I guess I’ll start this journal talking about why I’m here in the first place. My “enlightening” moment has been in the making for quite some time now. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had the dream of becoming a doctor. But, not just any doctor… I wanted to be a great doctor. …
“I do not love you as if you were salt-rose or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.” — | Pablo Neruda | Sonnet 17 |
Stroke is a personal disease for me. My great grandfather succumbed to his injuries incurred during several strokes and a dear friend of mine recently suffered from one. I decided I would do a post to educate myself (and you guys) on what it is, what are its effects and repercussions and some symptoms/ warning … Continue reading »
How much of your day do you spend thinking or acting on behalf of your health? Chances are, its so engrained in your way of living, that you don’t even think of it consciously. Do you eat breakfast? Do you eat lots of fruits and vegetables? Do you try to exercise and stay active as … Continue reading »
I wanted to share this picture that I found on the Internet with all of you. As you may already know, I find the human body extremely fascinating but the female body is even more so fascinating– no bias, I promise! Here is a drawing of female body as it is in development of a … Continue reading »
So, this is a bit of an interesting blog update. I’ve had a cold (congestion, cough etc) for a while now. I thought I was in the clear for a bit and then poof, it reappeared. But now, I have the beginnings of the dreaded sinus infection. Its pretty uncomfortable right now; I have pain … Continue reading »
Has it really been around 3 months since my last update!? Crazy! I hope you’ve been doing well and are ready to enjoy some quality time with your family and friends for the holiday break. I’ve finished yet another semester! I’m 2 semesters into my changing of faculties and things have been going swimmingly, although… … Continue reading »
Hello all! As you may know, I’m taking Chemistry, English and Genetics this semester so there is A LOT of learning going on. I’m starting to feel the pressure of readings, assignments, writing notes, preparing lecture notes, studying, reading and then in the midst of all that, fitting in life, family and leisure reading and … Continue reading »
Been on a vacation for the past week and will continue to be so for two more weeks until school starts up again. I have delightful news though! For my final grade in Bio 101 and 102, I received two A’s! I’m so happy! There is no better feeling than hard work paying off. That … Continue reading »
