duodenocholedochotomy...and things like that.

Figuring out not only what those giant words are but even how to SAY them has taken up most of my life lately. I decided to start taking prerequisites for x-ray technician school and even just the human anatomy class I'm taking has got me studying 30-40 hours a week to barely keep my head above water. Add to that a medical terminology class, a job and a boyfriend and I've literally had zero time to waste, post updates on here or even think.

I am still aiming for a medical type job, but my thinking process has been altered a little. I keep getting told how amazing I would be as a nurse and after researching it, nurses do make more money and have more job opportunities and room for promotion. So here's my current plan - I can finish up the prereq classes and apply to the x-ray tech program at Yuba College and while I'm on the waitlist for that, finish and apply to the nursing program at Sierra College. It'll definitely take a few more years than I had planned, but I think it will be well worth it in the end.

I have learned over these past 5 weeks is that I am much smarter and more hard working than I have ever given myself credit for. I never thought I could or would want to study as much as I have for a class, but I have put in so many endless hours. Luckily, the studying has been paying off - I got an A on my first anatomy test, I've been getting 11/10's on my medical terminology quizzes and so on. This is more than I have ever studied in my life and I feel so accomplished already. I can't even image the insane medical words that I'll know even by the end of the semester! I don't get to say that I'm proud of myself very often, but I have been glowing - if you could only SEE me through all of the textbooks, notes, flashcards and homework!


I have also discovered that I'm actually really taking an interest in the things that I'm learning. I was in music for so long and never truly had to work hard at it to get results, but now this is a completely new subject with new discoveries and new everything. I am not only surprised, but THRILLED that I have a knack for something I never expected and to actually LIKE what I'm doing. Amazing.


Other than anatomy, work has been going well, especially when I am able to get some good tips and Frank and I have been wonderful, as always. He left on a national tour with his band and even though I missed him terribly, I was able to use all of that time to study my butt off. But now that he's back and has his birthday next Saturday, I'm so happy to see him and finally hang out with him again!


Other news? I found out I'm allergic (like, REALLY) to cats, which pisses me off. I discovered that having money is awesome, but it kinda sucks when you don't have any. I was also trying to hang out with some friends that I haven't for a while, but it's not working out too well since anatomy has made me into a hermit.


At least today brought me sushi, green tea ice cream, and discovering awesome medical words like hepatocholangiocystoduodenostomy :)