they say your parents know you better than anyone else. i guess i'm starting to believe that's true. but today what my mom said really struck me. she said julie i've never seen a guy that's as driven as you. she was referring to some past boys in my life, and even some of my friends. but it hit me- that's why i'm in no rush to get married! that's ( Read more... )

hmmm i dunno but i think that this article may be another way God is telling me to strongly consider md/phd. i know it's crazy but i want to be able to really make a difference in the lives of others- especially those in academic medicine ( Read more... )

So I think this is the end of me stressing over medical school applications! I have decided to remember these very important facts :). One- God is in control of my future which means it has already been decided! Two- God can make the 'impossible' possible!!! Three- Where they doesn't seem to be hope that is where I need to place my trust in Christ ( Read more... )

Ok so after just having a long conversation with my roomie, I think it's very clear that i need to be more honest. There is one person who in my life I have been incapable of being honest with for years now. (literally years :)). And I just wish I had the guts to be. I mean honestly when you know you just know- it's just scary sometimes. I'm a ( Read more... )

Wow so a year later I remember that I still have a livejournal :). I thought I'd just update my life quickly. lol if i can do such a thing. i'm currently out in houston, TX externing at the Univ. of Texas's Medical School with the Department of Cardiology. It is the dream job. there are only 2 externs (laura and i :)), and about 20 residents, ( Read more... )

Well summer is almost over and I should do a quick recap! First of all I went to South Africa on a mission trip that changed my life in more ways than 1! If I even began to write about it would take days so here it just a little clip ( Read more... )

Just thought I'd enter real quick a couple of the amazing things God has taught me lately! Yes I will update a long nice summary of the semester once I make it through finals, but I just thought I'd type a couple things on my heart ;). First off there is no need to settle for a guy less than everything you have ever dreamed about. God does have ( Read more... )

Well there are so many things i dearly cherish around Christmas time- probably the most important being that school is over with!!!! plus then you have a month off and time ot just relax and recooperate with your family! since the semester is officially over i thought i'd take a moment to finally update and reflect on all that God has taught me ( Read more... )

Wow so i have entered my 20s.....wow that is weird and yes old! i can't believe it but i am officially there. it's super exciting though- i'm entering a new decade. a decade in which i will accomplish my dream of becoming a doctor so i can help others for the rest of my life. plus i really want to get married in my 20s- not to mention maybe even ( Read more... )

well it has been forever and i sincerely apologize!! i thought i'd take the time to reflect on my amazing weekend and all that God has been teaching me lately because well it seems like i never have enough time. how sick i am of that excuse! God gives me time- in fact he gives me every single moment of my every day so it's about time that I start ( Read more... )