Hi everyone this is not actually about medicine it is a poem I wrote for someone while I was falling in love. I just decided I would share it with everyone especially since this is a time of strength and I feel my vulnerabilities are a source of strength. Enjoy Continue Reading
Waitlisted? Here’s how to improve your chances of getting in
As some of you might know, I applied to medical school more than once and I attribute my success at getting into school to my determination and a little bit of people skills. If medicine is the right path for you as the universe intended–you will make it. If it Continue Reading
Solidarity
You are in a dimly lit room. The music booms. Neon lights flash all around. A sweaty smell of alcohol permeates the air. The drop is about to play and you can feel the tension. The lights flash between each beat. The vocals come in periodically and you feel a Continue Reading
Peace
“Close your eyes” says the woman on the recording. “Focus on your breath” she continues. You try to follow along obediently, letting your chest rise and fall with each tide, but you can’t help but wander your thoughts to what happened the past day, weekend, month, year. Maybe a sudden Continue Reading
Numb
I know the title of this is the same as that song that reminds you of teenage angst. You know that very one that makes you feel like a child again? But this is about stagnance. Not how Chester Bennington felt when he was trapped. It’s about the feeling you Continue Reading
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
I know it’s been a while since I posted some thoughts, but I feel so free now that my finals just ended. That invincibility I feel is not always going to last but I will relish in that feeling for as long as I can. I recently went to a Continue Reading
Thursdays
Again another week is about to end. Just one more day until Friday. Time feels like it’s suspended. For some reason it feels like De Ja Vue. It’s raining again. The chill of the air comes with the tingling droplets of water lightly dancing upon the skin. I swear this Continue Reading
Surviving Medical School Series
It has been a rough month or so, with exams and holidays and more exams. I am usually really good about taking care of myself but the past month has been difficult. We got back to school and Thanksgiving was around the corner but we had 4 exams after coming Continue Reading
How I Landed Admission to Medical School/AZCOM
So I recently revealed in my Youtube video my journey to medical school (link here), but I also wanted to have a more specified story about my successful cycle for AZCOM and so that I can have it in writing on this blog. The plus side is the writing doesn’t Continue Reading
Life Balance
I wanted to stress the importance of balance in life, whether you are a medical student like I am or working on your daily hustle. Social media has glamorized a certain lifestyle and focus through very specific and tailored content and I specifically promote myself in a way that shows Continue Reading