I have a friend with the kindest eyes. She looks through me and deep into the parts of my soul that have been buried and hidden. I don't think she sees them, though, because I've become an expert at keeping them locked deep down. Her eyes are so genuine and real, and they search me… Continue reading Nita’s Eyes
Tag: Sadness
Disappointment is Expectation’s Natural Progression
In medicine, we talk often about a disease's natural progression; the predictable way in which a disease or condition will behave if medications, care, or interventions are not used for treatment. If you were to get appendicitis, for example, a surgeon might say: " If we don't do surgery to take out your appendix, it… Continue reading Disappointment is Expectation’s Natural Progression
Yes, I’m Obsessed
As I prepare for the biggest exam of my life, I've become a little bit obsessed... I've only been staying for this exam since September: Somewhat casually at first, then more seriously from about November... then January was another bump in effort and now, with only 8 weeks until the exam, I'm heading into the… Continue reading Yes, I’m Obsessed
Resolve
How did the meaning of "resolve" come to be? A firm determination to do something Two days of wanting to stay hiding in my bed. Two days of getting into my scrubs and roaming the halls, beeping my chin up from the ground. Two days of averted eyes, and half-fake smiles, and "how are you… Continue reading Resolve
Everyone Needs Joy
When we were in Orlando, we went to see "Inside Out" on its opening weekend. I loved the movie to bits - especially the character of Joy. I spent the remaining 10 days of our vacation searching every toy and gift store in Disney World for the plush version of Joy. I wanted to take… Continue reading Everyone Needs Joy
