Class of 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Med School Insiders
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
My favorite caffeinated thing is a cafe mocha. Peppermint mocha during Christmas time. Mmmmmmmmmm good.

I usually just have a cup or two with some hazelnut flavored creamer and a few packets of Splenda. I've cut back to 12 oz./day and I'm SO friggin' tired.
 
one of my professor's was the biggest caffeine junkie. 10 cups of coffee in a day was not uncommon for him. he would also end lecture 35 minutes early so he could go get his *first* workout of the day in.

he was freakin' ripped.
 
Diet Coke is by far my favorite food. I've never drank coffee. The strong smell alone makes me wheezy. I don't like coffee flavored desserts.
 
rafflecopter said:
So I was drinking my morning coffee this morning and I realized I literally cannot function like a normal human being without it. Does anyone else have a dependence on coffee? If so, how long have you been addicted to the bean? How do you take it? If not, do you do anything else to wake up in the morning? Curious about people's responses in today's icebreaker :d
Click to expand...

I am definitely dependent on coffee! Without it on a normal day, I'll definitely get a headache; this has been going on for a few years now, probably since late HS/early university.

On a happier note, I'm on my way into Boston from Montreal and the bus has Wifi! WOOT! A few more hours to go!
 
Geekchick921 said:
Officially rejected from Penn. Shocker! (<~~ Sarcasm)

I'm really pretty meh about it.
Click to expand...

I just got that same email too. To be honest, I hadn't even remembered that I wasn't rejected there earlier. Meh indeed.

As to this coffee conversation, I take mine black. But ditto to Hoody on diet coke being delicious. And I do love tea. And the occasional mocha/latte/whatever.

Ok, I guess I like caffeine a little too much...
 
in conjunction with a frustrating morning and this coffee talk i just made some of the best home brewed coffee i've ever made. caribou coffee, ftw.
 
cliffhuxtableDO said:
there was a study released from those suspicious harvard folks within the past couple of years that demonstrated decreased morbidities/mortality with something like 4+ cups of coffee a day over 20+ years.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/archives/2004-releases/press01052004.html

that's not the exact article, but you get the idea.
Click to expand...

At first glance I thought we were talking about decreased obesity instead of morbidity/mortality. My first thought was "well, duh, I would **** my intestines out if I had 4+ cups of coffee a day."
 
I had one of my faculty interviewers call today to congratulate me on my acceptance at his school. Very unexpected. I missed the call and he left me his cell # to call him back. I highly doubt the school asked him to do that. I think he is just a really nice guy.

rafflecopter said:
So I was drinking my morning coffee this morning and I realized I literally cannot function like a normal human being without it. Does anyone else have a dependence on coffee? If so, how long have you been addicted to the bean? How do you take it? If not, do you do anything else to wake up in the morning? Curious about people's responses in today's icebreaker :d
Click to expand...

I love coffee. However, I have had to give it up several times b/c my caffeine intake has gotten ridiculous. Until I graduated in december, I was drinking at least 1 triple sized sugar free rockstar a day. Currently, I'm drinking one cup of coffee a day, in the afternoon. Except on Saturday, b/c I have to be at the hospital at 5 am 😱... which means I am up at 4 am.

Needless to say, when 3 pm rolls around, getting my coffee is one of the best parts of the day.
 
but it stops after a few minutes 😎

EDIT: holy turbo-click!
 
rafflecopter said:
So I was drinking my morning coffee this morning and I realized I literally cannot function like a normal human being without it. Does anyone else have a dependence on coffee? If so, how long have you been addicted to the bean? How do you take it? If not, do you do anything else to wake up in the morning? Curious about people's responses in today's icebreaker :d
Click to expand...

I LOVE coffee! I'm a Starbucks goldcard member (which means I get free syrups, customization, etc. and yes I realize it's a marketing scheme) I will agree that Starbucks drip coffee is awful and many other coffee shops are way better (and have almond syrup, which is one of my favorites). I go for an americano or a skinny caramel latte (sometimes with extra shots to get through long days of retail). I'm also obsessed with anything coffee related, including ice cream and desserts. 😍

Been asked a few times recently "what are your plans if you don't get into med school this cycle?" Makes me sad. But I do need a plan. And a new (non-retail :xf:) job.
 
duckgirl24 said:
I LOVE coffee! I'm a Starbucks goldcard member (which means I get free syrups, customization, etc. and yes I realize it's a marketing scheme) I will agree that Starbucks drip coffee is awful and many other coffee shops are way better (and have almond syrup, which is one of my favorites). I go for an americano or a skinny caramel latte (sometimes with extra shots to get through long days of retail). I'm also obsessed with anything coffee related, including ice cream and desserts. 😍

Been asked a few times recently "what are your plans if you don't get into med school this cycle?" Makes me sad. But I do need a plan. And a new (non-retail :xf:) job.
Click to expand...
I thought I was the only person who thought this! Their drip coffee usually sucks.

Funny enough, my work brews starbucks coffee in our caffeteria and it is awesome. I'm not sure why that is though.
 
mauberley said:
👍 Also, Alterra and Intelligentsia make me reluctant to leave the Midwest.
Click to expand...

There are like 5 Intelligentsias in LA... it's not just a Midwest thing 😉

duckgirl24 said:
I LOVE coffee! I'm a Starbucks goldcard member (which means I get free syrups, customization, etc. and yes I realize it's a marketing scheme) I will agree that Starbucks drip coffee is awful and many other coffee shops are way better (and have almond syrup, which is one of my favorites). I go for an americano or a skinny caramel latte (sometimes with extra shots to get through long days of retail). I'm also obsessed with anything coffee related, including ice cream and desserts. 😍

Been asked a few times recently "what are your plans if you don't get into med school this cycle?" Makes me sad. But I do need a plan. And a new (non-retail :xf:) job.
Click to expand...
I'm with ya buddy... but we're not out of the running quite yet.
 
rHinO1 said:
I thought I was the only person who thought this! Their drip coffee usually sucks.

Funny enough, my work brews starbucks coffee in our caffeteria and it is awesome. I'm not sure why that is though.
Click to expand...

As crappy as some IHOPs are (dirty, full of drunks, strippers, etc.), the one I go to has my favorite cup of home brew - much better than Starbuck's. I still go to Starbuck's for specialty drinks, though (Christmas gift cards 👍).
 
i'm ready to get back in school. i've got 3 studies i want to do. all i need is a PI on board to shovel me some resources.
 
goldenwest said:
As crappy as some IHOPs are (dirty, full of drunks, strippers, etc.), the one I go to has my favorite cup of home brew - much better than Starbuck's. I still go to Starbuck's for specialty drinks, though (Christmas gift cards 👍).
Click to expand...

I like IHOP for two reasons, the breakfast food at night is awesome, and they leave the coffee caraff at the table 👍. Also, I need to start going to your stripper infested IHOP 😀.

I like the starbucks expresso drinks too. My gf turned me onto the skinny caramel machiatos mmmmmm.
 
coffee snobs don't hate me, but mcdonald's iced coffee is the bomb, especially for the price.
 
I can appreciate a cup of McDonald's coffee. They're incredibly consistent. And yes, hard to beat on price.
 
DaisyBuchanan said:
There are like 5 Intelligentsias in LA... it's not just a Midwest thing 😉


I'm with ya buddy... but we're not out of the running quite yet.
Click to expand...

Don't worry, I'm with you guys too. Still doing this though. :xf:
 
rHinO1 said:
I like IHOP for two reasons, the breakfast food at night is awesome, and they leave the coffee caraff at the table 👍. Also, I need to start going to your stripper infested IHOP 😀.

I like the starbucks expresso drinks too. My gf turned me onto the skinny caramel machiatos mmmmmm.
Click to expand...

Pretty sure you don't want to hook up with the strippers I'm referring to.
 
DaisyBuchanan said:
I'm with ya buddy... but we're not out of the running quite yet.
Click to expand...

IM YOUR BUDDY TOOOOOoooooo!


goldenwest said:
Eh, give the Hungarians something to be proud of.
Click to expand...

I briefly thought about it, but no. Their crushing defeat will serve to console me about all of the terrible Hungary/hungry puns I've endured over the course of my life
 
DaisyBuchanan said:
There are like 5 Intelligentsias in LA... it's not just a Midwest thing 😉
Click to expand...

No doubt because of all the transplanted Chicagoans. 🙂

Best of luck to everyone who's still waiting. When the good news comes, I'm buying drinks. 👍
 
Suncrusher said:
I briefly thought about it, but no. Their crushing defeat will serve to console me about all of the terrible Hungary/hungry puns I've endured over the course of my life
Click to expand...

Hungary for the taste of justice.
 
Suncrusher said:
IM YOUR BUDDY TOOOOOoooooo!




I briefly thought about it, but no. Their crushing defeat will serve to console me about all of the terrible Hungary/hungry puns I've endured over the course of my life
Click to expand...

Oops I didn't mean to leave you out of my good luck wishing! :xf: and :luck: for you Sun!
 
duckgirl24 said:
I LOVE coffee! I'm a Starbucks goldcard member (which means I get free syrups, customization, etc. and yes I realize it's a marketing scheme) I will agree that Starbucks drip coffee is awful and many other coffee shops are way better (and have almond syrup, which is one of my favorites). I go for an americano or a skinny caramel latte (sometimes with extra shots to get through long days of retail). I'm also obsessed with anything coffee related, including ice cream and desserts. 😍

Been asked a few times recently "what are your plans if you don't get into med school this cycle?" Makes me sad. But I do need a plan. And a new (non-retail :xf:) job.
Click to expand...

everything you JUST said. Also a goldcard member and my drink of choice is Americano with a shot of caramel. Try that, it's delicious!
 
FlowRate said:
OMG I hate bureaucracy.

Actually unrelated but kinda related note: Tax documents are starting to come in.
Click to expand...

👍 My tax $hit be done, yo. And bureaucracy is largely unavoidable, sadly.
 
I had all my tax stuff done a couple weeks ago, but I've been too lazy to print it out and mail it in... something of a paradox really.
 
My uncle's a CPA and he does our taxes. Woot! He also e-files them.

Maub, Chicklet just got so excited at seeing "Tato head" in your avatar. Ha!
 
LOL, too cute!

I need to e-file, but we are snowed/snowplowed in. This is the first time I've liked snow all year, snow day!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

hommefatale
Elective Class Pass/Fail
Replies
3
Views
447
Goro
Goro
L
pass/no pass physical education class
Replies
4
Views
220
LizzyM
LizzyM
H
Not taking planned calculus class anymore
Replies
2
Views
344
holajola
H
aprilandaflower
Course classification of design courses
Replies
1
Views
244
wysdoc
wysdoc
A
Marking an audited class as a repeat?
Replies
1
Views
261
Mr.Smile12
Mr.Smile12
Top