Day 34 Detroit Blues

First things first, thank God that I'm out of downtown Detroit. I can only IMAGINE what it must be like. Tonight was an instance of when the best team didn't win. They were not the better team in game 7, however. Now, let me get to Marion Hossa. Last year he had his heart torn out of him by the Detroit Red Wings. He loses in the Stanley Cup Finals while playing for the Pittsburg Penguins. In the off-season, he was offered something like a 4 year $40M contract. He decided to sign a 1 year 7.5M contract to play with the Red Wings because he FELT he had a better chance to win the cup with them. Wow. I'm sorry, dude. Stay and win one next year.

I have a Body Tracker Update!

Weight: 187.8 (-1.8 pounds)

% Body Fat: 17.2 (-2.5%)

% Body Water: 56.8 (+1.9%)

Muscle Weight: 147.0 (+2.2 lbs)

Physical Rating: 5

BMR: 2093 (+35)

Metabolic Age: 21 (-4)

Bone Mass: 7.6 (0)

Visceral Fat: 3

Holy shit! I'm pretty healthy! I shed about a pound per week. Dropped 2.5% body fat. Gained 2.2 pounds of muscle. I burn 35 more calories a day just for sitting on my skinny ass. My metabolism is running at a younger age than me. Terrific. Look how low that visceral fat is. And to think, this is AFTER all that candy my mother sent me, and lackadaisical (yes, I needed spell check) workouts the past few days due to exhaustion from studying. Ten more weeks, 12.8 more pounds.

I had my Histology Lab Practical today. 50 multiple choice questions each with 10 possibilities. Here's a good example of the Histology Practical questions. Go get one of those 3-D cross-eyed books. Print some of the pages in black and white. And go….page by page….finding an arrow or circle on each page and asked to identify the structure amount countless possibilities. Pretty fun, huh? I'll obviously update when I know more.

I'm in the mood for a shout-out again. Jay Bird has disappointed…(POS)…Tonight, we are going to go with Samsun's Uncle. Samsun's Uncle used to treat Samsun very well. He would give him some exercise by throwing his treats and having him run head first into the couch. He would sneak him catnip here and there. Give him some Frosty. Hey, how glad are you that you're not still in the Lofts?

I'm exhausted…I leave you with one of the most AMAZING videos ever taken.

C'mon Lakers,

Dr. Samsun

Day 31 This One May Be Interesting...

Hello all. This is a rather disturbing feeling I'm having tonight. It bears with it a certain question that there is no way of figuring out the answer is to learn it yourself.

Before I begin. Was yesterdays second comment a spamer or an actual reader? To the first comment, I wasn't planning on doing out a shout-out every day, but i suppose I can do one today. This shout-out is going to....Jay Bird. J B, I like to call him for short, is a bonafide rock star. Hes got moves on the dance floor like no other. He is the Thrilla. If J Bird is in the house...

Don't quite know what that was...sorry.

So lets go over the results to my Mini 1 shall we?

Histology: 30/36 = 83.3%

DPS: 12/15 = 80%

Physiology: 8/10 = 80%

Anatomy: 11/22 = 50%

BIOCHem: 39/47 = 83%

But Dr. Samsun, what is the grading scale?

A (80-100)

B (70-80)

C (MPS-69)

F (Below MPS)

Oh, so the equivalent of FOUR A's and one F? HEY! FOUR A's?! That's pretty good, aye?! But Dr. Samsun, if you fail one class you fail the semester right? Well, that is true...HOWEVER, for Anatomy, Each Mini is worth 15% of your grade, and each Lab Practical is worth 15% with the Final being worth 20% and PBL worth 5%. So Doc, right now, you have 7.5% out of a possible 15%? Meaning you still can get a 92.5% in the class?!

So, all in all, how would you rate your exam Dr. Samsun?

Well, my strengths were my strengths, and my weaknesses were my weaknesses. I've taken biochemistry courses over and over at MSU and at Wayne. I've done a shit load of Cell Biology. Doctor and Patient in Society is a bit of common sense, and a bit new. Histology is pretty new to me, but I know whats going on. I've learned about the cell for awhile without actually seeing it. Well, now I'm seeing it. Then comes anatomy. Anatomy is a beast. The science are like other subjects. You can't do a project and present it and learn what you need to learn. All sciences, no matter the type, all require a special type of learning. Science is so complex. Its not sell here, buy here, do that. Each science has its own unique way of conducting itself. I've honestly studied biochemistry for four years now, learning from more than 15 professors, and I still barely know whats going on. Anatomy is no different. You have 20 muscles in your forearm. TWENTY! Something like 47 bones in your upper limb. Fuck me! It requires a special type of learning. A learning that takes time to develop. A learning that evolves many times before its set. I will develop that set. I knew going into the exam that Anatomy was going to be my weak point. It had to be. Its the newest of all the sciences being installed into my brain. I'll get it there.

For now, I choose to look at the FOUR A's and be proud of them. I choose to look at my F as a learning experience. Now I know how NOT to study for anatomy. Perhaps, I'll find out how TO study for it for the Lab Practical in two weeks. Ya know, I have to get a 70% and what do you know? I'm passing again, with FOUR A's.

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GR!!

Day 30ish Humblism

I've heard from a few people that they noticed I haven't been keeping up with my blog every day. Well, now that I know it matters, perhaps I will.

I finally received my Mother's package. Twenty two days is all it took to get here. Third world what? Well, thanks to her, I've gained everything I've lost back in two days. I now have diabetes. My teeth have fallen out, and my sweat tastes a bit like skittles. Giant bags of Skittles, regular bags of Skittles, Toll-House cookie packets. Gummy Savers. Pringles. Cheeze Its. Starburst. Beef Jerky. Starkist Tuna Lunches. Ritz Crackers. Squeezie cheese. To be honest, I did comment that I am withdrawing from sweets. Its funny, every time you leave your surroundings for a long period there are always little things that show up that make you realize certain things that you take for granted. In Australia, ketchup was a biggy. Tomato sauce is miserable. Here, its something thats good for me to go without. Desserts. Sweets. Sugar. The juice helps a bit, but they don't have much in the forms of sweets here. Other than pie, and thats too much. I've been good staying away from things, but this package has since arrived. From thing to thing, sampling my fat ass away. All day. My stomach right now feels like concentrated hydrochloric acid is burning away my insides...wait...thats right...it is. Along with the candy, she also sent along some stupid booklet about Jesus and attitude. I haven't looked at it yet, nor will I, but she redeemed herself by adding my 11th grade Genetics independent study paper. Yes, I was smart for my age. (Definitely drank and smoked that away...) The paper is an interesting read...if your into genetics. So, about 3% of you. Probably no body reading this, actually.

I watched Superbad today. I guess I never realized how extremely funny that movie actually is. Perhaps now I look at it in a different light. I remember feeling most of those exact feelings that they experienced in the movie. That was at a completely different stage of my life, a pretty amazing one. I have some stories that would amazing you, disgust you, leave you in disbelief for so many different reasons. They are all lessons from a previous chapter. Its good to review chapters, you want to remember the lessons learned don't you?

Today...The best played, the best played well, but the best did not succeed. Neither the Red Wings nor the Lake Show manage a win today, yet hope is not lost. Game 7 in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Perhaps that most exciting game in the entirety of sports. The most speed. The most physical game. Rivalled only with the Superbowl. But the Wings will win. They were designed for Game 7. To win when they needed to most. The best team will win. (Justin should play, but Draper will be there for the face-offs) And the Lake Show. Orlando shot something like 67%, and you lost by 4. You have nothing to be disappointed about. Keep doing your thing, and this will be over in 5, MAYBE 6.

Cheers,

Dr. Samsun

29....First Exam....Wow

Ok, case and point as to how stupid this university is.....Not only did the Mini contain a few of the exact questions from the practice exam they provided us. They included a practice exam that was emailed to describe as an incorrect question because there was two correct answers and they didn't adjust. Not even the order of the answers. The exam was 130 questions....2 hours and 40 minutes long. I doubt you understand...but a 2 hour a 45 minute exam is ridiculously long. By the end I accepted any answer that sounded correct without even thinking which answer made sense. 130 questions. Covering biochemistry, histology, cell biology, anatomy, radiography anatomy, physiology, doctor and patient in society. Its the equivalent of answering serious questions the entire Lord of the Rings 3rd Movie. Its a long time of constant concentration. I think I did ok. I know I passed, but I don't know whether it was with a 70% or a 90%. Apparently I'll have to wait an entire week before I find out the results. Another sign of this schools incompetence....Apparently my mother is growing very fond of Samsun. She will soon understand that it is my decision if he stays or if he comes with me. I appreciate her looking after him, but don't think for a second I won't bring him here with me. It might be good to teach him how to adapt to a new lifestyle. I'm seriously starting towards leading to bringing him here next semester. And Mother. Thank you for the box of food that I will try to avoid. I have spent the entire time I've been here avoiding sweets. Of course its the one thing I'm withdrawing from....I suppose it helps. Even though it might not help my belly....which I am running into a little problem...my shorts are too big for me!!! Yes, I did say that. My 34 shorts are becoming a lil too big for me. 32 may be a possibility now. Um. I was close to 36. Yes, I will accept your amazement. We will see where I'm at in a week. Until then, I'm done talking about it. I look forward to filling you in. Until then, the Wings will win the Cup, the Lake Show will win the Championship and Tiger will be on his way at Bethpage Black. Trying to achieve perfection. Learning like me.

Good night Samsun.

Dr.

Day 28? THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!

Oh boy. It is finally here. Its go time. I find it very fitting that on the eve of the biggest non-standardized test of my life Tiger and Kobe both showed me the way. Tiger Woods came back from 4 down to win the Memorial Tournament. Tiger Woods, one of the most powerful strikers of the ball, went 12/14, 10/14, 12/14, and 14/14 in FAIRWAYS HIT. Are you kidding me?! He is the best...at everything! The most clutch, the best driver, the best iron player, the best scrambler, the best putter, the best chipper, the best pitcher, the best puncher, has the best mental game, is in the best shape, is the best with the media, has the hottest wife...He is as close to perfection as you can get. Kobe is similar. Simply put, he is the best at what he does. Period. What makes these two the best? Are they gifted? Of course. Have they had some luck? Who hasn't? What separates Tiger and Kobe from the rest is their work ethic and their never fading desire to be better than they were the day before. Its obvious. People often say they are "naturals." To be honest, back in my playing days, people said that about me. And to that, I say a big giant BULL SHIT! So what if Tiger could break 50 when he was 6. That boy worked his ass off to break 50. Kobe has taken more shots in his life than hours he has lived. Its non-stop. Tiger misses putts (well, at least he used to). Kobe misses shots, but both know that the next opportunity for them to improve is right there in front of them. Its a never ending cycle. Learn/do/learn/do/learn/do/learn/do, set on repeat. And they wouldn't accept it any other way.

Now to me...am I the best? Fucccccccccck no. Well....ha, nah. And as my mother so kindly pointed out...its very easy to talk about doing something but its another thing to actually do it, and continue to do it and continue and continue. Shes damn right. I remember doing Sudoku in The State News while sitting in lecture. Mondays and Tuesdays, always level 1. I hated doing it on Mondays and Tuesdays because they were so simple even Daniel could do them (hmm, maybe). But on Thursday and Fridays...woooooah wee. I actually liked my first class on Thursday and Fridays. Level 3 and Level 4. The toughies. Sometimes I'd be working on them and before I could finish I noticed class was already over. Shit! Guess I'll finish on Monday. (I know this tangent is off point a bitch, but it was a fun story to tell, and there is a lesson here.) I actually can enjoy a challenge, and back to my main point, I'm at the very beginning of my journey. So far I've covered the foothills leading the way. Tomorrow at 1pm I will take my first step on the mountain. I have some of the skills essential to scale this mountain, but I lack stamina. Stamina will come with experience. I lacked a solid work ethic. Yeah, I put an "ed" on that...I did. My fire is lit. My ice piks and spikes are on. Sure, I will miss a shot. I'll lip out a putt, but right in front of me will be my opportunity to learn. To get better. I AM TIGER WOODS....I AM KOBE BRYANT...wait, I'm white? Shit...ha, no but seriously, I'm not Tiger and I'm not Kobe (shock all around, I know), but for the first time maybe ever I finally feel that I can be like them. And for that reason...BRING ON TOMORROW!

I may already be senile,

Dr. Samsun

150 EC since my last post

I know people are reading. Over 120 views in the last 2 weeks. Not all of them are me....yet, a few comments....maybe this one will get it rolling?