Oluwaseun
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Hi folks ,
well now i have mustered courage to start a journal maybe that will help me to be accountable.I have had a hard time so far.Started studying In Jan.Plan a late July exam
Gone through notes one time(general idea)
I am listening to Goljan now along with doing systemwise QB kaplan
trying to finish Cardio.
Plan to do FA after each Qb review.
50 q per day with review .Hope to end Cardio on Thursday then go to Neuro 4 days,Endo 3 days,Rs 2 days,
Pray for me guys
Ireally have been VERY disorganized ...just terrified of the exams
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| dandoon
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wish u good luck
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| sss sss
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relax, you will be fine, just have a plan and stick to it. good luck.
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| usmle4me
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Hey....
Just relax...we all are in the same boat. I have to go through the same feelings you go through.with kids starting to study was not a problem for me but being persistant was!!!! oh it still is!!!! There are many days I have to put my books out of sight and be with them when they need me...That happens.Just be sure to be back on track and follow your dream as many passionate fellows friends do around here.You may get ample of support and encouragement you are looking for.
Good Luck with your studies.
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| Oluwaseun
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Thanks Guys,
I have tried to keep on track so far.
Did one block of Q's this am.They seem so hard.
I am taking a break with FA then I'll review them do another block and then listen to Goljan CVS with his book.Thats my today.I am slowly lifting out of this paralyzing depression.Thanks all.I'll remember you in my prayers too.
Have fruitful Day.
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| jole
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As you said Olu you've got to thank God for all the blessings.
These steps can be so frustrating but you just have be patient,stay focused and just keep your eyes on the price.you're doing this for your kids not yourself at this point in your life.so let them be the motivation.All the best.
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| Oluwaseun
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I am still reading FA.Will try to finish Neurology and Psych in it today.
Ended up not doing more than 50 qs yesterday. Discussed for 1 hr with my study partner on the phone .Thank God for her..really encouraged me.
Felt much better.....bad cold is getting better.
I must do 50 more q's today and listen to at least 1 hr of Goljan.So help me God.
Hope we get a new home soon and some reliable help with the kids.
I am doing this for them and myself as well.I need to remind myself that it CAN be done.
Cheers folks
Oluw
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| Oluwaseun
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Hi journal,
Sorry i slipped up last 2 days.I did Q's last on thursday and have still not completed the FA.
I guess I didn't feel as well as I thought and I have just been so exhausted and weak.
H/W Today I am back in the library.Starting with Goljan audio and book.Then in the evening I'll go back to my FA.I will leave Q's till monday.I am resting and taking a lot of fluids so I should be back on track. ( 3 days behind though so I've got to speed up God help me!!)
Back to my study partner too on Monday.Hope we'll be able to do 1-2 hrs of the rest of Neuro.
Cheers everyone.Have a blessed and productive weekend.
Will be praying for all my forumites"
Bye
Oluw
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| Oluwaseun
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I was able to cover a lot of Goljan but was still unable to restart with questions.Also culd not connect with my partner.Trying to double up today.Breezing through rest of Goljan Hoping to start Q's by midday.Its going to be along fruitful day today by God's grace
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| Oluwaseun
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Hi Journal,
Just touching base today.Yesterday was a mess my 7 y/o daughter had an asthma attack .we were up most of the night.were able to get her stabilized and now she's home and on all her rescue meds.I tried to listen to Goljan a little.No Q's yet.so tired...I have to rest today but I will keep up my goljan and FA.Hubby is coming in to town today ( he works on a contract out of town)so he is coming in a day early to help me out.
Will TTYL
Cheers
Oluw
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| Oluwaseun
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Well I am pooling all my strength today as it has been sooo tiring with 2 sick kids.Thank God their dad came into town last night and helped me with them today.Dr's visit then school.
Here I am back in library with my nose in it.I really don't feel like but I am dragging myself not to let a day pass without doing something.I'll go home early and have a good rest ad a hopefully better weekend .Well so much so for my planned schedule!!
Cheers to everyone keep hard at it we'll get the sometime sooon.......
God bless
Oluw
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| kykie
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Hello! I have been reading your journal,and i just want to wish u all the best with your preparation, i know it hasnt been easy ,but remember,that which doesnt kill us,makes us stronger,its all for the long run.I have been studyin for quite a while my self, and i must say i am gettin tired of it,even though, i dont have as much responsibilities as you do.we have to always remember what we want to achieve, i think that makes it less stressful and more worth while.I hope your daughter is feelin better now. Oluwa a fun ni Alafiya o! Amin  happy studying
Edited by kykie on 05/04/07 - 09:20 PM
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| Oluwaseun
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Hey Friends.
Well I am back on track.Was able to do one test on Q bank yesterday and started the review.I will finish it now.Just retrned from church and taking my girl to Kumon.
I know God is able to help.We learnt about obedience to God today and I realise that whatever my hand finds to do I HAVE to do it with all my might.Give it my best.That I will do God helping me.
Be inspired you all by God's grace even on the hardest days we really CAN do it.!!
Hey Kykie,seems like we are "relatives"(I guess from the same place)!!.Thanks for your words of encouragement.They really mean a lot.Please feel free to Pm me anytime..we can encourage each other.....We will get past this very soon......My kids are getting tired of all this they keep saying when are you going to be done mommy?...it is taking toooo long.Well,I agree with them and I am going to throw myself in at the deep end right now and here I go...swimmming to the finish line......
Let's go guys
WE CAN DO IT!!!!!
Cheers
Olu
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| Oluwaseun
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Hi journal,
well It seems to be looking better.everyone at my end is fine and behaving!!
Spent the first half of my day figuring out what to do with my new ipod shuffle.Eventually succeeded in downloading/syncing Goljan onto it.That is a great feat considering how untechie I am.Feel good about it cause now I can listen to it on my walks or anywhere for that matter.Thanks to this site I figured out what to do.
.I am doing questions right now and will listen later tonight.A good start to a good week by God's grace.All the best my felow travellers on the long and windy road to Residency!!!
Cheers
Oluwaseun
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| Oluwaseun
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Hi everyone,
Belated happy MOM's day to all MOM's on this forum.Well I got a weekend treat at a hotel from fRiday to Sunday.It was great just to relax and forget about books anyway I am back now with Goljan and FA for today its CNS then will do some Q's
Cheers folks and stay focused.
God is able!!
Oluw
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| Oluwaseun
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Hi journal,
Still here trudging on.Its been ok but busy last couple of days
Funny my QB scores have been so erratic .68,54,38***** help I seem so inconsistent.
I'll see how I do this weekend...Its been an emotionally tense week for my family as we are in the process of moving out of my brothers place to join my husband in another state.They have been having marital issues and tho its comfy and i get help with the kids..its not right for us to be there right now(myself and 2 kids)
Hope I'll be able to study this well when we move in 2 weeks.
I just remember there are nolimits on us if we do our best and trust God.I'll try harder to do that.
Good luck my comrades.Keep on trying and it will be goood.
Aluta Continua Victorie Asserta.......The struggle continues,victory is certain!!!
Have a fruitful weekend all and God Bless
OO
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| edie
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I wish for you the best of luck with your move!
edie
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| Oluwaseun
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Thanks Edie, I think we are doing far better than I had envisaged
Strangely I seem so very calm...doing ok with Goljan and as able to do and review Q's today too Plus I went to a SPA....with the gift certificate i was given .I was pampered and massaged for 30 mins...it was goooood.I came back feeling so refreshed so time to hit the books again now.
girls out there.When you are really tense try one of this...they cost abit but sure are good.You can probably give yourself a nice warm soak in the bath too..
Cheers
V
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| Oluwaseun
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Haven't been here in a while.Thank God my prep is going well .Took memorial day and weekend off to rest play with my kids and do some more of our packing.Had to run and do bulk groceries too.Cooked almost all day sunday cos I freeze the food for the week.
well had guests on Monday and ended up eating half of the food...:0No no I didn't mind they are very good friends and it was good to see them.
Now Back to the real world .I am still trudging on with Q bank and FA/Med ESS.
Will be back tommorrow
Cheers and GL everyone
Oluw
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| jole
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All the best Oluw.
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| Oluwaseun
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Thanks Jole,
finished of hematology and neoplasia today and actually did some questions.I feel so good at having a fruitful day.time well spent.
GL to all my friends waiting for their test or waiting for oasis
Oluw
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| Oluwaseun
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Ok here i am again I actually completed repiratory save 1 or 2 concepts I need to crosscheck tonight.I really thank God for his mercies.I can remember being this consistent in tha past few months.Maybe the Sunny weather helps...I'm even ignoring the allergies and my kids are doing great.Life is good....and God is even better.My partner and I are really gaining a lot of support and encouragement from each other.I am so grateful
Cheers all and have a fruitful weekend
Oluw
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| edie
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You are really on a roll! Keep up the good work, Oluw!
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| afrocaribb
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hey there, hang in there ur doing a great job, must be hard with the kids and family issues, i know what that must be like....u are nigerian, nice to meet u, so am i, hang in there it takes a lot to get thru this but its all worth it in the end.
Edited by afrocaribb on 06/04/07 - 08:13 AM
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| Oluwaseun
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Hey there everyone.Hope the weekend was good.Hi Afrocarib...nice to know u are Nigerian too.I wish you the very best I have read your posts too and I want to enourage you to keep at it and keep your spirits up.You will be fine by Gods grace.
Did embryology on saturday...didn't complete it then discovered ants where I stayed so I spent the rest of the day cleaning and cleaning and sprayed some ant killer stuff.(I hate creepy crawlies and I have kids so I want to be sure I don't have any of those around them)
Was a little down today Sunday..after church(which was nice)I was really ,really provoked by a relative ..Relatives can be a bit of everything the best and the worst but we just have to deal with them wisely and patiently....so I took a mental time out to cool off.Now I'm ok and jumping back in.Will finish embryology tonight.
Cheers my dear brothers and sisters..Lets keep our eyes on the road and for the Glory that is set before us let us endure the difficult times.GL all
Have a good week
Oluw
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