So, I thought I was the only one having probs with the poll. It was driving me nuts! Apparently, this is happening to many people...
So, instead, let's just have everyone type their answer in the comments section below:
Q: How much did Audrey spend on her PG&E bill for last month?
A. $40 - man, this is cheap!
B. $80 - well, i guess that's reasonable.
C. $120 - eek! I need to invest in some more blankets!
D. $150 - hmmm, I can live like an eskimo year round. Really!
Happy voting!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
What I looked like post-call
I seriously DO look out of it!
So apparently, lots of residents have woken up THINKING that it was time for sign-out again the next day, but the farthest that any of them got was to their front door. I am the only one who has gotten all the way to the work room. Lucky me!
So apparently, lots of residents have woken up THINKING that it was time for sign-out again the next day, but the farthest that any of them got was to their front door. I am the only one who has gotten all the way to the work room. Lucky me!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Being post call really IS like being drunk!
So.... I was post-call the other day and it was a real call, no sleep, emergency in the middle of the night. I got off at around 2 pm and headed home in a daze. Once home, I was out like a light bulb within an hour. All of a sudden, I woke up - wide awake and in a panic. I had heard one too many stories this week from the other interns about how they almost missed getting to sign out because they slept through their alarms, etc. I glanced at my phone and saw 6:23. Holy crap!
I ran around my apartment like a chicken without a head and ran out the door, down the hill and pretty much all the way to UCSF, up the elevators and into the resident's work room. I plopped down next to Dylan, the on call intern, very out of breath, but there, at 6:55. He looked at me and said, "What are you doing here?" At this point, I realized, MUCH belatedly, my mistake. "Don't even tell me that it's 7 pm and not 7 am."
Of course, all the residents burst out laughing at that point.
What can I say? Totally an Audrey move. I don't think I will ever live this one down! :D Hey, it provided much amusement and levity to the rest of the interns the nex morning, the REAL 6:30 am sign-out.
I ran around my apartment like a chicken without a head and ran out the door, down the hill and pretty much all the way to UCSF, up the elevators and into the resident's work room. I plopped down next to Dylan, the on call intern, very out of breath, but there, at 6:55. He looked at me and said, "What are you doing here?" At this point, I realized, MUCH belatedly, my mistake. "Don't even tell me that it's 7 pm and not 7 am."
Of course, all the residents burst out laughing at that point.
What can I say? Totally an Audrey move. I don't think I will ever live this one down! :D Hey, it provided much amusement and levity to the rest of the interns the nex morning, the REAL 6:30 am sign-out.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Exhausted
Well, day one is over... It was long, mostly because trying to get used to a new hospital system is crazy. Oh, and because when you lose an admission H and P in the last half hour of your work and you have to redo it all, it is just a bit maddening!
Ok, gotta go and study so I don't look like a moron tomorrow and then I just want to sleep...
Ok, gotta go and study so I don't look like a moron tomorrow and then I just want to sleep...
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Golden Weekend - Napa
I technically started on Saturday and already had a golden weekend (no clinical responsibilities)! On Saturday, a group of 8 of us in the intern class decided to head out to Napa Valley to sample some wine, enjoy each others' company and generally try to enjoy our weekend off!
We got of to a slow start, but that was okay... And the weather was sunny and HOT! So, perfect wine tasting weather. :) We started off in downtown Napa to get food, not wine, as we were all starving.
It was actually cool because there was some kind of bike race going on and we kept seeing small pelotons swing by (I was too late to capture it on film!). Then, we headed off to Taylor's Automatic Refresher and luckily this one was definitely not as crowded as the one in St. Helena. With my friend, we tried the cheeseburger, mint chip shake, and sweet potato fries. Overall? It was okay, I wasn't really wowed.
Then, off we went to our wine tasting. We started at Girard, which was off the main drag of 29, and we luckily all got complimentary tastings thanks to a website coupon that I found and printed. It was actually a nice tasting room and our pourer was friendly and helpful, really teaching the basics of wine to those in our group who knew less of wine. In the end, I did get a bottle of red, so it couldn't be too bad, right? :)
Then, we were headed off to another winery only to realize that it was already 4:30 and that place had already closed its tasting room! So instead, we detoured to V. Sattui for a wine tasting. It's gotten a bit pricey at $8 (or 2 for $15) for the classic wine tasting (6 out of 9 choices) and $15 for the better wine tasting. I think that they liked some of it.
And unfortunately, they were already out of the Keefer cheese! Drat! But I did get to see the cutest cat that was passed out in the shade at the winery - I guess he got too hot also!
On the way back to SF from Napa, only one of us passed out:
Normally, that's me! :) But not this time! And that was nice, because we got a beautiful view on the way back...
We got of to a slow start, but that was okay... And the weather was sunny and HOT! So, perfect wine tasting weather. :) We started off in downtown Napa to get food, not wine, as we were all starving.
It was actually cool because there was some kind of bike race going on and we kept seeing small pelotons swing by (I was too late to capture it on film!). Then, we headed off to Taylor's Automatic Refresher and luckily this one was definitely not as crowded as the one in St. Helena. With my friend, we tried the cheeseburger, mint chip shake, and sweet potato fries. Overall? It was okay, I wasn't really wowed.
Then, off we went to our wine tasting. We started at Girard, which was off the main drag of 29, and we luckily all got complimentary tastings thanks to a website coupon that I found and printed. It was actually a nice tasting room and our pourer was friendly and helpful, really teaching the basics of wine to those in our group who knew less of wine. In the end, I did get a bottle of red, so it couldn't be too bad, right? :)
Then, we were headed off to another winery only to realize that it was already 4:30 and that place had already closed its tasting room! So instead, we detoured to V. Sattui for a wine tasting. It's gotten a bit pricey at $8 (or 2 for $15) for the classic wine tasting (6 out of 9 choices) and $15 for the better wine tasting. I think that they liked some of it.
And unfortunately, they were already out of the Keefer cheese! Drat! But I did get to see the cutest cat that was passed out in the shade at the winery - I guess he got too hot also!
On the way back to SF from Napa, only one of us passed out:
Normally, that's me! :) But not this time! And that was nice, because we got a beautiful view on the way back...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Orientation is over!!!
Which is good and bad. Good, because it really was very exhausting! Useful at times, but still, LONG. But what does this mean when I am so tired from orientation and work hasn't even started? :) Well, we'll see what happens, because I start on Moffitt wards on Monday. Eek!
As for the rest of orientation - I got to know my fellow interns a little better, but I think we all agree that we will really get to know each other as we go through our rotations. It was also very very warm this week in San Francisco, unusual for June in the city. Here's a photo of the recent prettiness of the weather/city:
The limitations of phone cameras:
The other night, we had a happy hour planned and when leaving, Joslyn, Jason and I walked to the MUNI together. I wanted to get a photo of us. It helps though f you check your camera to make sure it is on the right setting and then again, remember that your camera phone works best in the sunlight...
1. Oops. Forgot the camera was on 5x.
2. I'll forsake my vanity for the sake of this photo series. I looked like crap in this photo so we tried again.
3. Oops. Camera on 3x this time.
4. This is actually from a passer-by being nice enough to take our photo. Perhaps a real camera would be better.
As for the rest of orientation - I got to know my fellow interns a little better, but I think we all agree that we will really get to know each other as we go through our rotations. It was also very very warm this week in San Francisco, unusual for June in the city. Here's a photo of the recent prettiness of the weather/city:
The limitations of phone cameras:
The other night, we had a happy hour planned and when leaving, Joslyn, Jason and I walked to the MUNI together. I wanted to get a photo of us. It helps though f you check your camera to make sure it is on the right setting and then again, remember that your camera phone works best in the sunlight...
1. Oops. Forgot the camera was on 5x.
2. I'll forsake my vanity for the sake of this photo series. I looked like crap in this photo so we tried again.
3. Oops. Camera on 3x this time.
4. This is actually from a passer-by being nice enough to take our photo. Perhaps a real camera would be better.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 1 of Orientation
It was soooo boring. I understand the need for it, but honestly, blah. And most of it was geared towards adult doctors. I'm a kiddie doc!
:)
Oh well, at least it let out relatively early. I got my ID badge and I don't hate my photo! Yay! The last time I got photographed, I unwittingly lived with that photo for the NEXT 9 years in which I looked like I was 12 years old. No joke. I think I look about 20 in this one. :D
On my way home to do homework (modules, modules, modules!), I saw a bear keeping guard over UCSF!
Tomorrow's all of us Peds interns being oriented. It looks to be a long day... *sigh* And then I am supposed to schmooze at night. *double sigh*
:)
Oh well, at least it let out relatively early. I got my ID badge and I don't hate my photo! Yay! The last time I got photographed, I unwittingly lived with that photo for the NEXT 9 years in which I looked like I was 12 years old. No joke. I think I look about 20 in this one. :D
On my way home to do homework (modules, modules, modules!), I saw a bear keeping guard over UCSF!
Tomorrow's all of us Peds interns being oriented. It looks to be a long day... *sigh* And then I am supposed to schmooze at night. *double sigh*
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Oops - typo on the wine
from dinner the other day. I mistakenly called it "Happy Llama". I hope no one tried to find it cause it is actually "Funky Llama". And after being vacuumed for about 5 days, it's still pretty darned good.
I'm soon-to-be gainfully employed!
Ok, the nervousness is starting to kick in! Soon, I will be responsible for my patients, little kids! Agh!!! But I am excited... It will be very cool to actually be a practicing (even if in training) physician.
This week is all about being oriented to the new system. And then luckily, as I found out today, I actually get another free weekend before starting work on the wards! Phew! I think I will need that time to calm down before I start!
This week is all about being oriented to the new system. And then luckily, as I found out today, I actually get another free weekend before starting work on the wards! Phew! I think I will need that time to calm down before I start!
I really do heart the farmers market
I love it because not only do you get great fresh produce, but you also get to see/hear cool things and get pretty flowers.
We went down to the FM this Saturday and it was gorgeously sunny out. I even got a cute photo of the three of us together.
And when we actually got there, I got a yummy breakfast from Primavera which I hear a lot about. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was spicy and yummy, but at $9.50 a plate (enough for two people), a little too pricey to eat alone. But the best part of breakfast? Sitting near this guitar player who was very talented. If he's there again in the future, I may have to buy his CD.
And check out how pretty my new flowers are (a flower that started with the letter S and Larkspur):
BTW, my flowers from last week, the godetias, are still beautiful and going strong.
We went down to the FM this Saturday and it was gorgeously sunny out. I even got a cute photo of the three of us together.
And when we actually got there, I got a yummy breakfast from Primavera which I hear a lot about. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was spicy and yummy, but at $9.50 a plate (enough for two people), a little too pricey to eat alone. But the best part of breakfast? Sitting near this guitar player who was very talented. If he's there again in the future, I may have to buy his CD.
And check out how pretty my new flowers are (a flower that started with the letter S and Larkspur):
BTW, my flowers from last week, the godetias, are still beautiful and going strong.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Twins?
How funny is this? My sister and I met up tonight for dinner and we just took one look at each other and laughed - we were wearing pretty much the same type of clothes and color palette! Except my sister was all gussied up and I was totally dressed down. Check it out...
From our jeans and shoes:
To our similar khaki jackets:
And we were both wearing brown tops. How funny.
From our jeans and shoes:
To our similar khaki jackets:
And we were both wearing brown tops. How funny.
The Red Monster is back!
Well, sort of. So as I posted previously, my sister has inherited my old comfy red couch. I loved that couch! And in addition to its comfiness, one of the other qualities that attracted me to it was its color - it was a beautiful red!
So... My other couch is not nearly as comfortable, but it is still a couch and in relatively good condition (well, as good as it gets with 2 years of a toddler who inevitably wanted to stand and jump on it). However, for years I lived with it in its ugly green cover. In my old apartment, its color wasn't too bad and it lived quite happily in the sun room area. However, once it got into this apartment, it really was a hideous green.
Once I decided to keep the couch, I knew I needed a new color makeover for it. So again, off to IKEA! It's a good thing for me that after 5 or so years, they still make the Klippan couch and in the same sizes. So, ta-da! My new couch color:
Sorry, a bit of a mess, but look at how pretty the red is (well, the actual red is actually much more beautiful in person. I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself to tell)! It's almost like I have a piece of my old couch back...
So... My other couch is not nearly as comfortable, but it is still a couch and in relatively good condition (well, as good as it gets with 2 years of a toddler who inevitably wanted to stand and jump on it). However, for years I lived with it in its ugly green cover. In my old apartment, its color wasn't too bad and it lived quite happily in the sun room area. However, once it got into this apartment, it really was a hideous green.
Once I decided to keep the couch, I knew I needed a new color makeover for it. So again, off to IKEA! It's a good thing for me that after 5 or so years, they still make the Klippan couch and in the same sizes. So, ta-da! My new couch color:
Sorry, a bit of a mess, but look at how pretty the red is (well, the actual red is actually much more beautiful in person. I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself to tell)! It's almost like I have a piece of my old couch back...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Go boom!
Ok, nothing actually went boom. But here was our day:
Bomb Squad sighting! We may not have actually stayed back that far. Oops.
Hmmm, do these frames look like they would be worth $575? I don't care how much I like 'em, that's freakin' ridiculous! Even for titanium!
Funny bottle cap fortune that was stuck on a tip jar. Hahaha.
Mmmm... Pretty blueberry tart! And it tasted good too! Audrey hasn't lost her touch...
Bomb Squad sighting! We may not have actually stayed back that far. Oops.
Hmmm, do these frames look like they would be worth $575? I don't care how much I like 'em, that's freakin' ridiculous! Even for titanium!
Funny bottle cap fortune that was stuck on a tip jar. Hahaha.
Mmmm... Pretty blueberry tart! And it tasted good too! Audrey hasn't lost her touch...
BTW
I forgot to mention that my mom and I caught the latest Indiana Jones film. The big #4. What can I say? I won't put any spoilers in here - I promise. I had heard pretty negative things from a lot of people before going in to see this. And more than usual, I had to suspend belief in reality. But, there were still entertaining parts to it. And let's be honest - it's Indy 4 - you kinda HAVE to see it, right?
3 stars out of 5. Simply because they finally made it. :)
3 stars out of 5. Simply because they finally made it. :)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
First homecooked dinner
I made dinner in my kitchen for real tonight! Yay!
I made an heirloom tomato salsa and Fig and Blood Orange Glazed Pork Loin for dinner as per my old recipe.
Oh, and that wine? It's a cheap Australian Shiraz from Happy Llama (I bought it because I couldn't resist the name of the winery!) which was quite decent for the price.
Yummmm....
I made an heirloom tomato salsa and Fig and Blood Orange Glazed Pork Loin for dinner as per my old recipe.
Oh, and that wine? It's a cheap Australian Shiraz from Happy Llama (I bought it because I couldn't resist the name of the winery!) which was quite decent for the price.
Yummmm....
My new Citi Shoes
No, no typo! I got some new shoes, super comfy, from Citi Shoes. And it just so happens they are great city shoes as they are comfortable and flats. Check them out:
The De Young Museum Part Deux
I went to the De Young today again, this time with my mother. As a tip for anyone out there, the first Tuesday of each month has free admission, and if you have a MUNI pass or transfer, you get $2 off your admission price.
This time, the day was beautiful and our first stop was at the tower to get the gorgeous views of the city.
Here's a view of my future work place (that would be UCSF):
And here's looking into the direction of the Inner Sunset where I live:
We then had fun exploring the museum. I took my mom to see the Patagonian vase (see my previous post) and other Dale Chihuly glass work in anticipation of the upcoming exhibit coming to the De Young.
I failed to mention in my last post that another one of my favorite sections of the De Young is their New Guinea artwork. The shields that they made were truly works of art.
And I'll end this post with a De Young signature look (they have a thing for circles apparently).
This time, the day was beautiful and our first stop was at the tower to get the gorgeous views of the city.
Here's a view of my future work place (that would be UCSF):
And here's looking into the direction of the Inner Sunset where I live:
We then had fun exploring the museum. I took my mom to see the Patagonian vase (see my previous post) and other Dale Chihuly glass work in anticipation of the upcoming exhibit coming to the De Young.
I failed to mention in my last post that another one of my favorite sections of the De Young is their New Guinea artwork. The shields that they made were truly works of art.
And I'll end this post with a De Young signature look (they have a thing for circles apparently).
Compost? Compost!
Wow... Composting. I never thought I would ever do it. Not that I have a problem with it, but I never had a garden to do anything with compost and frankly, didn't really know much about it. But in Pittsburgh, where we do little to no recycling in general, it wasn't such a big deal.
Well, I am now here in SF and while I had been pretty good about separating paper and plastic, I never gave a thought to my other trash. My landlords pointed out yesterday that we have a compost bin and that paper towels and the like could also be put in compost. Well, I immediately began to wonder at what exactly could be composted. Turns out there is a website that tells me.
It's amazing the amount of stuff in our trash that is actually able to be used in compost. It makes me actually horrified that I hadn't been, and that other places still don't, doing this. So much of our trash can be used for good - and in SF, that means WINE as the compost goes to Napa Valley for some wineries to use! :D
I also found out about these biodegradable bags that you can use for storing compost trash before throwing it out in the trash.
Consider composting in your local area! And if they don't have it, consider writing to your local county government to institute it!
Well, I am now here in SF and while I had been pretty good about separating paper and plastic, I never gave a thought to my other trash. My landlords pointed out yesterday that we have a compost bin and that paper towels and the like could also be put in compost. Well, I immediately began to wonder at what exactly could be composted. Turns out there is a website that tells me.
It's amazing the amount of stuff in our trash that is actually able to be used in compost. It makes me actually horrified that I hadn't been, and that other places still don't, doing this. So much of our trash can be used for good - and in SF, that means WINE as the compost goes to Napa Valley for some wineries to use! :D
I also found out about these biodegradable bags that you can use for storing compost trash before throwing it out in the trash.
Consider composting in your local area! And if they don't have it, consider writing to your local county government to institute it!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Fun in the City
My mom and I roamed the city this morning getting some errands done and also having a bit of fun. We went to Union Square to check out Macy's then afterwards, off we went to the Ferry Building to check out Tuesday's Farmer's Market.
It definitely isn't as impressive as Saturday's, but still, there are enough vendors to offer good fruit and vegetable options. We ended up getting more fruit for my mom, sage honey (yum...), and artichokes for dinner! You can see the bags full of goodies here:
For lunch, we just ate at the Ferry Building at Delica RF 1. It's Japanese fusion and at lunch, they sell Bento boxes, 4 items for $9.50. It was okay. I actually had to get one custom made for me since most of their pre-packaged boxes had something with soy in at least one of the items. I ended up with the Tonkatsu, Wasabi potato salad, and Green Beans (drenched in a mayonnaise based sauce, not excellent). Like I said, ok, not wonderful. But as we ate, we got to see the ferry coming and going - it was nice!
It definitely isn't as impressive as Saturday's, but still, there are enough vendors to offer good fruit and vegetable options. We ended up getting more fruit for my mom, sage honey (yum...), and artichokes for dinner! You can see the bags full of goodies here:
For lunch, we just ate at the Ferry Building at Delica RF 1. It's Japanese fusion and at lunch, they sell Bento boxes, 4 items for $9.50. It was okay. I actually had to get one custom made for me since most of their pre-packaged boxes had something with soy in at least one of the items. I ended up with the Tonkatsu, Wasabi potato salad, and Green Beans (drenched in a mayonnaise based sauce, not excellent). Like I said, ok, not wonderful. But as we ate, we got to see the ferry coming and going - it was nice!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Pasquale's Pizzeria
Dad went back home today and the whole family went to dinner tonight. We didn't want too much to eat and some of the places we wanted to try were closed today. So we decided to try Pasquale's Pizzeria which had some good reviews. We got the House pizza which was just ok. Not great, average. We still know our dad's pizza is tops. :)
But we were still hungry and here's what was left:
But we were still hungry and here's what was left:
Sunday - Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday J! It was a J-centric kinda day... which is good! But also good was me getting to see wiggly-butt Sage again and for the parents to meet Sage. Watching Dad meet and play with Sage was just about one of the cutest sights.
Sorry the photos are a bit blurry, Sage is always in motion and my phone camera just doesn't do her justice!
Sorry the photos are a bit blurry, Sage is always in motion and my phone camera just doesn't do her justice!
Saturday - Farmer's Market and IKEA
After a night of illness... (Blah!)
Farmer's Market the next morning! I've been to the Marin County Farmer's Market many times in the past and that has always been fun! But I had never been to the one in the city before (Ferry Plaza) and since this will now be the one that is more accessible to me, I thought I should check it out!
It is also open on Tuesdays and I think I'll be checking that out tomorrow also. But on Saturday, everyone is out and about including all sorts of vendors making breakfast and selling their wares. It was pretty nice and we (Mom, Dad, Aunt, me) got to have fun sampling fruits and cheeses and other things (i.e. hummus and salsa). We also got some stuff, including some Skor-like sugary goodness for my dad. :)
We got to see some fresh almonds - don't they look cool? I am not sure what I would do with them in terms of eating, so I will have to look this up and maybe try out a recipe.
In the afternoon, we went to IKEA again - I know, I know, it must seem like we live at that place! - but thankfully left more there than I brought back into the apartment!
As we headed back to the city, these are the beautiful views we got of SF:
Farmer's Market the next morning! I've been to the Marin County Farmer's Market many times in the past and that has always been fun! But I had never been to the one in the city before (Ferry Plaza) and since this will now be the one that is more accessible to me, I thought I should check it out!
It is also open on Tuesdays and I think I'll be checking that out tomorrow also. But on Saturday, everyone is out and about including all sorts of vendors making breakfast and selling their wares. It was pretty nice and we (Mom, Dad, Aunt, me) got to have fun sampling fruits and cheeses and other things (i.e. hummus and salsa). We also got some stuff, including some Skor-like sugary goodness for my dad. :)
We got to see some fresh almonds - don't they look cool? I am not sure what I would do with them in terms of eating, so I will have to look this up and maybe try out a recipe.
In the afternoon, we went to IKEA again - I know, I know, it must seem like we live at that place! - but thankfully left more there than I brought back into the apartment!
As we headed back to the city, these are the beautiful views we got of SF:
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Friday - Shopping and Working!
Mom and Dad are here! Yay!
Unfortunately for them, I kinda put them straight to work. :D No, really, they were ok with that as they wanted to help me with my new move. One of the things that I had needed was to replace the fabric on the cushions in my built-in dining nook. The fabric that had been there seemed like it had been there for ages and frankly, who knew what they had been through?
We started our morning bright and early going to Britex Fabric Store. It was a fun collaboration of ideas and we finally settled on some calming fabric and trim for the cushions.
We were excited to start but were very hungry so we decided to head to Chinatown for some lunch. We ended up at a seafood place (can't remember the name!) and got a couple dishes, seen below, all decent. Good, not great. But it filled us up and we soon headed back to the Inner Sunset.
We then checked out the cushions and saw what had actually been the fabric color choice. What a difference between the original color and the present-day color. We began staple gunning away - I became quite the staple gunner! How satisfying is that job? :) Well, we finished in the afternoon and check out the fabulous results.
Before:
After:
Unfortunately for them, I kinda put them straight to work. :D No, really, they were ok with that as they wanted to help me with my new move. One of the things that I had needed was to replace the fabric on the cushions in my built-in dining nook. The fabric that had been there seemed like it had been there for ages and frankly, who knew what they had been through?
We started our morning bright and early going to Britex Fabric Store. It was a fun collaboration of ideas and we finally settled on some calming fabric and trim for the cushions.
We were excited to start but were very hungry so we decided to head to Chinatown for some lunch. We ended up at a seafood place (can't remember the name!) and got a couple dishes, seen below, all decent. Good, not great. But it filled us up and we soon headed back to the Inner Sunset.
We then checked out the cushions and saw what had actually been the fabric color choice. What a difference between the original color and the present-day color. We began staple gunning away - I became quite the staple gunner! How satisfying is that job? :) Well, we finished in the afternoon and check out the fabulous results.
Before:
After:
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