So…I realize that I have had this blog for 2 years now and I have posted quite a few things for me but my medical school sections are really to give you guys information about my journey and potentially help you along the way. I have been writing posts semi-regularly 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
Nervous Systems
Our eyes meet. My heart suddenly increases its pace and I feel the warmth of the blood flow across my chest. Uncertain if the physiological change is from nerves or something more. For some reason my eyes continue to follow your gaze as if magnetically attracted to your face. Your Continue Reading
Rejection and Reapplication
As the cycle year comes to an end and you are waiting to hear from all of the schools that you applied to, I want to give a few words of advice from my reapplication. Dealing with rejection and silent rejections is really challenging. I definitely had some elements of Continue Reading
Landscapes
Upon gazing at the clear sky with light cirrus clouds drifting slowly with the breezes. A mere glance across a pool of water reveals an obsidian mountain with light patches of melted snow. Green meadow springs surround and the beauty is awe-inspiring. However not quite as humbling as the two Continue Reading
The Wrong Side of the Bed
An alarm is roaring, you get up begrudgingly after hitting snooze for the 5th time. You sit there, legs still wrapped in the comfort of the warm duvet. Your body is not awake yet, but your mind is beginning to stir. Your right hand reaches for your face rubbing the 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