February 2012
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“Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need.”
– Voltaire
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I'm really doing this--October 7, 2012
On February 1, registration for the Chicago Marathon opened at noon..and at exactly noon on February 1, I went online and coughed up $150 to reserve my spot.
This is coming from the girl who has been known to say the following on several occasions (and not very long ago, I might add):
“I will never run a marathon.”
“I have no desire to ever run a marathon.”
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January 2012
2 posts
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My new years resolution for 2012
This year I resolve to choose me.
December 2011
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“I love you too, Richard, but I love me more.”
– Samantha, Sex and the City
November 2011
3 posts
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October 2011
14 posts
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The past several days I have been walking past a man seated on Michigan Avenue. This man holds up a crisp, laminated sign that says in bold, typed letters, “HOMELESS”. It’s good to see that he takes his career so seriously.
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A story of change
I apologize for not knowing the original source of this story, but it moved me and I want to share it here:
Once upon a time, a woman moved to a cave in the mountains to study with a guru. She wanted, she said, to learn everything there was to know. The guru supplied her with stacks of books and left her alone so she could study. Every morning, the guru returned to the cave to monitor the...
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“To begin the journey of change, we must pull on the boots of self-awareness.”
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Liberating concept, no?
“I do not have to control anyone, including me. And if I feel uncomfortable with what another person is doing or not doing, I can remind myself that I am powerless over this person…”
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The champion of purses
As a resident, I for sure don’t make enough to justify how hard I work, but I still manage to buy the things that I want—for the most part. This is due to a combination of smart saving and not having to worry about paying for kids/mortgage, etc. that many of my classmates do. So as it goes, I occasionally (or maybe more often than that) like to treat myself to a new purse.
Just...
No
Sometimes “no” really means “try harder”
Every “no” brings you closer to a “yes”—so when someone says “no”, thank them
There are other times when “no” very clearly means “NO”
Many times “no” is a blessing in disguise
These were literally the first thoughts that came to mind when I woke up this...
I HAVE FIGURED OUT THE SECRET TO LIFE
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Life can be quite simple if you just GET IT DONE
The best way to learn how to do something is to just do it. Likewise, the best way to get something done is to just do it. Do it. Stop thinking. Just DO IT. Go for it. Don’t think, don’t plan (okay, plan a little). Just jump in there in start.
As someone who tends to (over)analyze EVERYTHING, this is rather sound advice—for people like me. Sure, a little planning may go a...
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“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve...”
– Steve Jobs
Do people really change?
I’m sure that they can, but how often does it actually happen? Many times in my life I’ve encountered people who say that they’re “different now” when in fact within a matter of days they are back to their old habits. I’m guilty of this myself. To truly change is hard. I think that in instituting change in ourselves, we all have good intentions, and we really...
September 2011
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New leaves
A few months ago I started my second year of residency. This means I got to leave the scut work of intern year behind and embark on a new level of responsibility—team leadership. With that heightened level of accountability came an entirely fresh outlook on life. This outlook led to a shift in priorities which in turn led to a purging of anything that didn’t fall under the scope of...
August 2011
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“I don’t want [women] ever to think they have to have it all. I think that’s a...”
– Emma Thompson
a good reminder for a busy day.
(via allinmoderation)
July 2011
3 posts
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Realization of the day
Life is short. So now I think less and just do.
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I want to go to this: →
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April 2011
7 posts
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”
– ~Pema Chodron
And here's a little something funny from Twitter:
Me: Less is more. Less is always more.
Farah (my friend): @roya(mylastname) agreed. never underestimate the power of nekkidness.
Way to make light of what was intended to be a thought-provoking, philosophical quote.
Sorry for the barrage of doctor quotes, but I'm...
Physicians should instill confidence and should be reassuring but should never be arrogant. A professional attitude, coupled with warmth and openness, can do much to alleviate anxiety and to encourage patients to share all aspects of their medical history.
“The significance of the intimate personal relationship between physician and...”
– –Francis W. Peabody, 1881–1927
Subjectively speaking, I’d say this is my greatest asset as a doctor, that I genuinely care about the people I treat. That’s what gives me the motivation to sometimes go out of my way to help them. Yet I often take this level of caring home with me. Is...
“The physician should provide or arrange for emotional, physical, and spiritual...”
– Harrison’s Internal Medicine
“One thing is certain; it is not for you to don the black cap and, assuming the...”
– William Osler
“Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.”
– Gloria Steinem (via backseatbanter)
March 2011
33 posts
Never underestimate the importance of being chill.
“No greater opportunity, responsibility, or obligation can fall to the lot of a...”
– –Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 1950
Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on arranged marriages? Would you ever agree to one?
TAKE ON ME: Harry Burns: Would you like to have... →
magicallybabelicious:
Harry Burns: Would you like to have dinner?… Just friends. Sally Albright: I thought you didn’t believe men and women could be friends. Harry Burns: When did I say that? Sally Albright: On the ride to New York. Harry Burns: No, no, no, I never said that… Yes, that’s right, they…
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Really lazy Sunday?
Wow, as I’m scrolling through my dashboard I’m reading all about everyone’s super-productive “lazy” Sundays. Want to hear about mine? I just woke up an hour ago.
That’s about it.
I’ve managed to eat breakfast, twice, and now I’m at Caribou mustering up motivation to work on a lecture I’m giving tomorrow.
“Laaaaazy” Sunday. =)
File under: must remember to try this restaurant →
How To Donate Clothing to Japan →
tallgirltales:
Click through to check out how you can donate clothing to Japan’s Tsunami Relief Efforts.