#memoriesforkeeps

First of many for February 🏃‍♀️

66 days to go — the exact number of days when my family, including my beloved Lola Mameng who personally helped in packing her apo’s things, sent me from Pampanga to Manila for the upcoming 2-month intensive review for PLE 2019. It has not yet sunken into my spirit because Internship had just passed by, went to fix our documents in PRC and packed things for Manila. Then the diagnostic exam, handouts and orientation came, I was just digesting each event day after day, still not believing it’s actually happening. Until this morning, the very first day of our review in OB-GYNE, a wake up call for me that this is reality. And I should only be giving my 101% in everything I do. No more, no less.

They said we have already been prepared long before our pre-med years until our academic years in Medicine to our clinical exposure in Clerkship and Post Graduate Internship. We already obtained our Medicine Degree and the license we long to have, in few months time, awaits for us already. But, I know personally in my heart, there’s still a lot I have recall, know, understand and learn for this examination.

This coming days and months, I dedicate for my personal growth, self-discipline and intensive learning. This is another obstacle, or yet a blessing, that I am willing to overcome and receive. My supportive Mama, Daddy and our family have been so supportive of me and have provided all of my needs — everything in my convenience. I do not want to lose this opportunity to make them proud, reach my goal and make my lifelong dream of becoming a licensed Medical Doctor turned into a reality.

This is not only for me but for everyone who had been with me in this journey. It is never a battle between or against everyone else’s but myself. And, I cannot do it all by myself. I know God and my family will always be there for support, guidance and empowerment. They will always be the source of everything I was, I am and I will become in the future.

In this life we chose, I realized that the greatest gift I could give to my colleagues is treat them in the same way I wanted to be treated. During my clerkship days, I am so greatful to my mentors and seniors for guiding and teaching me until present.

Amidst the stress level and toxicity they already have, they are all willing to share the knowledge they possess and share the experiences with us — I had a lot of firsts and milestones back then!! Yes to every opportunity, thank you my dear mentors. :)

Just a step ahead and still a very very long way to go for our clerks. Just enjoy the ride, always look at the brighter side and accept everything being asked of you. I feel glad that as early as now, in our own simple ways as post grad interns, we are able to share the passion we have for this field.