Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? My social calendar was packed to the brim this week, which was unusual for me as an introvert who relies on my alone time to recharge. Monday, we hosted a Galentine's Day celebration with a pasta bar, lots of sweet treats, and trinket decorating. It was so fun getting my girls together and catching up! Tuesday, my friend hosted a Lunar New Year dinner. I learned how to make...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? The past two weeks have been busy, and life is only getting busier! I started a Culinary Medicine elective at the beginning of February. It's an interdisciplinary course with medical students and registered dietitian students. Twice a week, we cook new, healthier, plant-based meals. I am such a picky eater and stray away from trying new things, so it has been a great way to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend and staying warm! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. First day out after the snow. First stop? Starbucks! What's New With You? This week was very much an inside week because we got so much snow last weekend. I kept looking out my window, and the idea of tackling all of that snow (without snow boots) did not sit well with my soul. I finally ventured outside on Tuesday, and have been doing some mini hot girl walks and trying new...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend and staying safe if you're in an area affected by the snow and ice storms. Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? To commemorate my last few months in the city, I made a NYC bucket list filled with some mundane activities and true "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences. This week, I checked TWO things off that list: 🎬 Attend a live show taping You can get free tickets for SO many NYC shows. I scored tickets to a live...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a restful weekend and easing into 2026! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? Y'ALL!! I am really sticking with my New Year's resolutions, and I am SO proud of myself. I've been drinking my water, going on "hot girl" walks around NYC, practicing Spanish with Duolingo, and spending less money at Starbucks. Two weeks in, and I feel like I can really keep these up! Fourth year of medical school feels like the most free time I've ever...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader - Happy New Year! Let's dive into this week's updates and tips. What's New With You? First of all, Happy New Year! As I was scrolling on social media, I saw a post that said, "This will be the first new year where I won't think about starting over, but continuing, because I'm finally on the right path." I resonated so much with that. I don't have any crazy resolutions or total 180s I want to do in life. Rather, I want to continue doing what I'm doing - but just do it better: serve...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing week, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Joyous Kwanzaa! 2025 Recap! In leiu of "What's New With You?", I wanted to reflect on 2025 which is coming to a close soon. This year, I elected not to make a vision board; instead, I just set aside some goals for myself. 2025 GOALS Trust in God’s Plan 300 Days on Duolingo 180 Days of Reading the Bible 180 Days of Exercise Read 1 book/month Grow Melanin.in.Med Let's just say, I failed almost every one of these...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing week and you're having a restful Sunday! Before we dive in, (1) if you have applied to medical school this cycle, please take 2-3 minutes to complete this Mid-Application Cycle Feedback form, and (2) if you're planning to apply to medical school next cycle (2026-2027), please fill out this quick survey to help me! I would GREATLY appreciate it. Let's get into it! What's New with You? The past two weeks have been SO special! My high school best friend and...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday and you're having a restful Sunday! This week, I'm dropping a discount and recapping my holiday. Make sure to read to the end for a discount!! Before we dive in, (1) if you have applied to medical school this cycle, please take 2-3 minutes to complete this Mid-Application Cycle Feedback form, and (2) if you're planning to apply to medical school next cycle (2026-2027), please fill out this quick survey to help me! I would GREATLY...
4 months ago • 1 min read