Supper: Philadelphia Restaurant Week

http://www.supperphilly.com/default.asp

This is a quick post.. But I had to mention the delicious restaurant I went to last night. Again I pulled a straight from the hospital to the outing shenanigan. Thank goodness for cabs.

I met a few of my co interns for Philly restaurant week at Supper last night. The food was SOOOOO good. And the cocktails were even better. The restaurant on first appearance seems demure but it was simply delightful. The atmosphere is quiet yet lively. The decor is classy and not over the top. AND the food.. was scrumptious and flavorful. Fresh and savory. I haven't had a good meal in a while. I will definitely go back. They get all their ingredients from local farms which is cool too.

Great for girls night or a date with someone special ;)  My cocktail of the night. "Big Fun"

Keeping my head above water

Well folks I had two weeks of outpatient medicine.. blogged like crazy. Then returned to the hospital and completely fell off the face of the earth.

The last two weeks have been surprisingly busy and shocking in sooo many ways.
Where do I start??

I haven't worked out all week :( Atleast 3 times this week I went to bed without eating dinner..  and I haven't spoken to my mother in two weeks..

I started my intern year in the intensive care unit which was really really tough. Mostly because I was new to the system... simply felt clueless and I was working with some "interesting" personalities. Despite being clueless the ICU is a foolproof environment in many cases because there are so many experienced senior doctors and tough, amazing, self sufficient nurses.  This difficult month was followed by clinic, a consult service, vacation, golden weekends and more clinic.. I didn't even realize I was living the good life.

Fast forward to the past two weeks. I hit the general medicine floors. Or maybe they hit me.. To be determined.

I can't even remember the first day.. I remember feeling excited. Excitement because I really felt like a doctor. Making moment to moment decisions. But then the excitement settled and reality set in.

I'm pretty sure I get over 100 phone calls on my phone a day and that does not include the few folks that are nice enough to text page... I frequently get ridiculous attitude dished out to me from technicians, nurses, patients, fellow doctors... everyone. If they work in the hospital..its likely they have an attitude. By 3 day I was already jaded and dishing attitude RIGHT back. Pleasantries are dead.
And thank goodness for my co interns who are soo helpful. If it weren't for the majority of my patients and co interns.. I may have quit last week. This week one of my patients was crashing and needed stat labs. My co intern came to my rescue calm as a kitten and with swag. It was pretty amazing.

The good news is... things have gotten better. Although I still seem to always be the last intern to leave (I blame this on the horrible computer system/paper system)... It's bearable in most circumstances. I put on my lets get ish done attitude and get it done.

Who KNEW being a doctor was so hard... I had no idea. But all I can say is.. I'm keeping my head above water. And hopefully soon will be swimming against the current.

In the meantime I barely made it to see Ryan Leslie in concert last night. My crew knows I love some rles. :) I went straight from the hospital to the concert... work clothes and all. stethoscope in the bag. I play no games. :)

Shout out to all my girls baking pies this weekend, on exciting blind dates and texting "my man" references. You girls make me proud :)

The last days of summer

I'm too worn out from my golden weekend to type much.. But here are the photo highlights. And yes Fall is officially here on Sept 22nd :)

Stay tuned for my next post called...  text message horror: When the opposite sex sends ridiculous text messages.

The colors in the sky were beautiful on my evening run this weekend

I made it to a part of the trail I've never seen before. Love that feeling.

At my halfway point. Did 6 miles.. and it left me SO hungry. anyone know this feeling??

Me and Emerson on our casual 4 mile run.. We had to make up for the insomnia cookies from the night before :)

Friday night at Milkboy :0

One of my favorite people in my program. Kamron P.  we are coming to a liq onc service together very soon... 

OHHHH philly... 

Saturday night. enough said. 

Boutique Heaven

My week started out sooo promising. I had exciting plans for Wednesday and Thursday that within the blink of a text and an email were non existent. Luckily I am a resourceful girl and have no fear about enjoying myself solo :)  I got off work Friday. Grabbed my comfy shoes, put my pumps in the bag and headed to the wonderful neighborhood of old city.

To my surprise and delight I discovered a wonderful and unique vintage shop in Philly called Culture Couture.  It was fabulous. On a quiet street off busy market street lies a small and quaint boutique that specializes in designer vintage clothing. I walked in to the sounds of erykah badu (throwback erykah track at the bottom) and jill scott. I knew i was in for a treat. I loved it! Those who know me know I love to shop. And since moving to Philly I am amazed at how much my style is already changing to more city chic and becoming a reflection of where I am in life. A little more sophisticated, a little less about the sale and more about the item itself... a little more... Me :) plus u need quality stuff to survive all this walking.

Here are a few pics from the store. Check out their tumblr page for more sophisticated photos. and one of my favorite erykah badu jams at the bottom :)

http://culturedcouturevintage.tumblr.com/

For inquiring minds.. I did find an awesome sweater. I wanted to get more but i am a fashionista on a budget ;) I know this store is here.. I'll be back when my cash flow is more on point :)

menswear side

ladies clothing, great selection of tops that can be paired with skirts!

great jewelry by a local artist

if i was a man i would definitely shop here

a quick laugh is in store

My brother sent me this.. :) he told me he thought of me. I'm not sure how to take this.

http://myfriendsaremarried.tumblr.com/

ALL u can do is LAUGH.

Well folks I have gone soft...

Many folks know me from my Keyshia Cole days. I would cut a brotha off in a second. Oh he is acting up??  Bam Pow and Done.

I think I need to get back to that.. I'm too nice. playing keyshia cole album #1 riiggghhht now.

So here is the story...


THIS guy cancelled on me 3 times!! Asked to take me out and cancelled 3 times.. SMH.  The first time he suggests on the Monday of that week that we hang out Friday.. and then calls me Wednesday of that week and never mentions it. Then when I ask on Sunday what happened. he says.. oh yeah we never got a chance to talk about it. hmmm..... (My red flag should have gone off then..) SMH...   here is flakiness example #2 and #3.. same guy.

texting for a date is pitiful anyway.. what has our generation come too.

i wonder if i would've heard from him without my hey text...

This was our last and final communication. Text sent at 2pm.. on the day of the 3rd scheduled date. he has the nerve to say he will call later.. smh. PLEASE DON'T!!!  

interning at kiwi yogurt :)

Who said interns do not have fun. We couldn't find any surgery interns to come enjoy yogurt during lunch :0  Ohhhh the JOY of clinic life. After inpatient services in the hospital where you get true intern treatment... "Ms. Trouble is constipated. Mr. rosepetal can't sleep. " we get the nice luxury of taking a moment to breath. Clinic has its own challenges... but i definitely over slept today until 7:36 am and if I were in the hospital I would have been screwed but NOT TODAY!  :) Still would've seen all my AM patients if I had them.. :)


Stay tuned for my next post... to philadelphia half marathon it or not.

I'm still alive :) and the blog is bAcK!!!

the art museum steps on Benjamin Franklin pkwy

Well folks.. It's been more than 3 months since my last post. Relocating to Philadelphia was challenging to say the least. I was ripped off by my moving company, thrown into the intensive care unit on day one of intern year and realized how much I missed the comforts of north carolina and atl too :)

But guess what... I'm still alive and strong. I am sitting at the corner coffee shop, enjoying the newly coming fall breeze, people watching and enjoying the sounds of Frankie Beverly and Maze.

I recently came off two weeks of vacation which have been heaven sent. I literally have not stopped moving since graduation and sometimes you need a moment of stillness to reflect.

I am inviting you all to travel the streets of Philadelphia with me as I begin blogging once again about my new life as a doctor, my journey into real adulthood, learning more about my finances :0, smarter shopping :0 :0, of course dating..., spiritual journeys and the simple pleasures of Philly.


Here are a few pics from my adventures so far...

First day of intern year :) who doesn't take a pic to send to their mom.. 

Labor Day in the A :) two seconds b4 this pic.. shaq walked by.... 

Most expensive pic of the weekend. Ladies.. why didn't this man give us 3 prints?? i guess everyone has a hustle..  

Phillies game w/ my co interns :) It was the MOST relaxing thing ever. 

Philly at night. Very peaceful.

The city of art and murals. Love it. 

Making the most of each moment.. And living with a little less anxiety than the day before :)


Throwback jam for your listening pleasures.  Have a great week :)

Last Week on the Hill.. Reflection

Wheeewwww am I tired. Packing is not for the faint of heart. At midnight I finally stopped to realize I need to pack. I have to go. G O. I have sooooo much junk. How do you become a hoarder? Am I  one.. ?

Anyway.. where am I going with this.  Apart of getting ready for a move is going through old things, reflecting and moving towards the future. I came across a card that a patient sent me in the mail. My greatest fear in medicine is loosing my compassion. I'm realizing though.. that I have no reason to fear. It's not going anywhere. I'm going to keep this card with me always.. it reminds me of what I'm here to do and my inner strength. I'm taking this message of encouragement with me to philly :)





"The Oak Tree"  A message of encouragement

A mighty wind blew last night and day. 
It stole the oak tree's leaves away, 
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the oak was tired and stark
But still the oak tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around. 


The weary wind gave up and spoke,
"How can you still be standing, Oak?"
The oak tree said, "I know that you 
Can break each branch of mine in two,
Carry every leaf away, 
Shake my limbs and make me sway.
But I have roots stretched in the earth, 
Growing stronger since my birth.
You'll never touch them, for you see, 
They are the deepest part of me. 
Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure. 
But now I've found, with thanks to you,
I'm stronger than I ever knew. 

Especially now, try to remember that you're stronger than any problem you encounter or any disappointment life will bring. 


courtesy of Hallmark :)

I will likely never see this sweet woman again.. but I know her prayers are with me and her message of strength will last forever in my life.

I think I might be renaming the blog....

The Year of the MD??....  that's what my year will be about anyway... Kanye shrug :)

the adventures of methyl and ethyl

My number #1 blog follower and contributor Amanda aka methyl and I have been at it again. Living life to the fullest and enjoying some BFF quality time.

If you did not know.. Amanda has been my friend since the end of our freshman year of college. We go waaayy back.

What have we been up to? Trying to be baby picasso and enjoying the fine arts of course.

Here are a few pics from our recent adventures: Wine and Design and the play Wicked. I highly encourage both. Wine and design was very relaxing and Wicked was hilarious. Very cute play.
Although some how I missed that wine and design was bring your own wine and snacks.... so for us it was design.. and no wine.

That man in the corner!! i should've cropped him out..

Amanda and her mom (nope not her sister!)

naturalista (me) and Long hair don't care (Amanda) :)

Wicked :) good thing Amanda told me the show started at 730.. real start was 8.