My Hardest Week Of Residency

[@ShaunAndersen]

I stayed up until 4 AM editing this after getting home from the hospital so plz drop a like 🥺🫶

[@r.m.7138]

Hi Shaun I liked your video even before I finished the video. I have a question what happens if someone decides on a different area of residency during their transitional residency year?

[@rhodrickelly6656]

Respect 😲

[@ShaunAndersen]

@@r.m.7138 you can always reapply to a new speciality! :)

[@ShaunAndersen]

@@rhodrickelly6656 the hustle is real 🙏🏻

[@loredanaelenaung]

Great style of VloggIn

[@petertravis4048]

You got it. Most dont make it to where you are. The first few days are the hardest but you will be great. You cant be so good looking with beautiful pups and not be a star.

[@ShaunAndersen]

So true, most don’t and I’m really grateful to have made it here 🙏🏻 and thank you so much 🥹

[@bnnyrabbit]

@@ShaunAndersenthat’s not true, a lot of people make it through because what other choice do you have after investing endless time money and resources

[@bnnyrabbit]

So many doctors hate their lives and unfortunately they’re stuck. It’s rare to have a decent work / life balance as a physician

[@drnickbella]

There is a point in residency where you realize "wait, I kinda know what I am doing now..." It comes out of nowhere. I am sure you will get there soon! Good luck this year!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Can’t wait to get to that point! :) thank you!

[@Stephaniergtz]

I’m so here for the Deepal and Shaun duo 🥂 glad to see he’s your buddy outside of work too 😭

[@ShaunAndersen]

Oh absolutely! We are super close outside of work!

[@gaje91]

I’m a FMED Residency Manager and I really enjoy your videos. It’s fun to see how other residencies operate! Our residents run all codes/rapid evals and have an inpatient service every day.

[@ShaunAndersen]

We have to go to the codes and rapids too! Thats awesome :) thanks for supporting the channel!

[@thellamasquads]

Straight up you have the best videos from any of the med KZbinrs that just graduated. It’s been very inspiring for me, a very depressed M2.

[@ShaunAndersen]

That means a lot, seriously thank you. Also, I know things are tough right now. M1-M3 is the worst. I hit a low point myself during M3. Keep on pushing through, it gets better!

[@aqualife88]

Agreed! From an upcoming MS1

[@rexmayn3171]

Keep your head up. Just remember, several students never get in. You were admitted to med school for a reason, you can do it!

[@Joannula96]

Internal Medicine is so vast and beautiful! I am also an IM Resident in Germany! I love it! You get used to the work and documenting pretty quick don't worry! And you can learn SO MUCH!

[@LJStability]

A great lesson I learned as a PGY2 that has helped me a lot is creating dot phrases for common complaints. Reading up to date and check to make sure I'm asking all the relevant questions helps to streamline my thinking, physical, and planning portion. The EMR can be your friend.

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s a really good idea. Any ideas how I could create something like this outside the EMR? We use MediTech which makes it hard to have templates /:

[@DanielRuizDrums]

@@ShaunAndersen What’s up Shaun, been watching since you were about to start med school! I’m currently a PGY-2 in PM&R and used Meditech last year at my TY. If you have dictation software at your hospital, you can create templates (commands) through that (even as simple as a signature, full physical exam, progress note physical exam, etc). Apart from commonly presenting complaints/issues, you can also add a command for a general A/P template as well for other cases. Otherwise, you can have a word doc or something with your faves to copy paste. Good luck, love the content!

[@ShaunAndersen]

@@DanielRuizDrums yo this is actually fire advice! I didnt think to start adding more shortcuts to the dictation software. I am totally going to start doing that this week man! thank you! And best of luck with your second year!

[@sandjidaaktar7256]

You got this!! Legit feeling the exact same way as a PGY-1.

[@ShaunAndersen]

we got this!! :)

[@LindaKingery-o4j]

Being nervous shows you care!

[@suseyq4559]

You are the only resident who admits the truth about learning documentation. Most residents feel the same way, they just don’t admit it. (Hint: if you’ve already asked your senior the same question twice, ask an RN next) My husband is a pharmacist and loved being a part of the hospitalist team.

[@ShaunAndersen]

that is great advice :P haha thank you so much! & thats awesome, pharmacists are soooo helpful to us residents!

[@Justinr-12r]

As someone who has decided to pursue medical school late, I am truly inspired by a person like you. As of now I am a sophomore in undergraduate that is majoring in math, and I have just started the pre-med requirements over this summer. I shadowed a neurosurgeon and loved it, but I stay hopeful because I am constantly doubted by others given my unique academic background. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Keep grinding!

[@ShaunAndersen]

thats so awesome! :) its a long path, but keep on going. Youll doubt yourself every day but use that doubt to encourage yourself to keep on going. Youll do great!

[@nks4822]

Imposter syndrome is real keep going ! It’s your journey !

[@rezamahin6273]

We miss you, Deepal

[@ShaunAndersen]

We all miss him :(

[@marytye8952]

Love knowing your daily adventures in the world of medicine. Stay positive and so happy hugs from Nova Scotia

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@dreadreaundrea]

I am in no way in the medical field, my mom and sister are. I enjoy watching your videos seeing the behind the scenes of med school/after med school. I appreciate what doctors do so much! Thank you!

[@nicolejackson9102]

I recently found you and I'm not even in medical school or residency, I'm actually in the tech field but I still love your videos lol. I'm invested in your journey at this point! I appreciate your transparency and openness about things.

[@ShaunAndersen]

that actually means a lot that you like the videos even tho you arent in this field! :) thanks so much!

[@Triisane]

The point you made on Parallel Thinking required for IM is so true. It can be so hectic and really hard to create clear thoughts on the plan of action. Great vid Brother

[@ShaunAndersen]

So true man 🙏🏻 and thank you!

[@fran0162]

What a phenomenal video!!! I felt your frustrations thru the screen...but you know YOU Got this!!! Btw, your meals are incredible!!! Very good perk in a chaotic learning curve!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 we really do get fed so well but I gotta start making better food choices 😂

[@sidmahajan6]

This is amazing Shaun how you are showing things so honestly and how it runs behind the scenes. Intern year in IM is crazy and you are doing it so amazing. Loving the vlog 🙏🤗

[@ShaunAndersen]

thank you so much! :)

[@amalexander7711]

Your vlogs are fascinating with such a human element of wanting to still maintain a normal life. Much respect!

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s such a nice comments and it’s exactly what I go for in the vlogs :) thank you!

[@mpdnd1335]

Internal medicine is the one that will keep you on your toes because there is so much diversity and so much to learn. Each patient is an individual and you can't treat all of them the same and get the same result. It is also very time consuming. Always listen to the patient.

[@NothingNew-MarksVersion-]

You’re doing so amazing! We are all so lucky to have you!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

So sweet 🙏🏻 thank you so much

[@Lisa.Halloran]

Hello, new subscriber here! You are such a joy to follow. Your enthusiasm, positivity, smile, "keeping it real" attitude etc are so admirable. As a mom, I know you make your family so proud and I hope my sons find a career that invigorates them as much as medicine does for you; I can just tell you were always meant to have a M.D. after your name. 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thats so sweet and really means so much to me :) thank you so much ! I am sure your sons will find their passion too. thank you again for the kind words! :)

[@patrihuedel6042]

Hi Shaun! I started following you since your first year of medical school because i was also a first year med student in my country. Thanks for showing the reality of what medicine is like.

[@arthurcheffer]

Great seeing Eddie that happy!

[@ShaunAndersen]

He’s thriving! :)

[@estrellaluz05]

You seem like a nice and simple guy. Continue saving lives and don't change even when you reach 1M subscribers. Goodluck!

[@ShaunAndersen]

thats so nice of you! :) i appreciate it! thank you so much!

[@bonnie2057]

I hope that you have a good experience in your career we need young doctors out there in the field

[@ShaunAndersen]

thanks so much! :)

[@bonnie2057]

@@ShaunAndersen your welcome

[@daniellepeterson2232]

It’s so nice watching your videos. I’m having a hard time in life right now generally, and seeing all that you’re dealing with and how you still speak so positively is exactly what I need to see. You are doing great! Thank you for all you do!

[@mh12496]

I’ve been loving these residency vlogs!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Im so glad :) im gonna keep making them!

[@donnas411]

I think the first week of anything new will be hard, but once you get the hang of it, it'll get easier. Take each day as a new opportunity and just do your best. Keep up the good work!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Absolutely 🙏🏻 that’s why I try to keep a positive mindset!

[@nolanwarnken2543]

What’s up man, I am starting my pre med journey this fall. I have the motivation and the true passion for medicine and I just want to say you motivate me a lot

[@AaronR.Williams]

Great vlog ❤ I appreciate the time you take and put in. I feel bad for enjoying something you're probably struggling to fit in. Thanks for your hard work 🙏❤️

[@ShaunAndersen]

Dont feel bad!! I love making these vlogs :) ty so much!

[@AaronR.Williams]

@@ShaunAndersen great! 👍😊❤️

[@ChrisRRT]

Thank you for creating these vlogs always look forward to them

[@ShaunAndersen]

That means a lot 😊 thank you!

[@CoolsBreeze]

I miss Depal and his focused eyes look and his awkward smile! Lol. It's nice to see him in the vlogs. Also, not gonna lie I would've destroyed all that fresh fruit cups in that stocked up fridge. It looked sooo good!

[@ShaunAndersen]

i miss him too :( now i just see him when we are working in the same area. & I do xD I eat that fruit every day!

[@wajidmasood3101]

Thanks for the amazing content! Keep up the amazing work! You’re a inspiration to all of us!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@theoneandonly797]

You made it through med school which an extraordinary achievement in my opinion, this is nothing compared to what you have been through. ❤

[@ShaunAndersen]

So true :) thank you so much!

[@charlescoffey695]

No matter how hard it seems you've got this....I'm still following you to watch you cross the finish line!

[@ShaunAndersen]

I appreciate that so much :)

[@njerikimani4065]

Love your vlogs! Congratulations for making it this far, and for handling the challenges well.🎉 Praying to get to where you are one day too.

[@currananliker4865]

I just found you channel today. I’m in high school trying to figure out what I want to do once I graduate. I find your vlogs very interesting and informative, it’s making me think about the medical field! Keep up the amazing content!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s awesome 👏 definitely consider it, but there are also tons of other great fields too! Just follow your heart!

[@williamchimezie7423]

Bro I just wanted to say how much of an inspiration you are. I'm actually interested in IM so it's amazing to get a close up on what it's like. I'm currently a nursing student but I plan on going to med school after I graduate next summer. Already got most of the prereqs done already except for a few. I'll be in my late 20s by the time I start med school but it'll be worth it. Can't wait to walk the same path you walked in a few years!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Yooo thank you so much!! that means a lot :) best of luck finishing nursing school and then med school. Time will fly by super fast! 😋

[@chelseaputnam4456]

Amazing work ethic 🔥

[@ShaunAndersen]

thanks so much! :)

[@melvinfreeman4040]

Awesome watching your vlogs Shaun(Dr. Andersen). You have the right attitude on a daily basis. It’s hard enough being a brand new Resident. But, you’re also a KZbinr as well.I just want to say, don’t worry about the lack of a club social life. You may not be worried. You are who you associate with 😀👍🏾!! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulleikin3803]

Another good vlog. Good luck with this rotation.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!😊

[@dcdc-w8c]

Please do a video on how you find time to prep step 3 during the first year residency. Thank you!

[@UpSideSteph]

I’ve been watching you since I was a freshman in high school! Now I graduated! Im also from Vegas lol I love seeing your residency journey now 🎉

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s so awesome! :) that means a lot!!

[@habim9670]

Internal medicine is so vast! I can understand the frustration coming from surgery.. i am an IM applicant as well!! And thanks for uploading the vlog!! You will do great!! And i am absolutely loving your vlogs! Bless you.❤❤

[@ShaunAndersen]

it really is, but it is a very cool specialty :) best of luck on your application cycle, and thank you for the kind words!

[@aqualife88]

Best med vlogs hand down and wtf those fridge snacks and fruit parfaits are wild, also good less energy drinks! 😂

[@ShaunAndersen]

thank you so much! :) & im trying!! 😂😂

[@brooklynalbright3676]

I love following your medical journey! Keep up the good work!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@Bcdf-ei9el]

The free food looks really amazing!

[@ShaunAndersen]

it is!! 😂 i need to make better dietary choices tho

[@shivanipatel1504]

I’m in dental school currently but I love your vlogs. My best friend just started her first year of residency and I had to send her a link to this video to remind her that she’s not alone in this. Y’all are so inspiring and you got this!! 💪

[@ShaunAndersen]

thats awesome! :) best of luck to you in dental school and your friend in residency! Whatever she is feeling is shared by the rest of us who also started this year

[@parkerharrison5178]

Your playlist is awesome

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

I've been waiting eagerly for this video 'cause I'm into internal medicine. The charting part is a serious concern from all the people I asked which is making internal medicine intimidating. Thank you for the vlog. And of course, we miss you Deepal

[@ShaunAndersen]

You got this! If IM is your calling then go for it! :)

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great video man, I donated to the anesthesiologist again Thursday, I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation. Since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist, it takes a special person and skills to be a anesthesiologist or CRNA and you’re one of them! I’m glad you had a great birthday!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks so much man that’s awesome 👏

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@ShaunAndersen you welcomed

[@katodan0611]

Yay, Sunday Funday Vlog Day!! ❤

[@ShaunAndersen]

The best part of a Sunday 🎉🎉

[@CharleyBownds-io5rp]

You know what how fun it looks to watch your videos now I want to be a doctor now

[@ShaunAndersen]

do it!! :P

[@elizabethharris9357]

Newer subscriber here! Love the residency vlogs!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Welcome to the channel :) I’m so glad you like them!

[@dustinlongo5995]

Your taste in music tell me everything I need to know 🥰

[@ShaunAndersen]

Hope that’s a good thing 👀

[@nightvidcole5338]

There is a certain implied pessimism when you play "Highway to Hell" while on the highway to the first day of your new gig...

[@ShaunAndersen]

I think it’s just funny 😂😂

[@ruptureviles241]

Love these videos

[@ShaunAndersen]

That means a lot 🙏🏻

[@mukulingle4705]

First of all “we miss you Deepal”… and what scrubs are these Shaun, such a perfect fit.. also I’m actually considering to apply for IM, but it’s kinda scary after this perspective hehe.. huge respect to you for uploading vlogs even after such a hectic schedule..

[@ronney5297]

love thew residency vlogs!! would you ever do a video on finances and how you handle your money in residency?

[@PaulGarthAviation]

0:13 - cucumbers... Charting - Dragon Medical One voice transcription (it's all about reduce the cognitive burden) 16:42 - Wow... You figured all that out within my blog viewing. LOL!

[@Laura_RN_AZ]

I'm a nurse and I feel you with the charting woes. Charting has always been my arch nemesis. I worked a little over 10 years in the ICU and I always stayed late because I take care of patients, not computers. That and I have ADHD hehe. But you can do it! Also...listen to your nurses! hehe

[@Whatawickedmind]

New sub here and absolutely love your vlogs. Love your attitude and humor! Thank you for everything you do🖤

[@ShaunAndersen]

That means a lot :) thanks for subbing and joining me for this ride!

[@joanbrown9263]

Ur doing great,best luck from scotland❤

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@ms.patrow1111]

Love the 80s jams!

[@sirenabruce3017]

I come across your site tonite. Im a nurse and found your site interesting and thought Id study and look for ways that I can be more beneficial to my coworkers🤕🤒😷

[@n0body116]

I’m gonna need that driving playlist. Immaculate music taste

[@Kinger1221]

Love the 90s music

[@ShaunAndersen]

Best genre 🙏🏻

[@JoeThePro.]

Congrats on subs 🥳🥳 means we get more vids lol love it brotha helps me get inspired 🙏🏻🤝🥳

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@theresejelnick9803]

This is so interesting to me. Not in the medical field. Thanks. 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@amyc4406]

Hi Shaun…my name is Amy. I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your residency experience with all of us. The behind the scenes is interesting. I have no plans of being a doctor. LoL. I was doing my pre requisites for nursing and switched to become a certified surgical technologist. My clinical was interesting and stressful. I was working full time, going to school full time and doing clinical. I only got 4 hours of sleep. How I don’t miss that! Sadly, I was in a bad car accident. The injury to my cervical and lumbar has prevented me from working in the OR as a surgical tech😕.

[@GhostPepperMeg]

Give yourself a lot of grace. I’m inpatient since 7/18 and most patients are pretty understanding also. I’m certain those seniors went through the same as you did 2 years prior And wear matching socks 🙊🙊

[@ShaunAndersen]

definitely trying to be easy on myself! :) best of luck on inpatient! Also I am terrible about matching my socks xD thats how you can tell my life is in shambles

[@GhostPepperMeg]

@@ShaunAndersendef NIT in shambles lol. Busy and not a priority

[@Ben-g6p]

Amazing video!

[@ShaunAndersen]

You are so kind!!

[@indiaoliver182]

I love these vlogssss ⚡️⚡️ you’re doing great

[@ShaunAndersen]

Glad you like them!🤩🤩

[@mikibaumgart9553]

Your coresident is so real for talking about fainting in the OR. I'm a med student and I'm set on surgery, but any minor surgery with local anaesthetic makes me queasy and I've had some near misses with syncope. I'm not sure how to turn that "empathy" off when I'm watching minor procedures. Any advice would be appreciated ♥️♥️ keep up the awesome vlogs! I can finally watch now I'm on vacation!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Honestly I think exposure will be the best thing for you! The more you see surgeries and get used to it, I’m sure your body will adjust! I could be wrong though 😂😂

[@mikibaumgart9553]

Thanks for your answer Shaun!! That's what I'm hoping too, I'm hoping to get heaps of exposure and just slowly to teach my brain that patient awake does not equal patient in pain, even if we're snipping around on them. Big props for answering comments even though you must be so so so busy ♥️♥️♥️

[@Hiddenhistory-pod]

honestly inspired me to go to med school, keep going bro

[@ShaunAndersen]

You should! 😝 if it’s your true calling!

[@levylong-z3i]

Hang in there! FM intern here...we do a good amount of hospitalist months and clinic is a similar kind of "quarterback" role. I feel so slow with charting, it's rough dude

[@ShaunAndersen]

yo best of luck with intern year, we got this!

[@rezamahin6273]

Babyyy's Tale 6:49 9:26 9:32 9:55 18:38 (wanna hear more on next vlog:-)

[@ShaunAndersen]

I freaking love this 😂 okay next vlog we are going for at least 6 babyyys

[@realizingrui]

Love the residency vlogs! What’s your morning playlist btw?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Highkey it’s a ac/dc radio station but I might make a playlist to share with y’all :p

[@synczozo11]

Omg Shaun I’m so jealous of you. You’re such an attractive young man and anyone would want to be like you. Im just a school aid and will never become a ductur but please

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s so sweet thank you! :) you can become a doctor if it’s what you really want to do!

[@diane-cros]

Clinical Documentation Expert here……ask away!! 😊. Tip: Chief Complaint and Assessment and Plan are most important! And yes, the CC is required on each and every note.

[@ShaunAndersen]

The assessment and plan takes me the most time since it requires so much thought and discussion with my senior. But I’m getting faster already 😊

[@diane-cros]

@@ShaunAndersen A&P is also how you get paid after residency 💰

[@keyantaembden6452]

Hi Diane!!! I’m a 1st year medical student, going a pretty untraditional route and I have never seen what charting and documentation looks like 😅. What would the process look like in IM and what is a CC? What is some language you would and would not use? Is there training for this lollll. Thank you guys for all that you do. Shaun I think we have the same birthday on the 18th, so hoping you enjoyed

[@diane-cros]

@@keyantaembden6452 CC is Chief Complaint - why are you seeing the patient, what is the reason for the encounter, or what are you following them for. For each problem they have that you are managing, state if the problem is stable, improving, or not improving. Then state what the plan is for each problem- such as, increase Lasix to 40mg daily, or continue with Amlodipine 10mg daily and return in 3 months. If diagnosis is unknown, state the labs or imaging you are either ordering or considering.

[@zaklinagavrilovski1573]

Dont worry about the video. Please get some rest.

[@ShaunAndersen]

I spent most of today sleeping haha

[@sherrydawson6253]

I love your vlogs! I do miss Depal but like u sneek him in. Chip and Chewy so darn cute! Yep Internal Medicine as a hospitalist is tough. So much to do. I have faith in you, its tough but u can do it! You do look tired.😢 were here for you! What channel do u listen to in the car? Hang in there! 😊😊❤❤❤

[@b0rne]

Highway to hell going to the hospital is the most real thing ever :D

[@ShaunAndersen]

its the most fitting song tbh 😂😂

[@mke_gal]

LMAO I noticed that in the previous vlog and was wondering if anyone else had noticed the timing 😂😂😂

[@b0rne]

@@mke_gal yeah, was it not twice last vlog haha, reaccuring theme

[@fencer1979]

My dad would tell me horror stories when he was a resident and spent 40+ hr straight in the hospital 💀

[@ShaunAndersen]

They’re probably all true stories 😂

[@rjwi24]

A couple days late for this one but an amazing vid nonetheless Shaun:)

[@ShaunAndersen]

Better late than never :) thanks RJ

[@DocPortland]

Charting is unbelievably important… make that a priority… impress people by your charting…

[@ShaunAndersen]

Trueeee!

[@jackbrown9767]

love the video

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@ChrisRRT]

Here since the first vlog qnd planning to stay till I hear you start identifying as an attending anesthesiologist

[@ShaunAndersen]

Only four more years 👀 thanks for joining me on this journey 🙏🏻

[@relaxworld7486]

Currently in the very early beginning stages of pre med and I love your channel!

[@ShaunAndersen]

It’s a long journey, but it’ll fly by 😊 you’re going to do great!

[@mattsmith4063]

So easy to spot the Vegas sunlight

[@ShaunAndersen]

It’s like living in an oven here right now 🥲

[@keabtahi]

1 patient to start! Me crying as I started on 5 patients on my first day and quickly was ramped up to 9 :')

[@ShaunAndersen]

Lol I ended up getting more :') we got this though!!

[@Cerys25]

I like that you’re listening to ‘Highway to Hell’ on the way to hospital 😅😅😅

[@ShaunAndersen]

It’s so thematic 😂😂

[@Cerys25]

@@ShaunAndersen ahahahah

[@melindabell2005]

I am a cancer patient and I came across your channel. All I ask is for you to sleep and eat so that you are awake etc. 😊 You are kicking butt.

[@josepaz8310]

Love your videos man! Can an attending really toss out your plan for a patient haha?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Of course haha at the end of the way we are practicing under them!

[@teeresagai]

Well you had a feeling how the day was gonna go when you played Highway To Hell on your way in 😂. Give yourself some grace you made it through medical school you will make it through residency 💯. And for sure they should never split you and Deepal up. You two are great together! Always remember You Got This!!! One day at a time!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Highway To Hell was shadowing forsure 😂😂 and right?? how dare they :P thanks for the kind words!

[@princekarl4279]

MTV welcome crib😂...nice touch

[@ShaunAndersen]

😂😂😂

[@rezamahin6273]

Finally said babyyy at 6:49🎉

[@ShaunAndersen]

LMAOOOO this might become a new game 😂

[@usama726]

😂😂 i love it when he says that in such a cute way ❤

[@zaranaseem8741]

Love watching these! Can you (or do you) do notes from home? Also, would having an iPad help with work?

[@ShaunAndersen]

I could do notes from home! Right now I really want to try to not take work home though haha & yeah having one could help! I find it easier to have a paper that I can put into my pocket though haha but sometimes I will take notes on my phone