http://www.jenniferhawke.com a med school blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:58:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [Originally written on December 7th, 2009.] "What's Answer?" Brandon called from the front room as I unloaded the groceries. He likes to review the receipt when I shop by myself. "44 items!" he'll exclaim in mock indignation. "Um, it's a pregnancy test..." I replied busying myself with the bags so I ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/03/one-pink-line/ [Originally written January 26th. There are a lot more "drafts" from the last couple of months coming up.] Ever have someone tell you not to think about a pink elephant? Ever have a pink (or blue) elephant actually standing in your room? And not only are you not supposed to think ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/03/the-elephant/ This is my first week (out of a possible 8+) back at the books getting ready for Step 2. I honestly don't know how much material I'm going to efficiently get through while running around at the hospital all week, but a girl's gotta try. Maybe I'll find time to ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/03/gone-fishin/ Main lesson learned on this trip: test carry-on retractable handle before leaving. Oh, Vancouver. How much you've changed and how much you've stayed the same. There were FAR too many people for me to get a good gauge on whether or not the west coast still felt like home and running ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/03/vancouver-olympics-2010/ This was too long for a tweet, so I had to make a post to sufficiently de-rant. Last September, HG Brands contacted me and claimed to be a "designer with rights to the CFL and Saskatchewan 100th anniversary". They asked if they could use this particular photo in a promotional ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/03/more-corporate-lame-ness/ I'm a gracious winner and sore loser. Is that a good enough reason to give us the gold? The entire nation is hoping our boys skate their butts off. This household is decidedly divided. Maddy and Suh can't stop trash-talking. http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/02/canada-vs-usa/ They have been driving me nuts since I redesigned the site and though tossing them in might generate a few extra bucks each month. Yes, they've generated a few (very few) extra bucks each month. But I honestly can't say the eyesore annoyance is worth it. I'm also not sure I ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/02/the-ads-have-to-go/ You know it's been awhile since you've posted when you have to re-login to Wordpress. I don't think I've logged in since I installed it. We made it to and from the Olympics in Vancouver in one piece. Mostly. I lost that awesome flag pin I'm wearing in ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/02/hello/ Here we are! It's a mere 7 months since I took Step 1 and I'm already getting ready for the next Step. Applying for this exam would be half the hassle of Step 1 if I hadn't gone and done a silly thing like get married and change my name. ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/02/usmle-step-2/ previous rotations: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Family Medicine I was going to wait and write my impressions of my third clinical rotation until after I got my evaluation from the attending. But he is taking his time and I hear he's (still. again.) browsing this site during the big group 10am ... http://www.jenniferhawke.com/2010/02/internal-medicine-12-weeks/