oncology research day -- The reason I was on campus was to check out the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta research day, which I must say was as science-y and over my head as I'd expected. It was neat to catch a glimpse into the experimental oncology world though -- lots of incredibly intelligent, innovative, and enthusiastic people in that room.
My co-resident took home an award for his PhD research! |
And how cool is the CCIS building? That's a plesiosaur skeleton! |
learning & desserts -- The residents also got to attend a local GI oncology meeting in place of academic half day on Friday, which I actually quite enjoyed.
and not just because of the catering ;) |
kimchi -- I picked up this 3-lb (!) tub of kimchi and have been making any and every excuse to eat it on stuff...or by itself.
my perpetual craving since visiting Korea last spring |
Christmasy -- The cancer centre's halls got decked on Friday by a lovely crew of volunteers and staff. It's so nice and cheery now! I hope it makes being here slightly less hard on our patients.
anticipation |
pho -- Had a nice time catching up with a friend over dinner at Delicious Pho, which lived up to its name.
trying a little bit of everything: steak, flank, tendon, tripe, and meatball |
winter festival -- We also checked out All is Bright on 124 Street, which was a spirited way to kick off the seasonal festivities. It drew quite a crowd with live music, a beer garden, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa, axe throwing, and more.
talented guitarists/vocalists -- their poor fingers, it was cooold |
first time on a segway -- harder than it looks! (that's someone else in the picture who didn't hit any cones...) |
this guy made me nervous, but he was awesome |
highlight of the night |
West Edmonton Mall -- I spent a couple hours on Sunday walking around the mall, which turned out to be decent timing, as the Black Friday crowds had died down, but there were still plenty of sales :)
also, look how festive! |
requisite lagoon shot |
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