Monday, January 6, 2014
Breathe Me - Sia
Snow day 2014: snowball fight at night, iceball throwing in the morning, hot chocolate, Hot Taco, & sledding down snow pyramids on whiteboards...it's only 5pm. No shame about not studying.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Got My Mind Set on You - George Harrison
2014: the year I close out my college career (finally) and start a new chapter. Not to mention the Olympics & more importantly, World Cup! Can't wait.
This year is going to hold some of the biggest transitions of my life, excited for the rough patches and the rewards to gain from conquering them...or laughing at myself as I stumble along.
This year is going to hold some of the biggest transitions of my life, excited for the rough patches and the rewards to gain from conquering them...or laughing at myself as I stumble along.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood
I have a problem.
I'm one of those people that craves some one to cuddle with, nothing more. Some one to make me feel wanted & loved, but not lusted.
As a result, I often (always) convince myself that guys have better intentions than they really do.
Applications for a cuddle buddy will be accepted here.
Haha! Tricked you!
I'm one of those people that craves some one to cuddle with, nothing more. Some one to make me feel wanted & loved, but not lusted.
As a result, I often (always) convince myself that guys have better intentions than they really do.
Applications for a cuddle buddy will be accepted here.
Haha! Tricked you!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Closer - Tegan & Sara
A beautifully written article from an unlikely author:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/4942468/Blame-this-on-madnessnot-on-Muslims.html
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/4942468/Blame-this-on-madnessnot-on-Muslims.html
Monday, April 8, 2013
What's Going On - 4 Non Blondes
The sheer awfulness of this song & its title accurately reflect how I feel at this particular moment in time. It's, in fact, so painful I feel justified in posting about this.
DCFL Midtown kicks (heh heh) off tomorrow! Stoked.
Professor mentions it's truly the first day of spring bc it's raining out. Of course it's also the first day I rode my bike to school. Fail
DCFL Midtown kicks (heh heh) off tomorrow! Stoked.
Professor mentions it's truly the first day of spring bc it's raining out. Of course it's also the first day I rode my bike to school. Fail
Thursday, March 14, 2013
3am - Matchbox Twenty
That moment when you feel incredibly accomplished that you got enough test questions + extra credit right that you officially only got one question wrong...to find out the average score is 100%
Thursday, February 21, 2013
I Could Not Ask for More - Edwin McCain
Still in love. Take me back to Haiti!
Life is busy as usual but incredibly good. These are exciting times.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Swing Life Away - Rise Against
A lot of significant/meaningful events have happened to me in the past month. Ironically, I only blog about things that don't matter as much.
But yes, I'm alive. Last semester of classes is hectic.
Haiti was incredible, I've learned so much about the culture, what is means to be privileged, & myself- specifically, how I want to feel coming home from work every day. I've stated it time & again, this past summer shook my confidence in my abilities, in compassion, & in people. Haiti was a big kick in the face as a long needed remedy. There wasn't enough we could do, 12 hour days spent interacting w/ med students & patients, filling scripts, making substitutions, & counseling every single person that walked out of our clinic was tiring & yes, stressful. However, it was the happiest I've been, even moreso than being done w/ finals. Simply because I knew that I was surrounded (for the most part) by a wonderful team that was just as passionate about patient care & on an organic level, we're helping human beings. Materialistic desires & social statuses fly out the window when you look out & you see young kids in the streets playing because their parents can't afford to pay tuition. You think less of that favorite five star restaurant when you hear the average Haitian only eats three meals a week, see animals roaming the streets alongside unregulated vehicles, shanty towns stretching as far as the eye can see on either side of the road (while on the way to a pool resort for a fun day), & the list goes on. It has completely humbled me and helps focus me for school. I don't think I can say enough about the trip, I've rambled enough about it already.
A few select favorites:
Lastly, before the break ended I was fortunate enough to meet Russ, a homeless man, pictured below. Not sure if I should be ashamed about this but I was definitely skeptical that he was homeless until he told me his story over lunch. I feel very fortunate to have met him, our conversation helped me identify my own preconceived notions & do some internal reflection.
But yes, I'm alive. Last semester of classes is hectic.
Haiti was incredible, I've learned so much about the culture, what is means to be privileged, & myself- specifically, how I want to feel coming home from work every day. I've stated it time & again, this past summer shook my confidence in my abilities, in compassion, & in people. Haiti was a big kick in the face as a long needed remedy. There wasn't enough we could do, 12 hour days spent interacting w/ med students & patients, filling scripts, making substitutions, & counseling every single person that walked out of our clinic was tiring & yes, stressful. However, it was the happiest I've been, even moreso than being done w/ finals. Simply because I knew that I was surrounded (for the most part) by a wonderful team that was just as passionate about patient care & on an organic level, we're helping human beings. Materialistic desires & social statuses fly out the window when you look out & you see young kids in the streets playing because their parents can't afford to pay tuition. You think less of that favorite five star restaurant when you hear the average Haitian only eats three meals a week, see animals roaming the streets alongside unregulated vehicles, shanty towns stretching as far as the eye can see on either side of the road (while on the way to a pool resort for a fun day), & the list goes on. It has completely humbled me and helps focus me for school. I don't think I can say enough about the trip, I've rambled enough about it already.
A few select favorites:
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| Pharmacy set up at our clinic in Borel |
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| Walking around Borel before leaving for Port-au-Prince |
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| Ruins of the National Cathedral |
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| Roldolph & Lemoux. Two of the orphans that had the biggest impact on me. Foyer des Enfants. |
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| During our second orphanage visit, the two kids I played soccer with for a good hour |
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| Rooftop view of Notre Maison, the orphanage we stayed at while in PAP |
Lastly, before the break ended I was fortunate enough to meet Russ, a homeless man, pictured below. Not sure if I should be ashamed about this but I was definitely skeptical that he was homeless until he told me his story over lunch. I feel very fortunate to have met him, our conversation helped me identify my own preconceived notions & do some internal reflection.
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