YB Update 08022005
Its been quite some time since my last posting, so I thought I'd give you a personal update on the going-on's in the life of YB. Its hard enough to keep up with me on a daily basis, let alone on a blog-by-blog basis. So here's the latest YB play-by-play:
Med School and the MCATs
Per previous entries, I had my major epiphany that I was meant to be a doctor. At the very last minute (literally the last hour of the last day), I registered for the Aug 20th MCAT, giving myself 6 weeks to prep. Well, let's say that after two weeks, I realized that there was no way in hell that I'd be ready in the remaining 4 weeks for the MCAT. I tend to take a superman-like approach to these kinds of challenges, but I ain't super-stupid either! I've deferred sitting for the exam until next April. In doing so, I've deferred my application to med school by one year for the entering class of 2007. Its all good. It gives MaddyBeesh and I time to get our acts together and be better prepared for the long arduous (though positively-challenging) journey ahead.
Provincetown-Quebec Road Trip
Well... my vacation subsidies were quickly diverted to MCAT registration fees and prep materials. I am REALLY dating myself here... I last took the MCAT and Princeton Review 10 years ago. Basically multiply the cost back then for all that crap by ten and you get the current cost. My intention of backing out of vacation was to devote more study time to the MCAT. Well, now the baby is out with the bathwater. I'm still not planning on going to PTown with the Boys,... though I have to constantly add the disclaimer that you never really know what I'll do until the last minute. Its a signature trademark characteristic of mine. So who knows what will happen, but for now I've postponed any vacationing.
YB Ink Experience
I have the template (see previous postings). I have the location (JinxProof in Georgetown), and now its a matter of regenerating the cashflow. This has been an odd month of expenses: all that MCAT stuff, then on top of that, I had to get a NIGHT GUARD for my teeth. Apparently, YB has been quite anxiety-ridden in his sleep and tends to grind. (I still can't believe that I'm unconsciously anxiety-ridden, but lots of stuff is going on these days...) Anyhow, my dentist was probably thrilled when I wrote out the check for the night guard. I've never had so much acrylic shoved in my mouth before (save the oral jokes, folks), but hey, my teeth are straightened.
And now for some new news:
Anyone want to buy a house?
MaddyBeesh and I have come to the difficult, emotionally-wrenching decision to sell the house. We're both going through these fantastic 360 career changes that it seems appropos to start our lives again tabula rasa (blank slate for you non-latin afficianados.) We've found a wonderful tranquil house already in Reston, nestled in the woods. I saw it last night and loved it. All my anxieties over selling the house quickly lifted. The best part is that KMK is coming with us. We're all really really happy. Granted, we're totally defying conventional wisdom by cashing out so early, but need I remind you that YB Wisdom far transcends the conventional? This is all going to happen over the next couple of months, so I'm sure I'll be bitching about packing (hate it) and cleaning (Blanca, where ARE YOU?) The bitching is all a facade though... I feel happy and lighter (if that makes sense.)
I think that's it for now. Work is work and my activities of daily living are status quo. I've been spending way too much time backing up art films and need to get more fresh air. I think my new project will be to lose more body fat. Does anyone know any personal trainers in NVA?
TTYL!
- YB
Med School and the MCATs
Per previous entries, I had my major epiphany that I was meant to be a doctor. At the very last minute (literally the last hour of the last day), I registered for the Aug 20th MCAT, giving myself 6 weeks to prep. Well, let's say that after two weeks, I realized that there was no way in hell that I'd be ready in the remaining 4 weeks for the MCAT. I tend to take a superman-like approach to these kinds of challenges, but I ain't super-stupid either! I've deferred sitting for the exam until next April. In doing so, I've deferred my application to med school by one year for the entering class of 2007. Its all good. It gives MaddyBeesh and I time to get our acts together and be better prepared for the long arduous (though positively-challenging) journey ahead.
Provincetown-Quebec Road Trip
Well... my vacation subsidies were quickly diverted to MCAT registration fees and prep materials. I am REALLY dating myself here... I last took the MCAT and Princeton Review 10 years ago. Basically multiply the cost back then for all that crap by ten and you get the current cost. My intention of backing out of vacation was to devote more study time to the MCAT. Well, now the baby is out with the bathwater. I'm still not planning on going to PTown with the Boys,... though I have to constantly add the disclaimer that you never really know what I'll do until the last minute. Its a signature trademark characteristic of mine. So who knows what will happen, but for now I've postponed any vacationing.
YB Ink Experience
I have the template (see previous postings). I have the location (JinxProof in Georgetown), and now its a matter of regenerating the cashflow. This has been an odd month of expenses: all that MCAT stuff, then on top of that, I had to get a NIGHT GUARD for my teeth. Apparently, YB has been quite anxiety-ridden in his sleep and tends to grind. (I still can't believe that I'm unconsciously anxiety-ridden, but lots of stuff is going on these days...) Anyhow, my dentist was probably thrilled when I wrote out the check for the night guard. I've never had so much acrylic shoved in my mouth before (save the oral jokes, folks), but hey, my teeth are straightened.
And now for some new news:
Anyone want to buy a house?
MaddyBeesh and I have come to the difficult, emotionally-wrenching decision to sell the house. We're both going through these fantastic 360 career changes that it seems appropos to start our lives again tabula rasa (blank slate for you non-latin afficianados.) We've found a wonderful tranquil house already in Reston, nestled in the woods. I saw it last night and loved it. All my anxieties over selling the house quickly lifted. The best part is that KMK is coming with us. We're all really really happy. Granted, we're totally defying conventional wisdom by cashing out so early, but need I remind you that YB Wisdom far transcends the conventional? This is all going to happen over the next couple of months, so I'm sure I'll be bitching about packing (hate it) and cleaning (Blanca, where ARE YOU?) The bitching is all a facade though... I feel happy and lighter (if that makes sense.)
I think that's it for now. Work is work and my activities of daily living are status quo. I've been spending way too much time backing up art films and need to get more fresh air. I think my new project will be to lose more body fat. Does anyone know any personal trainers in NVA?
TTYL!
- YB
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