Did it even happen? I feel I blinked and it was gone. September is oftentimes one of my favorite months, because it ushers in a new season: FALL! Being the basic girl that I am, I love fall and everything that comes with it: pumpkin spice, autumnal candles, and all the cozy things. But this [...]
"I can see us lost in the memories,August slipped away into a moment in time,'Cause it was never mine" Anyone else feel like this month never even happened? The more time that this pandemic takes up on my calendar, the more my days and months just seem to blend together. Because nothing really changes. That [...]
July was a whirlwind! Worked a few long stretches in the hospital. Celebrated Fourth of July at work because #lifeinmedicine. Went to in-person church for the first time since the pandemic. Had lunch with my freshmen roomie while she was vacationing with family at Litchfield. Went to Charleston to help my grandmother move into a [...]
June was probably THE busiest month in 2021 thus far. Started the month working a stretch of 6 days in a row. Went to the movies for the first time since 2020 and saw two movies (Cruella & In The Heights). Celebrated my friend Karen's birthday by going to the movies and eating sushi. Celebrated [...]
May was the most satisfying exhale after months of holding my breath. Did anyone else feel a turning of the tides in May? It was the month that pandemic policies started being lifted. Masks were no longer required in most cities and states. Large gatherings became more of the norm. And schedules started to pick [...]
This month, I turned 28. Each year around the time of my birthday, I find myself comparing my journey to those around me. What did my family and friends accomplish by year 28? Am I behind? Am I ahead? Am I on the right trajectory for my career? Am I mature enough for my age? [...]
Give yourself some grace, girl. This month marks one year since the pandemic started and our lives were turned upside down and inside out. But hopefully for the better! I know that the past 12 months of pandemic life have brought with it new challenges and triumphs that are often hard to quantify or put [...]
This month, I did a lot of dreaming.Dreaming about what I want and desire.Dreaming about God's calling for me and Cary.Dreaming about the future. Dreaming sometimes feels frivolous in the moment, but I think it's a terrific way to rally for hope. This past year has been one of the most challenging mentally, emotionally, and [...]
New year. Fresh start. Clean slate. I've always loved new years, because they feel like a do-over. And after this past year, I think we can all agree a do-over is in order. 2020 was challenging at best. I learned more about myself than I ever imagined. But in the end, I also learned that [...]
I typically long for December, but truthfully this month was a lot harder than I expected or anticipated. This month, I started a new job with Hospital Medicine. I worked nights for the first time, since I was a scribe prior to PA school. I didn't get to attend any Christmas Eve or Christmas Day [...]
