I survived! I haven't collapsed from my lack of sleep yet, just keep running on fumes. My hope was to nap after my exams today but that didn't happen. Right after my 2nd exam today I went to a new place called YCs. Anybody tried it? Its a Mongolian grill, pretty good. Then I had to go get Nisa's car.
On the way to Arizona we went through a mean hail storm near Pensacola Fl. that dented her hood and roof bad. We finally got it fixed and it happen to be complete during my planned nap time!!! From there, went to the mall and eventually ended up at the Native New Yorker. Never heard of the Native new Yorker? neither had I. Its a sports bar/grill and man do they have some good wings.
I didn't plan anything special for this 3 day weekend so...lots of "nothing" will do just fine. Well my tank is on E so time to get some rest for tomorrows Yoya, weightlifting, and chill time. Be safe out there.
PS. For those wondering how I did on my final exam: scores aren't posted yet but pray I passed please.
God Bless,
Jake
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Game time
I had a transformation today from a scruffy, long haired, caveman look-a-like to a clean cut man that can contribute to society....I went to the barbershop. For those that don't know I was a professional barber since I graduated high school and kept that trade up for about 7 years. I had great clients become friends and great friends become clients. Sitting in line at a barbershop is weird when you have been on the other side of the line before.
Today is the day before our cumulative H&N anatomy final so I entitled todays blog "game time" as a way to show how I mentally prepare for this stuff(exams, sports). If you don't do things to your best ability, why do them?
I planned my day around knowing that I will be studying all night. What do I mean by this? Just like training or preparing for a game or a competition you have to train and prepare to show knowledge of a topic and in my case, tomorrow, lots of topics.
My goal is to study from 10pm till the10am before my 11am exam. WHOA!!! although 12 hours may seem a bit extreme..... Its only 12 hours of the week and adding that with the amount of studying I did all week(very little) it puts me in a good position to do well. I have always been one to cram lots of material in a short period of time and retain it for a short period of time, knowing this I play to my strengths(learn everything right before the exam). 56% of my class grade comes from my performance tomorrow so again this is why I have to have a "Game Time" frame of mind.
schedule today running in to tomorrow:
8-930am: class
10-11am haircut
12-1 pm eat and chill
1-2 pm school for a short presentation on TMJ
2-3 pm sprint progressions at a field near my house with hills
3:30-730 sleep to make up for the lack of sleep I will get tonight
730-10pm eat, chill, and write this blog before the game begins!!
10pm-9am revisit and understand thoroughly everything we have learned in the last 3 weeks
11am-1pm final exam
230pm : lab practical final
4pm- sleep!!!
As the great Dr. Cottam (my current professor) said, "successful people do things unsuccessful people don't want to do, they don't want to do it either , but they want to succeed"
Wish me luck on my exam tomorrow. Ill let you know how I did.
-Jacob
special thanks to my barber today
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
DAY 2: so far so good
8/29/12
I did it. I managed to successful complete two consecutive days of blogging. My wife told me she is surprised I am doing this and to be honest me too. I will continue until it doesn't help anyone anymore. My current professor Dr. Cottam said a quote before class the other day that I don't remember exactly but it was along the lines of " success is leaving the world knowing someone was able to breathe easier because of my life". My goal in doing this is to help someone in someway or another.
Anyways onto the good stuff. Today I had a Dr. appt. to go over my MRI results of my lower back. Long story short I have a bulging disc and I should just keep working out to keep my core strong. I decided to take what he (Doc) said serious and workout even harder today.
-school time:
So for those that don't know, at ASDOH(Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health) the curriculum is set up as a "modular system", meaning we take one class at a time and it is condensed.
So for example:
week 1= embryology; class all day some studying after and a final on Friday
week 2= histology; same professor as embryology so same class schedule
week 3= musculoskeletal system: new professor new schedule and new info
week 4-present (3 week course) : new professor, exams on Monday's and a final this coming Friday.
today:
9-10am: Dr. appt.(class was from 8-10am today but I got an excused day off for my appt.)
10am-2pm: studied for our Head & neck final exam( this Fri.)
2:00-3:00 reviewed last 2 exams that the professor allows us to examine
3:30-4:45 worked out chest,and abs really good with a classmate Kojo.
6-7pm Hot yoga at my crossfit gym
830-10pm : basketball tournament against the 3rd yr dental students( my team won)
10-1030: lovely wife made me a late night dinner since I'm a growing boy
11-1am: make this blog and study some of the stuff that will be on the final.
I was really active today and it makes these last few hours of the night hard to focus on school work but everybody is different and this is working for me so, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
See you tomorrow,
Jacob Berger
D1
side note: hit 201 today (body fat % is still around 11-12% )
I did it. I managed to successful complete two consecutive days of blogging. My wife told me she is surprised I am doing this and to be honest me too. I will continue until it doesn't help anyone anymore. My current professor Dr. Cottam said a quote before class the other day that I don't remember exactly but it was along the lines of " success is leaving the world knowing someone was able to breathe easier because of my life". My goal in doing this is to help someone in someway or another.
Anyways onto the good stuff. Today I had a Dr. appt. to go over my MRI results of my lower back. Long story short I have a bulging disc and I should just keep working out to keep my core strong. I decided to take what he (Doc) said serious and workout even harder today.
-school time:
So for those that don't know, at ASDOH(Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health) the curriculum is set up as a "modular system", meaning we take one class at a time and it is condensed.
So for example:
week 1= embryology; class all day some studying after and a final on Friday
week 2= histology; same professor as embryology so same class schedule
week 3= musculoskeletal system: new professor new schedule and new info
week 4-present (3 week course) : new professor, exams on Monday's and a final this coming Friday.
today:
9-10am: Dr. appt.(class was from 8-10am today but I got an excused day off for my appt.)
10am-2pm: studied for our Head & neck final exam( this Fri.)
2:00-3:00 reviewed last 2 exams that the professor allows us to examine
3:30-4:45 worked out chest,and abs really good with a classmate Kojo.
6-7pm Hot yoga at my crossfit gym
830-10pm : basketball tournament against the 3rd yr dental students( my team won)
10-1030: lovely wife made me a late night dinner since I'm a growing boy
11-1am: make this blog and study some of the stuff that will be on the final.
I was really active today and it makes these last few hours of the night hard to focus on school work but everybody is different and this is working for me so, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
See you tomorrow,
Jacob Berger
D1
side note: hit 201 today (body fat % is still around 11-12% )
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
1st Blog
So I know when I was in my undergraduate my program one of my burning questions was what is it going to be like when I am in dental school. Will I have a life? Can I still play sports and workout? Will I succeed?
Now that I am here and living, playing sports, and attempting to succeed I thought I would share how I am doing it.
Quick bio:
I am 23 and in my first year of Dental school at ASDOH in Mesa, Az. I spent my undergraduate years in my hometown of Tampa Fl. I am into many sports(basketball, football, soccer and anything team related) and fitness(weight training, crossfit). I recently married an awesome woman I met in church by the name of Nisa. I like cars, movies, and food.
My goal is to post my daily school routine, workout routine and some of my leisurely activities so hopeful dental students, current dental students and busy people can see what life is like for another individual.
If you have questions or want to know specifics about something just let me know.
week 3 of Head & neck anatomy:
Tuesday 8/28/12
8-10am : class lecture on the orbit(eye hole)
11-12:30: Gym workout (arms biceps, triceps, shoulders)
1-2pm: Lab presentations
3-5: Nap
5-8 study
8-9pm: dinner and relax with the wife
9-10 ( 2nd gym session) abs, forearms
10- midnight( study and make this blog)
Signing off,
Jacob
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