dissected more of my male cat this week in AP2, learned some more biochemical testing methods in microbio(my unknown bacteria turned out to be e.coli!)
patiently waiting for my nursing petition results 😅
it’s been a terribly difficult two weeks, as I may have to put down my childhood pup. I hope things get better soon..
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3/1/25
studying anatomy and physiology 2 at the library today! did the pomodoro method for a bit but my iPad is draining kinda quickly :/, so I’ll have to continue my studies at home. it was nice to be out in public for focus, though when I first came here it was pretty loud 😵. anyways, the respiratory system is so interesting and it’s a lot easier to understand when I read and write notes with my textbook. once I finish some studying, I’ll test myself with our study guide and maybe I’ll teach the material to my dog heh.
gingermedic
took some days off during spring break to do nothing but walk, see family and play some games. unit 3 ap2 feels a little daunting, but I’ve scheduled a remote meeting with my professor and I started taking some nice notes on our next topic: the urinary system :)!
took photos for my classmate of our blood agar plates in microbiology! icky stuff haha!
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📅 Log: 9.3.25 🎧 yoongi_snooze 🗣️ Language Learning Session – 1P (evening) 📝 Notes Review + Classwork (P) 📑 Research Task – Writing session (3 P) 📖 Light Reading – 1P 📜 Journal + Mental Health Check-in 🧘♀️ Yoga Before Bed – Recenter and breathe 🧹 Housekeeping – Meds, shower, brunch, call home, cook
gah, I got behind in my unit 2 studying for ap2. my unit exam is tomorrow evening, but I’m trying to not be harsh on myself. The HESI was stressing my out and my academic confidence was at an all time low. For tomorrow’s exam, I will focus on staying calm and using good test taking techniques!
This time, I will skip difficult questions and save them for later, instead of staying glued to them and wasting time! I’ll definitely stay calm and collected and read the questions carefully to understand what it is exactly asking me for. I will also make sure to use my notecard cheat sheet and ask my teacher questions, without feeling embarrassed if he cannot answer them. I’m smart, it’s just a difficult class and I’m trying my best.
gingermedic
I got a B on my exam! I also finally didn’t get an anxiety/stress headache after the exam and I used my techniques! some questions got me and I noticed I tend to second guess myself too much. some of the questions I went back to were..correct before I changed them :/.. anyways, I’ve got a spring break coming up, so I’ll be able to catch up and study. Maybe I’ll be ahead this time!
gah, I got behind in my unit 2 studying for ap2. my unit exam is tomorrow evening, but I’m trying to not be harsh on myself. The HESI was stressing my out and my academic confidence was at an all time low. For tomorrow’s exam, I will focus on staying calm and using good test taking techniques!
This time, I will skip difficult questions and save them for later, instead of staying glued to them and wasting time! I’ll definitely stay calm and collected and read the questions carefully to understand what it is exactly asking me for. I will also make sure to use my notecard cheat sheet and ask my teacher questions, without feeling embarrassed if he cannot answer them. I’m smart, it’s just a difficult class and I’m trying my best.
gingermedic
2025. 03. 10 | but the light!
I love the independence of doing a PhD! I thrive when I’m interested in what I’m doing (I am), I’m constantly learning (also), and I am not being micromanaged (I’m not!). I love my supervisor and the faith she’s showing me to get my own shit done.
I love my job.
I love my project.
My boss is so great.
I can’t tell how much of all this enthusiasm is coming from the sun and how much is real but I’m riding it.
Franz Kafka, 1912
