Facts of Life Reunion

There's another show that I really enjoy that I didn't include on my list, its called 'Chelsea Lately' and its a late night talk show on E. The host is the same age as me and i think the writers are of the same generation, so I think its hilarious. Then they had to go and do a spoof Facts of Life reunion. Oh, the joy. It's actually not that funny, but at 3min30sec we all get a special treat (this is for you Hollie)

Chelsea Lately - Facts of Life

Chelsea Handler | MySpace Video

Best Songs of 2009

My exposure to good new music is limited cause the radio stations in SC suck anus, but here are some of my favorite songs of this year. (Yay! I figured out how to embed videos - so I updated my previous TV shows post with clips of all the shows)

"Uprising" - Muse (I especially like the sharp guitar noises - and the psycho teddy bears from the video)


"3" - Britney Spears (that's right, I like a Britney Spears song - back off!)


"Paparazzi" - Lady Gaga (I wouldn't even listen to this song when it first came out, but when I did, I really liked it)


"1901" - Phoenix (you might know it from the Cadillac commercials)


"Last Dance" - The Raveonettes


"Down" - Jay Sean


"At The Bottom" - Brand New (had to include them since they're my favorite band, but there is no video - just the song)


"Fallin' For You" - Colby Caillat (thought the video is kind of icky)


"My Life Would Suck Without You" - Kelly Clarkson


"21 Guns" - Green Day

What A Jackass

Yesterday, as I was driving home through the backwoods of South Carolina, I saw something I have never seen before. I saw a man hugging a donkey. And maybe I was imagining it, but I'm pretty sure the donkey was super-excited to see that man.

Best TV Shows of 2009

I decided to compile a list of my favorite shows of this year and I came to the realization: I watch A LOT of TV. And I have a lot of shows that I really like and its very hard to rank them but I made an effort to do it. But I had to make it a top 15 instead of a top 10.

1) Glee - As a rule, I don't like musicals or dancing, but I love this show. I laugh and smile the whole time.

2) Lost - I have no idea what's going on, but I'm always completely enthralled.

3) Chuck - Its been on for a couple of years, but I only started watching it this year but its so entertaining and so much fun. I recommend it when it starts up again in January.

4) Greek - I watch 44 episodes over 2 months this summer while studying for my board exams before the new season started in September (it starts again in January on ABC Family). I don't think I've ever done that with another TV show and the more I watched it the more I liked it.

5) 24 - This season started off really strong, but kind of let up towards the end, but still, its Jack Bauer. (Here's a preview of Season 8)

6) Breaking Bad - Cancer-stricken high school chemistry teacher cooks meth to make money for his family when he dies. So good.

7) Parks & Recreation - I actually haven't met a lot of people who like this show, but I think its because they never really gave it a chance. Its really funny.

8) Modern Family - Just watch it for the big fat gay guy Cam, he's hilarious (and actually straight).

9) Community - Yay Chevy Chase!

10) The Office - When Michael went to the shareholder meeting in NYC, I have never been so uncomfortable watching a TV show. I was cringing, closing my eyes and plugging my ears all at the same time.

11) The Middle - Oldest son that is too cool for his family, middle daughter that doesn't fit in, youngest son that is just weird. I really like this show.

12) Mad Men - Don Draper is one of my favorite TV characters ever.

13) 30 Rock - I really like Tina Fey and and insane Tracy Morgan. (This clip is old, but i can't find any new ones)

14) FlashForward - It has also lost a little momentum, but I still find it very intriguing.

15) Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia - Oh so wrong, but oh so funny. (probably the funniest clip of all)

This list could probably use some rearranging (though the top 5 are my favorites) and I would probably have included Big Love on it if I had seen it (I don't get to see it until it comes out on DVD), but these are my favorites. :)

TV Quote of the Week

From 'Community'

Shirley: "Jeffrey, I have two boys and when we have a serious discussion I find that a brownie helps them to relax...So, why do you hate me and Jesus?"

Jeff: "I don't think my brownie's working"

'It's Craptastic'

Since I try not to feed the Hollywood Machine that churns out horrible movies and since i try not to judge things I haven't seen, I just want to reiterate what I posted previously: DO NOT SEE 'OLD DOGS'!!!
Here are some of its 'glowing' reviews:

Old Dogs does to the screen what old dogs do to the carpet. It's unfortunate that only the latter can be taken out and shot. - Kyle Smith (New York Post)

There's something in the way that Old Dogs is brazenly, proudly lazy that makes it truly reprehensible - Katey Rich (CinemaBlend.com)

There are some experiences no one should be subjected to even in the name of science. It may be that forced viewing of this film has been outlawed by the Geneva Convention. - James Berardinelli (ReelViews)

A great opportunity to gather family members you clearly think are stupid. -
Matt Pais (Metromix.com)

If Old Dogs were a person, I would stab it in the face. -
Drew McWeeny (HitFix)

I'm very pleased this movies is getting trashed by critics (8% on RottenTomatoes.com - the source of the above quotes), but I fear that moviegoers will make it the hit it doesn't deserve to be. Everybody stand up with me and say "NO MORE!!"

Movie Review: 2012

(The following may contain spoilers) Since today was the start of my 2 week vacation (Yay!), I decided to go to a movie: 2012. I pretty much knew what to expect since all the movies the director makes are pretty much the same (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow). Basically lets destroy everything we can and watch our heroes narrowly (and impossibly) escape death over and over. The movie is perfectly enjoyable. I like special effects. I like watching things get blown up. But as human drama, it is completely ridiculous. I don't really care about any of these characters, so when they say their dramatic goodbyes and express their love, I roll my eyes and wait patiently for the next explosion. The last line of the movie is pretty indicative of it all, the hero's daughter, who we learned at the beginning still wets the bed says "No more Pull-ups". That's the LAST line of the movie!!! Its great that she's overcome this, but I really don't care. And I can't care when characters who we're not supposed to like try to redeem themselves by saving someone else. Good for them, but just be good all the time and then I might care more (see Lois Lane's boyfriend in Superman Returns - you don't want him to be with Lois, but he's a good guy, so you're excited when he arrives to save them). The last portion of the movie is about getting to the "Arks" (Like Noah's) that will save a certain number of people from the pending destruction of the earth. But the inhabitants of these arks are not the kind of people I would want to start a new civilization with. The passengers were made up of politicians (they kept the knowledge of the impending destruction secret), the people they chose to come and billionaires who were able to pay for a seat (plus some Chinese laborers). I can't be happy when they survive the destruction, because the community that was going to be starting over is almost certainly going to be a nightmare. If you want to watch a movie about the destruction of (most of) mankind that has real human drama and emotion, I would recommend 1998s Deep Impact. But 2012 is perfectly fine if you've got 3 hours to kill (its long). 3/5 stars

TV Quote of the Week

From Community:

"Wow, this is a real barnburner. Oh gosh, did i just say crossburner?" - Pierce to Shirley (the black woman)

I'm so glad Chevy Chase is back. He's hilarious on this show.

Frog

I found a frog in my apartment today. They tend to congregate outside my front door. One day I was coming home and one was sitting above the door. I opened the door and it jumped on my neck. I freaked out a little bit ("get it off, get it off").

Another 'Glee' Quote

I wasn't gonna post one this week, but then right at the end of the episode, Sue stormed in with these words and I just couldn't resist:

"Schuster, I'll need to see that set list for Sectionals after all. And I want it on my desk warm from the laminator at five pm. And if it is one minute late, I will go to the animal shelter and get you a kitty-cat. I will let you fall in love with that kitty-cat. And then on some dark cold night, I will steal away into your home and punch you in the face."

That is just fantastic.

Other TV Quote of the Week

"Do you mind if we have this conversation in a room with less balls?" -Professor Duncan to Senor Chang (in the locker room showers) (Community)

'Glee' Quote of the Week

"Are these your droopy, white granny-panties, Jacob? Are you an Eve who was born a Steve. Because if you are I think there's a special school that would better address your needs. And I think that school is in Thailand" - Sue

(sorry, I have nothing better to write about)

'Glee' Quote of the Week

"And then at cheerios (the name of the cheerleaders) practice: disaster. It was unmistakable. It was like spotting the first spark on the Hindenburg. A quiver. That quiver will lose us nationals. And without a championship I'll lose my endorsements and without those endorsements, I won't be able to buy my hovercraft." - Sue (everything she says is gold)

A Heartfelt Plea

On November 25th, a movie will be coming out starring Robin Williams and John Travolta called "Old Dogs". Please, please DO NOT see this movie. I am not one to judge something before seeing it. In fact, it makes me angry when people boycott things on religious grounds based only on speculation. But I have seen the preview for this movie and I can already guarantee you this will be one of the worst movies ever made. The preview itself made me physically ill. And the worst part about it is this movie will be hugely successful. But as a fan of movies, I cannot be a part of it. And I'm begging you not to be a part of it either. There are plenty of high quality family movies out there, so there is no need to make your kids dumber and unable to appreciate quality entertainment. I will be in Arizona the day after the movie opens and if you plan to see this movie, I will pay for you (and your kids) to see something else. Let's take a stand for all that is right and decent in this world, cause if we don't, there's going to be an "Old Dogs 2" and I might have to hurt someone.

TV Quote of the Week

Despite my busy schedule (not really), I still manage to fit in at least 3 hours of TV every day (sometimes more). And since school and TV are pretty much the extent of my existence, I don't have much to post about. So here is my favorite TV quote from this week:

Not everyone’s gonna have the walnuts to take a pro-littering stance, but I will not rest until every inch of our fair state is covered in garbage. That’s why I pay taxes. And it keeps garbage men earning a living, so they can afford tacos for their family. – Sue (Glee)

Runner Up:
Hi there, Lily. Lily? Isn’t that going to be hard for her to say? – Phil, after meeting his new niece adopted from Vietnam (Modern Family)

By the way. I love 'Glee'. If you're not watching it, you should be. It's hilarious.

Anal Fissures and All Things Rectal

I like surgery. I like cutting people and then sewing them up. I like blood and guts. But if I never see an anus again, it'll be too soon. I'm 3 weeks into my general surgery rotation and I have seen (and touched) enough anal sphincters to last a life time. Hasn't anyone in the rural South heard of a Brazilian wax? And I haven't even mentioned the hemorrhoids and poop. I just can't handle it. I'm pretty sure general surgery is not for me.

Related (somewhat) pictures:

Fat and Bald

On Saturday, they featured a story on the front page of The Island Packet, the newspaper on Hilton Head Island, about medical students doing rotations at Volunteers in Medicine, the free clinic where I'm currently doing my Family Medicine rotation and this is the picture they ran along with the story (above the fold i've been told):




That's me, pretending to know something about x-rays, with the director of the clinic, Dr. Bowen.
If you want to read the article, here is the link:

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/story/928671.html

What Do These Have In Common?

That's right! I did my first male genital exam this past week. In fact I did 2 in one morning.
That's really the only thing I've got going on right now. I'm doing my first rotation (Family Medicine) at a free clinic on Hilton Head Island. I get to do all the stuff doctor's do, without knowing anything that doctor's know.

My Nephews

Here are some pics of my nephews who I got to see when I was back in AZ

Its Finally Over

You may have wondered where I've been the last couple months. So I took a picture to show you:


For the last 2 months, I've had my head buried in books for 8-12 hours a day to get ready for my board exams that will determine what kind of doctor I get to be. If I do crappy, I can be a psychiatrist and be with my own kind. If I do really well, I can be a plastic surgeon and provide free boob jobs to the homeless.

But its finally all over (unless I failed). I took my 2 exams over the last few days and now I'm never going to study again (at least until next week when I start school again). Studying that much is really an unpleasant experience. I've pushed information out of my mind that I need (I forgot my pin number for my ATM card). Here is an example of the "Beautiful Mind" psychosis that comes from studying so much (this is just a small example of all the drugs I tried to learn):



Now that the stress of the exams is over, I just have the stress of waiting for my scores - which I will receive in 4-6 weeks.

This could be the greatest website ever

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

I don't know if anyone has seen this website before, but it is fantastic.

In Memorium

After many months of dodging our bushy-tailed friends I finally ran over a squirrel today. Rest In Peace my friend.


Next up: A Raccoon

Personality Test

We're studying personality disorders this week. There is one prominent theory about how our brain-derived personality lies on a spectrum of five categories. Here is where I lie on each spectrum:

I'm a O30-C64-E5-A27-N49 Big Five!!

Where I Go Everyday

It's a little late I realize, but I thought I should fill all my faithful readers out there in on where I've been going everyday for the past 8 months (or at least 4 days out of the week).
Its a little rural town called Ridgeland. When the company found out they were going to be having medical students coming they decided to build a new clinic for Ridgeland (it was previously a double-wide) that would also be our classroom. This is also the clinic I go to each week to shadow at (and stick my fingers in things).

THE BUILDING



THE CLASSROOM (with some students and our instructor - Dr. Polkey)


(THE CLINIC BEFORE WE GOT HERE - Dr. McElveen is still the doctor though - he's the one I follow around)

What Do These Objects Have In Common?

That's right, this past week I did my first real rectal exam. It was fantastic. I always thought I had long fingers, but they never seem long enough when I'm sticking them in various orifices.

I'm sure I'll get to do plenty more when I start my rotations this summer. I will be doing 8 weeks of family medicine and 10 weeks of surgery to start off, which is good cause then I'll know early if I can "cut" it in surgery or if I'm doomed to anuses (or is it ani). The rest of my rotation schedule is 8 weeks of Internal Medicine (Which may be something I end up in cause I really like Hematology), 4 weeks of Psychiatry (also a possibility - I'm too crazy not to consider it), 4 weeks of Dermatology, 6 weeks of Pediatrics and lastly 6 weeks of OB/GYN.
I'm looking forward to all of it. The doctors here are great and are excited to teach us. I'm most excited for surgery. I'll be doing the first 4 weeks at a small rural hospital, so I'm sure I'll get to see some pretty crazy stuff (rural=crazy). The other 6 weeks will be in vascular surgery here in Beaufort (a somewhat bigger hospital). We're the only med students here too, so we won't be competing with anyone and we'll get to do alot.
The more I think about it the more I think I'm going to try to do my residency (whatever it may be) in Arizona. We'll see how that all works out tho.

The Pond

Right down the street from my house there is a pond,



Where there are lots of exotic birds,



and one alligator.



Its also where I see lots of turtle orgies, but I don't have a picture of that (yet).

New Nephew #2

This is my newest nephew, Preston. My sister Robin had him a couple weeks ago. This is the only picture I have of him so far. I'll try to get more. Plus now I have another niece or nephew on the way (Lu is pregnant again - they like to space their kids out by 5 or 6 years)

New Nephew #1

This is Tustin, my nephew. He was born all the way back in October, but I just decided to steal some pictures of him off of my sister-in-law's blog (Sara) and put them on my blog cause I like them so much.

Accident Report

Someone tried to assassinate Blue Betty in the Bi-Lo parking lot today. She survived the attempt but did sustain some injuries.




I've never been in an accident before. I stopped to pick up some lunch on the way back from the clinic and as I was driving through the parking lot some girl in a Ford Explorer backed into me. Stupid Chinese food. My fat body was telling me I didn't need it, but my fat head wanted it. Now without my beautiful super-glossy light-blue exterior how will I entice old ladies into my car. I fear the Metamucil and hard candies won't be enough.

One...One Funny Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Wd-Q3F8KM

McNugget Follow-up

McDonald's issued a statement in regards to my previous post. Here's my favorite part:

"We want to correct our mistake. We will be sending the customer her refund, along with an invitation to return for her original order, on us. We never want to disappoint a McNuggets fan or any McDonald's customer. Customer satisfaction is our top priority."

Nobody wants to disappoint a McNuggets fan.

Remember when that guy tackled that big raisin?

This is fantastic:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29498350/from/ET/?gt1=43001

All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues

I liked Hollie's little music game so I thought I'd try it, but I kinda cheated a bit. I don't feel like my player plays very randomly (i'll get 3 of 4 songs by the same artist) so I did it twice and picked the best answers. They all have some sort of deep meaning anyway, so enjoy trying to understand all the craziness that is Derek. (plus i've added my own witty comments. awesome!)

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Put your Ipod or other music player on shuffle.2. For each question, press the NEXT button to get your answer.3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got this from. -"Tag, You're it...let's see what ya'll are listening to!"

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY?
Don’t Leave Me (All-American Rejects) - I get very attached
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Fighting (Yellowcard) - haha. Only since I got to med school
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Keeper (Yellowcard) - A zookeeper - someone who circumcises elephants. I hear the pay sucks, but the tips are huge.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
The Shower Scene (Brand New) - its gonna be hot (the water at least)
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Sad Clown (Sarah McLachlan) - nobody likes clowns anyway
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
California (Metro Station) - um, I won't explain this one
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?
Dirty Little Secret (All-American Rejects) - this one neither
WHAT IS 2+2?
Hoodoo (Muse)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Map of the Problematique (Muse) and Slow Decay (Dashboard Confessional) - I couldn't choose one, both are true
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
To the End (My Chemical Romance) - hopefully its a short story
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP??
Negative Space (Senses Fail) - I think I achieved this a long time ago
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE??
You’re Still the One (Shania Twain) - awwwwww
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Supermassive Black Hole (Muse) - basically I suck all the light and energy out of the room
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Sure Thing Falling - I can't dance
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

O My Father (Motab) - If only

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Anything, Anything (Dramarama) - actually nothing, nothing

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Read My Mind (the Killers) - cause like I said before, i'm not going to tell you

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Black and White (Sarah McLachlan) - I am in South Carolina
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Come On Feel It (Baumer) - said the naked old man
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Swing, Swing (All-American Rejects) - yep, a tragic playground accident
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
All the Pretty Faces (the Killers)
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Rainy Monday (Shiny Toy Guns)
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Little House (the Fray) - they had it hard on the prairie
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?

Cute Without the "E" (Cut From the Team) - more like Cute without the "C-U-T-E" and with an "U-G-L-Y"
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Jesus (Brand New) - great song, but he's coming for me
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Don't Stop the Music (Rihanna) - I don't want to be able to hear the answer to this one
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Cheated Hearts (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) - not me, I'm very loyal (like an old mangy dog with nowhere else to go)
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
The Scale (Interpol) - yep, fatty's back
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues (Senses Fail)