In my post about easy meal prep ideas for students, I mentioned a beef pasta recipe and chicken & fish marinates that I often make. They taste so good, are easy to make, and simplify my life throughout the week (and term). So I thought I’d share these simple recipes for students. *Disclaimer: This post…
Like most pre-meds, I wanted to get into med school straight out of undergrad. But that didn’t happen. Now, after completing my first year of med school, I’ve realized my gap years were quite useful. And that there are some unexpected advantages of going to med school later in life. 1. When you start med…
In the New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits, James Clear explains how our environment affects our habits. Let’s say we want to get in the habit of exercising regularly. We can set up our physical environment to cue us to that habit by putting our workout clothes where we can see them. Similarly, we can…
While reflecting on this year, these are some of the notable moments that came to mind. From the best and worst moments to yummy moments, smart moments, and even unexpected moments. Plus some regrets. 2022 was certainly a very memorable year. Best moments of 2022 Reflecting on this year, the best and happiest moments were…
Amidst the Sephora sale and all good things I’m missing out on, I thought I’d share some skin care tips I wish I had considered before moving to the island. I have oily acne-prone skin and thought the hot and humid climate would cleanse my pores and do my skin some wonders. Instead, my skin…
The busier med school gets, the more likely it becomes that we’ll start skipping meals and neglect taking care of ourselves. Or start eating out more, which sometimes, is just inevitable. But there are simple things we can do to avoid eating out and skipping meals. Here are some easy meal prep ideas for students,…
Moving to Grenada has not been easy. Aside from the day to day struggles of living on an island, the other big challenge is trying to manage a long distance relationship in medical school. I miss my husband so much and it doesn’t get easier the longer I’m here. In fact, it just makes me…
I love food. The only downside is that I often want food that I can only buy out. Which means spending money. But my foodie self has to be reminded that I’m also an unemployed and highly in debt medical student. So I’ve learned to find some creative solutions to hit those cravings and save…
With summer in full swing, and after a particularly hot and humid week, I thought I’d share 5 easy and cheap summer drinks to try. They taste so good and are perfect on a student budget. I wish I could share these with my younger self and save a lot of money over the years…
There are several factors that contributed to why I didn’t do my Master’s degree. However, a big reason was my lack of interest (and probably a lack of understanding as well). Both in high school and university. I think it’s because I didn’t have enough exposure to fully appreciate it. Then in 4th year, I…