Apologies to my ever faithful fans and readers. I know there are many of you out there..well ok, maybe 2-3. I know you are waiting eagerly for news of my studying. It's been going well. I had a bad and grumpy day yesterday, after which I realized that seven 10 hour days of studying deserve a real break. Up till then my "breaks" had consisted of watching the French Open while writing flash cards. After a hot and grumpy day, I decided I would completely stop studying at 6pm. Felt much better this morning. I also realized that I need to turn on the air conditioning in the middle of the day.
I finished biochem and I'm onto Microbiology which involves mucho memorization and gross pictures.



Sample question:
Each of the following statements concerning Mycobacterium leprae is correct EXCEPT:
a) In lepromatous leprosy, large numbers of organisms are usually seen in acid-fast-stained smears
b) The organism will grow on bacteriologic medium in 3-6 weeks
c) Prolonged therapy (9 months or longer) is required to prevent recurrence
d) Skin tests for delayed hypersensitivty are useful diagnostically

Whoever gets the right answer first wins!!!!!!!!!

GARLIC SPAGHETTI...
Well, my first 2 days of studying have been going well. Still on Biochem, which is one of my least favorite subjects so best to get it out of the way early. Fortunately I was thinking ahead and started studying on Saturday instead of Sunday. Last night we went to the wedding of friends of Alon and today I have a slight red wine hangover. Open bar = not the highest quality wine. Of course, drinking 4-5 glasses didn't help. I woke up at 9 this morning, ready to go with only 5 hours of sleep, but now the tiredness and wine is catching up. What to do??? The best cure!! Garlic spaghetti..just plain spaghetti, olive oil, lots of garlic, pepper, a shake of chili flakes to wake me up, and the less traditional nutritional yeast!!!! YUMBO!!! I am ready to go now, though I may need a nap soon. :-)