On this day one year ago, I flew back to Colorado. Two days later, I began my drive to Oregon to start a new adventure. I soon began to explore my new home and sights nearby, and fell in love. In 2021, I laughed a lot, hiked a lot, bought a lot of rain gear…
on this chaotic planet. Where do I start? My mom was a dancer and my dad brewed beer. I was a 36-hour labor + C-section and mom said she “saw the light” that day hahahaha ok ok ok sorry mom, let’s start again. I was not a cute baby or a cute child, like god…
What a god damn rollercoaster this year has been. From Trump downplaying the severity of COVID, to political movements and protests, to Trump downplaying the severity of COVID, to rioting and fires and [continued] police brutality, to Trump downplaying the severity of COVID, to a 5-day election, to Mitch McConnell still being a punk ass…
I know some of y’all have the ‘don’t live in fear’ mindset as the holidays are approaching. Here’s the thing: That’s a very shallow and potentially live-threatening thought process. The virus is still very much here and very much kicking our ass. As you [should] know, the US is No.1 in both cases and deaths…
It’s tomorrow. YOOOOOO IT'S TOMORROW. Hasn't this been the longest, most draining four years of your existence? Like a nightmare on repeat. Like a reality show that continuously lowers your IQ. Like a persistent deja vu that makes you question your own sanity. And every day you wake up and ask yourself, "Is it over…
I left Baltimore City. Chapter closed and I swear it is never opening again. So I left - as y'all anticipated. Packed up the car and started north for a grand adventure. But not only for that, I wanted to also prove to myself that I could have an incredible experience all. by. myself. Check…
Well friends, I’m a little older than I wanted to be, but I’m here. I worked my ass literally off for 21 months (no really, I lost quite a bit of weight - HA), however, I’m not solely responsible for reaching this accomplishment, and it’s important to acknowledge the realities that got me to this…
Okay so I'm getting pretty agitated because there are people [still] out there, very misinformed ones, who think the Trump Administration is not responsible for anything. Worst part? "I take no responsibility for that." -DT, in the context of not having literally anything we need. He's right on board with 'em. So, this one's for YOU…
What a time to be a Fellow at NIAID - especially as a public health student. SARS-Cov-2 is what the world is dealing with. As you know, we are now facing a pandemic. Here is what I have to offer: Everyone is posting this graph with the two peaks. Well, what this is essentially demonstrating…
My dear friend, you are gone and I have never felt so lost. I have never known a life without you and now I have no choice but to navigate it on my own. I broke down tonight, finally. I haven't had the chance to mourn since the funeral. My mind has been flooded with…
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