G+ Migration Blog

I am singularly incapable of focusing on anything today. Rats. I do not have time for this. I have to be super awesomely functional for another week and a half and then I can be normal functional for another week then I can ... when can I freaking collapse? Who wrote this schedule, anyway?

Excellent. We now have a problem that (superfluously) postulates "you and a stowaway are stranded on a lost planet". The stowaway is named Dr. Smith and he is complaining that he was given inferior equipment. ... Good grief. When do we get to the problem with Major Nelson and his telescope not working?

I suppose it would be wrong to drown my sorrows in a chocolate bunny. Then again, not sure where to get a quality bunny at this point. Yes, it matters; just any old cheap bunny will not do.

How modern are the materials on this subject? They are using the equivalent of a word problem in which Gilligan figures. Yes, the 3 hour tour 1970's Gilligan (I think it was the 70's?). Even more inspiring, these are the same people who have contributed the bulk of questions in this area for the actual test. Isn't it nice to know we're only 30 or so years out of date?

Just bit someone's head off with a look. Didn't mean to be mean, but random strangers saying, "That looks hard!" while casually observing the stupidest stupid ever to be tested, which is what I am studying, is irritating. Especially as what they were really doing is noticing something that looks like math with other weird stuff thrown in and trying to commiserate as a total stranger because Math is Hard. I wish this was something that followed slightly more logical rules; I wish it was more like straight-up math (I don't mean anything fanciful or crazy). I know, I know. If you don't want people, stay home, but if I did that, I'd just go to bed and stay there. For days.

Weird Austrian chocolate - Zaubernussen (there's an umlaut, I just don't know how to get it on the keyboard). It's almond hazelnut brittle, but that translates to 'magic nuts'. I guess I'm missing a colloquialism? Other varieties of chocolate bar they make - Kirsch Blut. Kirsch, as in the really strong cherry flavored liquor, and blood, as in blood. I've had blood sausages and I've had blood soup, all of which I assumed were old ways of upping the nutrient content, as well as thickening, and using everything you had. That doesn't really hold up as a reason for putting blood in chocolate. No, just no.

Sun came out. In other news, still studying, still panicked, still in pain. In no particular order. Did manage to have proper breakfast, though.

I shall miss Kenneth Cavness & Bethany Willick while they are vampire chasing.

YIL that Daiso is one of the most awesome 'dollar' stores, ever (it's really a $2 store). Complete with dried squid and amusing mis-translations.

I would like to not be in pain plz. K thx, bye.

So, yeah, that happened. Finally realized it's the wife running the practice stereotype. Except it's not the wife. Also, so sick of passive aggressive behavior. You did something I didn't like, so I'm not doing any work, but I won't tell you because then when it gets really bad for all the other people, who are the ones who really suffer, I can blame it on you. Even be able to tell the boss how terrible you were. And this is where the stereotype comes in - because you can't complain to the boss about his wife because she's always right. Except, not his wife, just co-opted the effective role as indispensable controlling person. Also also, get over working out your issues with people you perceive as senior to you in life but why not get some kicks in now while they're junior enough you can get away with it. Because that's an attitude that'll build positive working relationships in the future. Plus, my back hurts.

Today has tremendous badness potential. Deep breaths, serenity. Getting a bagel for breakfast.

Buggrit, can't find peachy fotr lip balm.

My zantac is wearing off.

I wish I could record and share the horrible sounds one of the baristas* has been suddenly and inexplicably making. Disturbingly loud discordant sounds at random intervals. Perhaps she is studying the various calls of the endangered unaccountably loudly whooping crane. Perhaps she has been studying the real spectrum of manifestations of Tourette's. Perhaps she is studying a character role in a period comedy, a role whose defining trait is their extremely loud whooping laugh (if that's the term). She could put the siren in fire engine, she could be her own Whoop! button app. She's making the needle bounce into the red on the voice memo app (I felt compelled to check). Good grief. *ya, studying in Starbucks, sigh

1 mm = 7 degrees 1 degree = 2 prism diopters 1 mm = 15 prism diopters I can't possibly imagine why I find studying for this exam stressful.

That's a first; butt-dialed by an attending.

Signs of congenital syphilis include peg shaped teeth, eighth nerve deafness, and interstitial keratitis.

Babies born with rubella most frequently have sensorineural hearing loss. They may have cataracts or glaucoma, but rarely both.

About that on time arrival - hahahahahahaasahahaaaa - gasp - so humorous. We left the ground somewhere after 7:30pm. Thus, arriving at the gate somewhere around past 10ish is exactly when you'd expect to arrive. But, no luggage lost (this should be a Tom Stoppard satire), and no line for a taxi mean I can head for bed very soon. #travel #goals

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The door is closing! Signing off from welcome to a United world.

Let the crying baby commence! #firstworldproblems

Oh, good. Maintenance guy walking through the plane carrying a gas cylinder (couldn't see what it was). Another promising sign, they haven't pried the phone out of my hands. Anyone for Words with Friends?

Nope, not leaving before dark. And yet we are still supposed to arrive on time. I wonder if we are using the same wind everyone else is using?

Boarding commenced and proceeds apace. We may even leave the ground before the light has left the sky.

Meanwhile, here's a Brachiosaurus for your entertainment. He's hanging out at the airport, too.

We have a plane and a crew!

So far, my flight's departure time has been changed almost constantly since I got to the airport (delayed, moved up, moved back, moved up, repeat). Plus, the gate has been changed thrice. Currently, it's delayed by 30 minutes.

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Last one, just cuz #Willising

An anomaloscope. Just fun to say.

Feeling very uncharitable about idiosyncrasies of lecturers. You are not so special that you couldn't possibly waste my time. Plus, you might be presenting something I'd actually like to recall. This will not happen without your cooperation and forethought. #grumpygrumpyprincess

Thank goodness this last lecture was so good.  I'm kind of paying attention, although I'm good and ready to go back to the hotel and crash.

Priorities: In discussing lengthy list of potential side effects, the one they highlighted as the most important was altered lipid profile (code for raising ur bad cholesterol). I'd bet the one patients come in and complain about, though, is sexual dysfunction .

Still here, physically, at least.

TIL in the past 100 years we have changed retinoblastoma from a uniformly fatal disease to an almost 100% survivable one (for certain values and in western countries). But Survivability of uveal melanoma has not changed at all. Bummer.

Oh, well, dozed through a lot of that one.

Gah. It is TFE. I am burnt. Burned out yesterday. Yay for overwhelming stress and occasional panic.

It's Wed already, isn't it? Excuse me while I have a moment of panic.

Note the homeless person adding local color just out of the frame to the left. #Willising

apraxia - sounds like it should be the name of a planet, maybe one where they have problems planning and coordinating activity flocculus - another word that sounds like Congress would want to forbid its use

Useful info: syphilis. Most frequently seen new cases in men. Most frequently in men who have sex with men. If you've ever been born or had sex, you have a risk factor for syphilis. USE A CONDOM, PEOPLE. (not fool-proof, but that's the target audience)

It's freezing but gorgeous outside.

#Willising

Good morning, starshine.  It's TFE.

People do not need to keep talking to fill all available time voids. We really aren't interested in what you think is so exciting or your unsubstantiated personal opinions.

Another in your daily series of photos of the Sears tower. #Willising

Bad things happen when Sonic hedgehog fails.

Homeobox genes

Oh, good. More Kaplan-Meier curves. I'm sure to stay awake now.

Ow. Talking really loud guy. Step away from the microphone, please.

More random pedantry - title: neurology of the ocular pupil. Where's the other one? Also, skew is not spelled scew anywhere by anyone. Find someone to edit your materials, people. #amycanmakeyounotdumb

QOTD "dead axons can't swell"

Better view than other spot - and the sun came out. Cold out, sometimes they keep the heat on in here. Turns out student center is better location than forum for all sorts of reasons. Except the view.

Meiosis is not a pupil problem. Miosis is. Look It Up. Gah.

Your videos aren't working b/c you aren't clicking on the visible little button PowerPoint put there for that exact reason. OMG. headdesk . #learntousepwrpt

Omg, now we have monotone, slow, random pause, last century reference guy. zzzzz .

I take it back. Heat would be nice. Srsly, people.

Sleep would be nice.

And now we have monotone guy.

Disease X "more prevalent where there's deers." [sic]

Famous dude giving lecture.

Oh, look. It let me sign in again.

Know what I loved about San Francisco? Wifi everywhere. Wireless here is terrible.

Is it still Sunday?

Omg, a perky pathologist.

Fick off, Principle.

Parasol cells - a useful fabric print for a nerdy umbrella that appeals not even to the limited audience who would know what they were.

He's good, but god this is boring (physiology).

Ocular physiology. We R not amus3d.

We had a break. It looks like this outside.

Toxoplasmosis - now proven by study - you didn't get it from your cat; you got it from eating poorly inspected, undercooked meat. In fact, in one study, cat exposure was a negative risk factor (I.e., fewer people with cat exposure got toxoplasma)

You will be pleased to know we are now discussing brown recluse bites vs CA-MRSA, which looks the same.

Exhausted. #whinywhinyprincess

The anatomy & embryology guy is very good.

Finally on the last bits. Soon to be off- air 'til tomorrow.

Have officially lost it.

Oh, good, we're on Schopenauer, now.

Ridley: 1. Scott? 2. Harold? 3. Batman villain? I'd ask which was knighted, but they seem to hand those out a lot.

Far point: 1. The point on the line of sight which is conjugate to the retina when accommodation is completely relaxed 2. The first episode of TNG

Footballs are toric.

Pertinent to recent events: thick lenses have 6 cardinal points.

Went for a walk. Woke me up more than coffee. We'll see how long that lasts.

It's always good when you get to the part that's useless in physics and scientific optics.

Well, I was awake between 5:30 and 8:30. Conference coffee it is (Starbucks' worst), ugh.

And we're off

Things I did not expect to put in my luggage: ankle wrap, knee brace, seat pad, aspercreme.

Likely not sleeping, as have to be at airport at 4 am -_- Stupid 9-11

So while I'm sitting here, freezing my parts off, I want to illuminate yesterday's events, report on the follow-up, and possibly get anyone's insight who's offering.  And thank a few people who let me chew their ears.  However, since I'm clearly incapable of posting something on LJ that you can see, and cannot be so importunate as to just blabber away on here, I am temporarily at a loss.  Dear technical support Abby ...

Anyone who thinks heralds don't have a sense of humor needs to take a look at the arms granted to Terry Pratchett. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett#Arms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett#Arms

In other news, the universe and I are not one.  I am currently ensconced in so many ice packs that against all scientific evidence, my body temperature may, in fact, be lowering. They are effective for pain and swelling, though, and can be conveniently rotated to multiple positions.  Advil may not be the optimal thing, here, but I didn't have any tylenol, so advil it is.  Later, the aspercreme.  Very few places in this schema are wrappable, so not sure about the compression. #watercoolerincident

If you missed the new Anne of Green Gables cover image fiasco my thought process may not have meaningful use.  When I saw this, my first thought was that he got the red-headed part right. http://www.savagechickens.com/2013/03/incorrigible.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavageChickens+%28Savage+Chickens%29 http://www.savagechickens.com/2013/03/incorrigible.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavageChickens+%28Savage+Chickens%29

I am told they have rain warnings in Michigan. I do not recall this.

Stress fail: drinking coffee.  Always helpful with insomnia and stress.

I am sure FTN stands for something else, but I can't think of it right now. Other than it's not lollipops and porcupines.

Well, that wasn't awkward. At all.

I wish you were all awake, then you could post things and everyone would comment and it would be funny and make me laugh.

Congenital Stationary Night Blindness: a) an inborn inability to see armored warriors if they don't move b) an inherited inability to read hand-written letters after dark c) an inability to get those cheap Levolors to work, especially at night d) an inherited disorder of rod function, most commonly mapped to Xp11, in which there is a failure to communicate between the proximal end of the photoreceptors and the bipolar cell You decide!

Brain died, ate food, pls let me get some sleep, plzplzplzzzzz.

Things that irk me: writing q&a where something has five names (ok, three) and only using one, probably the least common. This is done knowing that even if the person taking the test really knows all the other critical info but not that fifth (ok, third) synonym, this may lead them to guess incorrectly among the answer choices, none of which appear to be correct. #irked

If you think it's diphtheria, but it's not, it's not a really old ad for synthetic butter, either.

Potentially useful insults, a reason for studying. Such as: you are a depressed region of necrotic limbal follicles on the eyeball of life.

Can you say polyhexamethylene biguanide three times, fast? (I know there's no reason to, but that's not what I asked.)

Which structure has the highest blood flow in the body (does not require special circumstances)?

Koeppe, Busacca, Berlin. Not part of the Axis.

Why you don't have a sandbox. Toxocara canis

Nocardia asteroides - a nasty pneumonia causing bacterium. Nocardia asteroids - a new old video game with heartless linear antagonists. Or a typo.

Things it is ok to say in polite company, although possibly not in Congress: Onchocerca volvulus

Questions to which I can remember the answer: "... single most destructive organism encountered in ocular infections." Also, not Bob.

Things not to name your children: Serratia Candida

Name that time frame association: within 6 weeks 1 to 3 months 2 months to 2 years

p-ANCA = PAN c-ANCA = Wegener's granulomatosis I can't think of a way to remember that, either.

Name an alkylating agent. No, you may not call him Bob.

Posting something over on LJ because I like the illusion of privacy for detailed info.  Esp relates to Chicago peeps.

Things that are not bingo numbers: A29, B27, DR4.

Why would you give the calories per 240 ml if the bottle is 296 ml?

Numbers that are not a US zip code: 11778

Abbreviations that probably mean something different to me: riMLF

I don't want to have to study.