Another one bites the dust

Well, another major hurdle of dental school is now officially behind me. Josh and I both took our board exam this past Wednesday, both of us finishing at about the 6 hour mark. I think it went okay but it's hard to tell. It was neither easier nor harder than I expected but I was surprised at how much of it was about endurance. Four hours in I was cupping my chin in my hands practically nodding off with about 120 questions to go. I guess we'll find out how I did in 2 weeks when our scores get mailed. Thank you so much to all of you out there whose cards, messages, and positive thoughts kept me going. I'm lucky to have such an extensive support network!

Really, you can't imagine my relief at being done. Not even 8 hours after being granted our freedom Josh and I had gone out for ice cream, played frisbee and P-I-G at the park, taken naps, unearthed our coffee table by packing away our study material, gone out to dinner, and rented a movie. It's weird to have my life suddenly flooding back to me after 2 months of nothingness. I've been reading, watching movies, browsing the farmer's market, and shopping this holiday weekend. This evening we're attending the wedding of a high school friend to whom my sister introduced his bride-to-be in college. They've asked her to officiate thier wedding which I think is romantic and wonderfully personal. I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends that I haven't been in close touch with these past few years.

I guess that about does it. School starts again on Tuesday and I will officially be a D3. I've already been scheduling my patients for June and the calendar is starting to fill up. So begins the year that many refer to as the year-long vacation of dental school; with very few classes and a smaller patient load than D4 year, life will be good. I can't wait to hit the gym and the pool regularly :) *sigh...time really is flying.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

xoxox

Board-om

Hi. It's been quite a while since I touched base. I'm currently studying like a mad woman for my quickly-approaching board exam in T minus 11 days. I'm exhausted, the material is endless, and the stakes are high. This past week was particularly tiring because school started again for our intensive 2 week endodontics (read: root canal) camp. Just like last spring when we had prophy (read: cleaning) camp, the misnomer is egregious; there are no popsicles, ghost stories, or tan lines in sight. Just root canals and lectures. From 8-5. Followed by 6 hours at the Grad library. Everyday.

At any rate, enough about my currently pathetic quality of life. I just thought I'd check in to say I'm here, I need a beer, get over it.

Also, here's a plea to please keep me (and Josh!) in your thoughts. I need some serious positive energy right now to stay focused and motivated. I'm still not 100% sure whether I'm sticking with my self-chosen test date of the 23rd (then again, will I ever feel ready for an exam covering material from the past 6 years of my science education?) but I'm preparing as though I am for the time being. I'll keep ya'll updated.

Hang in there friends. It may be a while before I post again.

xoxox

p.s. - the baby-longing hiatus didn't last for too long. Today on a facewash-n-barsoap trip to Target I found, hugged, and very seriously considered purchasing a tiny fleece blanket embroidered with a cartoon brontosaurus and the words "snuggle saurus". I also squealed over the matching "baby saurus" bib. Honestly, baby saurus? You're killing me, people!