This is a true story, which happened exactly two years ago on my family vacation in Florida. Saving Traevion’s life is a moment in my life I will never forget. It happened in a flash. I didn’t even have a chance to think. I was sitting in the beaming Florida sun, my skin glossy from… Continue reading An Unconscious Boy and an Instant Reaction
Tag: Memories
Old Habits are Hard to Break
On my second day back at work, I am beginning to realize how much has changed since this time last year. I am back on service (finally) in the same hospital I started at last July. It is such a great feeling to be back in the gynecology ORs and delivering babies in the case… Continue reading Old Habits are Hard to Break
MayDay
When we think of the past, it's the beautiful things we pick out. We want to believe it was all like that." ~Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale Every May 1 - It is MayDay... and I am reminded of one of the most powerful pieces of literature that I have ever read. I wake up… Continue reading MayDay
Memories of a Call Room
I stepped back into the same call room I stayed in months ago. It's the best room out of all of them because it has a private bathroom. I wanted it, so I heading there right after rounds hoping that no one else had claimed it. I got it. I unpacked my bag and placed… Continue reading Memories of a Call Room
Grappling
*Trigger Warning - Abuse, Rape, Victim* "Tonight we are going to do some grappling." (Yes, I certainly will be grappling) The high energy from the children's class was slowly diffusing from the air as all us adults sat down on the red mats of the Taekwondo studio. We sat in a rough circle around the Master of… Continue reading Grappling
The Cranky Giraffe 