099: 1.1 New Year

Hello 2018!

Whilst many people were partying and boozing it up when the clock struck midnight, I was in my warm home taking a warm shower. It was pretty symbolic on what new years ought to be - a day to wash off past mistakes, and emerge as a cleaner version of oneself.

2017 was a year of many beginnings - I started working finally, and have adopted the prefix "Dr" as opposed to "Mrs". And 5 months down, I am getting used to the new ropes, finding my feet on more solid ground, Alhamdulillah. Though many warned that it would be a steep learning curve, I am so thrilled that this is the path that was meant for me. Although it has been physically, mentally and emotionally challenging, I feel that I have grown so much from the timid medical student I once was. Amidst the lethargy and frustrations, unfortunately it is easy to think of medicine as merely a vocation than a calling, so I pray that this year will teach me to become a better healthcare provider to my patients.

But as its a public holiday today, let me leave my stethoscope at the door, and let me snuggle up next to my husband. His arms around me, my head resting on his chest. All this before he has to (yet again) leave me temporarily to our Homeland for (ugh) work.