Since my camera is in the other room, and it is too cold in our apt to go get it, I will blog about what is totally and utterly consuming our life right now... boards.
B is for boards, the awful test that all dental students must take.
O is for overkill. Really? Dave (and every other dental student) has enough going on with studying for all his other classes (five finals in two days), scheduling his patients, seeing his patients, and spending time with us to have to stress this much about a test. Oh yeah, and there are three parts to it! He takes part two next year and then part three right before he graduates.
A is for Audrey. Dave has been studying at home in our glorious third bedroom, and Audrey is constantly neeeedddding something from him as an excuse to go see him. Usually she needs a hug or a kiss, and how can you pass that up?
R is for reward. The next time you go see your dentist, give him a nice pat on the back for having completed taking boards. Better yet, give him a pat on the back and give him one for his wife and every child that was born under the "board years". If you go see a specialist, give him two pats on the back (and two for his wife and kids) because he had to do amazingly well on the boards to specialize.
D is for Dave. I am so proud of him. He is such an example to me of really setting your mind to something and going after your goals.
S is for $$$$$. We have so many dental deck flash cards, books, and review material that I probably could have a new wardrobe with all the money we spent on these "much needed" items. The part that kills me is that you have to PAY to take these tests! And they charge you each time you change the date to take it (which we have done twice now). Oh well, such is life.
Monday, December 31, 2007
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I don't envy your position Michelle. Best of luck on your survival. You can do it, I've seen it done. And then one day you can breathe again. :)
No fun, it reminds me of the GMAT, but way worse! Good luck with it, just think, one day these boards WILL be buying you an awesome wardrobe!
Oh how I remember this last year with Ryan. I'm so glad it's over!! When does he actually take them? My friends were my saving grace during this time.
Maybe you and Audrey should take a little weekend trip to Fairfield to get some much needed attention from your mom.
I feel your pain as I read this. When Jotham was studying for the boards and going to school I wanted to cry everyday!!!! I feel for you. It will be all worth it in the end! Hang in there!
Ha! Love this post. I'll make sure to give my dentist (and myself) a pat on the back! :)
Oh, I feel your pain. Boards are extremely stressful. But, before you know it they are over and you feel such a sense of relief and accomplishment...when you get the scores in the mail! Hang in there!
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