I should probably explain a little more background behind this "Inspiration" project. One of my friends, Swati, has started a blog to share the moments and experiences of her and her husband, Swarup. They are a tremendous couple, dedicated to each other, and so deeply loyal to their family and friends.
Reading her blog posts was a good reminder of something I was lacking in life: writing. No, I never was very good at this skill, but it's something that I always found therapeutic. So as I continued to read all her exciting updates about her new life in North Carolina, I started to wonder: when was the last time I really had to write?
Alright, so the last time was just mid-June, a reflective essay we had to submit for our internal medicine rotation. Prior to that, however, I realized the last time I had really written anything creative, or thoughtful, was probably the second year of undergrad. That was the last time I had any sort of English course. After that, the remainder of my undergraduate education was devoted to my basic science classes, and doing what I needed in order to become a qualified med school applicant. I also lost sight of "leisure reading," and I can't wait to reclaim that hobby during this last year of medical school! More than the idea of interviews, I am excited to be able to sit on a plane (or my couch, or a bench by the river) and read something other than Blueprints or Case Files!
So, thank you, Swati, for inspiring me to write once again. I admire your commitment to your husband, family, and friends. Your constant smiles, and positive, down-to-earth attitude is infectious! I hope you already knew that. :)
Many congratulations to you and Swarup for completing your training - and I wish you both endless years of happiness together. I am so excited that the Dr. Misra's are finally living together, and that the long distance is OVER!
Reading her blog posts was a good reminder of something I was lacking in life: writing. No, I never was very good at this skill, but it's something that I always found therapeutic. So as I continued to read all her exciting updates about her new life in North Carolina, I started to wonder: when was the last time I really had to write?
Alright, so the last time was just mid-June, a reflective essay we had to submit for our internal medicine rotation. Prior to that, however, I realized the last time I had really written anything creative, or thoughtful, was probably the second year of undergrad. That was the last time I had any sort of English course. After that, the remainder of my undergraduate education was devoted to my basic science classes, and doing what I needed in order to become a qualified med school applicant. I also lost sight of "leisure reading," and I can't wait to reclaim that hobby during this last year of medical school! More than the idea of interviews, I am excited to be able to sit on a plane (or my couch, or a bench by the river) and read something other than Blueprints or Case Files!
So, thank you, Swati, for inspiring me to write once again. I admire your commitment to your husband, family, and friends. Your constant smiles, and positive, down-to-earth attitude is infectious! I hope you already knew that. :)
Many congratulations to you and Swarup for completing your training - and I wish you both endless years of happiness together. I am so excited that the Dr. Misra's are finally living together, and that the long distance is OVER!
Lori thank you so much for your sweet and kind words!!! I'm so glad I inspired you to start writing, even though that was not my goal. I want you to know that our door is always open down here in NC for you to come and visit when your life isn't as crazy! I'm so proud of you for almost being done with med school :) Maybe you'll look at residencies down south ;)
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