January 4th, 2006


Introduction

2005 was a year of ups and downs.  I worked hard, traveled lots, and experienced a lot of new things.  There was not a whole lot of time to play, but I did put in my fair share when opportunity struck.  I start off this blog with a tribute to one of my mentors and then end off with what I love best: boardgames.

 

 

Jean Lyons

 

I never had her as a piano teacher, and she remembers little of me, but I did attend her music appreciation clubs for musical activities when I was young.  She had a mean-looking demeanor, but that was all from an eight year-old perspective. =)  Nevertheless, Jean Lyons School of Music was a part of my childhood and to see its proprietor and founder pass away is similar to a knife in the heart.  It feels as a double-loss.  The first loss being Jean Lyons herself.  The second loss is a part of my childhood ripping into shreds.

 

Thanks to Karen Lee for sending me her obituary.  Please follow the link to read more about her if you are interested:

 

Jean Lyons

Jean Lyons 1921-2005

 

 

Interviews

 

Most of January was spent on traveling between cities to do my medical interviews.  As you are aware, I’m in the 4th year of my Medical Undergraduate training and next year, we will be residents.  However, our future paths are still unknown yet.  This year, I have applied for Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.  Because Emergency Medicine is a very competitive field, chances are likely that I will go into Internal Medicine.  However, a ‘uber geeky’ computer program will determine our fates after we have gone to all our interviews and ranked our schools.  I have no idea where I will be going yet.  (Cross my fingers).

 

Along the way, I’ve said ‘hello’ to a lot of my friends again.  In Halifax, I bunked on Richard’s couch.  -2oC weather with wind blowing up your dress pants was a rather new experience.  I just love Halifax weather and winds.

 

Then there was Toronto, where I crashed at Pamela and Chris’ place.  Here, I met up Uncle Ken’s friend, Cecilia, who gave me a whole bunch of Hello Kitty accessories, but I had no idea what to do with them.  I mean, I was given Hello Kitty earmuffs, a Hello Kitty toque, a Hello Kitty T-shirt, and even some lego pieces.  I declined Cecilia’s offer, but she would have none of it.  I guess my only resort is to give these clothing items and toys away to my 1 and 2 year-old cousin, Carrie and Louis (sigh).

 

 

Boardgames

 

Well, just a short blurb on boardgames this time.  I wish to thank Marisa who gave me Beowulf during the Christmas holidays as well as Richard who gave me Citadels.  I love both games!  Thank you so much.

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