Whine with a hint of Squee.

[gateslacker]

My first two days at clinical have been pretty fun! I have been able to see and do some new things as well as work on the mystery that is derm. (Really, there are just so many skin conditions that all look the same and they NEVER look like the pictures in the book. NEVER). Plus, I have really been my game for the most part. GO me!!

I have come home each day and been able to read an article or textbook entry regarding stuff I've seen. However, even clinicals are work, sometimes more so due to all the new learning and critical thinking going on. By the time I get home and work out dinner details and any dire household tasks that have to be completed in order to prevent total anarchy on the home front, I'm just to tired to work on my big, big paper or the discussion postings that equal a paper. (Heck, last night I was asleep by 8:30!) Really, my zeal for contributing to any discussion is hampered when every single entry requires three references in APA format. It really puts the kabbosh on spontaneous discussion and it is time consuming as all get out. It makes me tired just looking at it.

But I don't want to spend every single day off glued to the books and computer for 8-12 hours..or more, either. Truthfully, twenty clinical hours a week added to 24 hours of work a week doesn't really leave too many "open" days but I may be able to take a day out of the work rotation once bi-weekly. (At least as long as I can afford to do so).

In true me fashion, I feel unnecessary guilt about these after clinical days where I am completely unable to get any real work done in the evening even though I have managed this way for quite a while

Anyway, the only thing I have been watching has been Merlin and the various related video/trailers. Yes, I'm resorting to alternate viewing methods. 3:01 was made up of AWESOME and I eagerly await the next installment!!  I haven't posted any discussion due to time constraints as well as wanting to wait for the end of the two-parter and being able to get my squee out via friends journals...LOL  Plus, those non obsessed folks on my f-list won't be watching till sometime in 2011. That is forever from now.

It has been a long time since I changed my mood theme and, even then, I had a nice list of step by step instructions linked by someone else. It has long since disappeared. Does anyone know how to upload a new theme or have any instructions out there. I have a zip file saved to my computer but I don't remember what to do with it from this point.

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[sabriel75.livejournal.com]

Here be the best instructions I have found for loading mood themes. They even have a generator to do all the hard work for you.

Everyone needs a break from work, don't feel guilty taking time to watch Merlin!

Also, are you talking about dermatology?! Do you have any good suggestions for uber-dry skin? My face flakes all the time and I hate it. I drown it in Vitamin E all the time in an effort to keep it from doing this but then my pores feel all clogged. And yes, I do believe I am spamming you with facial skin questions. Hope you don't mind.

Here have cute boys with gratuitous hair and face stroking in an effort to offset my rude questions:

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

***Ohhhh...is distracted by cute boys and gratuitous hair and face stroking***

What was the question?

Derm, yeah. I'm still trying to get a handle on it all but, from what I gather, I suppose it depends on whether there is any rash involved. Or itching. Is it an "itch that rashes" leading to a vicious cycle (eczema/atopic dermatitis) or just dry flaky skin?

Either way you go, an emollient like Eucerin is called for even though, from what I understand, some formulations can be greasy and take time to absorb (best use at night). But there may be other treatment options for something like atopic dermatitis/eczema.

And, of course, all the stuff you've probably heard already. Warm water, not hot (we have got used to daily, hot showers but it isn't the best for skin), staying away from harsh soaps/using gentle cleansers, bloting skin dry and moisterizing immediately after bathing, and using a humidifier are all supposed to be general treatment/prevention measures.

IDK. None of this comes from personal experience as I am still trying to understand how, at 41, I get a multitude of zits amongst my wrinkles? Seems a but unfair, dontcha think?

Questions don't bother me as long as no one is bothered that I am not a specialist....LOL.

Thank you so much for the link. I will have to try it out next chance I get!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Oh, and that arrow made me roll about on the floor, laughing. Hysterical! Unfortunately, I had no cute boys to stroke my hair and my face as they gently kept me from head trauma. Boo.

[sabriel75.livejournal.com]

Boo to head trauma without a Bradley or Colin around to kiss you better. XD

[dm-lunsford.livejournal.com]

Don't feel guilty about needing to take that brain-recoup time in the evenings. We aren't the energetic young college students we used to be and a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do. Goodness knows I'm not gonna look down on fandom interests as a way to recharge the brain cells. Keep enjoying the fun, my dear. ;)

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Don't feel guilty about needing to take that brain-recoup time in the evenings. We aren't the energetic young college students we used to be and a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do.

Yeah, I'm not sure as to whether it is really a choice any more. I did some reading this PM after all my tasks were done and I can barely remember the topic much less anything else.

I have only made time for Merlin thus far but I see we are very close to the Fringe premier. TV land is going to pick up very soon! Hummm, I've worked out a schedule for everything else. I just might need to put some shows on the calendar/schedule. And why not? Everything else is scheduled at the moment. Hee!

[rosiewook.livejournal.com]

Oh, derm diagnostics suck! They even have computer programs to help, but I haven't heard many non-derm docs say they help.

Thankfully, if we're trying to rule out orthopoxvirus, we have other symptoms to work with. Those "I have this rash" ones are painful.

And grab relaxation where and when you can. You need it if you're going to stay sane.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Oh, derm diagnostics suck! They even have computer programs to help, but I haven't heard many non-derm docs say they help.

well, I am glad to know that I am not alone in thinking that all theses lesions or rashes all look the same. I have had tons of experience this week but I'm not too sure it was very helpful. It is only those skins conditions with specific presentations/signs/symptoms that I feel comfortable in correctly identifying.

Yes, relaxation is my reward for getting things done!