Burned Out

I flew the coop today and didn't return.  It seems like I am burned out with school.  After making such a big deal about being professional and "physician" material, I lost interest in it all and went home after today's exam.  The only thing I wanted to do was play my acoustic guitar and take a long nap.  Of which, both were accomplished.  If you are wondering whether I felt guilty sitting up in my office strumming my guitar the answer is yes, unfortunately.  Even though I am burned out and tired that doesn't mean I can just skip class to act like a rock star.  Whatever it is worth, I feel better and ready to get 'serious' again.  Nobody is perfect.

During my little escapade I studied gross anatomy for 2 hours.  I even stenciled some drawings of umbilical folds and omentum.  So the time wasn't just full of goofing off.  

I think it is important to know when you have had your limit.  If I would have stayed for the remainder of the day I wouldn't have gotten much from doing so.  I may have fallen asleep in class or missed all the details.  Instead, I had some quality study time and some quiet-regrouping time which will help in the long run.

Today was tough.  We went into the weekend sort of stressed from a massive neuroanatomy exam and the lingering embryology exam watching over our every move.  Studied all weekend (most of the weekend) and I feel as if I need another weekend.  Fortunately, we have a 4 hour break tomorrow to rest or study if so desired.  Time flies by when you are this busy.

I am going to hit the hay and get rested for tomorrows labs.  We practice taking blood pressure tomorrow and we have another lab to learn how to use our opthalmoscope.

Good night