Friday, July 20, 2012

An Ending



My last day of work (again). Feeling a little differently this time compared to last year as I realize that I won't be back for a while - at least not in the foreseeable future. I recall the gentle sadness and affection I was feeling when I left the lab last year. I was thinking my life would never again be the same. This time around, while I am a little apprehensive when I think about the dreaded second year, I'm also hopeful for all that it holds: pathologies, diseases, the bread and butter of medicine. While I'm not quite ready for it per say, I am determined and prepared to be unwavering in its onslaught.

Regardless, some things have stayed the exact same. Forever grateful for my time working with some amazing researchers, doing significant work on a few projects. Despite the (not so subtle) longing for complete relaxation during my last summer vacation ever, I can safely say that I made the right decision coming back. Definitely quite satisfying.


(photo via kittenskittenskittens)

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

The Opposite of Loneliness


Have you all heard of Marina Keegan

"What we have to remember is that we can still do anything. We can change our minds. We can start over... we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have."

Gorgeous, haunting, and so inspiring: The Opposite of Loneliness

Monday, July 16, 2012

Sunday Seven



I'm always a day late, but I've been making the most of my weekends. This is my last week of work before I take 1 week off in my last summer vacation forever. This past week was very full, in the lazy and decadent way that is so indicative of summer.


Friday, July 13, 2012

Glacier National Park and Banff


Back from vacation! Everything was as gorgeous as I had hoped. Apparently the aqua blue water is a defining characteristic of glacial waters. Here was the first gorgeous lake we saw: Bow Lake on the way to Jasper National Park in Canada.

Gorgeous Horseshoe Lake

Hiking in Jasper National Park

gondola ride in Banff

downtown Banff from the Cascade Gardens


frozen glacial lake in a snowstorm

waterfall to Johnston Canyon

waterfalls in Glacier National Park

Our last hike to Hidden Lake, my favorite.



(as in my last vacation summary, all photos unedited and taken with my iPhone)