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Back to school

-or- odd time for my biggest break

January 9, 2006 4:20:59 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
Today was my first day back to school since my winter break. For reasons known only to the school, they decided that this winter break, during fourth year, would be the biggest since I started medical school. It was amazing!

Between first and second year we got three weeks off. We spent half of that time visiting family back in Utah. That is great, but it is not a vacation. The flying, the driving to visit everyone, making sure you make the rounds and don't leave anyone out. And since it was our first time back, I think we really felt the responsibility to please everyone.

Previous Christmas breaks have all been 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. Nice, but often involved traveling as well. But this time we decided to be selfish.

4 full weeks off, and we didn't go anywhere. Oh, we spent a day with friends here and there, but no travel to family. We love them dearly, but after the huge financial drain of interviews, we just didn't feel we could fork over the $1000 to fly out there (even though I am sure family would have offered to help with that), and we really needed some family time.

So I got to rest some from school, made sure my wife had ample mornings to sleep in if she wanted, evenings of not having to put the kids to bed, and time playing with my little ones. Without doubt, it was the best break I have had since med school started.

Of course, going back was a bit tough today, but I will get back into the swing of things soon enough.
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Reply #1 January 9, 2006 4:50:41 PM
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Ohhh those are the best vacations. When you don't have to be schlepping all over the place to visit everyone. yes, we love family and yest we love being around them, but usually after that kind of vacation you need another just to recuperate from all the travels and the visitors!

Yeah, it will take time but you'll be back in the swing in no time. Just don't take any bananas from no one..hee hee..
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Reply #2 January 9, 2006 5:06:08 PM
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I've been back at work since last week, but today was the first day back for my students...they've already worn me out... But for the most part, the day went really well. Although I thought my vacation flew by, I enjoyed it very much. I got to see my brother from Austin, got to do some fun stuff with my closest family members, and was able to recuperate somewhat from an illness. I also loved the fact that I could just lounge around if I chose to do so....maybe read, watch some tv, listen to music...it was great.
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Reply #3 January 9, 2006 5:12:01 PM
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Let's hope that your biggest break is coming up?  The lists?

But nice to have a long break!  I hope you enjoyed it!

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Reply #4 January 9, 2006 7:44:36 PM
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How good to have a vacation where you do what you want, when you want, and have only yourselves to please and enjoy!
Best way to go
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Reply #5 January 9, 2006 8:18:56 PM
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When you don't have to be schlepping all over the place to visit everyone. yes, we love family and yest we love being around them, but usually after that kind of vacation you need another just to recuperate from all the travels and the visitors!


Exactly. It was great to just have ourselves to keep happy and enjoy the time together.

Although I thought my vacation flew by, I enjoyed it very much.


Super! Glad you had a good vacation too InBloom!

Let's hope that your biggest break is coming up? The lists?


2 weeks from today! Lets just hope I don't get a phone call a few days before.

How good to have a vacation where you do what you want, when you want, and have only yourselves to please and enjoy!Best way to go


We thought so too. Thanks Trudy!
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Reply #6 January 10, 2006 8:25:19 PM
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Good luck in the coming year, from what I understand, it's gonna be a tough one.


Many thanks LW. Fortunately the hardest part is over. The rest of the year won't be too bad. Thanks for the very kind comment.
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