keep up the blog, good luck on the exams, give Mads a hug for me and enjoy the wedding, it’s gonna be grand!
G