I took this picture in the plane while we were landing. So amazing to see rain falling in the distance...
Getting on my last plane (3/3) so I can get to my new home away from home.
The law building on campus, I haven't had the chance to take pictures of the rest just yet as I've been trying to enjoy the sights first! I can't believe I'm here!
Orientation is this week and one of our professors wanted to emphasize a few key points. Obviously we are being taught the right things here.
I'm trying to get into a good routine and blogging has taken a back step but I hope to be back this weekend! Cheers!
Over the years, I have gained a wealth of experience, not just in the amounts and variety of patients I've seen and the types of diseases I've come across; but also in the set of skills I've acquired. Recently, I've learned what it means to make a mistake in the medical field. And I mean a mistake that could have destroyed a patient's life and their family; it has forever altered my perspective while at work because it solidified the purpose of having protocols in place and what happens whey they are not followed. I also learned how I would react under such a situation. I didn't lie; I didn't try to hide it. The moment I realized my mistake I evaluated the situation, figured out the best course of action FOR THE PATIENT. Correct the mistake and tell the truth. And once that was done, tell my boss. Because she needed to know so she can tell managers and directors and the people whose job it is to make the place we work in a safer environment for the patient and for ourselves. Thankfully I fixed everything before anyone could get hurt. After all, there are protocols in place for a reason and I was able to catch my mistake before things got out of hand.
I understand how important it is to watch my every step and feel the weight that comes with every medical decision I make now and in the future.
Every day, I embrace the responsibility I hold....
craving: persian ice cream! It is by far my favorite ice cream and could very easily be my favorite dessert. If it's in my fridge, it's not there for long. It's made of saffron, rose water, and sometimes pistachios but I'm not a fan of that kind. If you can get your hands on it, I highly recommend it!
grilling: steak and burgers. I mean, it is summer time after all! This past weekend my friend invited me to a cabin with some friends of his in the middle of nowhere Northern Virginia. At one point we literally left road and drove onto grass... middle of nowhere people! That night we fired up some burgers and chatted until 3 in the morning. It was such a great way to unwind and get away from the world.
listening: I've been trying to find good music to get myself pumped and to work out. Taylor Swift's song Bad Blood can really get me going. I've also been doing a playlist of summer hits from the late '90s and 2000s. Oh and you guys! I was watching The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and fell in love with Leon Bridges. You must listen to his smooth jazzy voice!
planning: my trip to England. I got accepted into a Global Health Program for my first year of medical school, so I'll be studying my first year in England. I'm trying to get my UK student visa, looking at flight tickets, how to move all my things over there. It's all happening so far!!
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decorating: I haven't had the chance to decorate much because I actually have to leave my place in a month, but I'm already thinking about what I can do to my new place in England... any suggestions on where to go shopping for cheap kitchen items or pillows for my bed?
