48 hours till D-day

As you can see, I haven't posted to this blog since last October when I was towards the beginning of 2nd year, and many, many, months away from taking the boards.

Today, I am 48 hours till d-day. Time sure did go by fast. I would like to say that I spent second year working harder than I ever have but I would be lying...

It was tough but I enjoyed myself as well - went to several conferences, became pretty political, and basically reveled in the fact that I was no longer a newbie but at the same time existing without the responsibilities of third year. Nice. But all good things must come to an end, and about five weeks ago I started studying for Step I hoping to god that I could redeem myself for slacking off so much. So we'll see about that.

I will start third year towards the end of July, with pediatrics. I can deal with that. Unfortunately I have to do surgery after that which as you may know, is not exactly my cup of tea. But I think the worst thing about third year is the fact that my time is no longer my own. I can't decide not to go to class and sleep in, and I can't decide to "just disappear" for weeks at a time. And for that matter, I actually have to show up on time or else. Ugghhh.

So I will take the boards on friday and hope for the best. I'm about as freaked out right now as I've ever been about anything....ever.