it's senioritis, I'm afraid

Senioritis is a term used colloquially in the United States and Canada to describe the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their Middle School, high school or college careers. It is typically said to include: slowness, procrastination, and apathy regarding school work,a feeling of entitlement or privilege, and a tendency toward truancy. Many high school and college students find themselves in a type of "lame duck" situation: their plans are made and a new chapter in their life is about to begin, so finishing the current chapter (the current term separating them from graduation) becomes just a formality or "holding pattern." [From Wikipedia]

While writing an email to a friend of mine it dawned on me that I have a serious case of senioritis. No, technically I'm not at the end of my high school or college career, but in some ways it feels a lot like it. Since I'm finishing off my 'preclinical' study years and starting next year we're based in the hospital, in some ways it feels like I'm done with "college" (pre-med?) and preparing to start "graduate school" (medicine). Yes, my exams at the end of the year are important, but I'm not too worried about failing as long as I keep on the right track. So where does that leave me? A smidget of slowness with a pinch of procrastination, and a whole lotta apathy, that's where. Not to mention, a definite 'tendency toward truancy,' that's for sure! And the gorgeous weather ain't helping matters much.

I watched Sicko yesterday and it was actually pretty okay. Expected Michael Moore bias aside, it was an interesting and, at times, quite funny documentary. It made me want to move to France, LoL. And definitely not practice medicine in the US.

Went out for dinner with friends last night at the Mexican restuarant in town which was okay, but I think pretty overpriced considering. Then after dessert at Eureka we ended up going karaoke. Wanna hear something absolutely crazy? They had that Genghis Khan song and what's more, in English! And I'm ashamed to admit it was the best song to sing along to! [He fathered seven children in one night!!??!! LoL]