Time On My Hands!

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on June 4 the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Class of 2011 laid down their well-worn pencils, shelved their extensively highlighted textbooks, and began caffeine detoxification programs in preparation for the last "free" summer of our lives. In true overachieving medical student fashion most of my classmates have committed to research projects during the next few months (China, Primary Children's, and NYU, to name a few). I, however, refused to spend my vacation locked away in a dark, dank research lab (actually, due to the vagaries of scheduling my Navy officer training, I was unable to firmly commit to any projects and was out of luck by the time I finally knew my summer schedule). I have therefore found myself with more time on my hands than I know what to do with. The first week-and-a-half has been rather slow. I just can't seem to fill the day, even though I sleep until 10 o'clock every morning and play video games for hours. So, what does a prospective Navy officer with nothing to occupy him do to while away the time? Why, build a model of the U.S.S. Constitution, of course! It is very complicated and time consuming; the perfect remedy for a pair of idle hands. The best part about it is that when all is said and done, I'll be the captain of my very own sail boat! Can it get any better than this?




P.S. - For those of you that want to see my cute, pregnant wife, rest assured that I have heard your pleas and will grant your request once she starts showing. It's just not that exciting to stare at a flat belly!