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When there are too many things to write about one gets flustered by the mere amount of text to be written and committed to history. In my case there are many half written pieces waiting to be given the finishing touches.
During my recent visit to Lahore I spent a day with my host Usman. He is a changed man since I last met him. Much inclined towards the practical aspects of the religion these days he is trying to incorporate discipline into his life through religious practice. The piece of paper stuck to his wall says everything in one word "Discipline". I got a chance to revisit some old memories and watched some 'Grey's Anatomy'. The programme is developing into a nice thriller drama about surgical interns at SGH. I am so addicted to the programme that I ended up watching almost 7 episodes of the programme in just one sitting while Usman was busy studying for his USMLE. We went out to a sheesha place and had some pizza.
My PMDC registration is still pending thanks to the extra inefficient staff at the PMDC Lahore office. I will commit some more space to the subject of PMDC soon. This is the white elephant in this profession. May God save us all from the inefficiencies of this 'general ridden' crap of a council.
My interview at the US embassy is on the 9th of August 2006. Let us see what fate awaits me on that day. I have to get my recommendation letters sorted out before the application season starts this September and this I fear will make me visit the city of the evils.
I am trying to put in place a vigorous studying programme for the Step 2 prep. Let us hope that I am able to take the exam in reasonable time.
I am fast becoming a Ray Bradbury fan. His short stories are amazing. The suspense and the subtle twists in the manner are riveting.

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