1 month.
Well, it’s been one month. One month since the Best. Day. Ever. I’ve mentioned how amazing our whole weekend was to just about anyone who asks. How loved we felt. How honored we were to have so...
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I’ve always considered myself an optimist. I’m a “glass half full” type of woman. I can definitely thank my mother for that. She may be the most optimistic, encouraging person I know. I, by far, have...
View Article10 years…
My happy moment today stems from the worst moment of my life. But I was thinking this morning, how much has changed in my life since that day 10 years ago, and how much of my life is because of that...
View ArticleFilling my days with…
Reading… The Dinner – psychological thriller – yes please! I was reading The Emperor of All Maladies – but needed a break with something lighthearted and fun. I’ll go back to Maladies eventually; it’s...
View ArticleDear baby F:
With 3 weeks to go (ideally, please don’t be too late…or too early…) there are a mix of emotions. There is excitement, fear, love, nervousness, anxiety, happiness. This pregnancy has been pretty chill,...
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With maternity leave officially a week in, and no baby, I’ve been more productive than I can remember in a long time. I cannot sit still. I guess this is partially what they call “nesting?” Things I...
View ArticleOde to family
The first month of Leo’s life has been full of joy, love, and amazement; but also rife with challenges. There have been successes, and there have been failures. A prelude to what parenting will likely...
View ArticleI get it.
I’m a new momma. Or is is mama? I’ve been trying to figure that out ever since I became one. But apparently, it’s either. But I digress. Since becoming one, I can now say with confidence: I get it. I...
View ArticleScents through the times
Perfume is my thing. I love it. Some women buy shoes; some buy purses. I like to experiment with fragrance. I’ve heard that scent is the strongest sense tied to memory. I find this so true. I can...
View ArticleMulti-tasking
I have an app on my phone that has reminders and a ‘to-do’ list. There are consistently at a minimum, 5 items on that list. I also receive a daily email that gives me an update on new posts from blogs...
View Article35
35 random, in no particular order, thoughts – on the day I turn 35. 1. I’m 35 years young today. Woah. I loooooooved turning 30. I was so excited, I knew my 30s were going to be my best years yet. My...
View ArticleBaby boy #2
That you will be entering our lives and turning it upside down in the most magnificent way possible any day now is so very thrilling. Just like your brother before you, we love you so much already, and...
View Article2017 Intentions
My original intention for this year was simple. Be peaceful and be kind. But over the last month or so, I’ve decided I need to be more pro-active. And the first step I’m taking is to be more concrete...
View ArticleOn being a doctor and being human
We are trying. As physicians, we are taught a certain way. We go to medical school, and go through residency training for most of our young adult life to be able to treat patients in the most...
View ArticleBecause…
Because I don’t want my silence mistaken for indifference. There is no place in this world for hate. And really, it just takes immensely more energy to hate than it does to accept and love. Just try...
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