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Happy 2025!!!

First off, I want to apologize for falling off with the recaps—I definitely let things slip over the past few months. Life got busy, and well… here we are. But that changes now.

Why? Because the theme of this year is consistency.

I’m deep into an Atomic Habits phase right now (shoutout to the audiobook on Spotify), and honestly? It’s kind of life-changing. So for the next year, I’m committing to small, sustainable changes—whether it’s improving my fitness, nutrition, or writing. I’m all about creating systems, not just goals, so let’s see if I can actually build something that sticks.

I’m also trying out new things and aiming to hit milestones in order instead of my usual chaotic approach. Let’s see how that goes.

And because I want to end each recap with an affirmation, here’s the first one:

May we show up for ourselves, trust in small wins, and build habits that make us proud.

January 1st, 2025: New Year, Same Homies!!

Every year is different, but if there’s one thing I hope never changes, it’s getting to live laugh love with my friends. Looking back, I’m honestly in disbelief at how lucky I am—like, how did I end up with this many amazing people in my life?? As I hope to always do, I got to welcome 2025 with friends I’ve known since middle and high school (wild), plus newer friends I can’t imagine life without—all in a state I’m so grateful to call home. It’s crazy to think about how much we change every year, but somehow, our friendships stay rock solid. And my friends?? They’re out here doing BIG things. Buying houses, getting married, thriving in their careers, and just being overall legends. I’m always vibing and feeling like a proud parent every time one of them does something cool. A new year always brings change, but I truly hope I never lose the friendships I’ve been lucky enough to build. So here’s to another year of hyping up our friends, celebrating the wins (big and small), and making more ridiculous, unforgettable memories.

May we all keep our homies in our lives for as long as humanly possible.

January 6th, 2025: In my Olympia Era

I had the incredible opportunity to spend four weeks in Olympia, Washington, for a Family Medicine audition rotation with the St. Peter Family Medicine Residency Program—and I absolutely loved it!

From day one, the residents, faculty, and staff were incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming. I couldn’t have asked for a better learning environment.

One of the things I love most about Family Medicine is the variety, and this rotation gave me the best of both worlds—I worked with hospitalized patients in the inpatient setting and spent plenty of time in clinic, seeing patients of all ages, from newborns to 90-year-olds. Never a dull moment!

Some of the most meaningful experiences included working with LGBTQ+ patients in the gender-affirming care clinic and participating in adolescent OB care. These moments reinforced exactly why I’m drawn to Family Medicine—building trust, supporting patients through all stages of life, and providing the kind of care that truly makes a difference.

As we get closer and closer to match day, I’m doing my best to reaffirm that I chose the right specialty. This rotation only strengthened my passion for Family Medicine, and I’m beyond excited for what’s ahead!

May we always find joy in what we do, and purpose in our profession

January 18th, 2025: Running more!

Started 2025 with continued strides (pun-intended) in the running front! I remain resolute (albeit inconsistent) in taking care of my physical health, and I am striving to increase consistency. If I am to pursue Family Medicine, a specialty focused on improving lifestyle changes, I have to set an example by taking care of my health! One of the ways I want to do that is by running consistently. I hope to do that by participating in an organized race once a month! This month, I participated in the Medal Madness 5k, and it was great!

While I have a long way to go, I am really thankful to be starting on a fitness journey, and I hope to make more progress in my overall health and well-being this year.

Here’s to progress, consistency, and making my health a priority in 2025!

May we embrace progress over perfection, show up for ourselves with consistency, and make our health a priority- one step, one stride, one race at a time.

January 20th, 2025:Presidential Transition

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidential Inauguration Day landing on the same day? A lot to process, to say the least.

In many ways, it felt like 2016 all over again. Back then, I was a high school senior, uncertain about what the future held. Now in 2024, I still feel that uncertainty—but with a little more perspective, I suppose? I have to keep reminding myself: this is democracy. Whether I like the outcome or not, the people have spoken, and the system will run its course. But that doesn’t mean I just sit back and watch.

I’ve been on this soapbox for a while, and I know I have to keep advocating, educating myself on policy, and putting in the work on issues that matter to me. Change doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes sustained effort, collective action, and hope. The antidote to despair isn’t just acceptance—it’s connection, organization, and persistence.

That said, I also need to protect my sanity. Doomscrolling? Not helping. I want to be more intentional with my screen time—staying informed without getting consumed. My goal is to find that balance: keeping up with what matters while also keeping my peace.

Because advocacy isn’t just about constant anger and outrage- its about fighting the good fight, and keeping on going.

May we always stand on the side of justice, truth, and reason.

January 25th, 2025:Conference with the Homies!

I had the absolute privilege of attending the Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) Student and Resident Retreat in Leavenworth, WA, with some of the best classmates a person could ask for. And let me tell you—it was exactly what we all needed.

Was the learning great? Absolutely. Did we also desperately need a weekend to collectively exhale after months of audition rotations and residency interviews? UNDOUBTEDLY. The energy was a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and “holy crap, we’re really about to be doctors.”

With just a few months left of med school, I know these are the moments that are going to stick with me. Not just the conferences and clinicals, but the times we got to just be people—celebrating, decompressing, and realizing that, somehow, we actually made it.

I’m ridiculously proud of my classmates. We’ve put in the work, survived the chaos, and soon enough, we’re going to be real, actual doctors. Wild.

May we celebrate the wins, survive the chaos, and step into this next chapter with confidence—knowing we’ve put in the work and found our people.

Well, That’s all for this month! Whats in store for February? Hopefully more memories and goofy moments! Beyond thankful for the life that I get to live, and truly am so blessed for the family and friends I have in my corner. See yall next time!