Hot take on my experience with pet euthanasia: surprisingly peaceful. As I embark on my new normal, I am obviously incredibly sad and heartbroken. There’s a Cooper-sized hole in my heart that will take many moons to heal – and for anyone who knows him, that’s a big ol’ hole. He filled a room with… Continue reading 03.04.2023 – The Best Worst Day Ever
TIME – A Love Letter
I do not believe we as humans have fully evolved to grasp and understand the concept of time. Some days long, others painfully short, blink and years pass. Even during seasons of great change, we fail to notice things passing before our very eyes. Babies start sitting, crawling, walking. Knees start hurting. You’re on the… Continue reading TIME – A Love Letter
09.22.20XX
This time of year has me thinking a lot about turning points in my life and what that means. I’m not sure why, but 09.22 has been a date that seems to come with a lot of growth and a lot of big changes for me. Regardless if I am just reading into the date… Continue reading 09.22.20XX
The Extinction of Empathy
First off, I need to preface this with saying I am no emeritus professor of empathy. I am a mere human and these are just my observations and experiences with empathy. I am not a perfect representation of empathy. I never will be a perfect representation of empathy. But – isn’t empathy really something? It… Continue reading The Extinction of Empathy
Uncharted Territory
Did you know the Grand Canyon was formed over six million years ago by the flow of the Colorado River? This force of nature carved out one of the most beautiful landmarks this world has to offer and I cannot help but relate. While I can confidently say I am no Grand Canyon (unsolicited advice:… Continue reading Uncharted Territory
Newton’s First Law
An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by another force. Anyone else compare their life to basic physics? Guess that’s the ‘daughter of a physics teacher’ in me. I am a proud work-a-holic. I’m not sure when I decided this path was the right path, but I have followed it with… Continue reading Newton’s First Law
Med School vs. Life
I have wanted to be a doctor since I was seven years old. I remember this decision-making with ease. Prior to the Christmas of 2000, I had always wanted to be a …. pause for dramatic effect … veterinarian! I LOVE(D) DOGS! I LOVE DOGS. I LOVE DOGS. And I was dead-set on hanging out… Continue reading Med School vs. Life
Introduction: Quarantine Blog
Although I have an idea for my first ‘real’ blog post, I figured it apt to begin with an introduction to…well, me. I am not sure where to start, but here goes nothing. First of all, it’s pronounced ch-or-knee, not corny, which is how you’d likely describe my jokes (bah dum chh). I am 26.76… Continue reading Introduction: Quarantine Blog