Hi, how is it going>
Pretty well :) how about you?
I am doing good also!
on a scale of 1-10, how stressed are you today?
Umm...maybe a 6. Not horribly! If you would have asked me that a couple of days ago I would have said beyond a 10 but that test is over now haha What is your stress level?
Haha what test was it?
It was a test for organic chemistry
I have a scary art history test today :( so I'd say a 7 oh wow I've heard O chem is kILLER. are you pre-med?
Oooo, ya art history. Best of luck! That is a lot of memorizing. Yeah none of them are lying haha i am going into dental
oh that's awesome! speaking of which my dentist has been calling me like twice a week telling me to come in for an appt haha what's your dream dental school?
haha do you need a cleaning done? You should probably get back to them soon! Do it over thanksgiving break or something.
my teeth are great, I always get glowing reports. i think they just want my money
I would love to get into any dental program in California. I just want some heat. I am sick of the cold already. haha well cleanings are supposed to be every 6 months so if it is passed that mark they will be contacting you
Today is probably a rough day for you then, because it's a cold one out there okay i will schedule an appointment, thank you dr. drew
Yeah! I am dreading the day when its snows. Your teeth will appreciate it! What are you majoring in? Is it some type of art?
Public Health :) art history is just a GE for me, but I do find it intriguing. I love seeing how historical groups of people chose to represent themselves through art
Good major! What do you plan on doing with it?
changing the world
Yeah I took that class and couldnt agree more. Have you been to the art building on campus yet?
Haha I'd like to end up teaching at the university level with a research emphasis on maternal health Oh who'd you take the class from? I'm taking it from Swenson and he's honestly my fav professor
YES! I love that answer! We need more people who believe they can change the world....for the better I hope:)
I can't change the whole world, but I can try to improve my circle of influence. And that's enough
Is it bad that I cant remember the professors name?? Whoops! Well thats a good place to begin! Maternal health....thats very cool! What draws you to that?
I'm currently working on a 10 month project to improve maternal  health in underdeveloped nations as i've worked on the project, i've just been so fascinated by all I've been learning and how much potential for improvement there is! with the implementation of technology in international healthcare, we can prevent so many unnecessary deaths among women
Wow! thats intense! But sooo cool!
plus, working with mothers and infants is extra exciting, because with each saved life, who KNOWS what that baby will go on to do!! Maybe they'll change the world!
Is the project a personal one or is it for school or job? Your positivity is great!
It's through the ballard center, actually. so it's not for a class or anything, it's just something i wanted to do. I have 2-3 other people on my team
I do think that is a really cool project to be working on. I bet it would be super rewarding too. Anything to do with saving lives would be amazing! How did you get into something like that? I bet that is a lot of work to do on top of school work too!
The irony is that I'm pretty sure it's doing more for me than it is for anyone else.
It may be that way for a while until your in the position that you can let your knowledge help other people. One day you will be making a big impact somewhere else.
My life had become really self-focused with just school and work and everything. I needed something to bring a greater sense of purpose when I heard about this project that sounds so cheesy haha this kind of fell into my lap, and I knew it's what I wanted to do. Sorry we're talking so much about me. let's talk about you
haha no that sounds really amazing actually! Not very many people can say that they got to be a part of something so great at such a young age. Well my life if quite boring compared to a research project like that!
I'm sure it's not boring, it's just different! anyone can do these projects. honestly, if you were really interested, I know some teams are still looking for team members ;)
Yes it is different, for sure! If my plate wasn't so full at the moment I would say totally bring it on! Maybe in a couple of semesters! I will remember where you said you are doing it from!
awesome :) sorry your plate is so full right now! That's tough! do you chat on here a lot?
Its okay. Ill get through it! Not a ton actually. Some days I forget about it. haha are you on here often> ?
No not at all! I just started this week so I could be entered for the raffles ;) plus it passes time in class haha
I was going to ask if you were the one who had like 4 million points haha I guess that wouldnt be you if you just started. That it does! Even though you may not be getting everything out of your classes now but oh well...;) I am surprised that there arent more students doing this.
Why do you say that?
Why am i surprised?
yeah haha
I mean how easy is it to talk to other people, get to know them and have the chance to win some cool prizes? I would have thought there would be tons jumping on the opportunity
oh right right right, good point I thought it was weird at first but it is kind of cool
It is cool! Yeah it kind of can be weird but I think it is fascinating to see what other people are interested in and what they do.
I think people are willing to be vulnerable faster, since we don't know who we're talking to
The other day when I was on I actually found out it was someone from my mission! I totally agree with that! I have had quite a few people open up to me about things they are going through. I think this project has been good!
So am I allowed to ask where you're from?
I am originally from Idaho. What about yourself?
South Dakota You'd struggle there. it's freezing
Umm yeah! My brother did the oil rig thing down there and he would mention quite often how cold it go. I know a couple of times he said his skin would peel because it was so cold... No thank you! haha Is it a pretty place?
I think that might have been North Dakota ;) But yeah honestly South Dakota is the best kept secret. It's so wonderful with THE best people
ohhh yeah maybe!!! does it get just as cold though? You dont hear much about it
yeah the weather between the two is very similar generally speaking exactly, best kept secret ;) we south dakotans try not to talk too much about it, or else everyone will hear how great it is and they'll try to move there
hahaha except for when they hear how cold it gets! Maybe great for the summer but I would have to have a beach house somewhere else haha
are you listening to music right now? if so what song :)
Haha I am not. I actually watch movies/tv shows while doing homework. I dont actually watch them but I have to have the background noise. I have hallmark Christmas movies playing
YOU'RE KIDDING ME you're my hero
hahaha hallmark makes me your hero or the fact that I watch something while doing homework?
fair question haha the hallmark part i haven't watched any hallmark movies this season. I just don't quite feel myself
I love Hallmark!! But only during this time of season. Why havent you watched them? No wonder you dont feel yourself...maybe you need to watch a few:)
you are so right Dr. Drew I don't really watch TV during the semester! also I don't think we have hallmark channel
Good on you!!! If you dont have the channel a good alternative is Netflix. They have some good ones surprisingly!
okay whew, that was a close one. netflix it is
haha yes! Hope it cures your soul!
i'm a redhead, i don't have a soul :/
They may have come off wrong but you know what I mean. I think you have a great soul! hahaha!! Awkward!
you good you good, i'm at peace with it
well i hope so because you have it for the rest of your life. its not something you can hide.
got any crazy plans this weekend?
my mom is coming and she always has something up her sleeve and some studying. thats always crazy and intense.
no way! i love moms. what types of things does she usually have up her sleeve?
yes theyre great! usually some syrup!! if you dont get it...i might have to end this chat
is this an elf reference because if not, this might be the end of our friendship :/
yesss!! Great job!
oh whew i was so nervous have you watched it yet this season?
no but really she loves shopping or like a movie or something. Always dinner! She doesnt let me starve yes I did the other day. of course. that all comes before the hallmark movies
aw that's so fun :) and as far as elf, i should've known you've watched it already and I'm guessing you can quote it backwards and forwards too
Im still working on the backwards part but yes definitely forwards!
the only movie I can quote relatively perfectly is Hitch
thats also a great one but the only thing I can do/quote are the moves.
wow i almost wish we were friends in real life so I could see that
yes you wish!!!
I said "almost" don't flatter yourself too much dr. drew
thanks for making me humble!
Do you think life is harder as an adult than it is as a child?
most definitely harder as an adult! dont you agree
Yeah but I was kinda trying to get you to tell me about your deep dark past
Im perfect though....i dont have a dark past. totally kidding haha
you probably have a soul, too
but honestly its just hard to grow up and move out
i definitely agree but tbh i was expecting something a bit deeper and darker
haha do i seem like that kind of person?
Haha you don't seem dark at all. That part was a joke. but you definitely to seem like you have a lot of depth and insightful comments *do
i try! are you speaking from experience at all?
i like to think i have depth too haha but I don't think that's what you meant honestly, i'm a privileged white girl with an incredible family and countless opportunities. i consider myself incredibly fortunate but like everyone else, i've had days that have been really difficult and dark and trying.