Elevation

U2 was absolutely incredible. Maybe when I figure out how to upload pictures to this thing, I'll put one up. The stage was unbelievable - it was an open stage (can see from all sides of the stadium) that looked like a giant claw. It was quite the scene - the lights and video screen really drove it home. I don't think I've ever seen Scott Stadium as crazy as during "The City of Blinding Lights." Maybe when we rushed the field against Florida State 4 years ago... but probably not.

Exams ended up last week, I was really surprised with my performance. Actually, the class as a whole did amazing - everyone I talked to is really happy with how they did. So starting this week we have part 2 of the semester that runs until Thanksgiving.

It's been a great 2.5 week break from the Anatomy lab, but tomorrow morning we're back at it. Today group A took off the chest of our cadaver using Stryker saws and rib cutters... sounds like something out of a horror movie. Tomorrow we get to cut out the heart and open it up and explore - that should be quite the wake up call tomorrow at 8 AM!

Our football team finally recorded a win somehow this past Saturday - and our defense actually looked good (or UNC's offense is that bad). Homecoming is this weekend - wouldn't it be nice if we could keep the momentum going by getting a home win against Indiana? Hopefully it's not a pipe dream!

Where the Wind Blows

Quick post today - through 2 exams and have the last one tomorrow (CTS). Pretty happy that the vast majority of the test comes from the practice quizzes online since I really haven't had time to go over it much before yesterday's Biochem exam. The catch? There are 15 lectures on this exam, and each lecture's practice quiz has at least 30 and some have over 70 QUESTIONS!!! And most of them are "which statement is false/true?" My point - they take forever.

The first 2 exams I think went pretty well - the work I put in for Anatomy and Biochem really paid off. I was pretty tired after the 120-question Biochem midterm though.

After a solid 10-14 days of studying, I'm pretty excited about getting a break! Going home this weekend should be pretty relaxing - plus rescue is always a good time.

Finally - U2 comes to town tonight! Many of my med school buddies bought tickets but are skipping out because of tomorrow's exam. U2 is playing at Scott Stadium today - and they only have stadium shows here once every 4 years. Seeing the Rolling Stones 4 years ago was a once in a lifetime deal, I think U2 could even be better (hopefully no bomb threats this time!). Back to the grind - I'll be pretty excited this time tomorrow when I'm done!