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This comes straight from my blog post here - http://www.iwanttobeapharmacist.com/2009/10/one-step-closer.html

Thought it may be beneifical to others who have been as low as I.


Today started off as a normal Monday. I literally had to drag my ass out of bed in time for Genetics. I was rather apathetic as I doodled aimlessly while being taught regulation factors in gene expression. For some reason the term Operon caused me to imagine some sort of monster destroying the city I live in. It was... perplexing.

Next I sat through my Race and Ethnicity class where I learn every day that you can be a racist even when you're not a racist. Or some crazy **** like that. This time I imagined the monster eating my professor. Such a lovely thought this was.

As I left this class to head home for lunch my phone rang; it was my manager. Already knowing what she was going to say, I answered it. She pleaded with me to go fill in for a sick co-worker on my day off at a store that is 30 minutes away from where I live. Being that I'm an overly nice son of a bitch, I agreed.

In essence, it was another dreary Monday.

Until I checked my emails.... and I found out the following:

On Friday, October 23rd, I have an interview at a pharmacy school.

Dear God, did I read that right? Am I losing my mind? After busting my ass to the point of exhaustion for the past three years could it possibly be true?

Those of you who have read this blog over the last two years, ya know all four of you, may understand how utterly monumental this is. Three years ago I thought I had no chance in hell of even being eligible to apply, yet alone be admissions worthy.

Yet here I am, booking plane tickets, searching for hotels and plotting to buy a suit on Wednesday.

The whole thing is very surreal. I read the e-mail about five times just to make sure I was reading it correctly. Hell I might frame the freakin' thing and hang it up in my living room.

Previously I said my PCAT scores were the achievement I was most proud of in my life. Today, it was supplanted with this e-mail.

So for all of you who read this blog, all of you who think you have made too many mistakes along the way and have no chance of reaching your dream, I am proof that you can climb out of that wretched hole. That no matter how bad it gets, no matter how much you may want to quit, retribution is possible.

Next Thursday I leave to take the next step in this epic journey. Next Thursday I leave to take the next step towards my future.

And damn is it sweet.
 
Congrats on the invite. I did quite a pathetic happy dance when I got my interview email. I am envious though that yours is so soon. I get to wait until late January for my interview. Hope that you get to replace even this accomplishment with a new greatest moment when you get that acceptance letter. 👍
 
Congrats OP!!!

I want to hear more about the monster.
 
Congrats. I found that buying a suit was one of the most stressful parts. I'm totally fashion challenged. I hope you are one of those people who actually likes shopping.
 
Congrats. I found that buying a suit was one of the most stressful parts. I'm totally fashion challenged. I hope you are one of those people who actually likes shopping.

Actually I have about a dozen dress shirts and two dozen ties of varying colors. I paint on the side, so I kinda like finding interesting mixtures of colors.

Ironically enough I got a second interview at another school on the same day today. Have had to do a bit of rearranging.
 
As far as buying a suit, I find it worth it to go to a designer place that measures and fits you. It will be expensive but it is worth it for a GOOD suit!
 
As far as buying a suit, I find it worth it to go to a designer place that measures and fits you. It will be expensive but it is worth it for a GOOD suit!

I agree, and it'll last for a really long time, as opposed to the JC Penney off-the-rack stuff that neither fits well nor lasts very long, IME.
 
I am planning on buying one good suit with a few dress shirts to change with each interview. Figured since I wont be wearing it again after that, might as well buy one good expensive one.
 
I am planning on buying one good suit with a few dress shirts to change with each interview. Figured since I wont be wearing it again after that, might as well buy one good expensive one.

I'm sure there'll be a time when you need a suit in your professional career...

All 4 of our pharmacy residents wear a full suit to work and switch the coat for a labcoat during their clinic hours, then go back to the jacket in the pharmacy.
 
To be honest, due to the fact that I don't have a lot of free time to mess around with this, I'm going for the off the rack look for right now. I've already got one picked out that looks nice, but I know it won't last forever.

I will be getting a nicer one in time for a wedding come May, but I'm okay spending a little bit now just so I can have one ready for the next two weeks.
 
What do you guys think of Norstrom Rack? Is this a good option?
 
To be honest, due to the fact that I don't have a lot of free time to mess around with this, I'm going for the off the rack look for right now. I've already got one picked out that looks nice, but I know it won't last forever.

I will be getting a nicer one in time for a wedding come May, but I'm okay spending a little bit now just so I can have one ready for the next two weeks.

Just rent a tux for the wedding.
 
This comes straight from my blog post here - http://www.iwanttobeapharmacist.com/2009/10/one-step-closer.html

Thought it may be beneifical to others who have been as low as I.

Today started off as a normal Monday. I literally had to drag my ass out of bed in time for Genetics. I was rather apathetic as I doodled aimlessly while being taught regulation factors in gene expression. For some reason the term Operon caused me to imagine some sort of monster destroying the city I live in. It was... perplexing.

Next I sat through my Race and Ethnicity class where I learn every day that you can be a racist even when you're not a racist. Or some crazy **** like that. This time I imagined the monster eating my professor. Such a lovely thought this was.

As I left this class to head home for lunch my phone rang; it was my manager. Already knowing what she was going to say, I answered it. She pleaded with me to go fill in for a sick co-worker on my day off at a store that is 30 minutes away from where I live. Being that I'm an overly nice son of a bitch, I agreed.

In essence, it was another dreary Monday.

Until I checked my emails.... and I found out the following:

On Friday, October 23rd, I have an interview at a pharmacy school.

Dear God, did I read that right? Am I losing my mind? After busting my ass to the point of exhaustion for the past three years could it possibly be true?

Those of you who have read this blog over the last two years, ya know all four of you, may understand how utterly monumental this is. Three years ago I thought I had no chance in hell of even being eligible to apply, yet alone be admissions worthy.

Yet here I am, booking plane tickets, searching for hotels and plotting to buy a suit on Wednesday.

The whole thing is very surreal. I read the e-mail about five times just to make sure I was reading it correctly. Hell I might frame the freakin' thing and hang it up in my living room.

Previously I said my PCAT scores were the achievement I was most proud of in my life. Today, it was supplanted with this e-mail.

So for all of you who read this blog, all of you who think you have made too many mistakes along the way and have no chance of reaching your dream, I am proof that you can climb out of that wretched hole. That no matter how bad it gets, no matter how much you may want to quit, retribution is possible.

Next Thursday I leave to take the next step in this epic journey. Next Thursday I leave to take the next step towards my future.

And damn is it sweet.

aww... now, that was a beautiful[humorous/ heart wrenching], and indeed! some lovely words of encouragement to ALL ^ ^ congrats!!! and best of luck to you on your interviews :luck:
 
interview is a step closer, but you're not in yet. Blow them away there.
 
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