Movin On Up!

March 16, 2010, 4:19 pmThe Island Med Student6 comments

Molly Moos!

YESSSS! I just found out that we have been approved for our new TWO BEDROOM (as in TWO more bedrooms than we have now) apartment in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn!!

Not only that, but they ok’d us moving in early. Which means that we will be going to sign the lease tomorrow, I will pack up all my Brooklyn belongings, and hopefully we’ll rent a Uhaul truck and move to our NEW apartment! I’m still deciding whether or not I’m going to sleep there for the coming week (I have a 90+ hour week at the hospital for my last week of peds), but either way it ROCKS!

Soon, my doggies Scope and Molly will be living in style in a 2 BEDROOM (you have no idea how much they hate the studio) apartment! Not only that, but they will be taking daily trips to the park, running around off leash, playing with other doggies, and even SWIMMING!

I’m happy as can be. Finally got my piece of the pie!

6 comments:

  1. lynn, March 16, 2010, 6:22 pm

    how do you work 90+ hours, when the law is 80 hours? what is your schedule?
    i guess your hospital isn’t following that law?
    i wouldn’t wanna end up there….

     
  2. Me, March 16, 2010, 8:36 pm

    I hate to break it to you, Lynn, but the rule to which you’re referring is ONLY applicable to residents (if you read the official statement, it only *recommends* that students not work more than residents, but does not make it a rule). As students, we are completely at the mercy of our attendings and residents. There are numerous occasions (not only on general surgery) when I have worked over 80 hours/week. Usually, it’s simply because they are too busy to keep track of how long we’ve been there; other times, they just don’t care.

     
  3. Anonymous, March 16, 2010, 11:38 pm

    Hi Kendra,

    I’ve been following your blog since your 1st semester at Ross and I wanted to say Congrats. You are my inspiration, I’m currently in my 2nd semester at Ross. Thanks for all the useful resources that you’ve provided over the years.

    Caro

     
  4. The Island Med Student, March 17, 2010, 1:38 am

    To the first 2 commenters: yes, the resident duty hour regulations do not apply to medical students. We can, and do, sometimes work longer hours than what is allowed for residents!

    And to the 3rd commenter: Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment. Keep on truckin and you will go far! :)

    Cheers,
    Kendra

     
  5. Nate, March 18, 2010, 12:23 pm

    Now we’re up in the big leagues, it’s our turn at bat. Congrats!

     
  6. laura, March 20, 2010, 12:44 pm

    When can me and Jazzy come visit? I got to check out your new mansion!!! If you have any time the 26th-April 6th I am off for spring break!!!!

     

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