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Olympic Swimming and Medical School, or How To Be a Champion
I am one week into my medical school journey. One short week. That’s it. But, in a way, my journey has been much longer. There was the grueling summer leading up to the MCAT; the long nights spent studying biochem; … Continue reading
It’s Just See Ya Later
I’ve never been scared of the future. I’m still not. I’ve dreamt about the next part of my life for years now. I cannot wait to go to medical school. I cannot wait to be a doctor. I still get … Continue reading
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Selah
Most of the time when I sit down to write, I sit down as a conqueror. Whatever issue I am about to tackle on paper is an issue I have already beaten in action. If not beaten, at least pushed … Continue reading
The World’s a Beast of a Burden
[I desperately want to believe that You think I am enough.] I found these words in my journal tonight as I flipped through the pages for the first time in a month. This journal is the place where my soul … Continue reading
Twenty Seconds
“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” –We Bought a Zoo I’ve always thought that honesty was something … Continue reading
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If I Write It Down, It Becomes Real
It’s time for another cliché New Years Eve “goodbye to 2013, hello to 2014 and the new me!” blog post, everyone. Hold your hats, because I’m sure this post is gonna rock your world and change your life! (That’s a … Continue reading
This Is the End
I shouldn’t be writing this right now. I should be working on one of the 5 essays that are due within the next week. Within the week. In 8 days, I’ll be flying from Vienna to Nashville, Tennessee. In 8 … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Cities
Paris: the city of romance, lights, and the Eiffel Tower. London: the city of the Beatles, Benedict Cumberbatch, and (most importantly) One Direction. You know, I should probably be ashamed about the above list, but…I’m not. Finally, finally, finally, this … Continue reading
The Best Birthday Ever
Flexibility is a virtue. That’s something that I definitely found out this past week during our fall break. A whole week of free travel! Sounds perfect, right? Well, it was incredible- but it was also far, far more stressful than … Continue reading
Help! I’ve Fallen (in Love) and I Can’t Get Up!
I had really high expectations for Rome, and the city lived up to those expectations. I had absolutely zero expectations for Florence, and it ended up being one of my favorite places yet. Fun fact: 40% of the world’s UNESCO … Continue reading
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Tagged Florence, Italy, leather markets, Michelangelo, Siena, travel
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It's Been a Real Slice 