On Death

As a child growing up in a country without adequate healthcare, I am no stranger to death. As a future physician, I will surely see plenty in my career. As we grow, we learn that almost nothing in life is certain. What makes death such a difficult concept to get over is that it is one of the few things in life that IS certain, it is inextricably linked to life, it signifies the end. And everyone has an end. In the past year, [...]

Planning for Independence

So I think, after I start working for a few months. I'm going to move out closer to the campus. Because: 1. I can focus on my work, I don't have to call to tell people whether I'm going to be late for dinner or whatever, that doesn't seem like a hard thing to do, but it bothers me a lot for some reason. I'll get off when I want to! I don't have a wife yet, why do I have to live like I do? 2. I will have my own place, which means [...]

Start Living

I think in order for anyone to start living the life they want, they have to first take a long hard look at themselves and make an honest evaluation of who they are, and who they are not. Sometimes it's the hardest to see your own flaws, but if you don't acknowledge it and keep on living the same way, those flaws will hold you back again [...]

Be Better

Three things that keeps me going: 1. Memories 2. Goals 3. The ability to get up no matter how hard I get knocked do [...]

Real Talk

Finished my first day of real work in months. I am tired and groggy, being in the house with family just amplifies my bad mood for reasons I don't want to get into. I actually didn't prepare to going out into the field today, but overall it went pretty well. I've always been a better worker than a student, which is why I think I would make a better surgeon than a physician, but I digress. Reality did hit me hard as I had to [...]

Take a step back, the world if yours

Some things just cannot be forced. As much as we want it to work out, we just have to learn to let it go, and trust that you are meant for something greater. Some hardships are worth enduring, but I've learned to pick my battles. The universe has a better plan for me, and all things considered, we are far too young at this age to settle down for anything other than the pursuit of our dreams. Like Jobs said, "don't let the voice [...]

Forrest Fire

Just when you think you couldn't be at a lower place in life, the ground breaks once again, sucking you down to a newer, deeper bottom. I am witnessing everything in my life begin to crumple away. It hurts, and I feel lost as to who I am and what my purpose is in this world. People always say reality hits you like a brick, I just didn't think it could sting so much. But no matter how many times I am struck down, I will get up [...]

Grow Up

I am not afraid to do what is necessary to reach my goals anymore. The only people that you can truly count on are the ones that still remain standing after the test of time and pain. I'm not gonna get screwed over by anyone. All is fair in love and warfare. [...]

Rant 4

It has come to my attention that a lot of feminists are often too naive in their cause. Many so called bra burners are fed up with all the expectations placed on females, and the unequal treatment between women and men. I understand the need for equality on subjects such as rights and salary. However, everything comes with a price, women can have everything a man has, but every joy also comes with a burden. For fun, I'm listing [...]

Valoel

I still can't shake the melancholic feeling from the tragedy yesterday, Aaron's brother Lance passed away unexpectedly, What a nightmarish 24 hours it must have been for the Merrics. Even though I've only seen Lance once in my life, that memory will linger for years to come. I can't attest to who he was or what he meant to people, but I should thank him for reminding me how lucky I am to have a supporting family and friends who [...]