Novak75
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I have my old computer back and my inernet back so my smilies are working!! 
Still haven't figure out my new study schedule, will see during this days how it goes.
Ok, I am leaving head and neck incomplete, will start neuroanatomy for a couple of hours , then I have to prepare for two classes tomorrow  , don't know what I was thinking when I signed up to give two classes.
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| Novak75
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My exam is registered for the last day in August, I am behind ONE MONTH in my study schedule, I AM STILL IN MY FIRST READ, who am I kidding, I am beginning to think I am not going to be able to make it, I have to be realistic.
I started with my univ job, and in September I return to my clinic job, so, won't be able to study a lot, my anxiety levels are going up just thinking about it.
I would love to continue not working, and I actually thought of completely quiting my clinic job and staying with my university job only, but since we don't have a car, my Mother just told me that I can't stop working and that I should pay the montly installments of a car, which is almost half my monthly pay check, so I am getting nervous and anxious, don't know what to do!!!!!!!!
Well, first will stop complainning and get back to studying!!!! .....bye
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| medocuk
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Ok yeah I agree you should extend. I might too. But I am tying to fight this out.
Then tell yourself your realistic time that you have available. Trust me you don't have the worst deal. So consider yourself lucky. Then come what may, stick to your plan and take your exam. Stick to your plan is the key. Good luck, be smart.
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| unique1
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Yeah Novak, I agree with medocuk. Taking the test in less than one month while your 1st read is not complete, does not sound like a good idea to me. But beware!!! DO NOT get relaxed if you decide to extend.
Wish you all the best .
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| keepgoing
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hi novak!!do questions atlesat 100 eac day even more but since u on 1st read so perhaps 50% to both..questions are great learning tools,reading worthless if we dont answer the question right,so keep both going along!!!happy studying!!!
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| Novak75
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Thanks medocuk, unique and keepgoing, lov u guys!
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| Novak75
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Dear Journal and friends.
Wednesday August 01 2007
Did first 2 chapters of neuroanatomy
Plus class work.
Thursday August 2 2007
Will get organized, and start chapter 3 neuroanatomy with video.
HAPPY STUDYING GUYS
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| Pediatrician2B
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Hey Novak,from reading thru peoples experiences,maybe u should now concentrate on First Aid if u are due to give ur exams end of this month.Plus tonnes of questions.GL.
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| Novak75
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Hi ped2B...nop, first aid isn't enough for step 1, you need to read kaplan or BRS series books or high yield books + goljan, and then or at the same time first aid, but I am still in my first read.
I have only read, biochem, genetics, micro, and almos all of immuno, right now I am in neuroanatomy.
Good luck
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| ShweHope99.9998
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NV,
Since I cut back my forum time, sorry I miss your post re 1st read & exm end of Aug, no way post pond now . NOt book till done good 2nd read, but as U said , extend , but do not get too relax.
As you'll work 2 job to get car payment as mom said , by helping parent , god will not leave you alone .
Do v. good 1st read then faster or same time good 2nd read with FA , with Q at 2nd read end or along with . Then depends more read or not up to your Qs & confidence , NBME .
GL sis, pm me or post at my site , since I will not able to read , visit all sites to focus my study, family, work.
Thanks that you like my post re train , exm , life to catch .
re border walk to USA, just try to make you breath easier in the hot sun walk to states.
V. sorry to hear your injury by glass . Be cautious pl , fell to sickness , that we all do not need.
My & family Feb cold, flu, March over study, work, with tummy ache all make my study inconsitant .
Have a great summer , work, study & be healthy .
GL
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| Novak75
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Thanks Shwe!
Hi you guys!
I am going to take my Mom tomorrow for and ultrasound of the neck, since I palpated a 2 by 2 cm aprox, mass in her neck, a little bit on the right side of the midline, the internist checked it out and agreed on the ultrasound, so please please pray that it is nothing serious you guys, please. I tend to over react with my family in health aspects and concerns, speacially with my Mom, Dad and brother, but even more with my Mom.
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| Novak75
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Friday August 03 2007
Finished Chapter 3 neuroanatomy
Have only 5 pages to finish chapter 4 of neuroanatomy.
Saturday August 04 2007
Will do laundry, go to get the ultrasound, house work etc.
I've decided I am going to do my powerpoint presentations and material for my weekday classes on Saturday, so that I won't stress during the week with them, and this way hopefully will have more time during week to study for USMLE, and I will be more prepared for the classes.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GUYS!!!!
Whos birthday is up next??
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| medocuk
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Not mine for sure.
How is it going?
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| ShweHope99.9998
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NV,
Good luck for your mom test .
Good choice of prep teaching now, so will study continuous week day .
GL
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| acintya
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Hope your mom's test was all clear Novak!
Yes it is a good idea to be organized with your material for teaching so you can get maximum time for MLE. Good luck!
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| mytime
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Hey hope all went well. Do let me know. TC........ and hope u are back to ur books. 
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| Novak75
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Thank you, guys!!! It really means a lot to me!!
My mom woke up on Saturday with pain in her foot, she has about a month with this on and off, so we couldn't go walking to take the US, maybe during the week when her foot doesn't hurt, I will try to take her to the orthopedist to check her foot first maybe.
Take care!
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| acintya
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Have a great week! of teaching and studying for MLE
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| medocuk
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How are you? how is your mum? what have you decided about your exam?
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| ShweHope99.9998
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NV,
Hope your mom get better , so can have US & Dr visit soon .
GL on your study & work
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| acintya
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I forgot to tell you about how to play DVD in fast mode: the computer at Kaplan has a software called WinDVD, and you can choose the playback speed..1X/1.5X/2X etc. As for audio files, I found that Quicktime has an option to increase playback speed...if you click on A/V controls....maybe it will work for videos as well....am yet to try it.
Hope things are ok at your end....and mom is feeling better. Keep studying!
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| mytime
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WASSUP, buddy? Where are u?
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| unique1
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Hope every thing is fine with you .
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| Novak75
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Hi everyone!!!, Mytime, acintya, medocuk, unique1, shwe, thanks for checking up on me!
Well, don't have good news regarding studying, the last day that I studied was on August 3rd, so it has been 9 days without touching a USMLE book. 
I remember that someone wrote at another journal that being constant is the KEY, and that is so right, I feel awfull.
 I have so much on my mind, regarding my Mom's health, well, we haven't been able to go to the specialist for her foot (I think is plantar fascitis, but not sure), we haven't been able to get her ultrasound, but hopefully during the next week or this one we will because we have an appointment with the internist for the 16th, so I have to get done the labs and US by then.
I also have in my mind the money issues, going back to work in September, not being able to do sit for step 1 on the 30th of August as I planned to, and not having a car, and not knowing if I should acquire the commitment of paying it monthly, but that would mean less money for USMLE and ahhhhhhhhh it is sometimes overwhelming thinking what is best to do, not putting myself down and wanting not to make mistakes and doing what is right not only for me but for my family.
So, I don't know what I am going to do, or how I am going to do it, I feel so out of track or out of place , my job (the university classes) has become my priority this days, and I need a good kick in the but to realize that this is not my priority that I know it is good that I want to be a good teacher and that it is good that I feel responsible for this students and I want them to learn and to like the subjects, BUT I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO PUT MYSELF FIRST THIS TIME!!..
I have to figure out a way of doing good in both things, and even good in 3 things, since it is almost a reality that I am going back to work at the clinic in September, and this really frustrates me.
Ok, this is getting to long, so what I need to do is, CONCENTRATE on a task for a day, DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS IN SEP, OR WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A CAR ETC, and just make the most out of this 3 weeks left in August and study my ass off this 2.5 weeks, and then worry about everything else the last days in August.
I will take an extension on my exam , it is the most sensible and honest thing to do!
I missed you guys, hope everyone is doing better than me and are doing great in studying!!!
See you soon!!
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| edie
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Hi Novak, you seem to have your intentions in the right places, good, but sometimes good intentions and reality don't coincide well, rather, they clash You are probably doing the right thing by extending. I hope all goes well with your mom and your work. But remember, USMLE is like a child, it will demand ALL of you, ALL of the time...ok, I stole that line from Glenn Close's character on the show "Damages"...she made that comment, but instead of USMLE, she was talking about kids and law clients Good luck, Novak!!!
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