Music Monday

Hey Guys,

Last week I found out I did not pass my boards exams

this means I cannot go on in my third year rotations

until I've retaken it 

{and passed it this time around} 

I've never been so upset about something academic in my life

and I considered not talking about it here

but that would be lying

A lot of bloggers

{and facebookers, and myspacers, for that matter}

paint a beautiful picture of their lives

they selectively filter what they share with others

and while that's fine,

I didn't wan to create an illusion online that my life is perfect.

Because it isn't

It's wonderful and full of blessings

but it certainly isn't perfect. 

So here's to mistakes

failures,

the blemishes in our lives that make us human,

and most of all,

to second chances.

Life's a Beach (or maybe a pool)

Guys,

I had such a great weekend.

It one of those weekends that you just need,

to recharge your battery,

and return to work or your pursuits ready to kick some butt.

{Ok, I'm not quite at that point yet.}

But I feel gooooood. 

I spent 4th of July AM seeing inpatients,

Then bounced from the pool

to the beach

and then back ;)

I put on SPF4 "sunblock"
and, needless to say, got burned like a lobstah!
Oh well...
Not only that,
but I also fell asleep before the fireworks went off!
Talk about unpatriotic -_-

anyways, I will post the rest of the weekend photos tomorrow
but I had to share this madewell tote-
a birthday gift from Peter-
Because I am kind of in love with it.

I love the pockets,

the leather trim (classy)

and the convenient double handles

Basically, it's the bomb{dot}com

Thanks babe!

It's definitely my new summer essential :)

Have a great week folks
I promise more substantial posts are coming soon!

Music Monday

Hey Peter

(and other random folks who might have ended up here by accident)

How was your weekend?

I had a great time at home with my family

shopping,

making my papou laugh,

and welcoming my sister home from Africa 

(yep, she's definitely awesome.)

The weekend left me feeling blessed and refreshed,

and ready to start a new week

and kick pediatric psychiatry in the butt

(you know, in a good way.)

Here's the song I can't get out of my head these days.

{Peter, they're both for you.}

Clearly, I am on a love song kick.

Ok, mush time over.

Happy Monday!!

source

In case you haven't noticed,

Life has taken a turn for the busier these past weeks

apologies for the zero two people who might actually read this thing.

But it is about time I share some awesome links, no?

I mean, 

it's a hell of a lot easier than actually writing a thoughtful post

AND means I don't clutter Peter's inbox with articles and links that he might find interesting. 

Let's begin, shall we?

Have you ever thought about unconditional love? 

It's sooo easy (and super nice) to receive it (thanks, dogs around the world)

But what about giving it?

what about giving it to someone who hates you?

food for thought.

I am currently listening to this on audiobook and I love it.

The BBC show version is on netflix-

go check it out!

Ikea is designing temporary housing for refugees. 

Can you say awesome in Swedish?

Med talk:

This is crazy. That is all.

33 abandoned places that look truly beautiful.

I find it amazing that even in a huge American city like Chicago,

an abandoned building can still exist

Has anyone been to any of these places? 

I'd love to go to Sorrento 

I love Wes Anderson

I LOVED Moonrise Kingdom

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this sweet wedding shoot

First Week, Third Year

So, uh,

wow. 

I started my clinical years of medical school this week

in psychiatry, no less.

In the span of two days I have met 

a teenager who has been pregnant twice in a month,

a man with homicidal thoughts,

and countless suicide attempts,

bipolar patients,

runaways 

and children who seem to have no moral compass.

It's fascinating, intimidating, and heartbreaking all at once. 

I think it's safe to say, 

I am going to prefer third year to the first two years of medical school. 

This weekend, 

Peter came to visit us in our new beach house!

another roommate, K, had two friends visiting as well, 

so we had a bit of a full house.

I introduced Peter to my colleagues and classmates

and awkwardly showed off where I now live

We attempted to lay in the sand a bit, 

but alas, the Florida weather would have none of that nonsense, 

and kept us away from the beach for most of the weekend 

Peter was heartbroken. 

Luckily, 

the crummy weather didn't interfere with Peter's cooking skills

He made us the yummiest peperonata with chicken

a satisfied chef

yes, we lit candles. because we are romantical.

the best recipe for the peperonata can be found here

*cough* skip the sugar *ahem* COUGH

Peter's got a soft spot for Waitrose,

as he worked there growing up as a bag boy. 

This weekend I go HOME

to welcome my sister back from the heart of darkness Sub-Saharan Africa,

(sorry, that was the literary nerd in me.)

which she has somehow managed to navigate WITHOUT contracting malaria

unlike another family member that we know

(looking at you, Dad.)

Hope everyone has a lovely and safe fourth of July!

Let freedom reign 

and fireworks fly high

(ideally without anyone catching flame in the process.)

Music Monday

Well,

here goes nothing.

My first day of third year starts today. 

I start with psychiatry-

we've been told to round with a nurse if you feel uncomfortable,

as some of the inpatients can get a little "aggressive"-

I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't kind of excited (: 

Here's my song of the week. 

I PROMISE I'll post more house photos soon! 

I have been loving this video. 

Watching it is like reading a strange story

I only wish I knew more about it. 

Have  a wonderful week!

Music Monday

Wow.

Sorry for being MIA all week

Moving was exhausting,

and we only just got internet last night

But this house is incredible. 

I won't do a tour until we are more settled

(our kitchen is in a horrible state

and I won't even tell you what my room looks like-ugh)

but here is a sneak preview (;

this is technically the front yard

but has become the backyard over time. 

And the beach is literally a stone's throw away.

it's awesome. 

And I am super-excited.

And here is a happy song. the end.

Have a great week everyone!