The life of a med student versus yours

So my roommate seems to have a knack for having these big parties the same weekend I have a big test, lovely, eh? Although sometimes studying for a test can feel like a party, usually the dress code isn't the same:

Experience 1 -- After staying at school for about 19 hours with the latter 3 hours in gross lab I hope that 2:30AM would be a safe time for her Christmas party to be over. Much to my dismay, however, the party appears to be in full swing as evidenced by the lack of parking spots. So after walking a block back to my house, I open the door to my house reeking of formaldehyde and looking like someone who hasn't slept or showered in a week (I do shower though). Occupied in my house are all these people dressed up in their latest Christmas outfits and dancing. I stand at the doorway for a moment thinking of the stark contrast and then retreat to my room to pray they all leave so I can sleep.

Experience 2 -- She decides to have a big "surprise" birthday party for one of her friends. What seemed to sound like a little game night appears to be an invitation to all her dance friends. As I'm secluded in my room I realize I haven't taken my dog out in like 10 hours and I probably shouldn't test her limits. I don my coat over my superfab study sweats complete with my study outfit is the lack of makeup or bother to use a brush today (thank goodness for hoodies) and get ready to hit outside. As my dog and I go downstairs I'm surprised to see the amount of people who seem to stare at this person so out of character to the party scene and I walk out the door.

I have many other experiences of my room mate and her boyfriend getting all snuggly while I have little breakdowns by professing my love for my dog while jumping down the stairs and rushing to get my almost burnt fries while they seem to be having a "moment", but such stories will have to wait.

Perhaps for my next test I will strive not to be so antisocial...but then that would take all the awkwardness out.

Finding a husband

So this one is a bit late, but I wanted to share my fun times with you.

For Christmas, I asked for one of those "husband" pillows that allow you to study on the bed or floor while putting your back at ease. While my mom and I were shopping at one of the department stores she greeted one of the employees and wished them a Merry Christmas (she likes to say hi). The employee asked my mom if there was anything she was looking for and my mom looked at me. I quickly foresaw how this conversation was going and walked quickly towards the back of the department area.

"Yes, I'm looking for a husband" my mom replies. The employee looks at my mom with puzzlement and a blank stare hoping for a little more explanation. A second employee, a young man, tries to come to his co-worker's aid and asks what my mom what she is looking for. "A husband" my mom replies again...and then add quickly "its for my daughter" and shouts my name and beckons me to awkward conversation. At first I just stand there pretending I didn't hear the previous conversation and the employees are just starting at me.

After a few moments, my mom asked me if I was looking for a husband, to which I quickly try to explain the pillow while walking backwards towards the exit sign. When they realize I'm not actually looking for a man, there seems to be a break of tension and the first employee starts shouting how they are no husbands here but maybe at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

To this date I have neither a human husband or a pillow husband but the happy memory of looking for one fills my heart. Perhaps I should get one of those Anime Body pillows like James Franco had on 30 Rock .... :)