joined the rest of the modern world and got an iPhone! I have just been sliding the screen back and forth for hours. I'm delighted! Very excited to learn how to use it to its highest capability.
I'm looking for suggestions for great free (or low cost) apps!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Today I
got an account at Fidelity and opened an IRA! I talked to "the guy" there for about an hour, asking all of my IRA-for-dummies questions. I think I get it now. I'm excited to have mutual funds that have stocks so I can care about the stock market for more than just general world well-being reasons!
I am on the road to fiscal responsibility! And financial independence! And a luxurious retirement!
What better way to put my frugality to good use than to invest in my FUTURE!?
I am on the road to fiscal responsibility! And financial independence! And a luxurious retirement!
What better way to put my frugality to good use than to invest in my FUTURE!?
Thursday, July 12, 2012
This week
at the preschool at my temple where I work, several of the children have had big breakthroughs! One child suddenly decided he can pee standing up and by himself, a girl we previously thought to only speak Russian started speaking in full English sentences without uttering a word before, and a boy who had only played by himself started engaging fully with the other kids and became Mr. Popular.
Getting to know the children has been so exciting, because at this age, they are going through so many changes! It's so special to be a part of that for these kids. Being part of the potty training process, the socialization process, even just speaking and making silly noises...it makes me feel important and responsible. I love watching their personalities develop and seeing how they interact with the other children.
While they are all quite the little characters, I am also conscious of what they are being taught. It's fascinating to observe how gender roles are perpetuated in the classroom by the children themselves (one boy has long dreadlocks and at first the other children didn't understand how a boy could have long hair, and they kept calling him a "her"). It is impossible at this point to tell what is taught and what is intrinsic, but either way, it is so vital at this age to minimize gender-role talk. I hope I make a sliver of difference in the development of these precious children!!!!
Two interesting related links:
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/29/the-camp-counselor-vs-the-intern/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2012/06/28/7-ways-youre-hurting-your-daughters-future/
Getting to know the children has been so exciting, because at this age, they are going through so many changes! It's so special to be a part of that for these kids. Being part of the potty training process, the socialization process, even just speaking and making silly noises...it makes me feel important and responsible. I love watching their personalities develop and seeing how they interact with the other children.
While they are all quite the little characters, I am also conscious of what they are being taught. It's fascinating to observe how gender roles are perpetuated in the classroom by the children themselves (one boy has long dreadlocks and at first the other children didn't understand how a boy could have long hair, and they kept calling him a "her"). It is impossible at this point to tell what is taught and what is intrinsic, but either way, it is so vital at this age to minimize gender-role talk. I hope I make a sliver of difference in the development of these precious children!!!!
Two interesting related links:
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/29/the-camp-counselor-vs-the-intern/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2012/06/28/7-ways-youre-hurting-your-daughters-future/
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Today I
shadowed the cardiologist again. Another great day with patient appointments and lots of learning! Still, I can only grasp the medical content up to a certain point, so once I've depleted my relevant Latin prefix knowledge and written down patient history, I get to thinking about other things.
Today I was thinking about the importance of family. With almost every patient came another person, either a daughter or a spouse, who advocated for that patient, asked questions, took notes, and just kept the patient company. There was one man who came in who has a wife with terminal cancer and dementia. It was heartbreaking to hear him describe the stress (which is contributing to his heart problems!) of caring for his wife--they have been married 64 years. 64 years! That is three of my lives so far. Another couple who came in had been married 61 years! Pretty amazing.
It made me realize how much we depend on others, and the vital (literally) importance of maintaining good relationships.
Today I was thinking about the importance of family. With almost every patient came another person, either a daughter or a spouse, who advocated for that patient, asked questions, took notes, and just kept the patient company. There was one man who came in who has a wife with terminal cancer and dementia. It was heartbreaking to hear him describe the stress (which is contributing to his heart problems!) of caring for his wife--they have been married 64 years. 64 years! That is three of my lives so far. Another couple who came in had been married 61 years! Pretty amazing.
It made me realize how much we depend on others, and the vital (literally) importance of maintaining good relationships.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
This afternoon I
shadowed a non-invasive cardiologist! I saw five patient appointments, read a few echos, and got a lot of questions answered. I wish I could bottle the feeling I had when I walked out of the hospital in Clifton Springs. I was so inspired and energized by the thought of fulfilling my destiny, and by the fact that I believe I have found a career that will interest me and allow me to reach my highest potential through the years.
The universe sent me a sign of affirmation: swans and baby ducks all over the pond next to the hospital building! And Clifton Springs is really just the most adorable town ever.
The universe sent me a sign of affirmation: swans and baby ducks all over the pond next to the hospital building! And Clifton Springs is really just the most adorable town ever.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Gilad, Sushi, Dan Savage
Gilad Shalit was released today. I woke up at seven to the sound of my phone vibrating--it was my mother texting me about his return. I had so many mixed emotions. First, to a college student, 7am is pretty much the middle of the night so I was tired, and
[I never finished this post. I just found the draft, and I just wanted to publish it like this...fill in the blanks with whatever you were feeling on that day.]
[I never finished this post. I just found the draft, and I just wanted to publish it like this...fill in the blanks with whatever you were feeling on that day.]
Today I
got a second wind for this blog. I was daunted by the task of following up my posts about the life changing trip I went on last summer, and I didn't know how to transition back to my regular life. I have decided to try to record just one memory, story, landmark, or fact in each post. I want to record the mundane occurrences that, when put together, make up a life that I'll want to remember.
Today I tried to boil eggs but it didn't go so well. One cracked as soon as I put it in the pan and then somewhere in the middle of the cooking, the flame went out. The kitchen had a lot of gas in it. Whoops. And then I overcooked them so it was hard to peel the shells off. I ate them though. Salt will fix anything.
Today I tried to boil eggs but it didn't go so well. One cracked as soon as I put it in the pan and then somewhere in the middle of the cooking, the flame went out. The kitchen had a lot of gas in it. Whoops. And then I overcooked them so it was hard to peel the shells off. I ate them though. Salt will fix anything.
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