Oh Anatomy

This week has been ridiculously crazy. After starting new material for Anatomy, I am once again completely and totally overwhelmed. The information isn't too bad. It's just remembering all of the structures in every specific order (artery, nerve, vein etc.). So far I have a pretty good grasp on what goes where and how everything is working together. I already feel so more prepared for this test than I did on the last one. I even went to office hours today and talked to my professor about my grade. He said that I didn't get off to a great start, but can definitely improve within the next three weeks. So that was really encouraging. Of course, we went through the test and he was showing mistakes I had made that could have easily given me higher points. I started to get emotional. The stress, pressure, and straight up embarrassment really hit me hard. I kept everything together until he asked, "Are you okay?" and that's when I lost it. Tears started streaming down my face and I could myself turn red. I explained myself to him - the stress, all of the information, and just trying to balance it all and he was so understanding. He even told me some stories from his graduate days which was kind of reassuring. So I finally have a better game plan and a new way to approach this test on Thursday. So yay for finally feeling on top of things for once.

Maybe not the most professional days of my OTS career, but definitely a step in the right direction. I guess this means going into the lab on Saturday and Sunday this weekend and pretty much giving up any sign of a life that I had. Ugh. Looks like the only time I'll ever be able to enjoy the weekends, is when I have a job. Ironic isn't it?