2 days down, 4 to go
academic meetings aren’t usually 6 days long, but i came early to this one for a board review course, as i take my pediatric endocrine boards in the fall. i was looking forward to the course as time to finally just FOCUS on reviewing some core concepts with no distractions, and it was actually really great. 2 solid days of listening, note-taking, and absorbing. i don’t feel ready for the exam yet, but i feel a bit more confident and definitely inspired to study in a strategic rational way.
the test is in november, so i’ll have over 6 months after i get back. i think i am going to divide up the content and create a sort of study roadmap to follow between now and then. i do not intend to spend hours each night studying — or even close — but i think that with consistent effort i will make progress and pass the test.
[gretchen rubin agrees with me.]
[[in reference to her article, i think i’ve been trying to be a hare, and i hate it. i would like to convert to tortoise.]]
DC highlight
the best part of my trip so far was meeting up with my wonderful long-lost friend allie tonight!! we enjoyed a lovely dinner at fuego and caught up on over a year’s worth of adventures.
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mini tuna tartare tacos!
since the last time i saw her i was barely into my 1st trimester, there was a lot to talk about. at the same time, i love how when you meet with true friends that conversation just flows and it doesn’t seem like you ever had much time apart.
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really really reaaaally good classic margarita
allie, you know you need to move to FL, right? or i suppose my destination race idea will have to suffice.
tomorrow, josh will arrive — with the muffin!!
it’s been nearly 3 days since i’ve been with annabel and i miss her in a very visceral way. i just want to hug her and be with her so badly! luckily, josh is bringing her up for a visit tomorrow morning — they’ll be staying just one night during the conference.
it will be a bit of a balancing act, as i obviously have to [and want to] attend educational sessions — plus i’m speaking on sunday morning and need to practice! but i think we’ll be able to make it work. i don’t think we’ll always come on each other’s work trips, but i definitely see myself bringing a with me to some of josh’s future conference destinations and doing something similar.
over the past 3 days, however, she had a ball with her grandparents.
“cooking” with her g-ma yesterday. could not be any sweeter . . .
tomorrow morning:
i know annabel is probably too young, but i still think she’ll love it. and then i will be off to learn about the approach to gender nonconforming children, adolescent growth failure, social determinants of obesity, and more . . .
oh, and
i am about to sleep at least 8 hours tonight in my hotel room alone. and although i am very excited for tomorrow, i have to admit that right now this pretty much sounds like heaven.
mother of 3 // MD // south floridian // ESFJ // upholder.
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