SO you didn’t get in to med school… what now?

I think the title of this post says it all. Not gaining an acceptance to your dream school or profession is something extremely disappointing and is bound to hit any individual hard. But after the dust settles you are faced with a tougher decision on what to do next. Here's my input on where to …

We regret to inform you…

This post is potentially the hardest one I have ever had to sit down to write, but I feel like our successes it is important that we also highlight when we fall short, I don't like to use the word failure because it seems to have a permanent connotation that just doesn't vibe with me. …

What’s your one thing?

Happy 2018!!! I have never been one to make resolutions nor have I been one to expect major changes during the new year because I'm a firm believer if you feel like you need to change something in your life you shouldn't wait for a certain time to do it, you should start where you …

Last minute gift ideas!!!!

The prep for the holiday season is in full swing. We list off all those around us and choose what gifts to give to each, now I am a firm believer that it is the thought that counts when it comes to gifts, the simplest of things can be the most beautiful if it is …

So it’s been a minute

So it's definitely been a minute since we spoke last! The past couple of months have come with a lot of transition and I felt like it was important that I focus on them. To be honest when I blog I want to be able to produce something that is meaningful and useful to others, …

Progress not perfection

We are all guilty of this, we set expectations for ourselves, we make to do lists, fill our agendas with stickies and break down are days by the minute to make sure we can fit it all in. We cater to ideas that surround us of how others are going around accomplishing things. It's never …

Better

Last week I talked about my hopes for a more streamlined year, I spent a majority of this week trying to focus all the areas of my life. The reality is we all wear many hats, we are students, we are parents, we have jobs, to isolate out only one area and make it your …

A lesson from my 3 year old

Honestly, to this day, one of the biggest things that surprise me is how much adults can learn from children about life. I know it sounds weird, I mean we have a lot more life experience than them, what could they possibly have to teach us? The reality is quite a bit. So let me …

New Year, New thoughts?

Happy 2017, with every new year comes the whole new year and new me, but the reality is what does this new me really entail, is it a new commitment, is it instilling a new change or is it taking out something that you believe has no purpose? I don't have the answer to that …

November Update

Happy December!! I'm still completely shocked that 2016 is almost over, feels like it just started, but with the start of every new month means the end of another. In the beginning of November I set a goal to reduce the amount of time I spend on social media. Safe to say I really struggled …