I Get To

This was something I initially learned when I was in network marketing. And while I am not in network marketing at this given time, this has resurfaced again as I think about the journey of medical school and soon to be residency. The leaders of my company wanted us to try and find the blessings and positives of not just life, but our businesses too. Never did more than try it once or twice, but that’s it.

While it is easy for me to complain and stress about all the things that need to get done before Geoff starts his residency, my father in law reminded me that we should enjoy and be thankful for this journey. There are so many that wish they could be a doctor and be in our spot. Not only that, but it’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, only focusing on that next step/stair that we forget that we need to also enjoy it along the way.

So I have taken some time to reflect on my blessings through this journey.

GET TO

GETS

GET TO

GOT TO

GET TO

There were some of Geoff’s classmates that were not as lucky to match in the first round and they had to scramble the week of to find a home for their residency. Most, if not all, of who had to scramble found a home and I could not be more excited for them! Now they too get to say ‘I get to.’

I challenge you to think about the blessings in your life and make a list of the things that you ‘get to’ do because of either your job, your business (brick and mortar or network marketing), your family, whatever it might be. Because life’s most amazing blessings aren’t always big, sometimes the smallest blessings have the biggest impact.

Xoxo

Cloud 9 ☁️

Today was/is Match Day. It has been the day that we have been waiting for since we started medical school. Geoff and I FINALLY know where we are headed for residency.

WE ARE HEADED BACK HOME! Home to the Pacific Northwest. 💕 We are so excited and CANNOT wait. Here are some photos from earlier today. Congratulations to everyone who matched!!

Peace Amongst the Storm

How can one be at peace or be peaceful amongst the storm? Amongst all the chaos that is life?

I’ve always admired those who were able to be positive and optimistic when life seemed to make a 180 degree turn. They seem to see the silver lining and keep moving ahead when they have every right to throw a tantrum. Sure, you can say that ‘this too shall pass’, but right now it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Kinda feels like it’s spiraling more and more out of control as time goes on. But it feels selfish to be feeling the way I do, when I know that it’s hard for everyone else too. I’m not the only one having a hard time dealing with this….my whole family is having a hard time dealing with this, but all in our own ways.

Snow Storm 2019 at my parents house

I’m sitting at the kitchen table in my parents house and it’s quiet. Peacefully quiet, but at the same time it’s far from quiet. There is so much noise and so much going on, I just want to hide away. No, I’m not trying to get sympathy comments or hugs or words from people, I’m also trying not to come off as some motivational speaker/person. Unfortunately, this is how I feel at this given moment in time. Sorry for how sporadic this post is….I’m just writing down what I am feeling and what I am thinking about. If you know me in real life or have spoken to me recently, then you know what I’m going through. For personal and private reasons, I won’t divulge it on the blog yet. Maybe one day I will, but that day is not today.

Xoxo

Adult Summer Vacation

My old coworker Brandon said it first. But it really is the best way to describe my time off of work so far or what it will be by the time I have to move for residency. It’s only been a little over a week since I’ve been laid off. A week. Yet I feel like I’m going to lose my mind.

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the fact that my stress levels have just decreased significantly since being let go. My shoulders aren’t as tight and I feel like lots of stress has left my lower back. It’s hard to even entertain the idea of bringing that back on.

However, if I am being honest – I am bored out of my freaking mind. I am working out at least once a day for at least four days a week. Soon I will be trying to do two-a days. I am maintaining my household chores – laundry and dishes and vacuuming to name a few. I miss keeping my mind busy and challenging it. I miss seeing my coworkers on a daily basis. Sure, I could (and should) look into free-online classes. There are tons out there to choose from. But do I wanna sit at the desk in our study and do this? Ehhhhh not really.

I’m sure I will find some other things to fill my time. Maybe I’ll become a personal trainer. Maybe I’ll learn Chinese (again). Who knows what I’ll end up doing. But I’ll figure it out. Eventually. Slowly but surely.

Xoxo

C’est La Vie

Sometimes that’s all that can be said. 💕 Whatever is weighing heavy on your heart or your mind…may you know that whatever happens, everything will be alright.

xoxo

I Don’t Want to Hear It

There is so many comments that are said to us that make us cringe or make us furrow our brow. Something we hear a lot is “Oh, you’re married to a doctor, you’re going to be fine” or “He’s going to be an [insert specialty here]? They make bank.” Yeah, those might be true…BUT it’s more than the money. It’s so much more. Because what you don’t see is the hours of work put in studying. The hours of work put in to bring in an income (if you’re working). The endless support emotionally and mentally as a S.O. The sacrifices that are made daily to ensure your S.O.’s dream is supported. The amount of loans that has accumulated over the course of 4-years.

Behind the title of ‘doctor’ there is so much more. It’s like that image of the iceberg in water. On the surface people see one thing, but beneath the surface they don’t see (or always understand) the work that has been put in. It takes a strong person to want to stand with someone and support them through medical school. It takes a strong person to want to become a doctor!