Thoughts from ME

Seeing:  the bright sun shine on Aunt K’s piano, sleeping old cats, comfort Making:  sure I am trying to be my best self every new day Cooking:  brown rice – yum! For dinner: brown rice and stir fry veggies -  yum Drinking:  H 2 O – because I don’t drink enough of it and I’m trying to sugar purge (wish me luck ;) Reading:  do you follow me on Goodreads? On my “currently reading” bookshelf are eight books . Apparently I’m having a hard time of it on settling in and reading just one at a time. I’ve always sort of been like that. It’s because they are different genres. If I’m reading a fantasy novel I also have to be reading something intellectual. Unless, of course, on those rare occasions, I have picked up a fantasy that is intellectual enough to satisfy. In which case, I have to also be reading a non-fiction book or some such. Hearing:  my new running playlist. My dear friend Christy turned me on to some new bands which I am enjoying too loudly on my aunt’s speakers. Curren

One year. It's been one year since I lost my older brother David. I've been pretty ill for the last few days and honestly that's been a hidden blessing. Between being ill and working I haven't had too much time to wallow in missing him. In the year since we lost him, a lot has happened in my family. My little sister finished a year of college and started her mission papers. My brother finished law school and got a job. My older sister is expecting her second child. My other brother has almost finished a year tour for the military. I took the MCAT, got into medical school, and graduated from college. Pretty amazing things actually when you stop for a moment and look at them. I'm sure there are plenty things I am forgetting. It is part of the human condition to have a shifty memory after all. On my really bad days I am a doubting Thomas. On my excellent days, I feel him close to me. Both are important I think. For they make up who I am.

Post graduation update for you lovelies. I really miss being a student! Surprise ;) Just kidding, about the surprise part, not the missing school part. I am grateful I have chosen for a career something that will require me to be a student all my life. I've been working at a residential treatment facility for troubled teen girls. It's a bit crazy. And overwhelming, humbling, and occasionally really awesome as well as rewarding. I work full time and my schedule is a bit crazy which is difficult for me but is excellent practice for my internship and residency years - This is what I tell myself to lower my anger levels at not getting the sleep I want to get when I want it. You don't realize that college is actually a pretty sweet set up really. I've been frustrated though. I live at home and we live in a country town and I don't know anyone here that is even remotely close to my age. I've found myself getting pretty moody about this lately and I realized I need