It's the Final Countdown

-or- This is the end

Published on April 28, 2006 By BlueDev In Blogging

Anyone trashing the classic synth-rock tune from the 80's will be swiftly e-kicked in the teeth. Europe rocks (yes, rocks, not rocked-they are still alive and kicking), "The Final Countdown" is one of the greatest cheese-fests of all time, and anyone who disagrees can bite me.

Now that I have made the rules of the game clear, let's start playing.

What game? I don't know, but I feel like blogging about something this fine Friday evening. It is nearing midnight, I will hopefully get a bit of shut eye soon, and this is the final day. Ever. Period. El fin. My final day/night as a medical student. What better way to spend that then 24 hours in the hospital, hanging with the critically ill, half of our patients teetering between life and death, many of them living only on our very last and best ideas? I can think of no finer last hurrah.

Come tomorrow morning, I walk away. Oh, sure, I will be back here and there (I will have some scrubs to turn in-and probably some to carry with me as a souvenir), and graduation is still two weeks from Sunday. But who cares? Not I. This is it. I am done, might as well stick those initials after my name and pin a rose on my nose.

Seven hours baby. It's the final countdown. Huzzah.

Comments

SanChonino

on Apr 29, 2006

CONGRATUMALATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or congratulations if you prefer without the added syllables, but I think it makes it all the more forceful.

You're a stud, bro. You've stuck to your dream, and come two weeks, you'll take the Hippocratic (sp?) oath and you can start writing "Dr. Peter Jones" on things, and your checks at your new bank in NH can say, "Peter J. Jones, MD" . . . Awesome!

You're one of my heroes.

BlueDev

on Apr 29, 2006

I appreciate the comment bro. It means a lot. I look forward to calling you "Braeden G. Jones, PhD". That should rock.

dandrayan

on Apr 29, 2006

I applaud anyone that dedicates their life to helping others as medical professionals do, especially seeing the amazingly complex procedures and treatments they performed on my baby girl last week. Even though we sadly lost her, I know they put forth 120% of effort in everything and I have the utmost respect for doctors and nurses now. Congratulations, Peter! Now go forth and help to make a difference in other peoples' lives.

Texas Wahine

on Apr 29, 2006

Congrats. Very impressive. I can imagine you feel very light about now.

BlueDev

on Apr 29, 2006

Dan: First off, thanks for stopping by. I really mean it. And again I express my condolences for your loss. I am glad those who took care of your dear little one did the profession proud. It always makes me sad when I hear of those who don't. I hope I always can be one who does.

Tex: Not light yet. I have to take Step 2 CK (my boards) on Tuesday. Then I will be feeling light as can be.

Dr Guy

on Apr 30, 2006

Congratulations! And if I knew what you were talking about, I would dis them just for the hell of it!

Way to go!

BlueDev

on Apr 30, 2006

And if I knew what you were talking about, I would dis them just for the hell of it!

Doc, "The Final Countdown" was a GREAT synth/rock song from the Swedish band Europe back in the 80's. Often derided these days, I still think it is one of the greatest, most enduring tunes from that era. And the band actually is still together and released a pretty solid record last year.

dynamaso

on Apr 30, 2006

Good on you, mate. I do hope your future schedule will allow you to continue blogging as you have been.

a GREAT synth/rock song from the Swedish band Europe back in the 80's

Hmm, I dunno, but I don't think you can say 'great' and 'synth-rock' in the same sentence

foreverserenity

on May 02, 2006

Congrats Peter! I hope you're doing well with your boards today!

crimson

on May 02, 2006

"The Final Countdown" was a GREAT synth/rock song from the Swedish band Europe back in the 80's. Often derided these days, I still think it is one of the greatest, most enduring tunes from that era.

I've got the solo in my head right now. How pleasant!

SanChonino

on May 02, 2006

Hmm, I dunno, but I don't think you can say 'great' and 'synth-rock' in the same sentence

That almost makes me want to cry, maso . . . of course it's possible.

island_gurl12

on May 03, 2006

Weehee! Good on ya! *pop the champagne*

dynamaso

on May 03, 2006

That almost makes me want to cry, maso . . . of course it's possible.

Its okay, I know its possible. I remember Van Halen's 'Jump' (although I would never put "The Final Countdown" and "Jump" in the same category).

SanChonino

on May 04, 2006

I remember Van Halen's 'Jump' (although I would never put "The Final Countdown" and "Jump" in the same category).

I agree. "Final Countdown" is better.

BlueDev

on May 05, 2006

I agree. "Final Countdown" is better.

Darn right!

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