tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-153788842011-10-26T06:53:25.864-07:00Adventures of the Troublemakerdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.comBlogger1751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-84003156733316296212010-01-03T17:04:00.000-08:002010-01-03T17:48:50.239-08:00Goodbye 2009.....Hello 2010!What a whirlwind of a year! In fact, as I think of all that happened in the last 365 days, I can hardly imagine that it all occurred last. So, I think I will take a few minutes to reflect back on all of the events.1. Finishing my Gastroenterology Fellowship. It has now been 10 years after college that I have spent attending medical school, completing internship/doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-58930048575401158052008-10-22T12:18:00.000-07:002010-01-03T18:03:28.289-08:00Relationship Crash and (Painfully Slow) Burn!* I wrote this over a year ago but am only now posting it. Hell, I guess I should have moved on when I wrote this!Since I keep getting inundated with messages on my Facebook account noting the change in my relationship status to "single", I thought I would finally announce this to everyone on this public forum too. Yes, our relationship has crashed (doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-78271123039865777832008-04-13T18:17:00.001-07:002008-04-14T08:12:02.177-07:00What Happens in Tampico........stays in Tampico! That is, unless I decide to publish it on my blog which I am obviously doing! I just returned this week from a 4 day adventure in Tampico, Mexico. Though I was there under the guise of "medical training", I must confess that I had a heck of a lot of fun on my Mexican adventure!So, where is Tampico, you ask? At least, that was MY first question. doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-30277862658470527402008-04-13T08:12:00.000-07:002008-04-14T08:25:38.041-07:00First MySpace, Now Facebook!It seems that when I meet people these days, a question that invariably arises is, "Are you on Facebook?" My answer up until the last few weeks was that between work, Robin, and my friends, I have very little time for social networking on the web and quite honestly, I am not one to sit around and surf the Internet all day like many people I know. I barely have any doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-42275994949817908842008-03-24T16:25:00.003-07:002008-03-25T09:41:09.847-07:00The Marvelous Martini Mingle - Third Time's a CharmFor the third year in a row, we hosted our Martini Mingle. The event, having grown over the years to now approximately 300 people, is our way to celebrate our friends and the beloved martini. This year, with a new assortment of co-hosts, was even more spectacular as we drank Mangotinis and Springtime Flirtinis and mingled into the wee hours of doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-21275140666007363152008-03-05T06:45:00.000-08:002008-03-05T07:12:25.786-08:00Martini Mingle - Third Time's a Charm The invitations have been sent and the planning is almost complete for the 3rd Annual Marvelous Martini Mingle. The theme this year...Spring Fever with a selection of drinks that is bound to get us all ready for the springtime. We invited close to 300 people(the number keeps going up exponentially each year!) with our new set of hosts including The Chin, doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-55533597097508747972008-02-25T16:53:00.000-08:002008-02-25T19:50:09.085-08:00Sunning in ScottsdaleIt has been a busy few weeks for me between research, many call nights, and planning our upcoming party - The Marvelous Martini Mingle, 3rd Time's a Charm (invitations will be sent on Friday). But, I was able to sneak away this weekend to beautiful Scottsdale Arizona for a short medical conference at the Scottsdale Resort and a lot of time for rest and relaxation. Upon doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-28659587953631132872008-02-11T16:48:00.000-08:002008-02-14T07:27:29.292-08:00Friends, Food, and Freezing!It was an unbelieveably gorgeous day on Saturday so Robin and I spent most of the day outside taking pictures with his new entirely-too-fancy digital camera with entirely-too-many lenses. Between photographing potential upgrades for Valkyrie at the Dallas Boat Show and taking pictures of downtown Dallas at the Farmers Market with all the fancy camera settings, I was doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-27586580873095538582008-02-07T07:08:00.000-08:002008-02-07T11:02:12.829-08:00f.i.g. Preview PartyTwice a year, the Fashion Industry Gallery holds a sale for the general public called F.I.G. Finale where the area's top stores and designers offer great deals on their clothing and accessories. The event was kicked off with the exclusive preview party held the night before for at Central 214 in the Hotel Palomar where cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and previews of the great doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-41620882090958290832008-02-03T12:10:00.000-08:002008-02-03T12:50:37.023-08:00Mardi Gras, Dallas-Style!I'll be the first to admit that the idea of celebrating Mardi Gras in Dallas with the MystiQal party at Victory Park was a bit hokey - especially when New Orleans is only a short Southwest flight away. But, it was a gorgeous night and what better way to enjoy the warm weather than to walk down to Victory Park to partake in the activities. Although the original plan was doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-39531314026692948672008-01-03T20:16:00.000-08:002008-01-11T16:08:02.135-08:00Crime Scenes and SuchIt was just a usual Friday night for me. Robin was out of town. Ms. Fabulous was working late and thus didn't feel like a "wild" night. And, Schnookie (see The Usual Suspects) wanted to go out to eat. So, we decided to try the new Grimaldi's pizza, the famous Brooklyn pizza chain that recently opened in the West Village. After a very large and quite yummy meal (I do recommenddoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-28592167804900869602008-01-03T19:52:00.000-08:002008-01-04T12:45:07.006-08:00Happy 35th Birthday Robin!Yesterday was Robin's birthday and yet again I found myself celebrating with an old man! I mean, at age 35 you are officially closer to 40 than you are to 30. After a delectable feast at Bob's Steak and Chop House, we celebrated with wine and with gifts that represented a nautical theme (bottle of port, stuff for the boat, etc). I believe I pulled of a great birthday. doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-10174385741066437162008-01-03T15:49:00.000-08:002008-01-09T12:27:51.651-08:00Christmas in Jackson HoleI'm finally back in Dallas and am just now getting back into the swing of work after my long hiatus. But, it's time to get back on Blogger and post some pictures and stories so that some of you (like Roger Hayes) don't write me bitchy emails asking, "Where are you?" So, here is the summary of the Jackson, WY Christmas trip.Highlights of the trip (or, more accurately...doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-29453241199818875472007-12-21T10:57:00.000-08:002007-12-21T08:44:17.677-08:00Merry Christmas!I will need to take a blogging break for a week or so as Robin and I are on our way to Jackson Hole to celebrate the holidays with his family. The Christmas shopping is mostly done with a few clicks of the mouse and this time tomorrow I should be enjoying a glass of wine and good company in the beautiful surroundings of the Tetons. Unfortunately, I am having to leave this doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-43080680617267735852007-12-20T10:43:00.001-08:002007-12-20T10:57:02.367-08:00My New Bathroom.....At Last! After exactly one week of home renovations, I can definitely say that this will be my last project for a very long time. Never mind the layers of dust that have settled over every piece of furniture in the condo despite my endless dusting attempts or the horrible stench that fills the air when I come home and open the door despite my potent holiday scented candles, doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-61570740434237268972007-12-19T15:15:00.000-08:002007-12-19T16:48:33.783-08:00Brown Boxes or Blue Boxes?I found a little quiz on the internet entitled, "Is He About to Propose?" After answering the difficult questions on relationships and trying to be honest in the process, I was given the following answer by this scientifically validated relationship machine:He's Never Gonna Pop the QuestionAt least not to you, in this lifetime.Your guy is not serious about marrying doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-4456724905726987892007-12-12T19:06:00.000-08:002008-01-11T16:10:53.141-08:00The Destruction Has BegunExactly 1 year after Robin Leach and I talked about remodeling my bathroom and after numerous reminders to him that my bathroom still, for lack of a better word choice, SUCKS, the demolition and remodeling has finally begun. Unannounced to me, I walked upstairs yesterday only to find my toilet sitting in my bedroom. Not only were the contents of the bathroom sitting on doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-89602107537584042192007-12-11T15:59:00.000-08:002007-12-12T14:02:44.337-08:00Happy 31st Birthday to Me!After kicking off #30 with a bang at last year's Martini Mingle, it was that time to celebrate again. For those of you who keep inquiring, yes, we will be having the annual martini party this year and the planning is already underway. It should be even more fun this year as the invite list keeps growing (I believe we were at 150+ people last year). However, due to our doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-52704563889291687772007-12-01T14:13:00.000-08:002007-12-12T14:58:06.884-08:00Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsWith his new CD Lifeline out, Ben Harper was back out on tour again. Having kicked off the tour in Boulder CO, he fortunately had a local stop at The Majestic Theater. Since I am on the fan list, I was able to procure 2nd row tickets. Robin's comments about the tickets, "Who is Ben Harper?" You have to love the musically challenged.I like Ben Harper because he doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-61504683515823341252007-11-19T14:58:00.000-08:002007-11-25T20:27:19.683-08:00Bon Voyage, Lerxst!For some reason, this year has been filled with friends moving away and the ol' gang disintegrating. Roger Hayes made his exit last year, though I still think he might show back up in Dallas at any moment to take over Mandelbrot Enterprises! Next, it was The New Yorker returning back to New York to become Pimple Popper, M.D. (isn't that what Jerry Seinfeld called dermatologistsdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-49551868117831322082007-10-14T18:23:00.000-07:002007-11-20T11:08:23.987-08:00Absent, but Not Adventureless!Gosh, it has been a while since I have had time to sit down and type a few words for the blog. A few of you out there that have been loyal readers over the years have even commented on my absence! Rest assured that I have been out and about, enjoying the good life and, most importantly, having adventures to write about. I've been sailing in the Chesapeake, drinking doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-68289143305414240292007-08-12T15:43:00.000-07:002007-08-13T09:57:47.966-07:00Fun at "The Fish"For some reason, the entire weekend felt like it had a Japanese theme to it. Robin and I started the weekend with our usual Japanese steakhouse dinner on Friday night and consumed way too much saki. But, on Saturday night, we decided to go out for a late night dinner with Albster and Darren. The group opted to try out The Fish, the restaurant and sushi bar that just opened last doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-55285581093236999962007-08-11T18:35:00.000-07:002007-11-25T20:18:59.189-08:00My Favorite iTunes ArtistsHere is a little program Robin told me about that lets others see your favorite iTunes artists. My current playlist (which happens to be a bit on the depressing side now that I think about it): In the Sun by Joseph Arthur, Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie, Cannoball by Damien Rice, Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's, Rehab by Amy Winehouse, The Scientist by Coldplay, doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-51817284222336797822007-07-30T19:29:00.000-07:002007-08-03T09:56:55.524-07:00Wild Wedding Weekend!I'm finally back in town after having spent most of the last week in gorgeous Boulder, CO for Robin's sister's wedding. We arrived a few days early to partake in all of the activities/parties and to get some much needed R&R. After a weekend in New Orleans and a grueling two months at work....I needed a break!Of course we stayed at the St. Julien in Boulder, the best nicest doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-53565972526300182062007-07-30T16:44:00.000-07:002007-07-30T19:24:03.588-07:00'Cause That's How I Roll!I've been known to joke about the times Ms. Fabulous, The New Yorker and I have found ourselves in limos going to the hottest places in Dallas 'cause that's just how we roll! (Ok, I admit I am exaggerating the truth a bit because I usually find myself behind my little Jeep or next to Ms. Fabulous in a car without power steering fluid.) But, on occasion, I have been known doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-78034409314260874032007-07-15T15:48:00.000-07:002007-07-16T17:27:10.202-07:00What Happens in New Orleans.........usually stays in New Orleans. However, if you are out partying with me, there is a high likelihood that your adventures get posted on my website! So, here is the recap of my decadent weekend in New Orleans.It was about time Ms. Kung-Fu and I had a girls weekend away, and what better place to go than our favorite New Orleans. And, what better weekend than the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-78564962782757250212007-07-09T16:47:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:08:17.875-07:00Sunday Night Spamalot!My life has been rather uneventful these last few weeks. I mean, the weather here in Dallas has been crappy, lessening my chances of venturing out and having fun. And, while I normally would have attend an awesome Fourth of July party, it started to rain right when Robin and I were walking out the door. So, we have been watching a lot of movies at home and having "chill timedoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-8104489207092375122007-06-27T09:21:00.000-07:002007-07-03T14:28:09.211-07:00Why Lerxst is the Perfect Man?I know the title of this posting will surely prompt a comment by Roger Hayes, but I thought I would use it anyway. Lerxst and I were playing hooky from work and decided to meet up at Sangria for cocktails and tapas. I mean, what else did we have to do at 4:30 in the afternoon while everyone else was still wrapping up at work? We were among the first people there and doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-50963372108012205612007-06-20T18:35:00.000-07:002007-06-22T09:23:44.246-07:00Breaking Into Prison!Since Robin Leach was going to a convention in San Francisco, I thought I would tag along for a romantic weekend getaway. Actually, I had never been to San Francisco so I was looking forward to this last minute vacation. We could not have planned a better weekend to be in SF - the temperature was in the low 80s (unusual for SF this time of the year), and it was sunny the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-9257152648040580332007-06-18T21:05:00.000-07:002007-06-20T14:10:58.724-07:00Balance in LifeSometimes, when I am wandering aimlessly in a bookstore, I come across a real gem of a book. Usually, I must confess, this happens when I am drawn in by the pretty cover and then realize the subject of the book. That's what happened this weekend in San Francisco while Robin and I were out shopping. I discovered Eat, Pray, Love by Melissa Gilbert.Eat, pray, love...what is there not doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-74916219322730480082007-06-10T12:25:00.000-07:002007-06-11T07:28:33.890-07:00New York, New York!Last night was bittersweet as we had to say goodbye to The New Yorker. She is moving to Manhattan to begin her medical career. So, instead of sitting at home and mourning her impending loss, we decided to send her out in style with a last hurrah at Cuba Libre with plenty of mojitos and sangria. Ms. Fabulous, Robin Leach, and some of The New Yorker's many random friends were alldoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-41037915781053235952007-06-07T07:51:00.001-07:002007-06-08T05:28:17.197-07:00The Ultimate Geek DateRobin and I take turns planning "date night". Typically his night consists of dinner and a movie at Studio Movie Grill in Addison which entails minimal planning. However, he does often opt for chick flicks or action movies, knowing good and well that anything Sci-Fi or Fantasy (his favorites) will be vetoed by me. So, in order to make it up to him, I planned the ultimate doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-52082587899300265952007-06-02T16:01:00.000-07:002007-06-03T17:30:20.654-07:00Weekend Wedding Getaway (and Marriage Equality)We were off to Tyler, TX this weekend to attend the wedding of one of Robin's relatives. The wedding was held at the Roseland Plantation, an 1850's cotton plantation that has been beautifully restored by a Tyler family. The plantation consists of several houses, a chapel, and a ballroom and was quite the setting for a wedding. Robin and I stayed at doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-77949473610739212112007-05-30T13:10:00.000-07:002007-06-03T17:19:42.158-07:00Adventures in Washington D.C.I'm finally back in Dallas, returning from 10 days hanging out in Washington D.C. and sailing on the Chesapeake and am only now getting caught up with all of the work that is piling up on my desk. So, I am going to procrastinate even more and update my blog and post pictures of the trip!I started off in D.C. with a worldwide convention in my medical speciality. I doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-25913786358725615872007-05-14T08:35:00.000-07:002007-05-14T13:13:01.049-07:00Countdown to SailingIt's that time again....9 days and counting before we get back on Valkyrie (Robin has promised to make me co-captain on the website) and do some sailing on the Chesapeake. Robin has spent the last month ordering boat supplies and getting the necessary parts to get her in shipshape (literally!). And I, well I have been contemplating boat life and even considering the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-59356213390034472882007-05-13T17:00:00.000-07:002007-05-14T17:16:03.171-07:00Girl's Night Out at SangriaLeave it Ms. Fabulous to be able to drag me out on a Friday night (a rarity these days with my early AM schedule at work) for a Girl's Night. Actually, it didn't take a lot of coaxing on her part. I mean, last girl's night found us headlining a local newspaper as local celebrities! I left work at 7:15 pm, quickly dashed home for a change of clothes, and made my way to doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-92156762370944918362007-05-08T16:54:00.000-07:002007-05-09T18:01:03.174-07:00Damien Rice in Dallas!I distinctly remember the first time I saw the movie Closer. It wasn't because of the gorgeous men (Jude Law and Clive Owen) as the lead actors or because of the plot resemblances to my own life (infidelity and betrayal). Nor was it because of the confusing use of time lapses that I really didn't understand until the second viewing. No, it was the opening and closing doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-3173873685181473912007-05-01T08:34:00.000-07:002007-05-01T19:24:28.755-07:00Boulder BlissAfter working on about 6 presentations in the past few weeks for my job, I was anxiously awaiting a weekend away from the boredom of sitting at my computer, searching on Pubmed, and trying to come up with semi-intelligent presentations. What was supposed to be a weekend away in Boulder, CO with Robin's parents for an "economic summit", turned into a weekend escape filled with food, doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-49288898264754218402007-04-05T07:24:00.000-07:002007-04-05T14:20:01.022-07:00Top 10 Search Words/Phrases for My BlogThere is a program that allows blog owners to see what words were searched to reach their web page. While most of the time the search words are "doctor trouble" or "adventures of the troublemaker", occasionally there are some that leave me perplexed. In fact, I am left wondering what post I must have written in the past, perhaps in an inebriated state, that doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-24365678853064690812007-03-30T14:27:00.000-07:002007-04-01T14:42:22.106-07:00Toodle-oo To Tootsie!It has been a while since I have hung out with Tootsie. I suspect that is because about a month after Robin Leach entered the picture and our relationship took off, Tootsie met someone and practically repeated the scenario. Unfortunately, he moved away shortly thereafter and her weekends have been spent dealing with a long distance relationship. Nevertheless, we were able todoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-53770496011144490822007-03-26T10:04:00.000-07:002007-03-29T07:24:08.192-07:00Living it Up in LumbertonYou might be asking yourself...where the hell is Lumberton? No worries as I did the same thing. Ever since my niece was born I have been talking about traveling down to Southeast Texas to the bustling metropolis of Lumberton to spend the weekend with her, my brother (known to many as Ol' Red), and sister-in-law. Well, three months later, I finally pick a date. The only doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-34342256251471181232007-03-22T15:07:00.000-07:002007-03-22T19:22:08.536-07:00St. Patrick's DayContrary to my lack of recent postings on here, I have been having some fun. In fact, last weekend I had A LOT of fun. It was St. Patrick's Day and, feeling the need to have a little luck of the Irish for the year, I decided to go out and celebrate. In years past, I have done like many 20- something-year-olds and taken in the Greenville Ave. Block Party. This consists of paying doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-23934572325878615612007-03-11T18:22:00.000-07:002007-03-12T19:00:59.923-07:00Fuse + Friends = Another Fabulous Evening!During the summer of '05, Ms. Fabulous and I began our adventures at Fuse in downtown Dallas. What started out as an innocent evening was later written about with all the sordid details in my first blog entry. Little did I know that this would mark the beginning of our fabulous lifestyle here in Dallas.Well, we were back at Fuse on Saturday night for a doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-38834145145815443892007-03-05T17:28:00.000-08:002007-03-12T18:22:03.262-07:00Snow Patrol on FridayOn Friday, my spring/summer concert series officially begins. For those of you that don't me, this is an annual event where I seem to buy multiple concert tickets all in one sitting. It dates back to a call night on my surgery rotations during my 3rd year of medical school. I was unable to sleep, was tired of reading surgical texts (boring!), and thus proceeded to waste hoursdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-67743111226188901642007-03-04T16:51:00.000-08:002007-03-04T19:49:19.983-08:00Art and the CityFor those of you who know us, you know that the last year has been filled with Robin working overtime on the weekends finishing up his condos. In all honesty, he had the grandiose idea of working ALL weekend only to actually work a few hours. But this was just enough to ruin any Saturday afternoon plans I had for both of us. Well, the condos are all sold now and this Saturday was doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-34948825287553786692007-02-15T16:51:00.000-08:002007-02-20T14:39:33.852-08:00Valentine's Day SoirreIt was time again for the annual Valentine's Day party held at my friend's house(I have to use the generic "friend" here as she doesn't have a pseudonym yet). Forget all the expensive price fixe menus at all of my favorite restaurants, forget dealing with all of the disgustingly romantic couples out on the town for the evening, blah, blah, blah....it was time to celebrate indoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-8883043535063052872007-02-04T13:50:00.000-08:002007-02-04T18:41:58.778-08:00A Gathering of BearsLet me preface this story by saying some might find the content offensive. However, I will try to make it as G-rated as possible. Also, let me say that I have nothing against gay men - heck, most of my best friends are gay. That being said, let me begin. I seem to always forget this episode in my life, until I find myself back in the company of Roger Hayes. It seems inevitabledoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-31728291721204519192007-02-03T07:13:00.000-08:002007-02-04T07:13:08.075-08:00Happy Birthday, Lerxst!My plans were simple this evening - order Chinese food, build a fire, curl up on the sofa and watch a movie. Instead, I get a phone call from Lerxst saying he is at the old Metro (the bar where Roger Hayes could be found if not answering his cell phone) and that he was on his way to The Balcony Club. I scrapped the above plans and told him to pick me up and lets go doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-19227180816679363072007-02-02T12:50:00.000-08:002007-02-02T12:57:27.124-08:00Bikini Baby I think my little niece is already getting ready for some fun times with us on the boat, out in the sun, and playing in the water. Here she is modeling her bikini and sporting a hat very similar to her Aunt Trouble's:I can't wait until she is old enough to take to the Caribbean!doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-31194825010215920142007-02-01T17:53:00.000-08:002007-02-14T16:51:38.778-08:00Caribbean CruisingWe are finally back from our week-long sailboat adventure in the Caribbean. There are countless stories to tell and numerous pics to post - I hope I remember half of them (unlike others on the trip, I did not keep a diary!). So, I will do my best to recap the trip and all the sights and hopefully share some funny stories along the way.Day 1: Robin and I leave for St. Thomas (whodoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-81581293388966376102007-01-14T12:40:00.000-08:002007-01-15T07:37:54.567-08:00Finally, a Weekend at Home!It's been a whirlwind of a last month, filled with travel, parties, weddings, holiday events, etc. I've been out of town the past 5 weekends and luckily this weekend I was able to stay home, sleep in, and most importantly, not do a damn thing.It all started the weekend after the Marvelous Martini Mingle. Still recovering from the weekend (I seem to need a minimum of 72 doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-81738343972783810792006-12-10T18:04:00.000-08:002006-12-12T13:43:14.559-08:00Marvelous Martini Mingle, The SequelIt was that time of the year again - time to celebrate my birthday and this year was special because it was the big 30! As it turned out, The New Yorker's 30th birthday was around the same time so she joined in on the fun this year. And, as to not be excluded, Ms. Fabulous celebrated her Super Sweet 16 and Lerxst joined in for a welcome back to Dallas. The doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-49947232912157734002006-12-07T21:39:00.000-08:002006-12-12T14:20:17.907-08:00Welcome Baby Camden!Today I became Aunt Trouble as my brother and sister-in-law had their first child, named Camden Marie. She weighed 5lbs 14 oz and will have to spend a few nights in the NICU, but they anticipate she will be able to go home on Monday. She is absolutely adorable in her first pictures and has a full head of black hair - my mother thinks she looks a lot like me. Apparently I had doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-36117758062438222692006-11-24T15:44:00.000-08:002006-11-25T16:56:07.045-08:00Marvelous Martini Mingle, The SequelWe will be at it again on Saturday, December 9th at a location in Uptown to sip martinis, mingle with friends, and celebrate The New Yorker's and my 30th birthdays, Ms. Fabulous' Super-Sweet 16 (she's only a few years late with that!), and Lerxst's return to Big D/job promotion. Hell, we are looking for just about any excuse to invite a few friends over and mixdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1164124652158286942006-11-21T07:53:00.000-08:002006-11-22T15:50:13.770-08:00Dr. Trouble is Now Board CertifiedIn between the active social life during residency, the numerous dates and sordid relationships I maintained (excluding the current one, of course), and the countless nights out at various bars in Dallas, I somehow found time to learn medicine. As I found out today, I passed my board certification exam, an exam which makes me board certified in my chosen doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1163964223886220212006-11-19T11:09:00.000-08:002006-11-19T17:34:14.410-08:00Just a Random Saturday NightWhile Ms. Fabulous was out on the town on a "date", and Robin Leach was prowling the strip clubs of Dallas on a weekend long bachelor party, The New Yorker and I decided to have our own little night of fun. We thought about Vino 100 or Americas to start the evening as usual with a little wine or frozen mojitos respectively. But, then we decided to mix it up a bit and doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1163967220271069502006-11-18T11:52:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:57:18.800-08:00Medical Mystery: Ms. Fabulous Collapses After Returning From VegasShe claims she was ill from a "viral infection". She claims that she is in fact the "good one" when it come to my friends. She claims that the events that transpired had nothing indeed to do with a weekend trip to Las Vegas with The New Yorker filled with clubs, alcohol, and mayonnaise (don't ask!). I will leave it up to the readerdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1162787989489802612006-11-06T20:28:00.000-08:002006-11-10T10:37:11.510-08:00Robin and Dr. Trouble = VigilantesIn the span of one week, Robin Leach's condos were robbed twice. The first incident occurred on a Thurday night when a burglar decided to shatter a window, break into one of his vacant condos, and steal a drill. He apprarntly cut himself on the window and subsequntly bled on the floor and the banister. Luckily for us, the Dallas Police Crime Scene Investigators doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1162786673004432442006-11-05T19:35:00.000-08:002006-11-08T21:10:58.413-08:00Saturday Night Shiraz!It was Saturday night and I was all geared up to go out. Ms. Fabulous and I had made plans earlier in the week and thus I stayed in on Friday night to get ready for Saturday. Only at the last minute did I hear from The New Yorker that Ms. Fabulous had competed in a Jeopardy competition and needed to rest her brain cells. The event had taken its toll on her and she was doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1162146331117308282006-10-29T10:02:00.000-08:002006-10-29T21:03:30.680-08:00Good Cop....Bad Cop (Ms. Fabulous Guest Column!) I still remember that dark and stormy night when Dr. Trouble called me declaring”I’m going to start writing a blog.” My reaction, of course, was “What the H is a blog?” After over a year of following her adventures at this site, I can’t imagine our lives before it.Ever since she started chronicling her dalliances, she’s asked me to write a “guest doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1161112504809366232006-10-24T12:09:00.000-07:002006-10-25T15:40:02.090-07:00The Countdown Begins.....In less than 2 months, I am turning the big 30. No more fun and games. No more silly 20s. Now, I am officially closer to the age of 50 than to my teenage years. Now, instead of me being one of the young women that is talked about on Sex In the City (ie. Natasha), I could officially be one of the four characters! The list goes on and go but you get the point. As for the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1161043567621510952006-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:002006-10-17T12:07:01.660-07:00Girl's Night At Times Ten CellarsWe have been talking about going to Times Ten Wine Cellars for a while now since it was recommended by a friend of ours. The hold-up has been that Ms. Fabulous isn't a big fan of wine. In fact, she rarely ever enjoys a sip. But, tonight she made an exception for a rare Girls Only night out. I should have known it would be a fun evening when the night started out doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1160858277778323942006-10-14T13:27:00.000-07:002006-10-14T13:37:59.643-07:00Impromptu Happy Hour!I was able to manage to get off early on Friday afternoon. Unable to convince Robin Leach to get off early to go to the State Fair of Texas, I called up Lerxst and asked him if he wanted to go work the NY Times Crossword and get some coffee. I was wearing sweatpants and thus wanted to keep it casual. Somehow, and I don't know how, we ended up at Iron Cactus for margarita doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1160857625890526272006-10-13T13:05:00.000-07:002006-10-14T13:27:06.053-07:00Ballet Rock!About a month ago, I received a phone call from Mrs. Bad Relationship Karma wanting to know if I was on call Oct. 12. She was arranging for a group to attend the Contemporary Ballet Dallas season opener Ballet Rock! I, of course, said I was in and promptly forgot about the event until the day of when I received the phone call telling me where and when to meet. Thank goodness the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1160768224743000872006-10-09T12:06:00.000-07:002006-10-13T12:40:24.923-07:00Stuck on a Sailboat with Robin!It's been a busy few weeks for me here in Dallas. So, this weekend we decided to take a last minute vacation back to Irvington, VA to visit Robin Leach's Valkyrie. Apparently it had been beautiful the last few weeks on the Chesapeake, with clear skies and temperatures in the 80s. But, it was just our luck to arrive during one of the biggest storms of the fall doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1159124061198859372006-09-24T08:44:00.000-07:002006-09-24T11:54:21.430-07:00Karaoke Madness....Again!I am now getting a regular weekend phone call from Ms. Fabulous that goes something like this:Ms. Fabulous: "Hey, how about some karaoke tonight?" Dr. Trouble: "Sure, but you realize we are all tone deaf."Ms. Fabulous: "I know, but that is okay!"Dr. Trouble: "I'll get the frozen margaritas started!" Our little party was planned at 7:00pm and by 8:30, Lerxst and Ms. doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1159112693381304492006-09-23T08:19:00.000-07:002006-09-25T04:03:31.416-07:00Friday Night at Cafe San MiguelIt was Friday night and Ms. Fabulous' spirits were low so we had to go out. The plan: dinner at Cafe San Miguel where a few Pomeritas would cure our troubles followed by maybe going to a nearby bar. I had been mentioning Cafe San Miguel to Ms. Fabulous for months, telling her that it was a rare neighborhood find. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere funky, and doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1157944937803232982006-09-08T20:03:00.000-07:002006-09-10T20:22:33.673-07:00Ms. Kung-Fu in NOLA Without Me! I was awakened early Friday morning at 2:00am with a text message on my cell phone. It was non other than Ms. Kung-Fu, sitting at The Funky Pirate in New Orleans listening to Big Al and The Blues Masters belt out some blues. And knowing that I would have been with her had I not been on call this weeked, she attached the following pic for my amusement. Those of you doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1157943066964327632006-09-04T19:25:00.000-07:002006-09-11T04:14:39.036-07:00Burnin' It Up!I have been telling my friends about Karaoke Revolution for Playstation 2 for the past few weeks. By no means am I a videogame player like Robin Leach (who designed them in one of his former lives), but I do find this game intriguing and fun.So, on a whim, The New Yorker and Ms. Fabulous decided to try it out before they went out to a dance club. Robin made margaritas and frozen doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1157339191689676632006-09-03T19:33:00.000-07:002006-09-03T20:06:31.846-07:00A Jazzy Night Out in DallasIt was Friday night and I was ready for my 3-day weekend! So, to celebrate, Robin Leach and I decided to go out. At the last minute, we had a change in plans as I found out we were having a house guest for the evening. My uncle was in town, sitting at the bar at Javier's and wanting to meet us out for dinner. He was craving a steak, and wanted to try Perry's Restaurant doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1157325813470135122006-09-01T16:06:00.000-07:002006-09-03T19:33:02.003-07:00Sexism - Alive and Well at Home DepotMost of my good friends have heard about my ceiling fan installation. I moved into my condo over three years ago to find that there was no ceiling fan in the living room. Instead of paying for an electrician to wire the room and another person for installation of a fan, I opted to sweat it out during these painfully hot Texas summers. That is, until Robin doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1156731326356822172006-08-24T19:10:00.000-07:002006-08-27T20:04:54.000-07:00Medicine Boards Countdown!Well, I got the day off today. I was supposed to study and to relax before my test. Let's just say I did the latter and very little of the former. You know me, I have had three years to study for this thing and cram all of it into the last 3 weeks. There was very little utility in me trying to learn anything new today. So, when I got home, Robin Leach was still there anddoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1156731015459207302006-08-23T19:09:00.000-07:002006-08-27T20:03:33.823-07:00A New Twist on Girl's NightDespite our demanding work schedules and my upcoming board exam, The New Yorker, Ms. Fabulous, and I decided to have a girl's dinner out on the town. The plan was to catch up on the latest gossip and to enjoy an evening away from the books, powerpoint presentations, and journals that have become my life as of late. But tonight was going to have a twist, as our friend (doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1156096793890634202006-08-20T10:48:00.000-07:002006-09-03T19:28:14.623-07:00Up Front at the Dave Matthews ConcertTwo weeks and two rock concerts....I feel like I am 18 again! This time it was Dave Matthews at Smirnoff. The Dude procured the tickets for free, thanks to a screwup on the part of Ticketmaster when it came to his Coldplay tickets. He bought front row tickets, only to find that 5 rows or folding chairs had been placed in front of him. A call or two to doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1155444995564132962006-08-13T09:47:00.000-07:002006-09-03T18:39:59.376-07:00When the Cat is Away...........the mice will play. The cat is Robin Leach, who is living it up out in San Francisco. The mice are Dr. Trouble, Ms. Fabulous, and The New Yorker ,a.k.a. Rachel, Nina, and Julie respectively, our aliases for the evening. Tonight was our night to seek out a little trouble. It began with a stretch limo, because as we say, "that's just the way we roll". It was a little doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1155397957270946702006-08-12T08:38:00.000-07:002006-08-12T16:01:14.306-07:00Taking a Break at Vickery ParkIt is officially two weeks before I take my medicine board exam and thus I have officially started the cramming process. Never mind that I have had 3 years to study for this test - I always leave tests like this until the last two weeks. So, I will probably disappear for a while, except for the Dave Matthews concert next weekend which will surely entail an evening ofdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1154806636777332762006-08-05T11:44:00.000-07:002006-08-05T19:21:38.353-07:00Tom Petty Concert Trifecta with Stevie Nicks and Trey AnastasioIt was about time I got back into the summer concert swing. I've watched a few good shows come and go this summer, failing to get tickets due to my busy work schedule. But, tonight I was going to Tom Petty and Robin Leach was going to double his concert attending statistics. Why do I keep dating guys who fail to appreciate live music?doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1154128292983488022006-07-28T15:26:00.000-07:002006-07-28T16:11:33.110-07:00Thursday Night Luau Party It started out innocent enough - I was to meet Ms. Fabulous and her brother (should we call him Brother Fabulous?) out for happy hour at The Old Monk. We were going to have drinks, eat some dinner, and exchange silly stories about Ms. Fabulous' younger years. Believe me, I am sure there are some stories to be told! In fact, we did all of that. Mr. and Mrs. Bad doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1153949720567287712006-07-26T14:17:00.000-07:002006-07-26T14:35:24.233-07:00My Celebrity Face Recognition ResultsBecause I live a rather reclusive life these days instead of the endless days and nights of fabulous parties and fabulous times out with my friends (that time will come again soon!), I find myself surfing the internet alone and discovering all sorts of weird websites. A rather intriguing one I stumbled upon this AM was a the Find the Celebrity In You tool on doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1153106898019757892006-07-16T19:57:00.000-07:002006-07-16T20:28:35.326-07:00Margaritas on the PatioIt was Friday night and I was craving two things: 1) a frozen margarita since it was 100+ degrees outside and 2) a great patio to enjoy the frozen concoction on. The obvious choice.....Arriba's on McKinney Ave. I called up The Chin, who has been about as pathetic as I when it comes to going out in the last month, to come along. Of course The New Yorker had to make an doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1150589873575894372006-07-13T15:16:00.000-07:002006-07-13T15:26:14.180-07:00My New Hobby: Art CollectionI have always found myself dating artists, poets, and dreamers. I suppose it is the natural pairing for someone who is at the core analytical, scientific, etc. Relationships are about balance - the yin and yang, right? Unfortunately, artist types typically have their heads in the clouds, are innately selfish, and end up inevitably breaking my heart. So, I have sworn doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152575355940894102006-07-10T16:34:00.000-07:002006-07-11T17:27:55.123-07:00Stonewall Party at Cedar Creek LakeI've been neglecting the blog as of late. I could blame it on work (I am back working 12+ hour days after being on a 6 month hiatus), but that would be lying. Frankly, I am just getting lazy. Too many activities, not enough time. Anyway, this entry should have been posted a week or two ago but I simply forgot. So, here it is....It was that time again - time for doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152399157758147882006-07-08T15:42:00.000-07:002006-07-09T09:18:27.953-07:00It's a Blob. It's a Thing. No, it's Robin Leach!There has been a dearth of Robin Leach on this site lately. Frankly, I must confess that I am a bit embarrassed by him. He used to be this amazingly handsome man that I loved showing off. But that man doesn't exist anymore. He is no longer the man that I fell for. He has been transformed, morphed into this blob that I can no longer recognize. He's doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152306896409433852006-07-07T14:04:00.000-07:002006-07-08T15:41:52.476-07:00Dr. Trouble + Doc Hollywood = Double the Trouble!What happens when you put two people together that both have a fascination for the digestive system, the same passion for music and movies, odd philosophical views about the world, and who both like to get into a little trouble now and then......you get instant friends!Doc Hollywood, called that because not only is he a doctor but is also a doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152227117860190092006-07-06T14:49:00.000-07:002006-07-06T16:05:18.196-07:00Guest Column: Doctor Trouble Misses Out! And AGAIN, and AGAIN; A Compilation of AdventuresSo here it is…a little late, but better late than never, right? At least this isn’t anything shocking to those of you who know me. Figured I should begin by poking a little fun at myself, considering the majority of sarcasm in this compilation of adventures is directed elsewhere. And why have I been selecteddoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152153485994835452006-07-05T19:25:00.000-07:002006-07-05T20:25:39.326-07:00Fourth of July Pool Bash!My plans hardly ever change for the 4th of July. I mean, I get invited to my friend's lakehouse for a little water skiing/jet ski action. I have the option of going to Jackson, WY to see Robin Leach's family. I have the option of meeting a ton of friends out at a local bar for an all night party. But, what do I do??? I opt for my neighborhood pool party that is always THEdoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1152154786159253372006-07-02T19:38:00.000-07:002006-07-05T19:59:46.176-07:00Celebration DinnerAfter 3 years of tedious hours at work and many hours studying the art of medicine (ok, maybe I am exaggerating with the many hours part), my residency came to an end on Friday. So, what do I do to celebrate? I get my boyfriend to take me out to some fabulous restaurant for a celebratory dinner as I deserved a little pampering. Robin Leach gave me the option of going anywhere I doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1151521840491160392006-06-28T11:55:00.000-07:002006-06-28T12:14:31.390-07:00Ms. Fabulous' Harsh TongueSometimes I forget that underneath that beautiful exterior of Ms. Fabulous lies a tough girl with a rather harsh tongue. She is always ready to defend herself, and to defend her friends if the need arises (the one exceptions was the Night We Do Not Speak Of when I had to do all the dirty work). Anyway, a few weeks ago I got to see her firsthand in action. Let me set the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1150834458897311942006-06-23T12:55:00.000-07:002006-06-24T08:22:02.040-07:00Congratulations to Us!As I count down my last few days of residency, I can't help but think back on these last three years. Here we were, thrown together from various pasts, medical schools, and cities and knowing that the next three years we would all get to know each other VERY WELL! We suffered through countless nights at the hospital together, taking care of some of the sickest patients in doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1150917530821548292006-06-21T12:05:00.000-07:002006-06-21T12:18:50.836-07:00Moonlighting as a Beer Can?I have seen a lot of crazy things and have had a lot of crazy friends in my 29 years. Toping that list would have to be what happened last night at Uptown Bar & Grill on McKinney Ave. Ms. Fabulous, The New Yorker and I met up for a Dallas Mavericks viewing party. We were all psyched after running into Shaquille O'Neil the previous night and were ready to cheer on our doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1150833004676154842006-06-20T12:14:00.000-07:002006-06-20T15:52:18.243-07:00Monday Night Shaq Attack at Nobu!It was Monday night and without any basketball games on TV to occupy our evening, we decided to go back to one of our old haunts - Nobu in the Hotel Crescent Court. The New Yorker, Ms. Fabulous, Robin Leach and some other friends set out for dinner and drinks, knowing good and well that this was going to be a long and fun night. We partook in our usual - doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1150403753770874972006-06-15T13:24:00.000-07:002006-06-17T11:26:48.043-07:00Roger Hayes' Birthday Beer Bash (aka "Techno Swim" Party)June 6th is a day I can't forget. It was on this day back in 1970 that the world was blessed with the birth of Roger Hayes. What he has accomplished in his short time on earth is beyond description - what other man gives single strippers rides home from the strip bars when they close just because he is a nice guy? what other guy has VIP doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1149966125336301912006-06-10T11:25:00.000-07:002006-06-10T12:40:20.316-07:00Sailboat AdventureAs my readers are all aware, I have been on a little vacation for the past week. As I told Robin Leach, I didn't care where we went - I just wanted to get out of Dallas. So, he suggested Irvington, VA, a little town on the northern neck of the Chesapeake along the Rappahonock River. I said "Sure. Where the hell is that though?"We started off flying into Baltimore, mainly becausedoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1149276796938033192006-06-03T06:33:00.000-07:002006-06-03T02:39:40.573-07:00Gone SailingI am currently with Robin Leach somewhere in the Chesapeake Bay/Atlantic Ocean on Valkyrie, drinking a fruity beverage (Robin likes to make a concoction called the Pain Killer), working on my killer tan, listening to some Jimmy Buffett or some other "chill" music, and enjoying life to the fullest. Damn I live hard life! Check back in a week or so for updates on the trip. To see the doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1148751721071341192006-06-01T10:32:00.000-07:002006-06-01T12:06:48.503-07:00What's the Deal with MySpace.com?If you are like me, you are inundated with news stories featuring MySpace.com and the pop-cultural phenomena surrounding it. They speak of the negative - the numerous sexual predators lurking on the site, the various kids trashing their teachers on the site and doing all sorts of pranks, etc. And yet, the enrollments on the site reaches millions and these users doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1149089208059524342006-05-31T08:20:00.000-07:002006-05-31T12:20:14.886-07:00The Break-Up Sneak PreviewThanks to my many connections here in Dallas, I was able to procure tickets to the sneak preview of The Break-Up last night at the new AMC theater at NorthPark. So, Ms. Fabulous and I were off to the movies, eagerly awaiting our chance to dispel the critics' rumors that the movie "sucked". Despite a sold-out movie, we were able to get out usual VIP seating (why are we doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1148848167533226352006-05-28T12:44:00.000-07:002006-05-31T12:22:15.833-07:00Memorial Day Weekend 2006While others are out celebrating this lovely weekend with family and friends, remembering all the heroes that fought for our country, and taking pride in being Americans, Robin Leach and I decided to have our own little Memorial Day celebration. This was right in the company of our own home, eating McDonald's and paying tribute to our own badass American patriot - Jack doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1148334178377436272006-05-22T14:33:00.000-07:002006-06-02T05:47:54.316-07:00Sailing CountdownIt's been way too long since I have had a vacation. In fact, I'm going stir crazy here in Dallas and need to get to the water! So, Robin Leach and I are heading to the Virginia/Chesapeake Bay area where his 57' sailboat Valkyrie is docked in less than a week. (Who's counting?) We'll spend a week on the boat, doing some repairs then taking it out in the bay, as well as catching updoctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1148262537968541052006-05-21T18:45:00.000-07:002006-05-22T14:32:27.146-07:00You Can Call Me "Aunt Trouble"I found out some exciting news this weekend - I am going to be an aunt! My brother has been able to find an amazing wife (while I dated every crazy psychopath in Dallas!), settled down with a great job (while I am still in my training) and decided to start a family (while I have kids at about #100 on my To Do List for the next 5 years!). It's amazing that we are so doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15378884.post-1148069855938208732006-05-19T12:22:00.000-07:002006-05-19T13:17:36.023-07:00"Cool Thursdays" at the Dallas ArboretumIt's that time of year again - the time we all converge on the Dallas Arboretum and use the tickets provided to us by friends who are members to enjoy the humid, hot Texas weather for Cool Thursdays. Tonight featured Emerald City, a top 40 cover band that is well-known in Dallas and who always draws a crowd. We got some sandwiches, fruit, and of course, doctor_troublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151986576520594345noreply@blogger.com0